🚨 Schedule Update – Today’s Athletic Events 🚨
⚽ JV Boys Soccer
Today’s game has been canceled.
⚾ Varsity Baseball vs. Calhoun
We will now play a Double Header beginning at 4:30 PM.
This adjustment was made due to yesterday’s extreme temperatures and potential rain on Thursday.
Come out and support your Tigers! 🐅❤️🖤
📸🌸 Spring Pictures Are Coming Soon! 🌸📸 Picture Company: School Days Photography
Mark your calendars — February 27, 2026 is Spring Picture Day at HCMS!
If you missed preregistration for fall pictures, you can preregister for spring and enjoy:
✨ Up to 10% off
✨ Early access to view and purchase portraits online
🔗 Preregister here: https://schooldays.gotphoto.com/.../39XWMa3jS3IdJVfX8y3V
⏰ The preregistration link expires 2 days before picture day, but a new code will be provided on proof day.
Questions? Contact School Days Photography at (706) 944-4912.
Say cheese, Tigers! 🐯📷
This is the final week to grab your HCMS Yearbook for $30. Starting next week, the price goes up to $40 for the rest of the school year.
Don’t wait. Don’t forget. Don’t pay more later.
Order yours now 📸🐾
https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore.
keri.faw@dalton.k12.ga.us | jennifer.barmore@dalton.k12.ga.us
When?
March 18th- 20th
3:45pm- 5:15pm
Where?
Dalton Junior High, transportation is provided.
How?
Tryout Material will be posted on our cheer website on Monday, March 16th.
What is required to tryout?
Must have a physical on file
Fill out Tryout Form:
https://forms.gle/fp7aWekRWcMFQCmk9
SATURDAY | FEB 21
Schedule:
JV Baseball – OLPH Play Day
B & G Soccer – Rome Jamboree
Spring season is officially rolling! Let’s go, Tigers! 🐾🔥
THURSDAY | FEB 19
Road matches and home battles — our teams are everywhere tonight!
Schedule:
Tennis vs Rome
Away | 4:30
JVB Soccer vs Christian Herti.
Home | 4:30
JV Baseball vs Cass
Away | 5:30
Compete hard. Finish strong. 🐾
WEDNESDAY | FEB 18
Soccer and baseball both lighting up the home turf tonight! 💥⚽⚾
Schedule:
JVG Soccer vs Calhoun
Home | 4:30
V Baseball vs Rome
Home | 5:30
Double the action. Double the Tiger pride. 🖤❤️
TUESDAY | FEB 17
Baseball is back at home — let’s defend the diamond! ⚾🔥
Schedule:
V Baseball vs Adairsville
Home | 4:00
Let’s start the week strong, Tigers! 🐾
Today we’re showing BIG love to our very own Coleman Jenkins!
Officer Jenkins is truly one of a kind. He builds genuine relationships with our students, supports our staff, and helps keep Hammond Creek a safe, welcoming place every single day. Whether he’s checking in with kids, lending a hand, or just being a steady, positive presence, he always shows up for our school.
We are so grateful for everything he does to take care of the HCMS community. Thank you, Officer Jenkins, for all you do—we appreciate you more than you know! 🐅💙✨
Our Tigers are Region Ready and hitting the court this week at Red Bud Middle School. Come out and support our student-athletes as they compete for a spot in the championship!
Wednesday, February 4
JV Girls vs. Cass
📍 Red Bud Middle School
⏰ 4:15 PM
Thursday, February 5
Varsity Boys vs. Rome
📍 Red Bud Middle School
⏰ 6:45 PM
Championship Games (if teams advance):
📅 Saturday, February 7
📍 Red Bud Middle School
JV Girls Championship | 10:00 AM
Varsity Boys Championship | 1:45 PM
Thank you for your continued support of our student-athletes. Let’s bring the energy and show our Tiger pride! ❤️🖤
This month, we’re celebrating Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education and the amazing teachers who help our students explore careers, build real-world skills, and discover what they’re capable of.
👏 Let’s give a huge shoutout to our CTAE rockstars:
🎥 Jennifer Barmore
Broadcasting, yearbook, and morning announcements star! From behind the camera to center stage, she helps students find their voice and tell our school’s story.
💻 Craig Gunter
Computer Science teacher and eSports coach, turning problem-solvers into coders and gamers into strategic thinkers.
🚀 Raul Ramirez
Career Awareness guru, helping students explore possibilities, plan for the future, and see what’s beyond middle school.
CTAE opens doors, sparks passions, and prepares students for what’s next—and we’re so grateful for the teachers who make it happen every day. 🐅✨
This week, we’re shining a BIG spotlight on the incredible counselors who help make Hammond Creek such a supportive place to learn and grow. We are so lucky to have Joycelyn Richards, Jennifer Simmons, and Kevin Young guiding, listening, advocating, and cheering on our students every single day.
Throughout the week, students will learn more about how our counselors support academic success, personal growth, and future goals. 🌟
🦸♀️ Superhero Wednesday Alert!
On Wednesday, we’ll celebrate our counselors as the true superheroes they are—always ready with guidance, a listening ear, and unwavering support.
📅 National School Counseling Week 2026
🗓 February 2–6, 2026
🎯 Theme: School Counselors Amplify Student Success
Join us as we say THANK YOU to the counselors who help our students thrive today and dream big for tomorrow! 💙✨
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Current Price: $30
🗓️ Order by February 28, 2026 to lock in this price — yearbooks will increase to $40 starting March 1!
🌐 Order here: https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
To order, you’ll need to create an account on the website before purchasing.
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore — your HCMS Yearbook Team! ❤️🖤
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this school year — order yours today! 🎉
Our annual PE fundraiser supporting the American Heart Association runs January 29 – February 20.
🎉 Students who raise or donate $10 get FREE entry to our Healthy Heart Celebration on Feb. 20, including music, dodgeball, a gaming room, concessions, and more!
💲 All others may attend for $1 at the gate.
🏐 Want to play dodgeball? Raise or donate $10 to participate!
🏆 The top fundraiser will win an Amazon gift card.
🔗 Sign up now: http://www2.heart.org/goto/hcms
📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer!
Let’s support healthy hearts and have some fun! ❤️🏐🎉
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❤️ ¡El Desafío de Corazón Saludable ya está aquí! ❤️
Nuestra recaudación anual del departamento de Educación Física en apoyo a la Asociación Americana del Corazón se llevará a cabo del 29 de enero al 20 de febrero.
🎉 Los estudiantes que recauden o donen $10 recibirán entrada GRATIS a nuestra Celebración de Corazón Saludable el 20 de febrero, que incluye música, dodgeball, sala de videojuegos, concesiones ¡y mucho más!
💲 Todos los demás podrán asistir por $1 en la entrada.
🏐 ¿Quieres jugar dodgeball? ¡Recauda o dona $10 para participar!
🏆 El estudiante que recaude más fondos ganará una tarjeta de regalo de Amazon.
🔗 Inscríbete ahora: http://www2.heart.org/goto/hcms
📱 ¡O escanea el código QR en el volante!
¡Apoyemos corazones saludables y pasémosla bien! ❤️🏐🎉
It’s tryout season at Hammond Creek! Check out the details below and come ready to compete. 💪
⚽ Soccer Tryouts | January 27–30
• Girls: Hammond Creek Middle School
• Boys: Durkan Soccer Complex
• Pick-Up: 5:00 PM sharp
• Bring: Soccer cleats and running shoes
🎾 Tennis Tryouts | January 29–30
• Must have your own tennis racket
• Pick-Up: Lakeshore Park at 5:00 PM
⚾ Baseball
• Season is underway
• Winter athletes still have the opportunity to try out
🏃 Track
• Open Gym: Week of February 2
• Tryouts: February 9-12
🥍 Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) | February 2–3
• Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
• Location: Dalton Stadium
📋 REQUIRED FOR ALL SPORTS
✔️ Current physical on file with the athletic department
✔️ All Rank One forms completed
🔗 rankone.com
👟 Be Prepared
• Bring water
• Dress for the weather — layers recommended
• Weather can be unpredictable, so plan ahead
🐅 Let’s go Tigers!
🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Mack Gaston Community Center
218 N. Frederick Street
Join us for the first of our monthly parent workshops! This session will focus on the digital tools that help connect teachers, students, and families.
We’ll explore:
• Canvas
• ClassLink
• Rooms
• DPS App
📲 Please bring a mobile device (phone or tablet) capable of downloading and installing apps.
We look forward to seeing you there!
📱 Taller de Tecnología para Familias
🗓 Jueves, 29 de enero
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p. m.
📍 Mack Gaston Community Center
218 N. Frederick Street
Acompáñenos en el primero de nuestros talleres mensuales para padres. Esta sesión se enfocará en las herramientas digitales que ayudan a conectar a los maestros, estudiantes y familias.
Aplicaciones que exploraremos:
• Canvas
• ClassLink
• Rooms
• DPS App
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📲 Qué traer:
Por favor traiga un dispositivo móvil (teléfono o tableta) que pueda descargar e instalar aplicaciones.
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
🏆 Girl's Varsity Basketball – Region Tournament Bound! 🏆
It’s postseason time! Our HCMS/DJHS Girl's Varsity Basketball team is competing in the Region Tournament this week. Come out and show your Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Date: January 24, 2026
📍 Location: Red Bud Middle
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
Let’s pack the stands and support our athletes as they battle through the region! 🐾
🏆 Boy's JV Basketball – Region Tournament Bound! 🏆
It’s postseason time! Our HCMS/DJHS Boy's JV Basketball team is competing in the Region Tournament this week. Come out and show your Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Date: January 22, 2026
📍 Location: Red Bud Middle
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM
Let’s pack the stands and support our athletes as they battle through the region! 🐾
🏆 Girl's JV Basketball – Region Tournament Bound! 🏆
It’s postseason time! Our HCMS/DJHS Girl's JV Basketball team is competing in the Region Tournament this week. Come out and show your Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Date: January 21, 2026
📍 Location: Red Bud Middle
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM
Let’s pack the stands and support our athletes as they battle through the region! 🐾
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Current Price: $30
🗓️ Order by February 28, 2026 to lock in this price — yearbooks will increase to $40 starting March 1!
🌐 Order here: https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
To order, you’ll need to create an account on the website before purchasing.
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore — your HCMS Yearbook Team! ❤️🖤
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this school year — order yours today! 🎉
