Huntsville Middle School

📚✨ Our amazing teachers were back at it again! On Thursday, they dove into new strategies for student engagement with the help of Arkansas A+. Their dedication to professional development is inspiring and we can’t wait to see these fresh ideas in action. Get ready for an exciting school year ahead! 🎒💡 #TeacherLife #ProfessionalDevelopment #StudentEngagement #BackToSchool

Join us for Huntsville Middle School Open House! August 14th from 4:00 - 7:00 Student schedule pickup, tour the campus, and meet your teachers! Wear school colors or eagle gear to show school spirit! We can't wait to see you there!

Please help us welcome Mr. Johnson to HMS!!! "Hello, my name is Taylor Johnson. I will be serving as the 6th grade Social Studies teacher here at Huntsville Middle School this upcoming 2024-2025 school year. I am a graduate from John Brown University and have been living in Fayetteville for nearly three years now. Some of my hobbies/interests include running, photography, SEC football, hiking, camping, and travel. I am excited to be serving at Huntsville as well as teaching Ancient World History! I love learning about the world around me. For example, I once spent a week living in Northern Japan with a host family as part of a student ambassador program where I forged positive relationships with locals, learned about the history of the region, and engaged in local customs. I am looking forward to teaching the kids here and fostering in them an interest and excitement for the world around them." #ConquerTheHill #TalonsOut

Please join us in welcoming Matt Williams back to the Huntsville School District. Mr. Williams will be teaching 7th grade Science here at HMS! “My name is Matt Williams. I am coming from Har-Ber High School in Springdale, and entering my 25th year in education.” “I am originally from Texarkana, but I have been in northwest Arkansas the majority of my life. I am married to Chillone Williams, who works for the transportation department here in Huntsville. I have 2 kids that both graduated from Huntsville. My daughter Kayla is a pre-k teacher in Alva, OK where she lives with her husband Nick Ledbetter, who is also a Huntsville graduate. My son Camden is an electrical engineer in Kansas City. I love anything involving the water…swimming, kayaking, fishing. I am also trying to teach myself to play the guitar.” “I got into education because of coaching. Previous to this year, I coached football for 27 years. 19 of those years were at Huntsville. The last 4 as head coach. This will be my first year just focusing on the classroom. I am excited for the new year and the opportunity to teach and motivate the students. Guiding students to enjoy learning and, giving them opportunities, and helping them to be successful is what motivates me. I guess a small interesting fact about me is that I walked on to play football at the University of Arkansas and played in the first ever Arkansas SEC game and won.” I hope everyone has an amazing year. Go Eagles! #ConquerTheHill #TalonsOut

Save the date! We will be doing chrome book pick-up August 6th and 7th in the HMS Cafeteria. Drop in between 12:00pm-6:00pm. We will be handing out student ID cards, locker assignments and schedules are still TBD. The fees are listed below. We hope to see you there!

We are excited to welcome Chonda Morin to Huntsville Middle School! Chonda comes to us from Huntsville Intermediate. Her new role will be the Dyslexia Interventionist for HMS. “My Name is Chonda Morin and I was born and raised in Huntsville. My husband is Pete and together we have 4 amazing kids; Austin is our County Clerk, Blane is an electrician, Chase is a banker at CS bank, and Addie will be a freshman in high school this year. We also have a granddaughter Vivienne that we love to spoil every chance we get. I love to read and swim. My happy place is in the water.” “I love seeing the kids learn and grow. The relationships you build with the students last a lifetime. Seeing the kids that have passed through our classrooms become successful adults is the best. I decided to become a teacher after my oldest son started Kindergarten. Huntsville is my home and I cannot imagine teaching anywhere else. I love what I do! I am also the Jr. High Cheer Coach this year and I love it. I have 27 girls this year on my squad and I cannot wait to see what this year has in store for us.” Favorite quote: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn” Benjamin Franklin Welcome to the HMS Family! #ConquerTheHill #TalonsOut

Join our team and be a part of the HSD Family!!! The Huntsville School District is now accepting applications for certified and classified positions within the district. To view all openings or apply, please follow this link: bit.ly/3PgE8Rg . We would love for you to choose HSD! #HSDistheplacetobe

Please help us welcome Mrs. Kelly Newpher to Huntsville Middle School! “Hi! My name is Kelly Newpher. My husband, Ryan, and I have one baby girl, Eleanor, and 2 German shepherd fur babies. We live in Farmington.” “I enjoy gardening, playing pickleball, and camping. I grew up playing “school” with my beanie babies, so I’ve wanted to teach as long as I can remember. I love the creativity of teaching and leading students to love learning. I will be teaching 8th grade ELA.” We can’t wait to see what Mrs. Newpher brings to HMS! #ConquerTheHill #TalonsOut

Join us in welcoming Mrs. Brandi Smith to Huntsville Middle School! Brandi comes to us from Huntsville High School and is now our newest Administrative Assistant! Brandi was born and raised right here in Huntsville. She still resides in Huntsville with her husband, Anthony and their four children, Caden, Colby, Kaylee and Cannon. Her hobbies include RZR rides, taking spontaneous trips, and watching her kids play all the sports they are passionate about. When asked what she loves most about working for Huntsville, she stated “I have been in the district going on 9 years, but 5 years hired on. Every day is different and never boring. I love working at a fast pace and staying busy. I love watching how students grow and learn more each year. I enjoy building relationships with my coworkers, and like meeting new people in our community through school.” Fun fact about Brandi: I have 4 kids, but I like cool cars, so I drive a hotrod every day! Favorite Quote: “Expect nothing. Appreciate everything” We are excited to have Brandi here at HMS! #ConquerTheHill #TalonsOut

🎉Join us in welcoming Mrs. Tammy Cartmell to the Huntsville School District Family! 🎉 Mrs. Cartmell will serve as the new Principal of Huntsville Middle School beginning July 1, 2024. Mrs. Cartmell is finishing up her 10th year in education. The first six years were spent as a 6th-grade math teacher, and the last four years have been spent as an Instructional Facilitator for Math and Science in the Springdale School District. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Middle-Level Education in December 2013 and a MED in Educational Leadership in May 2021, both from Harding University. She is also a National Board Certified Teacher. “ I am excited and honored to be joining the Huntsville Middle School team! Impressive things are happening here, and I can’t wait to be a part of them! I look forward to joining forces with our top-notch teachers and staff, our parents, and all community stakeholders to serve our incredible students as they Conquer the hill! My husband, Floy Bob, has had the pleasure of serving the Huntsville Community through the Madison County Water Facilities for over 30 years. Our daughter Katlyn and son Austin were both Huntsville Eagles in high school, and I am thrilled to be able to contribute here as well. I love this great community and am looking forward to being an Eagle myself!” #HSDistheplacetobe

HMS Week at a Glance!

Yearbooks were handed out today here at HMS! Mr. Taylor put together a signing party for all of those who purchased a yearbook. It was certainly a success and a lot of smiling faces looking back on this past year. We still have around 35 yearbooks left to sell. You can send $27.00 cash/check

There is still time!!! School choice is for everyone, and we would love for you to choose HSD! Applications can be picked up and submitted at the Administration Office. Alternatively, the application is also available on the district website, www.huntsvilleschooldistrict.org/page/school-choice. For questions, call 479-737-8003

School choice is for everyone, and we would love for you to choose HSD! Applications can be picked up and submitted at the Administration Office. Alternatively, the application is also available on the district website, www.huntsvilleschooldistrict.org/page/school-choice. For questions, call 479-737-8003

It's a tie! Yesterday, Ride for Focus students broke the old record set by Jackson Hudgins 2 years ago at 13:45. Drew Spurlock 13:39 Mason McElhaney 13:39 Congratulations, boys! Way to literally conquer the hill!!

The window for virtual for the 24-25 school year is closing soon! Now accepting applications for the 𝗛𝗦𝗗 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮4 semester for grades 6th - 12th! If you've ever considered whether the HSDVA would be a good fit for your child or family, now is the time to check it out! The application window will close on April 29th. http://huntsvilleschooldistrict.org/hsdva

The Middle School will be conducting state mandated BMI and Scoliosis screenings in the next few weeks for 6th and 8th graders only (not 7th). If you would prefer for your student to not participate in these screenings, please send a handwritten letter to Nurse Kelli.

HMS participated in the Art Show last week. So proud of the students who placed! 1st- Nakita Huntington 2nd-Amilla Bartlett 3rd- Kaylee Wall Honorable mention- Khoa Vu Honorable mention- Connor Hudgins Honorable mention- Kalliope Davidson

HMS Yearbook has some exciting news! Our 23-24 yearbooks are in!!! We are still accepting forms and will start distributing them to anyone who paid on Wednesday, May 1st. Stop by the office with cash or check ($27.00) today to secure yours!

Happy Library Media Specialist Day to our wonderful Mrs. Bolinger!