Hammond Creek Middle School

Click here to donate to our chorus program: https://www.fundraisegenius.com/hc3520 We are so excited to complete our first fundraiser of the year for our Hammond Creek Tiger Chorus! We will be fundraising for various choir needs such as uniforms, future trips, and competition/performance/event fees. These things will benefit our program greatly and will help us spread our love for music in more places than one! We appreciate your support so much and cannot wait to make more beautiful music year after year.

Get in the spirit and get your Grinch wear now! Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNPQKqkgyEeOIly7S0ab8-9QCdIj9lo5-E9vAj6WA0l-CCZA/viewform

Come out and support the HCMS/DJHS Competition Cheerleaders at their Region Championship. Bring EVERYONE you know, friends, family, cousins, friends of cousins... We want to pack out the gym in RED! Get your tickets @ https://gofan.co/event/1995576?schoolId=GA73957

It's Red Ribbon Week! This week is a time to celebrate making healthy choices and living drug-free! Join us each day as we show our commitment to a healthy, positive lifestyle with fun activities and themed dress-up days. Monday: Rolling out the red carpet- Wear red Tuesday: My future is too bright- Wear sunglasses Wednesday: Team up against Drugs- Wear your favorite sports team Thursday: Have character- Dress like your favorite character Friday: Popcorn and PJs- wear your pajamas

Don’t miss out on The Dalton Academy’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat and Día de los Muertos Festival! 🎃💀 Join TDA for a fun-filled evening with music, games, food, and more on November 2, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 PM at 1250 Cross Plains Trail, Dalton, GA. Admission is just $5 per car, and it includes Trunk or Treat for each child! Get ready for an unforgettable night of community celebration and fun!

Hammond Creek Middle School International Cultural Festival Celebrate our cultures! October 24, 2024 from 5-7 Bring a Traditional Dish to Share Sponsored by the “We Belong” Committee

HAMMOND CREEK & DALTON JR. HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS October 15th 3:30 - 5:00 October 16th 5:30 - 7:00 October 17th 3:30 - 5:00 @ DJHS Main Gym Physical must be on file

TDA Fall Basketball Clinic GO PUMAS! FREE! Join TDA coaches and players for an exciting basketball clinic. This free clinic is open to students in grades K-8! Clinic Date & Time: Girls: Saturday, November 9th Boys: Saturday, November 16th Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM All participants will receive a TDA shirt, which will also serve as a free ticket to our game against Oakwood Christian Academy on November 22nd. Register now using the QR code or the link: bit.ly/4eRWXE1

Picture Day is coming soon! October 15, students will get their picture taken during their Connection's class. Bring your smiles!

Girls Basketball tryouts will be October 15-16 from 3:00-5:00 on October 15-16, 2024. Please make sure you have a current physical on file and RankOne information complete.

Calling all boys in 1st-8th grade! Join DHS for the Dalton High Basketball Academy at Dalton High School, running for 4 Sundays: 📅 October 20th 📅 October 27th 📅 November 3rd 📅 November 10th 🕒 2:00-4:00 PM Cost: $80 for all 4 sessions or $20 per session if you can't attend all dates. Sign up using this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6xDBgKI9AvXoZ4To7ALKHUxNJgs7ci0XfdJpI6qmBHVEFhQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0, the QR code on the flyer, or if you can't register that way, email Coach Jonathan Adams to secure your spot! Let's get ready for an awesome basketball season! 🏀

Weather Monitoring Update from Dalton Public Schools: Due to safety concerns related to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Helene, Dalton Public Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, September 26th and 27th. This includes the cancellation of all extracurricular activities scheduled for those days. The decision was made in collaboration with local safety agencies to ensure the well-being of our students, staff, and community. Dalton High Homecoming Activities Adjusted: •Parade: The Dalton High homecoming parade will be rescheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28th at 9:00 AM. •Football Game: The homecoming football game will now be held on Saturday at 12:00 PM, with the homecoming court presented at halftime. •Homecoming Dance: The homecoming dance will proceed as planned on Saturday at 7:00 PM. Additional information, including details about the parade route and a parade route map, will be shared soon. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide any further updates through our communication channels. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the safety of everyone in our schools. For additional information on how decisions are made regarding weather and safety, please visit our website: https://dhs.daltonpublicschools.com/page/weather-and-closings. DPS Staff – Please keep an eye out for upcoming communication from your school principal regarding your plans.

Author Visit! Mat Heagerty will be at HCMS on 10/2! Order his novel by 9/25. Email Keri Dixon with any questions. keri.dixon@dalton.k12.ga.us

Homecoming Week is almost here! We are celebrating all week long on Sept. 23-27! Checkout our dress up days: Monday: Beach Day Tuesday: Twin Day Wednesday: Movie Character Day Thursday: Pajama Day Friday: Red Day

Come check out what all we've been doing! Open House is Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Parents and students are welcome to come on in and talk to teachers and staff. This year we are having a scavenger hunt! Come check it out!

We Remember.... Patriot Day is on September 11, 2024. We will be wearing red, white, and blue.

Don't forget! There is no school on Monday, September 2, due to the Labor Day Holiday. We will see all of our students and staff back in school on Tuesday, September 3. Have a great long weekend!

Dr. Steven Craft Monthly Column: Embracing Unity and Excellence in Dalton Public Schools As we kick off the 2024-25 school year, I am filled with immense pride and excitement about the journey ahead. Our theme this year, "Our Story, Our Strength: Leading as One," perfectly encapsulates the spirit and unity that define Dalton Public Schools. We are blessed with an extraordinary team of educators and staff who are not only dedicated professionals but also passionate about making a positive impact on our students' lives. This collective commitment to excellence is what drives us to create a phenomenal learning environment for every child in our district. Read more: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/article/1730068

Dalton Public Schools Little Cats Program Enrollment for 2024-2025 Dalton Public Schools is now enrolling 3-4 year olds for the 2024-2025 Little Cats Program! This free parent and child program meets once a week for 2.5 hours, offering a range of activities including story time, music, movement, and literacy, math, and science activities to foster academic and motor skills development. Classes are led by Family Engagement Coordinators and are available at three locations: Three Locations: Annex at City Park Elementary Morning and afternoon sessions every Tuesday starting September 3rd Address: 105 N. Thornton Avenue, Dalton, GA 30720 Beechland Resource Center Afternoon session every Thursday starting January 9th Address: 704 Beechland Circle, Dalton, GA 30721 Roan Roundhouse Morning and afternoon sessions every Wednesday starting September 4th Address: 400 Vann Circle, Dalton, GA 30721 For more information, please contact: Raquel Cardona: 706-463-7647 Saira Laruy: 706-463-7631 Click here for more information: https://5il.co/2t4qk