🧩❤️ Red Ribbon Week at HCMS! ❤️🧩
October 27-31, 2025
Life is a Puzzle — Solve it Drug Free!
We’re celebrating healthy choices all week long! Join the fun by dressing up each day and showing your Tiger pride. 🐾
📅 Here’s what’s happening:
🔴 Monday, Oct. 27: REaDy to be Healthy — wear RED to pledge drug free!
🧢 Tuesday, Oct. 28: Cap our healthy minds with a HAT!
😴 Wednesday, Oct. 29: Dream of a healthy future — it’s PJ Day!
🏈 Thursday, Oct. 30: Team up against drugs — wear your favorite TEAM gear!
🎭 Friday, Oct. 31: Say “BOO” to drugs — come in Character!
Let’s make it a week full of school spirit, positivity, and Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤🐾
October 27-31, 2025
Life is a Puzzle — Solve it Drug Free!
We’re celebrating healthy choices all week long! Join the fun by dressing up each day and showing your Tiger pride. 🐾
📅 Here’s what’s happening:
🔴 Monday, Oct. 27: REaDy to be Healthy — wear RED to pledge drug free!
🧢 Tuesday, Oct. 28: Cap our healthy minds with a HAT!
😴 Wednesday, Oct. 29: Dream of a healthy future — it’s PJ Day!
🏈 Thursday, Oct. 30: Team up against drugs — wear your favorite TEAM gear!
🎭 Friday, Oct. 31: Say “BOO” to drugs — come in Character!
Let’s make it a week full of school spirit, positivity, and Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤🐾
🧡 Unity Day — October 22 at HCMS! 🧡
Join us as we stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! 💫
Unity Day is a national event that promotes friendship and positivity to help prevent bullying and build a stronger school community.
Tomorrow, let’s fill the halls with ORANGE to show our support and remind everyone that we are stronger together. 🧡👕
Join us as we stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! 💫
Unity Day is a national event that promotes friendship and positivity to help prevent bullying and build a stronger school community.
Tomorrow, let’s fill the halls with ORANGE to show our support and remind everyone that we are stronger together. 🧡👕
🎃🕸️ HCMS 6~7 Grade Ghouls Dance Party! 🕸️🎃
Get ready to glow and groove! Our Halloween Dance Party is happening Friday, October 31, during school hours! 👻
🎟️ Tickets: $5 — on sale October 22!
(No tickets will be sold the day of the dance!)
✨ Extras: Glow merch & concessions available for purchase
🧛♀️ Costumes encouraged!
Faces must remain uncovered, and no weapons of any kind are allowed.
💡 Not feeling the dance floor? That’s okay! Designated rooms will be open for students who choose not to participate.
Don’t miss out — grab your ticket now and join the spooktacular fun! 🐾🖤❤️
🖤 A Hauntingly Good Time at HCMS! 🖤
Get ready to glow and groove! Our Halloween Dance Party is happening Friday, October 31, during school hours! 👻
🎟️ Tickets: $5 — on sale October 22!
(No tickets will be sold the day of the dance!)
✨ Extras: Glow merch & concessions available for purchase
🧛♀️ Costumes encouraged!
Faces must remain uncovered, and no weapons of any kind are allowed.
💡 Not feeling the dance floor? That’s okay! Designated rooms will be open for students who choose not to participate.
Don’t miss out — grab your ticket now and join the spooktacular fun! 🐾🖤❤️
🖤 A Hauntingly Good Time at HCMS! 🖤
🧩❤️ Red Ribbon Week at HCMS! ❤️🧩
October 27-31, 2025
Life is a Puzzle — Solve it Drug Free!
We’re celebrating healthy choices all week long! Join the fun by dressing up each day and showing your Tiger pride. 🐾
📅 Here’s what’s happening:
🔴 Monday, Oct. 27: REaDy to be Healthy — wear RED to pledge drug free!
🧢 Tuesday, Oct. 28: Cap our healthy minds with a HAT!
😴 Wednesday, Oct. 29: Dream of a healthy future — it’s PJ Day!
🏈 Thursday, Oct. 30: Team up against drugs — wear your favorite TEAM gear!
🎭 Friday, Oct. 31: Say “BOO” to drugs — come in Character!
Let’s make it a week full of school spirit, positivity, and Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤🐾
October 27-31, 2025
Life is a Puzzle — Solve it Drug Free!
We’re celebrating healthy choices all week long! Join the fun by dressing up each day and showing your Tiger pride. 🐾
📅 Here’s what’s happening:
🔴 Monday, Oct. 27: REaDy to be Healthy — wear RED to pledge drug free!
🧢 Tuesday, Oct. 28: Cap our healthy minds with a HAT!
😴 Wednesday, Oct. 29: Dream of a healthy future — it’s PJ Day!
🏈 Thursday, Oct. 30: Team up against drugs — wear your favorite TEAM gear!
🎭 Friday, Oct. 31: Say “BOO” to drugs — come in Character!
Let’s make it a week full of school spirit, positivity, and Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤🐾
🏈 SATURDAY | OCT 18 🏈
It’s a huge day for our athletes — football hits the road and competition cheer takes the mat! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
🏈 Football @ Paulding
6th | 10:00 AM
7th | 12:00 PM
8th | 2:00 PM
📣 Competition Cheer – Adairsville Invitational
Away | 11:00 AM
Let’s go, teams! Bring the energy and represent Dalton with pride! 🐾
Come support our HCMS Tiger Theatre Troupe as they perform our 2025 Fall play, Winnie the Pooh KIDS. This is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Featuring favorite songs from the film, as well as new hits by the Academy Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filled delight is as sweet as it is fun.
Tickets are $10. Our students have been working very hard, and we are very proud of them! Please join us and support these young performers! All proceeds from this production go directly towards our drama and choir students going to Disney World over Spring Break!
Performance dates:
Friday, October 17th at 6:00pm
Sunday, October 19th at 2:30pm
You can purchase tickets online at https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200476733 or you can buy them at the door with cash or card!
Tickets are $10. Our students have been working very hard, and we are very proud of them! Please join us and support these young performers! All proceeds from this production go directly towards our drama and choir students going to Disney World over Spring Break!
Performance dates:
Friday, October 17th at 6:00pm
Sunday, October 19th at 2:30pm
You can purchase tickets online at https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200476733 or you can buy them at the door with cash or card!
📸 Picture Retake Day — October 20, 2025! 📸
If you were absent on Picture Day or missed your photo, this is your chance to get your picture taken! Retakes are open to students and staff who did not have their photo made earlier this year.
Please note: retakes are not for cosmetic issues** such as hair, clothing, or pose preferences. Let’s keep this day smooth for everyone and only send students who truly need a new photo.
We can’t wait to see all those Tiger smiles! 🐾❤️🖤
If you were absent on Picture Day or missed your photo, this is your chance to get your picture taken! Retakes are open to students and staff who did not have their photo made earlier this year.
Please note: retakes are not for cosmetic issues** such as hair, clothing, or pose preferences. Let’s keep this day smooth for everyone and only send students who truly need a new photo.
We can’t wait to see all those Tiger smiles! 🐾❤️🖤
🚀 THURSDAY = ROCKET LEAGUE RUMBLE 🚀
High speed. High energy. High flying Tigers! ⚽🔥
Our Rocket League teams hit the arena every Thursday — boost up and cheer them on!
Schedule:
🎮 eSports – Rocket League
Every Thursday | After School
HCMS is gaming with pride! 🖤❤️🐾
🎮 WEDNESDAY = MADDEN MATCHUP 🎮
It’s Game Day for our eSports athletes! 🖤❤️
Our Madden player is ready to take the field (virtually) and dominate the gridiron!
Schedule:
🎮 eSports – NFL Madden
Every Wednesday | After School
Let’s go, gamers! 🐾
Baseball Open Workouts ⚾
📅 Every Monday & Wednesday
🗓️ October 27 – December 10
📍 Hammond Creek Middle School
330 Pleasant Grove Dr NE, Dalton, GA
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📋 Details/Requirements:
✅ Physical on file at HCMS or DJHS
👟 Running shoes & shorts/sweatpants required
💨 Bring medical devices (like inhalers) if needed
🧢 No baseball equipment required
📩 Contact: Coach Jake Bass – jake.bass@dalton.k12.ga.us
🏆 SATURDAY | OCT 11 🏆
Championship mode: activated. Our runners are ready for the Peach State Championship! 💪
Schedule:
XC – Peach State Championship
Away | 10:00–11:00 AM
Let’s go, runners! 🐾
Come support our HCMS Tiger Theatre Troupe as they perform our 2025 Fall play, Winnie the Pooh KIDS. This is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Featuring favorite songs from the film, as well as new hits by the Academy Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filled delight is as sweet as it is fun.
Tickets are $10. Our students have been working very hard, and we are very proud of them! Please join us and support these young performers! All proceeds from this production go directly towards our drama and choir students going to Disney World over Spring Break!
Performance dates:
Friday, October 17th at 6:00pm
Sunday, October 19th at 2:30pm
You can purchase tickets online at https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200476733 or you can buy them at the door with cash or card!
Tickets are $10. Our students have been working very hard, and we are very proud of them! Please join us and support these young performers! All proceeds from this production go directly towards our drama and choir students going to Disney World over Spring Break!
Performance dates:
Friday, October 17th at 6:00pm
Sunday, October 19th at 2:30pm
You can purchase tickets online at https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200476733 or you can buy them at the door with cash or card!
🏆✨ Celebrating Our Tigers of the Quarter! ✨🏆
We’re so proud of our incredible students, athletes, and teachers who were recognized as our Quarter 1 award recipients! Each of these Tigers goes above and beyond to make Hammond Creek a special place to learn and grow. 🐾❤️🖤
Their actions reflect the Four Core Principles of Culturize by Jimmy Casas —
💫 Be a Champion for Students
💫 Expect Excellence
💫 Carry the Banner
💫 Be the Merchant of Hope
These award winners live out those values every day, building a culture of kindness, hard work, and Tiger Pride!
Congratulations to all of our Quarter 1 recipients — we’re so proud of you! 🎉
We’re so proud of our incredible students, athletes, and teachers who were recognized as our Quarter 1 award recipients! Each of these Tigers goes above and beyond to make Hammond Creek a special place to learn and grow. 🐾❤️🖤
Their actions reflect the Four Core Principles of Culturize by Jimmy Casas —
💫 Be a Champion for Students
💫 Expect Excellence
💫 Carry the Banner
💫 Be the Merchant of Hope
These award winners live out those values every day, building a culture of kindness, hard work, and Tiger Pride!
Congratulations to all of our Quarter 1 recipients — we’re so proud of you! 🎉
Dalton High School Boys Basketball Academy
🏀 Build skills • Learn teamwork • Play the game
📅 Dates:
Sunday:
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
⏰ Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dalton High School
👦 Ages: Boys in 5th–8th grade
Our coaches are here to help players of all skill levels—whether you’re brand new to the game or ready to take your skills to the next level.
Focus areas include:
• Dribbling & Ball Handling
• Shooting with Confidence
• Smart Passing
• Movement On & Off the Ball
• Team Play
No sign-up necessary!
🏀 Build skills • Learn teamwork • Play the game
📅 Dates:
Sunday:
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
⏰ Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dalton High School
👦 Ages: Boys in 5th–8th grade
Our coaches are here to help players of all skill levels—whether you’re brand new to the game or ready to take your skills to the next level.
Focus areas include:
• Dribbling & Ball Handling
• Shooting with Confidence
• Smart Passing
• Movement On & Off the Ball
• Team Play
No sign-up necessary!
🏃♀️🐾 Go the Dalton Distance! 🏃♂️🐾
Come cheer on our amazing HCMS Cross-Country athletes as they race in the 7th Go the Dalton Distance Meet!
📍 Location: Haig Mill Lake Park
📅 Date: October 7
🕓 Time: 4:00–6:30 PM
If you can’t make it to the course, you can still show your support! 🌮🍚
Stop by Dos Bros for dinner and mention our teams — Dalton Cross-Country will receive a donation for every meal purchased!
Thank you for cheering on our runners and supporting our program. Let’s go Tigers! ❤️🖤🐾
Come cheer on our amazing HCMS Cross-Country athletes as they race in the 7th Go the Dalton Distance Meet!
📍 Location: Haig Mill Lake Park
📅 Date: October 7
🕓 Time: 4:00–6:30 PM
If you can’t make it to the course, you can still show your support! 🌮🍚
Stop by Dos Bros for dinner and mention our teams — Dalton Cross-Country will receive a donation for every meal purchased!
Thank you for cheering on our runners and supporting our program. Let’s go Tigers! ❤️🖤🐾
🏃 TUESDAY | OCT 7 🏃
It’s time to Go the Dalton Distance! 🖤❤️
Schedule:
XC – Go the Dalton Distance
Home | 4:30–5:30
Come out and cheer on our runners at home! 🐾
🎉 Happy National Coaches Day! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating our amazing Instructional Coaches — Cheryl Weaver and Haley Powell!
They go above and beyond every single day to support our teachers, inspire creativity, and help our students shine. Thank you for everything you do to make Hammond Creek such a special place! 💙🐾
Today we’re celebrating our amazing Instructional Coaches — Cheryl Weaver and Haley Powell!
They go above and beyond every single day to support our teachers, inspire creativity, and help our students shine. Thank you for everything you do to make Hammond Creek such a special place! 💙🐾
🔥 SATURDAY | OCT 4 🔥
A stacked Saturday — cheer + football under the lights! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
📣 Competition Cheer – Buccaneer Bash
Away | 9:30 AM
🏈 Football @ Milton
6th | 2:00 PM
7th | 4:00 PM
8th | 6:00 PM
Come support our HCMS Tiger Theatre Troupe as they perform our 2025 Fall play, Winnie the Pooh KIDS. This is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Featuring favorite songs from the film, as well as new hits by the Academy Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filled delight is as sweet as it is fun.
Tickets are $10. Our students have been working very hard, and we are very proud of them! Please join us and support these young performers! All proceeds from this production go directly towards our drama and choir students going to Disney World over Spring Break!
Performance dates:
Friday, October 17th at 6:00pm
Sunday, October 19th at 2:30pm
You can purchase tickets online at https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200476733 or you can buy them at the door with cash or card!
Tickets are $10. Our students have been working very hard, and we are very proud of them! Please join us and support these young performers! All proceeds from this production go directly towards our drama and choir students going to Disney World over Spring Break!
Performance dates:
Friday, October 17th at 6:00pm
Sunday, October 19th at 2:30pm
You can purchase tickets online at https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200476733 or you can buy them at the door with cash or card!
💨 THURSDAY | OCT 2 💨
XC Tigers are chasing the championship! 💪
Schedule:
🏃 XC – BGMSAA Championship
Away | 5:00 & 5:30
