The Polar Express came to the Central School on Friday! Narrated by Cliff West, Kindergarten students were whisked away on a spirited train trip to the North Pole. Tickets in hand, eager Kindergarteners boarded their pretend train. It was a Holiday journey enjoyed by all! Thank you Mr. West for visiting our school again this year for this special holiday treat!
Last Thursday evening our fourth graders serenaded the community at HCS' annual Holiday Concert. The musical program featured a variety of holiday-themed songs, signing, and poetry. Accompanying the presentation was an art exhibition featuring self-portrait works by the students. It was an evening filled with festive cheer! A special thank you to Mrs. Starck, Mr. Terrile, and Mrs. McLaughlin! Bravo, fourth graders!
Kindergarten-4th grade students celebrated the Hour of Code last week in Technology class with Mrs. McLaughlin! Kindergarten and first grade students learned simple algorithms using digital coding and our new robot friend, Andy! Students in grades 2-4 went unplugged and learned how to code Ozobots using markers! They discovered that different colors are used to code the Ozobots for different actions! It was a fantastic week of inquiry-based and hands-on learning!
Mrs. Garside's first grade class has been comparing and contrasting the different versions of the Gingerbread series for the past two weeks. Last week, the class used STEM design and engineering to build bridges across the river so that the Gingerbread Man could escape the tricky fox!
HMS Spirit Week from the Anti-Bullying Club (ABC):
Monday-12-16-24- Pj Day- Dreaming of a world of kindness.
The Hawks A boys basketball team defeated Derryfield by a score of 53 to 36. The Hawks are now 3 and 1 in Tri-County play. Amazingly twelve different players scored in the game, led by Christian W with 13 and AJ M with 12. Finn J and Carter B had personal scoring highs in the game as well.
Defensively Tanner T and Emilio D played well with many steals and rebounds.
The Hawks return to action next Monday at home versus a strong St. Christopher's team that is undefeated in Tri-County play. Game time is 4:45 for the Boys and 3:30 for the Lady Hawks.
The girls A team lost another tough game yesterday by a score of 43-31 against Derryfield. After a strong start + a back and forth first 1/2, Derryfield stretched the lead and held on for the win. Our girls take on St. Christopher here at home on Monday 12/16. Good luck Hawks!
Two Buddy's and a Grinch hanging out at the middle school today!
Boy's A Basketball defeated PMA 53 - 44 to improve their record to 2-1 in Tri-County play. Leading the scoring for the Hawks: Quinn B with 13 + Parker C with 11. Defensively Tanner had 4 steals and Finn J played well. We return to action with a home game at 3:30 on Thursday.
The boys b basketball team led two different times in the game but came up short to winning. Gavin F had 5 points, Ben D added 4 points and Parker R swished two 3 pointers. Also Brogan E knocked down a bucket. Nice play by all.
The girls B team defeated Hood yesterday 25-19. The girls delivered incredible defense and teamwork. Leading the Hawks scoring: Sofia A + Addy A. Also contributing points were Eloise, Emma, Abby and Addy M. Sofia + Emerson each had several key steals. Their record is 3 and 1.
The Girls B team traveled to Milford on Mon and won 22-16. The girls played aggressive defense from start to finish. Scoring for the Hawks: Eloise, Emma, Addy, Sophia + Evie. This brings their record to 2-1 on the season. The girls will take on Hood this afternoon. Go Hawks!
The girls bball team beat Presentation of Mary Academy 38-29 yesterday for their 1st win of the season. After getting off to a strong start, our Hawks controlled the game and closed out the win. They take on Derryfield this Thursday here at HMS. Come out and support our Hawks!
The Boys basketball team had a tough loss against Milford. Ioannis and Gavin both had 3 pointers and Brogan, Frankie and Ben added baskets. Another game today away against Hood.
Hampstead's boys' A team lost a tough one to Chester yesterday 38 to 34.
Quinn B had 11 points and AJ M had 9.
The Hawks return to play PMA at home on Monday with the girls playing first at 3:30 and the boys to follow at 4:45.
Girls B Basketball lost a hard fought game to Raymond 27-31. Every team member went out and gave it their all. They were aggressive and never let up and should all be very proud of themselves. The Hawks will travel to Milford on Monday for their first away game.
The Boys B basketball team lost to Raymond 23 - 39. The team was led by Gavin F. and Parker R. with 5 points, Avery D. and Sam P. with 4 points, and Brogan E. added 2. Good team defense by the team.
The girls A team lost 25-26 in a tough back + forth battle against Chester Academy. After several lead changes, Chester hit the go ahead 3 pointer to take a 1 point lead with 25 seconds left. Our Hawks continued to battle and had a shot just bounce out at the buzzer.
The boys B Basketball team had a tough loss yesterday against Parkside. All the boys played and Sam P. was the high scorer.
Girls B Bball defeated Parkside yesterday 31-19 in their opener. Eloise J + Abby E led the way with impressive leadership, scoring and defense. Emma W + Addy A added points for the Hawks. Sophia A delivered great defense. Evie M scored her first ever basket as an HMS Hawk.
