Buccaneer Business for the Week of May 5
Football Tryouts for the 25-26 HMS Football team are this week. Tryout waivers should have been turned into Coach Newton. Incoming 7th graders will tryout on Tuesday, May 6 and incoming 8th grader will tryout on Thursday, May 8. Waiver: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wv7NjDyco4ps1BZWQSNhQOJLGJH6dmP4Hg8Djw4j3CY/edit?usp=sharing Sponsor Coach Newton
Our Pep Squad parent meeting will be Tuesday at 5:30. Pep Squad Application: https://forms.gle/WN4FBt1AD3sTk2Wg9 Pep Squad Constitution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1heL_lnpT3_jocnXRqs5LcVBXBJsSzqaCJqlJRHwkmsI/edit?usp=sharing Sponsors Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Bryson
May 7 is School Nurse Appreciation Week. Please make sure your tell Nurse Oswalt thank you for all she does.
Student Council is visiting Geaux Bags for their service project this month. They will be off campus from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. Sponsor Mrs. Miles
Outsider Day for 8th grade is May 8. Please make sure you follow the guidelines for the appropriate dress. Students will call home if they are not dressed appropriately. Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/.../1nW7MJLEcY3ejy.../edit...
Dress Up Ideas: https://docs.google.com/.../1K0WkQW2mMYMdNyq0AR0V.../edit...
Sponsors: 8th grade ELA teachers
Volleyball Clinic begins May 8. Please make sure payment and all forms are submitted. Volleyball Clinic Form: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S6-COmRWW6qG8HS0iwfbTbo3LcyEJoFcKqeVU269084/edit?usp=sharing Volleyball Clinic Waiver: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wv7NjDyco4ps1BZWQSNhQOJLGJH6dmP4Hg8Djw4j3CY/edit?usp=sharing Sponsor: Coach Hunt, Coach Morris, and Coach Glaze
HMS Choir will perform their Spring Concert on Thursday. Please come to hear the songs they have been working on.
Our school Dodgeball Tournament will be on May 9 at noon. This is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Sponsor Coach Hunt
Permission slips are due May 8! Reach out to your social studies teacher for more information.
The portal for course selections for the 25-26 school year will close TOMORROW, 5/2.
Current HMS students should have already entered their course selections last week as this was done in Science classes. Incoming 6th graders are completing theirs with their homeroom teachers at Princeton Elementary and Haughton Elementary this week. After the portal closes, no changes can be made to course selections.
Questions?
6th grade: nicole.addison@bossierschools.org
7th grade: debbie.chestnut@bossierschools.org
8th grade: roxanne.voigt@bossierschools.org
*Are you going to into the 9th grade for the 25-26 School Year?
*Do you like to run?
*Do you enjoy a sport where you can compete as an individual and as a team?
*Cross Country may be just the sport for you!
*Complete the sign up form via the QR code.
Attention current 8th grade students! Check out this amazing opportunity being offered by the Bossier Parish Fire District #1.
Apply here: https://www.bpfd1.org/camp-spark
POC: Ashley Kinnington, Fire Prevention Officer
8th Grade Outsiders Day
Thursday, May 8, 2025
In honor of The Outsiders, we’re hosting a special “Outsiders Day” where students can dress up as either Greasers (like Ponyboy, Johnny, or Dally) or Socs (like Cherry, Bob, or Randy) while we watch the movie in class. It’s a fun, interactive way for students to bring the book to life and explore the historical context of the story.
Participation is optional, and students are encouraged to get creative with their outfits while keeping it appropriate for school. Please remind your child to follow dress code guidelines and to focus on character-inspired fashion!
Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nW7MJLEcY3ejy-XK6QxhPHeqnAXWuie01DG5jYoLEh8/edit?usp=sharing
Dress Up Ideas: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1K0WkQW2mMYMdNyq0AR0VtQSgIjnOmOt3Y8K7bzts5QA/edit?usp=sharing
Do you have what it takes to join the HMS Football team? Tryouts for incoming 7th and 8th graders will be held in May. If you are interested please see Coach Newton for a tryout form or click below to print off a form. Digital signatures are not accepted.
All forms are due by May 5. Please contact Coach Newton for more information.
Waiver: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wv7NjDyco4ps1BZWQSNhQOJLGJH6dmP4Hg8Djw4j3CY/edit?usp=sharing
It's time to go On the Record with Bossier Schools! 📺 Hit SUBSCRIBE now to stay updated on all things Bossier Schools! You won’t want to miss this episode! 👉 https://bit.ly/OTRS3E15
BIG news from Bossier Schools for educators and employees. A pay raise is coming your way! CFO Nicia Bamburg details how much you can expect, where the funding is sourced, and what has changed over the past six years since voters were asked to approve a property tax to support teacher pay raises.
Haughton High Head Baseball Coach Glenn Maynor is a legend on the mound and a hometown hero with over three decades of coaching excellence under his hat. As the longest-serving coach of any sport in Bossier Parish, his legacy continues to inspire, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Finally, don’t miss Superintendent Shout-outs spotlighting two students who excelled in the 4th District Congressional Art Competition, the Bucs in Blue and the G.O.A.T. of Parkway High School Julie Edwards.
#bossierschools #wintheday #ontherecordwithbossierschools
Ms. Lucia Murguia Kramer, Barksdale School Liaison Program Manager, presented Mr. Warren with a Certificate of Appreciation for Haughton Middle School's dedication and commitment to supporting military-connected students and families at Barksdale Air Force Base.
HMS is honored to be a Purple Star school.
HHS Basketball Camp Registration is open! If you have questions please email Jenna.Bolin@bossierschools.org.
Buccaneer Business for the Week of April 28
We don't have many extra activities going on this week due to State Testing. If you have questions please contact the sponsor.
State Testing begins Monday. It will last all week. Please do your best to ensure your child has a good night's sleep, breakfast, and is at school on time.
HMS Lady Bucs' Soccer Banquet will be Monday. Congrats on your undefeated season. Sponsor Coach Franklin
Our HMS track team will compete in the District Track Meet on Tuesday at Airline High School at 4 pm. Sponsors Coach Morris and Coach Hanish
Friday we recognized our Lunch Ladies for being our Cafeteria Heroes! We appreciate them for ensure our students have a hot breakfast and lunch each day.
Our 6th grade Behaving Bucs will take a trip to West Monroe, LA and enjoy a day at Excalibur Family Entertainment.
Permission slips and payment must be turned in to Mrs. Pam before school. Our deadline is April 29. If your child did not receive a permission slip and you believe your child has met the requirements for being a Behaving Buc for the 3rd and 4th quarter, please reach out to your child's teacher or Mr. Braden.
Congrats to our Red Jackets for the 2025-2026 School Year
Rain, Rain Go AWAY!!!
We won’t let the rain ruin our celebration tomorrow for our students who met the requirements to Leap Off Campus. If it’s too wet, we will stay on campus (Leap on Campus?!?!) and have alternate activities. We will do our best to provide a fun day even if tonight’s rain makes it too wet!
HMS will host a volleyball clinic May 8 - 9 at HMS.
Our volleyball tryouts will be May 12 - 15. Please read the volleyball clinic form (below) for more information. If you have questions, reach out to Dee.Hunt@BossierSchools.org.
For students to participate they must turn in the payment, completed volleyball clinic form, and waiver form.
Volleyball Clinic Form: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S6-COmRWW6qG8HS0iwfbTbo3LcyEJoFcKqeVU269084/edit?usp=sharing
Volleyball Waiver Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wv7NjDyco4ps1BZWQSNhQOJLGJH6dmP4Hg8Djw4j3CY/edit?usp=sharing
Our 6th grade Behaving Bucs will take a trip to West Monroe, LA and enjoy a day at Excalibur Family Entertainment.
Permission slips and payment must be turned in to Mrs. Pam before school. Our deadline is April 29. If your child did not receive a permission slip and you believe your child has met the requirements for being a Behaving Buc for the 3rd and 4th quarter, please reach out to your child's teacher or Mr. Braden.
8th Grade Outsiders Day
Thursday, May 8, 2025
In honor of The Outsiders, we’re hosting a special “Outsiders Day” where students can dress up as either Greasers (like Ponyboy, Johnny, or Dally) or Socs (like Cherry, Bob, or Randy) while we watch the movie in class. It’s a fun, interactive way for students to bring the book to life and explore the historical context of the story.
Participation is optional, and students are encouraged to get creative with their outfits while keeping it appropriate for school. Please remind your child to follow dress code guidelines and to focus on character-inspired fashion!
Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nW7MJLEcY3ejy-XK6QxhPHeqnAXWuie01DG5jYoLEh8/edit?usp=sharing
Dress Up Ideas: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1K0WkQW2mMYMdNyq0AR0VtQSgIjnOmOt3Y8K7bzts5QA/edit?usp=sharing
Please click the link below to view the requirements for joining Pep Squad for the 25-26 school year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1heL_lnpT3_jocnXRqs5LcVBXBJsSzqaCJqlJRHwkmsI/edit?usp=sharing
Would you like to represent our school and community as BUCKY?!
Bucky does far more than support the cheerleaders, but represents our school and community. Last year, he was so beloved that they made him the Grand Marshall of the Haughton Christmas Parade. He was asked to do "Breakfast with Bucky," for a local community fundraiser, and supports all school events athletic and community service like the Veteran's Breakfast, Military Appreciation Night, amongst more. As the HMS Mascot, you will be expected to be a positive role model for our students and community members.
In order to tryout for Bucky, you will need to:
* Sign a CHEER contract and follow the same constitution.
* Pay the $20 tryout fee.
* Be able to attend NCA Camp and be available July 5-10.
* Commit to attending all HMS Cheer and community events.
To tryout, You must:
* Create your own skit with music and props.
* Dress yourself in the BUCKY costume.
* Perform your skit with music for judges.
* Perform chants with cheerleaders using signs/flags.
* Submit your typed SKIT Script with your name on it to Mrs. Temple by Monday, May 5.
Tryouts after school, Wednesday, May 7.
Parents must be present at pickup by 4:15 pm on Wednesday.
**Late pickups will result in disqualification.**
POC: amanda.temple@bossierschools.org
Do you have what it takes to join the HMS Football team? Tryouts for incoming 7th and 8th graders will be held in May. If you are interested please see Coach Newton for a tryout form or click below to print off a form. Digital signatures are not accepted.
All forms are due by May 5. Please contact Coach Newton for more information.
Waiver: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wv7NjDyco4ps1BZWQSNhQOJLGJH6dmP4Hg8Djw4j3CY/edit?usp=sharing
