Winter Break

Friday, December 20is an Early Release Day.  Students dismiss at 12:30.

Students return on January 6th.  Have a safe and enjoyable holiday break!

Congratulations Volleyball Champions!

Congratulations to the Lady Mustangs on their 2019 Conference Championship AND Tournament Championship!

Congratulations Football Champions!

Congratulations to our Hope Football team on their 2019 Conference Championship and winner of this year's Viking Bowl!

Congratulations Cross Country Champions!

Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams

for winning the 2019 County Championship!

Parent Climate Survey

PCS Parent Climate Survey

PCS Parent Survey - Spanish Version

Science Fair Recognition

Jiah Lee was 1 of 2 students selected to represent NC in the Top 300 MASTERS in the Broadcom MASTERS national middle school science competition! This is a tremendous accomplishment!  Way to go Jiah!  We are so proud of you and this accomplishment! 

HMS Yearbooks

YEARBOOKS: Are on sale now, $35 each! Order now for a discounted price!

Register at www.treering.com

Yearbook sales will only be offered ONLINE. Order before Sept 30 for a 15% discount. Before Oct 31 for a 10% discount. Before Nov 30 for a 5% discount. Orders placed between December 1 and March 30 will the pay full price of $35. 

School code is 1015548213972745

Upcoming Clubs and Activities 

Quill Team - Quill team members who are part of Argumentative Writing Group 1 should plan to meet in Mrs. Griffin’s room after school on Tuesday, October 1st until 4:15. Please make sure you have arranged a ride!

MathCounts - Tryouts next week on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 afterschool in the media center for Hope's MathCounts Team.  Students trying out will need to have their parents here no later than 4:30 for pickup.  

Twelve & Quiz Bowl - Meets on Tuesdays during lunch. 6th graders in Mrs. Mullen's room, Due to the bookfair, 7th and 8th grades will not meet this week. There is a totally optional afterschool practice on Wednesday. 

Battle of the Books - Meets on Thursday during lunch in the media center. 

Beta Club -  The first meeting of the year for BETA club will be on Thursday, Oct 3rd at 7:35AM in Mrs. Eberenz's room. Election of officers will be taking place, please plan to attend.

 Alert Now Message for the week

December 8, 2019 

On Monday the Early College high school at PCC  will Present to our 8th graders

On Tuesday our Orchestra will perform their winter Concert at 7:00 in Cafe

Wednesday our girls and boys Basketball teams will host Woodington.  We hope to fill our stands with Mustang Maniacs to cheer our mustang athletes.  Students may stay after school if they have their admission fee and a ride no later than 6:15 pm.

Thursday evening at 7:00 our Chorus will perform their Winter Concert.

Friday pre-ordered Spirit Wear is expected to be delivered and distributed to students. 

Just a reminder Operation Santa is underway! Please send in new unwrapped toys now until Dec 15th to help families in need for the holidays.  Students who participate will receive one "no homework pass" to use in any of their classes.  

Attention 8th Grade Families- 

ECU Innovation Early College presented to all 8th grade students at Hope last week and Pitt County Schools Early College will present on December 9th.  8th grade students who are interested in applying for one or both of the Early College High Schools can pick up an application from one of the school counselors.  Completed applications are due to a school counselor by Friday, January 17th.  

“EARLY BIRD” RULES

Parents: Parents may NOT drop off child(ren) until 7:25am. Have your child wait in the car until the door opens. Do NOT drop off your child after 7:55am. Be sure to send your child with $1 each day or you may pre-pay in advance. IOU’s are accepted if your child forgets on occasion but those accounts must be cleared out by Friday of the same week. 

Students MUST:

1. Sign in, pay $1 and take a seat 
2. Stay in original seat until the dismissal bell (8am). 
3. Students may use cell phones for music and games but they must have headphones. Students will not be allowed to play music, play games or watch videos aloud.
4. Students may NOT take photos, snaps or make posts on social media during Early Bird 
5. Keep the noise level at a normal talking level- NO shouting or having conversations across the cafeteria.
6. You MUST ask to use the restroom. Only 1 person at a time.
7. NO FOOD or DRINKS (NO EATING). Breakfast must be eaten before arriving.
8. Any “IOU’s” must be settled at the end of the week. 

Early Bird is a service provided for you and your parents. However, if you fail to follow the rules, you may be suspended or banned from the Early Bird Program.