💦 Perfect Attendance = Perfect Aim! 💦
Today, Houston Middle School students who had perfect attendance for the month of September got to celebrate in the best way possible — by throwing water balloons at Assistant Principal Mr. Goins! 🎯
This monthly attendance incentive was full of laughter, excitement, and a lot of splashes — all to remind students that showing up matters. Every day in class counts, and our Hilltoppers are proving it! 👏
Today, Houston Middle School students who had perfect attendance for the month of September got to celebrate in the best way possible — by throwing water balloons at Assistant Principal Mr. Goins! 🎯
This monthly attendance incentive was full of laughter, excitement, and a lot of splashes — all to remind students that showing up matters. Every day in class counts, and our Hilltoppers are proving it! 👏
🍩 “Do-nut Worry, We See You!” 🍩
Today, our 6th-grade Hilltoppers who scored Proficient or Advanced on their Math or ELA Practice State Tests — or showed notable growth — were treated to donuts as a sweet reward for their hard work! 🎉😋
This celebration recognized students who are putting in the effort, showing growth, and proving that hard work pays off. Way to go, Hilltoppers — we’re proud of you! 🐐
Today, our 6th-grade Hilltoppers who scored Proficient or Advanced on their Math or ELA Practice State Tests — or showed notable growth — were treated to donuts as a sweet reward for their hard work! 🎉😋
This celebration recognized students who are putting in the effort, showing growth, and proving that hard work pays off. Way to go, Hilltoppers — we’re proud of you! 🐐
🎮 Learning + Gaming = Success! 🎮
Today in Mr. Gates’ 6th Grade Math class at Houston Middle School, students brought math to life using Super Smash Bros.! Each character’s score helped students create and work with integers — whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero.
Students located these integers on a number line, compared their values, and even performed operations with them — all while having a blast connecting math to something they love. 💥
Hands-on learning like this shows our students that math isn’t just numbers on a page — it’s everywhere, even in their favorite games!
Today in Mr. Gates’ 6th Grade Math class at Houston Middle School, students brought math to life using Super Smash Bros.! Each character’s score helped students create and work with integers — whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero.
Students located these integers on a number line, compared their values, and even performed operations with them — all while having a blast connecting math to something they love. 💥
Hands-on learning like this shows our students that math isn’t just numbers on a page — it’s everywhere, even in their favorite games!
🎨 Mrs. Hollingsworth’s HMS art students have been hard at work mastering the grid method to create stunning, realistic self-portraits! They practiced precision by dividing their photos and paper into 1-inch squares — sharpening their ruler skills while focusing on detail and proportion. 👩🎨
Congratulations 🎉 to these HMS students. They made a perfect score on their math practice state test. Thank you Sonic for the mozzarella coupons.
🌟 September Students of the Month! 🌟
Houston Middle School is proud to recognize our September Students of the Month — a group of Hilltoppers who have gone above and beyond in academics, behavior, and leadership. These students consistently show kindness, responsibility, and a strong commitment to doing their best each day. Whether it’s helping a classmate, showing respect in the hallways, or giving full effort in the classroom, they represent what it truly means to be a Houston Hilltopper!
👏 Join us in congratulating these outstanding students for setting the standard and showing that excellence isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we live every day at HMS!
Houston Middle School is proud to recognize our September Students of the Month — a group of Hilltoppers who have gone above and beyond in academics, behavior, and leadership. These students consistently show kindness, responsibility, and a strong commitment to doing their best each day. Whether it’s helping a classmate, showing respect in the hallways, or giving full effort in the classroom, they represent what it truly means to be a Houston Hilltopper!
👏 Join us in congratulating these outstanding students for setting the standard and showing that excellence isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we live every day at HMS!
Enjoy Kona Ice at the football game this Friday and help support HMS PTO.
🌟 Celebrating Our September Featured Faculty! 🌟
Join us in congratulating Mrs. Susan Eldridge and Mr. Orlando Randle, Houston Middle School’s Featured Faculty of the Month for September! Both are shining examples of what it means to go above and beyond for our students, creating a positive and engaging learning environment every day.
We’d also like to give a big thank you to KFC and Sonic of Houston, MS for their generous donations that help us recognize and celebrate our outstanding educators. Your support means so much to our Hilltopper family! 🐐
Join us in congratulating Mrs. Susan Eldridge and Mr. Orlando Randle, Houston Middle School’s Featured Faculty of the Month for September! Both are shining examples of what it means to go above and beyond for our students, creating a positive and engaging learning environment every day.
We’d also like to give a big thank you to KFC and Sonic of Houston, MS for their generous donations that help us recognize and celebrate our outstanding educators. Your support means so much to our Hilltopper family! 🐐
🌟 HMS PACE Awards 🌟
Houston Middle School is excited to celebrate our students’ academic success at the PACE Awards on Monday, October 6th, in the HHS Auditorium.
Students who are being recognized have already received invitations, and each grade level will be celebrated at its scheduled time (see graphic for details).
We are so proud of our Hilltoppers and look forward to honoring their hard work and achievements!🐐
Houston Middle School is excited to celebrate our students’ academic success at the PACE Awards on Monday, October 6th, in the HHS Auditorium.
Students who are being recognized have already received invitations, and each grade level will be celebrated at its scheduled time (see graphic for details).
We are so proud of our Hilltoppers and look forward to honoring their hard work and achievements!🐐
🌟 Today is National Custodian Day, and we are proud to celebrate our very own Ms. Nikki Harmon here at Houston Middle School! 🌟
Ms. Harmon goes above and beyond each and every day to keep our building clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families. Her dedication, hard work, and positive spirit make a huge difference in the lives of everyone who walks through our doors. We truly believe she is the best! 🐐
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our local businesses—No Way Joe’s, Hardee’s, and Sonic of Houston—for generously providing gifts in recognition of Ms. Harmon’s outstanding service. Your support helps us show just how much we appreciate her!
Let’s give Ms. Harmon a big Hilltopper thank you today for all that she does to make HMS shine! 🙌
Ms. Harmon goes above and beyond each and every day to keep our building clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families. Her dedication, hard work, and positive spirit make a huge difference in the lives of everyone who walks through our doors. We truly believe she is the best! 🐐
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our local businesses—No Way Joe’s, Hardee’s, and Sonic of Houston—for generously providing gifts in recognition of Ms. Harmon’s outstanding service. Your support helps us show just how much we appreciate her!
Let’s give Ms. Harmon a big Hilltopper thank you today for all that she does to make HMS shine! 🙌
📢 Benchmark Exams Begin Next Week!
Houston Middle School students will take their benchmark assessments starting Monday morning.
✅ Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook each night.
✅ Make sure they arrive on time each day so they can start the day prepared and ready to do their best.
Let’s encourage our students to give their best effort—Go Hilltoppers! 💪📚
Houston Middle School students will take their benchmark assessments starting Monday morning.
✅ Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook each night.
✅ Make sure they arrive on time each day so they can start the day prepared and ready to do their best.
Let’s encourage our students to give their best effort—Go Hilltoppers! 💪📚
🎉 Today we celebrate National School PTO Day! 🎉
We are so thankful for our Houston Middle School PTO and the many ways they support our students, teachers, and school community. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do to make HMS the best it can be. 🐐🍎✂️📏
Thank you, PTO, for all you do!
We are so thankful for our Houston Middle School PTO and the many ways they support our students, teachers, and school community. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do to make HMS the best it can be. 🐐🍎✂️📏
Thank you, PTO, for all you do!
📚💬Today at Houston Middle School, Ms. Duncan’s 7th & 8th Grade ELA students prepared for next week’s benchmark assessments through a student-led Socratic Seminar! This discussion-based strategy encourages students to think critically, ask questions, and build on each other’s ideas. Instead of just reviewing answers, they practiced explaining their thinking and deepening their understanding—key skills for success on benchmarks and beyond. Way to go, Hilltoppers! 👏
Congratulations 🎉 on a perfect score on the math common assessment. Thanks again Sonic for the mozzarella sticks coupons.
🧪✨ Our 6th grade students at HMS are bringing science to life by creating their very own Cell City! 🏙️
Through this collaborative project, they are recalling the parts and functions of a cell and creatively connecting them to familiar places in our town. This hands-on activity not only strengthens their understanding of cell biology but also encourages teamwork and critical thinking. 💡🤝
Way to go, — learning is fun when we build it together! 🎉
Congratulations 🎉 on a perfect score on the math common assessment. Thanks again Sonic for the mozzarella sticks coupons.
Congratulations 🎉 on a perfect score on the math common assessment. Thanks again Sonic for the mozzarella sticks coupons.
The NCNW Okolona Section stopped by Houston Middle School to spread a little joy and appreciation! 💐 They presented Ms. Upshaw with a beautiful basket of goodies in recognition of the hard work, dedication, and love that teachers pour into their students every single day.
👏 Congratulations, Ms. Upshaw — and thank you to NCNW Okolona for honoring our teachers in such a thoughtful way!
👏 Congratulations, Ms. Upshaw — and thank you to NCNW Okolona for honoring our teachers in such a thoughtful way!
Our students had a blast 💥 playing BUNK while reviewing unit rate. Learning is always better when it’s fun, interactive, and full of energy 📚.
Mrs. Katie Johnson’s 6th-grade science students have been learning how to classify cells. They studied the different organelles and the job each one performs. To review, the students created edible cells. It was a fun and memorable way to bring science to life—and a tasty one too! 🧬🔬🍬
