Dear HMS parents, guardians, and caregivers,

We hope this message finds you well, enjoying the sunshine, and perhaps eating some Pi! For all of our Math lovers out there, including many of our students here at HMS, Pi Day is an opportunity to dig into ways that numbers are unique and awesome. We hope you think so, too!

Our next HMS Update will be shared on March 28, 2025. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Be in touch with any questions or concerns.

With Gratitude,

Mandy Lewis and Tom McDowell

HMS Administrative Team

Young Writers Camp

EXCITING NEWS! Yarmouth Young Authors Camp is back in town. Southern Maine Writing Project runs writing camps in the summer. The Yarmouth Camp (in its 12th year) will be held at YHS from June 23rd-June 26th, 9am-2pm. Instructors are Lorrie King (who started the Yarmouth YAC) and Patrica Valley. It is a great camp and a break from all things sports related! Camp is for CURRENT 4th through 8th grade students from Yarmouth and any neighboring town. More detailed camp information is provided here.

To register online, click here!

Colts Information Night

The Yarmouth Colts Soccer Information Night will be held on Tuesday, April 1st in the Harrison Middle School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. We will provide information about registration, the season schedule, uniforms, age-level specifics, and points of emphasis. We will break into age-level groups for the second part of the meeting. A Zoom link will be provided on the website if you cannot attend in person.

YARMOUTH COLTS SOCCER CLUB – FALL 2025

INFORMATION NIGHT

When: April 1, 2024 - 6:30pm

Where: HMS Cafeteria And via Zoom*

Who: Parents of rising 3rd - 8th Graders (U9-U14)

*Zoom link will posted on yarmouthcolts.com

INTERESTED IN COACHING?

Coaching information and registration are available at yarmouthcolts.com

PTO Information

SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UPS

As you look ahead to summer plans, we have some information on Yarmouth-area camps that should help! This camp packet is brought to you by the Yarmouth PreK-8 PTO in an effort to familiarize families with local camp information.

Please contact Becca Maltais at rebeccamaltais@yahoo.com with any questions or if you have additional camp information.

NEXT PTO MEETING

Our next meeting is Thursday, March 20th at 4 pm in the YES library. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

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Yarmouth's Got Talent (reminder)

It's Time to Get Ready for Yarmouth's Got Talent!

YGT is open to students with any kind of talent: music, dance, arts, magic, comedy, or any other creative endeavor that will win over the audience!

Entry Forms: Click here for the YGT 2025 Entry Form or use the following QR code:

Entry forms must be submitted by Thursday, March 20.

Auditions

Monday, March 24

Starting times:

YHS - 3:00
HMS - 3:15
Rowe and YES - 3:45

Show Date and Times

Friday, March 28, 4pm and 7pm

(Snow date Saturday, March 29)

Prizes

Cash prizes based on audience vote.

A first and second prize will be awarded for each age group.

View official rules and links to the entry forms at YarmouthsGotTalent.org

HMS Spirit Week

Our Student Leadership Team is preparing for HMS Spirit Week! During the week of March 17, students will participate in spirit days and other activities to add to the sense of belonging at HMS. As part of our Spirit Week, we will be gathering donations for the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland.

Spirit Week Dress Up Themes:

Monday - Blue and White / Clipper Pride

Tuesday - Color Tuesday - homeroom picks a color

Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday

Thursday - Dress Alike Thursday

Friday - Famous Person Friday

Donations being collected by grade level:

6th grade: canned cat and kitten food (Friskies, 9 lives, Fancy Feast); rabbit food (Oxbow); dry dog and puppy food (Purina Pro, Science Diet); dog toys (nylabones, kongs, toys); postage stamps

7th grade: cat toys (wands, balls, catnip snacks, etc); chunk tuna (in water); canned puppy/dog food; greenies pill pockets; canned chicken, hot dogs, cheese sticks, spray cheese

8th grade: dry cat/kitten food (Purina One, Science Diet); cat litter (unscented, non-clumping); dried cranberries; slow feeders or puzzle feeders; high quality/grain-free treats

NEW YCS Summer Camp (reminder)

This summer, sign your young teen/pre-teen up to Get Out and GO! YCS has added a middle school day trip camp to the summer program list! Available for rising 6th-8th graders, Get Out and Go! – Middle School Day Trip Camp will run M-Th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM for the month of July (6/30-7/31). Each day your middle schooler will meet at HMS and embark on a different adventure – lakes, beaches, hiking, adventure/amusement parks, etc! Research shows middle schoolers still need adequate adult supervision and what better way to get them out and off their screens then spending the day adventuring with their friends! You can find more info at yarmouthcommunityservices.com under Summer Camps, or scan the QR code below! We hope to see you there!

Dates to Date:

March 17-21: Spirit Week - more details shared above

March 18: 6th Grade iPad Information Night 7-7:45pm - HMS Cafe

March 20: PTO meeting at 4pm at YES

March 24: The Disengaged Teen Community Book Discussion Part Two - 6-7:30pm at YHS

April 3: HMS Battle of the Books 6-7:30pm

April 7: The Disengaged Teen Community Book Discussion Part Three - 6-7:30pm at YHS