We are so proud of our students at Hammond Creek Middle School for sharing their voices and stories with the world! 🎤✨
Recently featured through Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Student Voices Collective, our students represented Dalton with honesty, creativity, and courage. Their perspectives highlight the power of student voice and the incredible things happening right here at HCMS.
🎧 Click the link to read their stories and listen to their voices in action!
https://www.gpb.org/blogs/student-voices-collective/2026/04/30/hammond-creek-middle-school-voices-of-dalton-students
Keep shining, Tigers. Your voices matter, and we are cheering you on every step of the way! ❤️🖤🐾
Recently featured through Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Student Voices Collective, our students represented Dalton with honesty, creativity, and courage. Their perspectives highlight the power of student voice and the incredible things happening right here at HCMS.
🎧 Click the link to read their stories and listen to their voices in action!
https://www.gpb.org/blogs/student-voices-collective/2026/04/30/hammond-creek-middle-school-voices-of-dalton-students
Keep shining, Tigers. Your voices matter, and we are cheering you on every step of the way! ❤️🖤🐾
🔄 Connections Trait of the Month | April – Flexibility
Flexibility means adapting to change, staying positive, and trying new approaches when things don’t go as planned. In Connections classes, students showing this trait adjust with a good attitude and keep learning no matter what comes their way. 🔄😊
✨ What Makes Them Shine: Recognized for Demonstrating the ability to adapt to change, stay positive, and try new approaches when situations shift.
👏 Student Shout-Outs:
• Ember Sanford
• Kailee Benitez
• Daniel Garcia Vieyra
• Sasha Lopez Lucas
• Camila Torres
• Isaac Cotnam
• Jazlynn Watson
• Charlie Martinez
• Layla Brackett
• Sophia Ronquillo
• Ammy Perez
• Emma Sutter
• Ellie Chlebisch
• Maricarmen Diaz-Ramirez
• Miguel Bautista Perez
• Ariana Guzman Lopez
• Santiago Hernandez
• Yostin Arreaga Gonzalez
• Jesus Vaca
• Ewaoluwa Ilesanmi
• Jaiden Beltran
• Colton Conger
Flexibility means adapting to change, staying positive, and trying new approaches when things don’t go as planned. In Connections classes, students showing this trait adjust with a good attitude and keep learning no matter what comes their way. 🔄😊
✨ What Makes Them Shine: Recognized for Demonstrating the ability to adapt to change, stay positive, and try new approaches when situations shift.
👏 Student Shout-Outs:
• Ember Sanford
• Kailee Benitez
• Daniel Garcia Vieyra
• Sasha Lopez Lucas
• Camila Torres
• Isaac Cotnam
• Jazlynn Watson
• Charlie Martinez
• Layla Brackett
• Sophia Ronquillo
• Ammy Perez
• Emma Sutter
• Ellie Chlebisch
• Maricarmen Diaz-Ramirez
• Miguel Bautista Perez
• Ariana Guzman Lopez
• Santiago Hernandez
• Yostin Arreaga Gonzalez
• Jesus Vaca
• Ewaoluwa Ilesanmi
• Jaiden Beltran
• Colton Conger
📸 Yearbook Update 📸
Online ordering is now closed.
If you would still like to purchase a yearbook, you can send $40 (cash or check) and we will add your student to our list.
We only ordered a limited number of extra books, so if you want to guarantee your physical copy in May, now is the time to order. 🐾
Don’t wait… once they’re gone, they’re gone.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore, your HCMS Yearbook Team ❤️🖤
Online ordering is now closed.
If you would still like to purchase a yearbook, you can send $40 (cash or check) and we will add your student to our list.
We only ordered a limited number of extra books, so if you want to guarantee your physical copy in May, now is the time to order. 🐾
Don’t wait… once they’re gone, they’re gone.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore, your HCMS Yearbook Team ❤️🖤
📸 Yearbook Ordering Update 📸
We apologize for the temporary issue with our online ordering platform over the last few days. The system is now back up and running.
To make sure everyone still has a chance to order, we will continue accepting yearbook orders through Friday, April 24 so books can arrive in time for school pickup.
Don’t miss out on this year’s memories. Order yours today for $40 🐾
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! 🎉
Thank you for your patience and support! ❤️🖤
Want to be part of HCMS Athletics next year? Now is the time to sign up and get ready!
📢 All tryouts require a current physical on file and completed Rank One forms.
🏐 Volleyball Tryouts Are Coming Up!
Ready to hit the court?
Current 5th Graders: May 4 & 5
Current 6th/7th Graders: May 6 & 7
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 HCMS
Volleyball Sign Ups:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4jFwpH8zyC2V_KEVwXq1rhvq_nglCk4UxkxhVfBV-pOOOqw/viewform
⛳ Golf Tryouts
Interested in playing golf for the 2026-2027 school year? DJHS/HCMS will be holding tryouts for returning 7th & 8th graders and upcoming 6th graders.
📅 April 27 or April 29
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 School of Golf
Golf Sign Ups:
https://tinyurl.com/3fcxjzep
🥎 Softball Tryouts
Softball tryouts for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are almost here!
📅 May 4-6
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Heritage Point Park
Softball Sign Ups:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLdrcxMWW2VJef_qEP8cPGHrtnGZv-Os6vIpY1quZKdbD97Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114100014660678993012
Don’t wait until the last minute — sign up now and get ready to represent HCMS Athletics next season! 🔥🐾
💼✨ Happy Administrative Professionals Day! ✨💼
Today we celebrate the incredible staff members who keep HCMS running smoothly each and every day. From answering phones and helping families to keeping schedules, paperwork, and daily operations on track, they are the steady hands behind so much of what makes our school successful.
Your hard work, kindness, organization, and dedication do not go unnoticed. You support students, staff, and families in countless ways, and HCMS is stronger because of you.
Thank you for all you do for our Tigers every single day! 🐯💙
Today we celebrate the incredible staff members who keep HCMS running smoothly each and every day. From answering phones and helping families to keeping schedules, paperwork, and daily operations on track, they are the steady hands behind so much of what makes our school successful.
Your hard work, kindness, organization, and dedication do not go unnoticed. You support students, staff, and families in countless ways, and HCMS is stronger because of you.
Thank you for all you do for our Tigers every single day! 🐯💙
🌎🌱 Happy Earth Day, Tigers! 🌱🌎
Today is a reminder that even small actions can make a big difference.
Let’s work together to:
♻️ Reduce waste
🌱 Take care of our campus
💧 Protect our environment
Together, we can help create a cleaner, greener future. 🌎💚
Today is a reminder that even small actions can make a big difference.
Let’s work together to:
♻️ Reduce waste
🌱 Take care of our campus
💧 Protect our environment
Together, we can help create a cleaner, greener future. 🌎💚
TUESDAY | APRIL 21
Lacrosse returns home tonight as the Tigers defend home turf under the lights! 🥍💥
Schedule:
Boys Lacrosse vs Boyd Buchanan
Home | 5:30
Bring the energy and pack the sidelines! ❤️🖤🐾
🎶🐯 Dalton Bands in Concert 🐯🎶
Get ready for an incredible series of performances by our talented Dalton band students! 🎺🥁🎷
Mark your calendars and come support these amazing musicians:
🎶 6th Grade – April 28 | HCMS | 6:00 PM
🎶 7th–8th Grade – April 30 | HCMS | 6:00 PM
🎶 Dalton High School – May 5 | DHS | 6:00 PM
🎶 7–12 Grade Jazz – May 13 | HCMS | 6:00 PM
From beginner to advanced, these concerts showcase the hard work, dedication, and talent of our students across all grade levels.
🎟️ Bring your family and come enjoy an evening of great music and Tiger pride! 🐯🎶
Get ready for an incredible series of performances by our talented Dalton band students! 🎺🥁🎷
Mark your calendars and come support these amazing musicians:
🎶 6th Grade – April 28 | HCMS | 6:00 PM
🎶 7th–8th Grade – April 30 | HCMS | 6:00 PM
🎶 Dalton High School – May 5 | DHS | 6:00 PM
🎶 7–12 Grade Jazz – May 13 | HCMS | 6:00 PM
From beginner to advanced, these concerts showcase the hard work, dedication, and talent of our students across all grade levels.
🎟️ Bring your family and come enjoy an evening of great music and Tiger pride! 🐯🎶
MONDAY | APRIL 20
It’s playoff time for Tiger Soccer! Both teams hit the road for the BGMSAA 2nd Round as they continue strong region seasons. Let’s keep the run going! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Girls Soccer – BGMSAA 2nd Round
Away | 4:30
🥈 Girls current standing: 2nd in Region
Boys Soccer – BGMSAA 2nd Round
Away | 5:45
🥇 Boys current standing: 1st in Region
📖✨ National Library Week at HCMS! ✨📖
Libraries are more than just books… they’re spaces for learning, creativity, collaboration, and connection.
At HCMS, our media center is a place where students:
✨ Discover new interests
✨ Explore ideas
✨ Create, collaborate, and grow
This week, we celebrate the power of libraries and the impact they have on our students every single day.
Stop by, check out a book, and celebrate with us! 🐯📚
Libraries are more than just books… they’re spaces for learning, creativity, collaboration, and connection.
At HCMS, our media center is a place where students:
✨ Discover new interests
✨ Explore ideas
✨ Create, collaborate, and grow
This week, we celebrate the power of libraries and the impact they have on our students every single day.
Stop by, check out a book, and celebrate with us! 🐯📚
🙌💙 Volunteer Recognition Day 💙🙌
Today we celebrate the amazing volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to support HCMS.
Your contributions make a lasting impact on our students and school community, and we are so grateful for everything you do.
Thank you for being part of our Tiger family! 🐯💙
Today we celebrate the amazing volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to support HCMS.
Your contributions make a lasting impact on our students and school community, and we are so grateful for everything you do.
Thank you for being part of our Tiger family! 🐯💙
SATURDAY | APRIL 18
Weekend competition is here — soccer tournament action and early lacrosse battles on the road!
Schedule:
JVB Soccer – Cleveland Tournament
Girls Lacrosse vs Baylor
Away
8:00 AM (Grey)
9:00 AM (White)
Early start, big effort. Let’s go Tigers! 🖤❤️🐾
FRIDAY | APRIL 17
Tournament time for JV Boys Soccer! Let’s go compete. ⚽🔥
Schedule:
JVB Soccer – Cleveland Tournament
Good luck, Tigers! 🐾
THURSDAY | APRIL 16
Baseball returns home for another big matchup as the Tigers take on Catholic! ⚾🔥
Schedule:
V Baseball vs Catholic
Home | 5:00
Protect home turf and keep the momentum rolling! ❤️🖤🐾
WEDNESDAY | APRIL 15
A huge night at home and on the road — baseball, boys soccer, and girls lacrosse all in action! 💥
Schedule:
V Baseball vs Catholic
Away | 5:00
Boys Soccer vs North Whitfield and Bagley
Home | 4:45 (JV) | 5:45 (V)
Girls Lacrosse vs GPS
Home | 5:30 (Black) | 6:30 (Blue)
Tiger athletics is everywhere tonight — let’s show up and show out! 🐾🔥
Middle School Football Workouts — CANCELLED
📅 4/14/2026 | 📍 DHS
TUESDAY | APRIL 14
A packed Tuesday with baseball at home and lacrosse on the road! ⚾🥍🔥
Schedule:
Lacrosse vs Signal Mtn.
Away | 5:15 (G) | 6:30 (B)
V Baseball vs Eastbrook
Home | 4:30
Let’s defend home turf and battle on the road! 🖤❤️
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Price: $40
🌐 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! 🎉
MONDAY | APRIL 13
The week starts with Tigers on the road in soccer and lacrosse! Let’s open the week strong. ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Girls Soccer vs Eastbrook
Away | 4:30 (JV) | 5:45 (V)
Boys Lacrosse vs Soddy Daisy
Away | 5:30
Travel strong, Tigers! 🐾