📚 Don't miss your chance to visit the HCMS Book Fair!
There are still plenty of great books waiting to be discovered. Stop by the Media Center this week and find your next great read.
📍 HCMS Media Center
📅 Through September 25
There are still plenty of great books waiting to be discovered. Stop by the Media Center this week and find your next great read.
📍 HCMS Media Center
📅 Through September 25
Our boys golf team took on nine other schools at the region championship and came away with an impressive second-place finish!
Led by Link Bearden and Liam Rodriguez, and joined by Brandt Bowers, Jackson Hitchens, Brock Aaron, and Beckham Holguin, the boys left it all on the course and capped off a great season with some hardware!
⛳ Liam Rodriguez also earned low medalist honors for the team!
Congratulations to our golfers and coaches on a great season and a strong finish at region. We’re already looking forward to seeing what this group can do next year!
Way to go, Cats!
Led by Link Bearden and Liam Rodriguez, and joined by Brandt Bowers, Jackson Hitchens, Brock Aaron, and Beckham Holguin, the boys left it all on the course and capped off a great season with some hardware!
⛳ Liam Rodriguez also earned low medalist honors for the team!
Congratulations to our golfers and coaches on a great season and a strong finish at region. We’re already looking forward to seeing what this group can do next year!
Way to go, Cats!
📚 Don't miss out on the 2026-2027 HCMS Yearbook!
Capture the memories, friendships, events, and milestones that make this school year special.
✅ Yearbooks are currently $30
✅ Price increases to $40 on March 1, 2027
✅ Order by April 9, 2027 to attend the Yearbook Party
Yearbooks may be purchased online, with cash, or by check payable to HCMS. Order forms are available in the Media Center.
For complete ordering information and online ordering, visit our Yearbook webpage:
🔗 https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/hcms/page/yearbook
Questions? Contact Mrs. Faw or Mrs. Barmore.
Capture the memories, friendships, events, and milestones that make this school year special.
✅ Yearbooks are currently $30
✅ Price increases to $40 on March 1, 2027
✅ Order by April 9, 2027 to attend the Yearbook Party
Yearbooks may be purchased online, with cash, or by check payable to HCMS. Order forms are available in the Media Center.
For complete ordering information and online ordering, visit our Yearbook webpage:
🔗 https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/hcms/page/yearbook
Questions? Contact Mrs. Faw or Mrs. Barmore.
Our Girls Golf team rose to the occasion yesterday and brought home the Region Runner-Up trophy!
These girls have put in so much work this season, and it paid off when it mattered. We’re incredibly proud of the way they represented Dalton and competed at the region championship!
Our Region Team was:
⛳️ Sophia Ellis
⛳️ Ella Gray Pennington
⛳️ Hannah Granillo
⛳️ Allie Claire Coon
And an extra congratulations to Hannah Granillo, who finished as the second-lowest medalist of the tournament!
Way to finish strong, ladies! Congratulations on a great season and a Region Runner-Up finish!
Let’s go, Cats!
📚 You're Invited!
Join us during Open House and stop by the HCMS Book Fair!
Browse new books, favorite series, graphic novels, and more while you're visiting campus. It's a great opportunity to shop together and support our Media Center.
📅 September 22
⏰ 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 HCMS Media Center
We hope to see you there!
Join us during Open House and stop by the HCMS Book Fair!
Browse new books, favorite series, graphic novels, and more while you're visiting campus. It's a great opportunity to shop together and support our Media Center.
📅 September 22
⏰ 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 HCMS Media Center
We hope to see you there!
Science came to life in Ms. Mathis's classroom! 🔬🦎🐢
Students recently had the opportunity to learn from special visitors from the Tennessee Aquarium and get an up-close look at some amazing animals.
From observing fascinating creatures to getting the chance to touch a few of them, students experienced hands-on learning that brought science beyond the textbook.
We're grateful for this partnership and appreciate the Tennessee Aquarium sharing their time, knowledge, and animal ambassadors with our students. We look forward to their next visit!
Students recently had the opportunity to learn from special visitors from the Tennessee Aquarium and get an up-close look at some amazing animals.
From observing fascinating creatures to getting the chance to touch a few of them, students experienced hands-on learning that brought science beyond the textbook.
We're grateful for this partnership and appreciate the Tennessee Aquarium sharing their time, knowledge, and animal ambassadors with our students. We look forward to their next visit!
Homecoming Spirit Week is off to a cozy start! 🐯❤️😴
Today, students and staff kicked off Homecoming Week by showing their spirit in their favorite pajamas.
From cozy slippers to colorful pajama sets, our Tigers fully embraced the theme and helped make Pajama Day a fun way to start the week!
Thank you to everyone who participated. We can't wait to see what the rest of Spirit Week brings!
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is here!
This week, students can explore new releases, bestselling series, graphic novels, and more in the HCMS Media Center. Whether you're looking for your next favorite book or just browsing, there's something for every reader.
Don't forget! Families are invited to shop during Open House on September 22 from 5:30-7:00 PM.
See you at the Book Fair! 📖
This week, students can explore new releases, bestselling series, graphic novels, and more in the HCMS Media Center. Whether you're looking for your next favorite book or just browsing, there's something for every reader.
Don't forget! Families are invited to shop during Open House on September 22 from 5:30-7:00 PM.
See you at the Book Fair! 📖
Join us for an evening of literacy, learning, and fun at HCMS Open House, Literacy Night, and the Scholastic Book Fair!
🗓 September 22, 2026
🕠 5:00-7:00 PM
📍 Hammond Creek Middle School
Come explore our school, celebrate literacy, meet with teachers, and browse the Scholastic Book Fair. Whether you're looking for your next great read or want to see all the amazing things happening at HCMS, there's something for everyone!
We can't wait to welcome our families for a great evening together!
💙 Help Support Hammond Creek's Helping Hands Program! 💙
Beginning September 14, our school will participate in a fundraising campaign through HundredX.
The best part? There is no cost to participate. For every survey completed, our school earns $1 that will be used to provide resources and support for our Helping Hands program.
Our goal is 100% participation, and there are some great incentives for participants:
🎁 25 feedback surveys by September 22
Enter to win a $150 gift card
🎁 50 feedback surveys by September 29
Enter to win a $200 gift card
🎁 75 feedback surveys by October 6
Enter to win a $250 gift card
Participants can earn multiple raffle entries by reaching each milestone.
Getting started is easy: 📱 Text HHEH to 90412 OR 💻 Register here: https://bit.ly/HXC-HHEH-26
Thank you for supporting Hammond Creek and helping us provide additional opportunities and resources for our students! ❤️🖤🐯
Beginning September 14, our school will participate in a fundraising campaign through HundredX.
The best part? There is no cost to participate. For every survey completed, our school earns $1 that will be used to provide resources and support for our Helping Hands program.
Our goal is 100% participation, and there are some great incentives for participants:
🎁 25 feedback surveys by September 22
Enter to win a $150 gift card
🎁 50 feedback surveys by September 29
Enter to win a $200 gift card
🎁 75 feedback surveys by October 6
Enter to win a $250 gift card
Participants can earn multiple raffle entries by reaching each milestone.
Getting started is easy: 📱 Text HHEH to 90412 OR 💻 Register here: https://bit.ly/HXC-HHEH-26
Thank you for supporting Hammond Creek and helping us provide additional opportunities and resources for our students! ❤️🖤🐯
Congratulations to 7th grader Darian Rivera! 🌎🎨
Darian's design was selected as the winning entry in our Hispanic Heritage Month T-Shirt Design Contest!
Now it's your turn to show your support and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this student-designed shirt.
👕 Shirts are $15
📅 Orders will be accepted through September 25
To place an order, complete the order form here:
🔗 Hispanic Heritage Shirt Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfP9KN_0-POsQj-SZmquXMffwojIZVuNB3NaQs9aTGdM4TBdA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Barmore.
Congratulations again, Darian, on your winning design! ❤️🖤🐯
Darian's design was selected as the winning entry in our Hispanic Heritage Month T-Shirt Design Contest!
Now it's your turn to show your support and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this student-designed shirt.
👕 Shirts are $15
📅 Orders will be accepted through September 25
To place an order, complete the order form here:
🔗 Hispanic Heritage Shirt Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfP9KN_0-POsQj-SZmquXMffwojIZVuNB3NaQs9aTGdM4TBdA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Barmore.
Congratulations again, Darian, on your winning design! ❤️🖤🐯
🎙️ Big news from Hammond Creek!
We're excited to celebrate Ayo Ilesanmi, whose original audio project, Addressed to Heaven, has been published by Georgia Public Broadcasting's Student Voices Collective.
What's even more impressive? Ayo created the project during Mrs. Barmore's Intro to Communications class simply because she had something to say, not because it was an assignment for a grade.
Although the submission window for the 2025-2026 school year had already closed, her work was selected as the first Student Voices Collective publication of the 2026-2027 school year!
Congratulations, Ayo, on sharing your voice and representing Hammond Creek in such a meaningful way.
🎧 Read the article or listen to the podcast: https://www.gpb.org/blogs/student-voices-collective/2026/09/09/hammond-creek-middle-school-student-develops-addressed-heaven
🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hammond-creek-middle-school-broadcasting/id1741782459
We're excited to celebrate Ayo Ilesanmi, whose original audio project, Addressed to Heaven, has been published by Georgia Public Broadcasting's Student Voices Collective.
What's even more impressive? Ayo created the project during Mrs. Barmore's Intro to Communications class simply because she had something to say, not because it was an assignment for a grade.
Although the submission window for the 2025-2026 school year had already closed, her work was selected as the first Student Voices Collective publication of the 2026-2027 school year!
Congratulations, Ayo, on sharing your voice and representing Hammond Creek in such a meaningful way.
🎧 Read the article or listen to the podcast: https://www.gpb.org/blogs/student-voices-collective/2026/09/09/hammond-creek-middle-school-student-develops-addressed-heaven
🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hammond-creek-middle-school-broadcasting/id1741782459
WE’RE OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL!
Dalton Middle Athletics now has its own dedicated social media pages!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for game days, scores, schedules, athlete and coach spotlights, team accomplishments, photos, announcements, and everything happening across Dalton Middle Athletics.
Two Schools. One Program. One place to keep up with the Cats.
We’re excited to give our middle school athletes the recognition they’ve earned and share all the great things happening across our programs.
Follow Dalton Middle Athletics on Facebook and Instagram!
Don't forget to share this post and help us spread the word!
And since we’re just getting started...
What do YOU want to see on the new Dalton Middle Athletics pages?
Player spotlights? Behind-the-scenes photos? Game-day content? Throwbacks? Something else?
Drop your ideas in the comments!
Dalton Middle Athletics now has its own dedicated social media pages!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for game days, scores, schedules, athlete and coach spotlights, team accomplishments, photos, announcements, and everything happening across Dalton Middle Athletics.
Two Schools. One Program. One place to keep up with the Cats.
We’re excited to give our middle school athletes the recognition they’ve earned and share all the great things happening across our programs.
Follow Dalton Middle Athletics on Facebook and Instagram!
Don't forget to share this post and help us spread the word!
And since we’re just getting started...
What do YOU want to see on the new Dalton Middle Athletics pages?
Player spotlights? Behind-the-scenes photos? Game-day content? Throwbacks? Something else?
Drop your ideas in the comments!
📚 Don't miss out on the 2026-2027 HCMS Yearbook!
Capture the memories, friendships, events, and milestones that make this school year special.
✅ Yearbooks are currently $30
✅ Price increases to $40 on March 1, 2027
✅ Order by April 9, 2027 to attend the Yearbook Party
Yearbooks may be purchased online, with cash, or by check payable to HCMS. Order forms are available in the Media Center.
For complete ordering information and online ordering, visit our Yearbook webpage:
🔗 https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/hcms/page/yearbook
Questions? Contact Mrs. Faw or Mrs. Barmore.
Capture the memories, friendships, events, and milestones that make this school year special.
✅ Yearbooks are currently $30
✅ Price increases to $40 on March 1, 2027
✅ Order by April 9, 2027 to attend the Yearbook Party
Yearbooks may be purchased online, with cash, or by check payable to HCMS. Order forms are available in the Media Center.
For complete ordering information and online ordering, visit our Yearbook webpage:
🔗 https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/hcms/page/yearbook
Questions? Contact Mrs. Faw or Mrs. Barmore.
HCMS showed up today! ❤️⚽
Our Tigers kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by wearing their favorite soccer jerseys and team shirts. It was fun seeing so many different teams represented throughout the school!
Thanks to everyone who joined in and helped us start the celebration with a little extra spirit. 🐯
Our Tigers kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by wearing their favorite soccer jerseys and team shirts. It was fun seeing so many different teams represented throughout the school!
Thanks to everyone who joined in and helped us start the celebration with a little extra spirit. 🐯
📚 Make Book Fair shopping easy with eWallet!
The Book Fair will be open September 21-25, and families are invited to join us for Parent Night on September 22 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
eWallet is a digital payment option that lets students shop at the Scholastic Book Fair without carrying cash.
✅ Add funds online for your child to use at the Book Fair
✅ Funds are available immediately
✅ Invite friends and family to contribute
✅ Any unused funds stay in your child's Scholastic account for future Book Fairs
If your child already has an eWallet from a previous Scholastic Book Fair, simply sign in to view the balance and add funds if needed.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to get started and set up your child's eWallet today!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hammondcreekmiddleschool
IT’S GAME DAY, CATS!
We’ve got two teams in action today:
📚 HOME | Academic Team v. Calhoun | DJHS Media Center | 5:00 PM
⛳ AWAY | Golf | TEAMS: Dalton • Calhoun (Host) • Rockmart • Cass • Woodland | Fields Ferry
Good luck to all of our Cats competing today! 🐾
We’ve got two teams in action today:
📚 HOME | Academic Team v. Calhoun | DJHS Media Center | 5:00 PM
⛳ AWAY | Golf | TEAMS: Dalton • Calhoun (Host) • Rockmart • Cass • Woodland | Fields Ferry
Good luck to all of our Cats competing today! 🐾
Today, we're giving a huge shoutout to Jacob Fields for all he does to keep technology running smoothly at HCMS.
From troubleshooting devices and solving technical issues to supporting students and staff, Jacob works behind the scenes every day to help keep learning moving forward. We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and willingness to jump in whenever help is needed.
Thank you, Jacob, for everything you do for our Tigers! ❤️🐯
From troubleshooting devices and solving technical issues to supporting students and staff, Jacob works behind the scenes every day to help keep learning moving forward. We appreciate your hard work, dedication, and willingness to jump in whenever help is needed.
Thank you, Jacob, for everything you do for our Tigers! ❤️🐯
⚽ Let's Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month! ⚽
Tomorrow, September 15, students and staff are invited to wear their favorite soccer jersey as we begin our celebration of Hispanic culture and the many communities where soccer is a beloved tradition.
Whether you support a national team, professional club, or local team, we'd love to see your spirit!
As always, all attire must follow the HCMS dress code.
Tomorrow, September 15, students and staff are invited to wear their favorite soccer jersey as we begin our celebration of Hispanic culture and the many communities where soccer is a beloved tradition.
Whether you support a national team, professional club, or local team, we'd love to see your spirit!
As always, all attire must follow the HCMS dress code.
Fine Arts in Education Week
This week, we're celebrating the incredible educators who help our students create, perform, express themselves, and discover their talents each day.
At HCMS, our Fine Arts programs inspire students to think creatively, build confidence, and share their unique voices with the world.
A special thank you to our Fine Arts team:
🎨 Art: Hilary McWilliams
🎺 Band: Sara Webb & Taylor Mullis
🎶 Chorus: Emma Johnson
🎭 Theater Arts: Meg Phinney
Thank you for helping our students dream big, take creative risks, and Be Legendary every day. Your passion, dedication, and talent help make HCMS a place where students can grow, explore, and shine.
Join us in celebrating our amazing Fine Arts teachers this week! ❤️🖤🐯
This week, we're celebrating the incredible educators who help our students create, perform, express themselves, and discover their talents each day.
At HCMS, our Fine Arts programs inspire students to think creatively, build confidence, and share their unique voices with the world.
A special thank you to our Fine Arts team:
🎨 Art: Hilary McWilliams
🎺 Band: Sara Webb & Taylor Mullis
🎶 Chorus: Emma Johnson
🎭 Theater Arts: Meg Phinney
Thank you for helping our students dream big, take creative risks, and Be Legendary every day. Your passion, dedication, and talent help make HCMS a place where students can grow, explore, and shine.
Join us in celebrating our amazing Fine Arts teachers this week! ❤️🖤🐯
