Hidden Oaks Middle School

**Shark Soccer is just about here!!** Try outs for our co-ed (boys & girls) soccer team will be held on Shark Field (inside the track) from 7:40 AM-8:30 AM Monday January 24th, Tuesday January 25th and Wednesday January 26th. All student athletes trying out must have the school approved physical packet completely filled out and will be turned in to Coach Carreiro at try outs!!!! Remember physicals are good for one calendar year. The team will be posted on Thursday January 27th and our first practice will be Monday February 7th at 7:30 AM to 8:30AM on Shark Field. The first game is February 7th. A calendar will be given to players on the team at the first practice.

The science fair award ceremony was held Thursday night for Martin county. Our very own Shark, 7th grader Nina Goyal, received the following awards for her project titled Effects of double-stranded RNA Treatment on Sunflowers: Broadcom masters Martin County State Representative/ Regional science fair champion 2022 Participation award The Ricoh sustainable development award of 2022 The Lemelson Early inventor prize. PLEASE GIVE A HUGE "FINS UP" TO NINA GOYAL!

Second quarter report cards will be posted today, January 18. View your child's grades and attendance records in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. The dream lives on. #MLKJrDay #ALLINMartin👊

📲STAYING CONNECTED📲 Did you receive the latest edition of Martin Moments, our e-newsletter, in your inbox this week? Click the link below to catch up on the latest news and information from around MCSD! https://conta.cc/3I6c8ZY #ALLINMartin👊

🚀EXPLORING THEIR FUTURES🚀 The District hosted its first "Explore My Future" Career & Technical Education (CTE) event for eighth-graders at Hidden Oaks Middle School yesterday! Click to learn more about this unique experience for students: https://youtu.be/K0Z2vWGR1U0. Events are scheduled for Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, Indiantown Middle School, Murray Middle School and Stuart Middle School in the coming weeks. #ALLINMartin👊

Just a reminder, families - There will be no school for students on Friday, January 14 (Teacher Work Day) and Monday, January 17 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). Classes will resume Tuesday, January 18. #ALLINMartin👊

The Career Academy Showcase on the Road is coming to Hidden Oaks this Thursday, January 13th for all 8th graders. Your child will explore their future through interactive tables led by current CTE Academy students. Remind your child…. Future Starts Here! Parents, be on the lookout for your 8th graders’ Explore My Future string bag to come home this Thursday. Review the Academy Guidebook within and discuss the many career program opportunities your child has in high school. Connecting school to work will happen this week at the Explore My Future event for 8th graders at HOMS. Your 8th grader will network with industry professionals and explore careers relate to our high school Career & Tech programs. Support your child’s school day exploration of careers by using the blank high school schedule template located in the Academy Guidebook he/she will receive on Thursday during the Showcase at school. #LearningThatWorks #CTEMartin The event video for students is ready at https://youtu.be/jtqLNi84cik. Thanks so much!!!

HOMS: APM Testing is Wednesday January 12 (Reading) and Wed. Jan. 19 (Math). Students must bring their fully charged district-issued laptop as well as corded headphones to school. Students should check with ELA or Math teacher to find out your child's testing location. Altered bell schedule for both dates is attached.

The Career Academy Showcase on the Road is coming to Hidden Oaks this Thursday, January 13th for all 8th graders. Your child will explore their future through interactive tables led by current CTE Academy students. Remind your child…. Future Starts Here! Parents, be on the lookout for your 8th graders’ Explore My Future string bag to come home this Thursday. Review the Academy Guidebook within and discuss the many career program opportunities your child has in high school. Connecting school to work will happen this week at the Explore My Future event for 8th graders at HOMS. Your 8th grader will network with industry professionals and explore careers relate to our high school Career & Tech programs. Support your child’s school day exploration of careers by using the blank high school schedule template located in the Academy Guidebook he/she will receive on Thursday during the Showcase at school. #LearningThatWorks #CTEMartin

Check out this opportunity for our 8th graders!

🌴WORK IN PARADISE🌴 Looking to begin 2022 with a brand new career? Visit us on LinkedIn and explore current employment opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/company/martin-county-school-district. We hire to inspire - let's connect today! #ALLINMartin👊

Let's all give a huge Shark CONGRATULATIONS to Nicholas Fano--Nicholas now has two World Records! He just received the official documents from the International Game Fish Association. We are very proud of him!

Let’s go on an ADVENTURE this new year! HOMS Media is having a contest! Check out & read any book from our “Adventure” genre. After you’ve read it, come to the media center to pick up an entry form for the January Adventure Travel Mug Contest. You’ll design a travel mug that represents the Adventure book you just read. Your design should represent your book’s character(s), setting and/or plot. The top THREE designs will each win a prize—Good luck and LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN! All entries due by Jan. 26, 2022.

We are #ALLINMartin👊 and ready for a fantastic second semester of learning!

🎆...and 2021 is a wrap!🎆 🎇Happy New Year, Martin County!🎇 We are so excited to begin 2022 by going #ALLINMartin👊 in support of student achievement. Let's come together as a community to make this year the best yet for Martin County children!

May peace, love, and unity bring a happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! #ALLINMartin👊

🌲Merry Christmas, Martin County! 🌲 May the spirit of the season fill your homes and hearts with warmth and love. #ALLINMartin👊

🌲SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM SUPERINTENDENT MILLAY🌲 Dr. John D. Millay wishes all students, employees and families a safe, relaxing and joyous holiday season. Watch his holiday greeting: https://youtu.be/bqBvEnqXz6U #ALLINMartin👊

⛄HAPPY WINTER BREAK!⛄ All District schools will be closed December 20 - December 31, 2021, for Winter Break. Classes will resume Monday, January 3, 2022. We wish all of our students, employees and families a safe and relaxing holiday season! #ALLINMartin👊