📱 Technology Workshop for Families
🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Mack Gaston Community Center
218 N. Frederick Street
Join us for the first of our monthly parent workshops! This session will focus on the digital tools that help connect teachers, students, and families.
We’ll explore:
• Canvas
• ClassLink
• Rooms
• DPS App
📲 Please bring a mobile device (phone or tablet) capable of downloading and installing apps.
We look forward to seeing you there!
📱 Taller de Tecnología para Familias
🗓 Jueves, 29 de enero
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p. m.
📍 Mack Gaston Community Center
218 N. Frederick Street
Acompáñenos en el primero de nuestros talleres mensuales para padres. Esta sesión se enfocará en las herramientas digitales que ayudan a conectar a los maestros, estudiantes y familias.
Aplicaciones que exploraremos:
• Canvas
• ClassLink
• Rooms
• DPS App
___________________________________________________________
📲 Qué traer:
Por favor traiga un dispositivo móvil (teléfono o tableta) que pueda descargar e instalar aplicaciones.
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Mack Gaston Community Center
218 N. Frederick Street
Join us for the first of our monthly parent workshops! This session will focus on the digital tools that help connect teachers, students, and families.
We’ll explore:
• Canvas
• ClassLink
• Rooms
• DPS App
📲 Please bring a mobile device (phone or tablet) capable of downloading and installing apps.
We look forward to seeing you there!
📱 Taller de Tecnología para Familias
🗓 Jueves, 29 de enero
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p. m.
📍 Mack Gaston Community Center
218 N. Frederick Street
Acompáñenos en el primero de nuestros talleres mensuales para padres. Esta sesión se enfocará en las herramientas digitales que ayudan a conectar a los maestros, estudiantes y familias.
Aplicaciones que exploraremos:
• Canvas
• ClassLink
• Rooms
• DPS App
___________________________________________________________
📲 Qué traer:
Por favor traiga un dispositivo móvil (teléfono o tableta) que pueda descargar e instalar aplicaciones.
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
🏆 Girl's Varsity Basketball – Region Tournament Bound! 🏆
It’s postseason time! Our HCMS/DJHS Girl's Varsity Basketball team is competing in the Region Tournament this week. Come out and show your Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Date: January 24, 2026
📍 Location: Red Bud Middle
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
Let’s pack the stands and support our athletes as they battle through the region! 🐾
🏆 Boy's JV Basketball – Region Tournament Bound! 🏆
It’s postseason time! Our HCMS/DJHS Boy's JV Basketball team is competing in the Region Tournament this week. Come out and show your Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Date: January 22, 2026
📍 Location: Red Bud Middle
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM
Let’s pack the stands and support our athletes as they battle through the region! 🐾
🏆 Girl's JV Basketball – Region Tournament Bound! 🏆
It’s postseason time! Our HCMS/DJHS Girl's JV Basketball team is competing in the Region Tournament this week. Come out and show your Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Date: January 21, 2026
📍 Location: Red Bud Middle
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM
Let’s pack the stands and support our athletes as they battle through the region! 🐾
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Current Price: $30
🗓️ Order by February 28, 2026 to lock in this price — yearbooks will increase to $40 starting March 1!
🌐 Order here: https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
To order, you’ll need to create an account on the website before purchasing.
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore — your HCMS Yearbook Team! ❤️🖤
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this school year — order yours today! 🎉
Swim Meet vs. Darlington — CANCELED
📅 1/20/2026 | 📍Away Meet
🟢 Practice: Still on 🏊♀️
Updates will be shared when available.
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Current Price: $30
🗓️ Order by February 28, 2026 to lock in this price — yearbooks will increase to $40 starting March 1!
🌐 Order here: https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
To order, you’ll need to create an account on the website before purchasing.
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore — your HCMS Yearbook Team! ❤️🖤
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this school year — order yours today! 🎉
SATURDAY | JAN 10
A huge Saturday across two sports — basketball all day and wrestling early morning! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Basketball vs Rockmart
Girls JV | 10:00 AM
Boys JV | 11:15 AM
Girls V | 12:30 PM
Boys V | 1:45 PM
Wrestling – Region Traditionals
Away | 8:00 AM
Clear your schedule — it’s a full day of Tiger action! 🐾
💡🎤 Got Big Ideas? Pitch Them! 🎤💡
Dalton High DECA is teaming up with the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library for a Teen/Tween Pitch Event!
Think Shark Tank — but made for YOU. 🦈
📅 Intro Meeting: Monday, January 13
🕓 Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
This kickoff meeting will introduce the event topic and explain competition details — no prep needed, just show up and learn!
Open to all students in grades 6–12 across the Dalton/Whitfield area. Whether you’re an idea-maker, a problem-solver, or a future entrepreneur, this is your chance to shine! 🌟
Dalton High DECA is teaming up with the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library for a Teen/Tween Pitch Event!
Think Shark Tank — but made for YOU. 🦈
📅 Intro Meeting: Monday, January 13
🕓 Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
This kickoff meeting will introduce the event topic and explain competition details — no prep needed, just show up and learn!
Open to all students in grades 6–12 across the Dalton/Whitfield area. Whether you’re an idea-maker, a problem-solver, or a future entrepreneur, this is your chance to shine! 🌟
THURSDAY | JAN 8
Double the battles, double the energy — Boys and Girls Basketball both take on Adairsville on the road! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Boys Basketball vs Adairsville
Away
JV | 4:30
V | 5:45
6th | 7:00
Girls Basketball vs Adairsville
Away
JV | 5:00
V | 6:15
Let’s travel strong, Tigers! 🐾
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Current Price: $30
🗓️ Order by February 28, 2026 to lock in this price — yearbooks will increase to $40 starting March 1!
🌐 Order here: https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
To order, you’ll need to create an account on the website before purchasing.
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore — your HCMS Yearbook Team! ❤️🖤
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this school year — order yours today! 🎉
WEDNESDAY | JAN 7
Midweek hoops at home! Boys Basketball is ready to protect home court against Cartersville. 🏀🔥
Schedule:
Boys Basketball vs Cartersville
Home (DJHS)
JV | 4:30
V | 5:45
6th | 7:00
Pack the gym and bring the noise! 🐾
TUESDAY | JAN 6
Courts and lanes are busy tonight — 6th grade hoops on the road and swim defending home water! 💪
Schedule:
6th Basketball vs Valley Point
Away
Girls | 5:00
Boys | 6:15
Swim vs North Whitfield
Home | 5:30
Cheer loud wherever you are tonight! 🐾
MONDAY | JAN 5
The new year tips off on the road! Boys Basketball heads to Calhoun to kick off 2026 competition. Let’s start strong! 🖤❤️
Schedule:
Boys Basketball vs Calhoun
Away
JV | 4:30
V | 5:45
6th | 7:00
Bring that Tiger energy, even on the road! 🐾
❄️ Winter Holiday Break Information
As the semester wraps up, here’s what to know before we head into the holidays!
🎉 Friday, December 19: Early Release + Pep Session & Students of the Quarter Awards
🎄 Winter Break: December 22 – January 5
📚 Students Return: Monday, January 6
We’re so proud of our Tigers for finishing the year strong. Enjoy a safe, restful, and joy-filled holiday season!
As the semester wraps up, here’s what to know before we head into the holidays!
🎉 Friday, December 19: Early Release + Pep Session & Students of the Quarter Awards
🎄 Winter Break: December 22 – January 5
📚 Students Return: Monday, January 6
We’re so proud of our Tigers for finishing the year strong. Enjoy a safe, restful, and joy-filled holiday season!
🐾 December 19 – Spirit Wear & Pep Session!
End the semester with school pride! Wear your HCMS gear or colors and bring the energy for our big pep session.
End the semester with school pride! Wear your HCMS gear or colors and bring the energy for our big pep session.
THURSDAY | DEC 18
We close out the week with a big night of basketball — Boys at home and Girls on the road, both taking on Cass! 🏀🔥
Schedule:
Boys Basketball vs Cass
Home (DJHS)
JV | 4:30
V | 5:45
6th | 7:00
Girls Basketball vs Cass
Away
JV | 5:00
V | 6:15
Finish strong, Tigers! 🐾
😴 December 18 – Pajama Day (Again!)
Get cozy and comfy — it’s pajama day round two! The perfect way to relax as we head toward break.
Get cozy and comfy — it’s pajama day round two! The perfect way to relax as we head toward break.
WEDNESDAY | DEC 17
Day two of the Ocoee Tournament! Let’s keep the momentum rolling for our 6th grade squads!
Schedule:
🏀 6th Grade Basketball
Ocoee Tournament (Away)
Good luck, Tigers! 🖤❤️
🚀 HCMS Students Are Headed to the Regional Technology Competition! 🚀
We are so proud of our students who will be representing HCMS at the Northwest Georgia RESA Regional Technology Competition on Friday, January 30, 2026! These students showcased creativity, problem-solving, and innovation through their original projects.
👏 Congratulations to our competitors:
🛰️ My Space Home – Brandt Bowers (7th) | 3D Modeling
🎬 Who Inspires You? – Tucker Rewis (7th) | WeVideo
📸 1000 Words – Ayo Illesamni & Sofia Hernandez (7th) | Digital Photo
🖼️ Photo Editing Presentation – Hadlyn Rewis (6th) | Multimedia Applications
🎥 A Letter To A Younger Me – Claire Ellis & Callie Ward (7th) | Video Production
🌐 My Design Portfolio – Katie Haggard (6th) | Web & Mobile Apps
🌐 My Portfolio – Amelia Porter | Web & Mobile Apps
💡 Way to go, innovators! We can’t wait to cheer you on as you compete and show off your amazing work. 🐾💙
