📸 Yearbook Ordering Update 📸
We apologize for the temporary issue with our online ordering platform over the last few days. The system is now back up and running.
To make sure everyone still has a chance to order, we will continue accepting yearbook orders through Friday, April 24 so books can arrive in time for school pickup.
Don’t miss out on this year’s memories. Order yours today for $40 🐾
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! 🎉
Thank you for your patience and support! ❤️🖤


Want to be part of HCMS Athletics next year? Now is the time to sign up and get ready!
📢 All tryouts require a current physical on file and completed Rank One forms.
🏐 Volleyball Tryouts Are Coming Up!
Ready to hit the court?
Current 5th Graders: May 4 & 5
Current 6th/7th Graders: May 6 & 7
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 HCMS
Volleyball Sign Ups:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4jFwpH8zyC2V_KEVwXq1rhvq_nglCk4UxkxhVfBV-pOOOqw/viewform
⛳ Golf Tryouts
Interested in playing golf for the 2026-2027 school year? DJHS/HCMS will be holding tryouts for returning 7th & 8th graders and upcoming 6th graders.
📅 April 27 or April 29
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 School of Golf
Golf Sign Ups:
https://tinyurl.com/3fcxjzep
🥎 Softball Tryouts
Softball tryouts for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are almost here!
📅 May 4-6
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Heritage Point Park
Softball Sign Ups:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLdrcxMWW2VJef_qEP8cPGHrtnGZv-Os6vIpY1quZKdbD97Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114100014660678993012
Don’t wait until the last minute — sign up now and get ready to represent HCMS Athletics next season! 🔥🐾

Today we celebrate the incredible staff members who keep HCMS running smoothly each and every day. From answering phones and helping families to keeping schedules, paperwork, and daily operations on track, they are the steady hands behind so much of what makes our school successful.
Your hard work, kindness, organization, and dedication do not go unnoticed. You support students, staff, and families in countless ways, and HCMS is stronger because of you.
Thank you for all you do for our Tigers every single day! 🐯💙

Today is a reminder that even small actions can make a big difference.
Let’s work together to:
♻️ Reduce waste
🌱 Take care of our campus
💧 Protect our environment
Together, we can help create a cleaner, greener future. 🌎💚

TUESDAY | APRIL 21
Lacrosse returns home tonight as the Tigers defend home turf under the lights! 🥍💥
Schedule:
Boys Lacrosse vs Boyd Buchanan
Home | 5:30
Bring the energy and pack the sidelines! ❤️🖤🐾

Get ready for an incredible series of performances by our talented Dalton band students! 🎺🥁🎷
Mark your calendars and come support these amazing musicians:
🎶 6th Grade – April 28 | HCMS | 6:00 PM
🎶 7th–8th Grade – April 30 | HCMS | 6:00 PM
🎶 Dalton High School – May 5 | DHS | 6:00 PM
🎶 7–12 Grade Jazz – May 13 | HCMS | 6:00 PM
From beginner to advanced, these concerts showcase the hard work, dedication, and talent of our students across all grade levels.
🎟️ Bring your family and come enjoy an evening of great music and Tiger pride! 🐯🎶

MONDAY | APRIL 20
It’s playoff time for Tiger Soccer! Both teams hit the road for the BGMSAA 2nd Round as they continue strong region seasons. Let’s keep the run going! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Girls Soccer – BGMSAA 2nd Round
Away | 4:30
🥈 Girls current standing: 2nd in Region
Boys Soccer – BGMSAA 2nd Round
Away | 5:45
🥇 Boys current standing: 1st in Region

Libraries are more than just books… they’re spaces for learning, creativity, collaboration, and connection.
At HCMS, our media center is a place where students:
✨ Discover new interests
✨ Explore ideas
✨ Create, collaborate, and grow
This week, we celebrate the power of libraries and the impact they have on our students every single day.
Stop by, check out a book, and celebrate with us! 🐯📚

Today we celebrate the amazing volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to support HCMS.
Your contributions make a lasting impact on our students and school community, and we are so grateful for everything you do.
Thank you for being part of our Tiger family! 🐯💙

SATURDAY | APRIL 18
Weekend competition is here — soccer tournament action and early lacrosse battles on the road!
Schedule:
JVB Soccer – Cleveland Tournament
Girls Lacrosse vs Baylor
Away
8:00 AM (Grey)
9:00 AM (White)
Early start, big effort. Let’s go Tigers! 🖤❤️🐾

FRIDAY | APRIL 17
Tournament time for JV Boys Soccer! Let’s go compete. ⚽🔥
Schedule:
JVB Soccer – Cleveland Tournament
Good luck, Tigers! 🐾

THURSDAY | APRIL 16
Baseball returns home for another big matchup as the Tigers take on Catholic! ⚾🔥
Schedule:
V Baseball vs Catholic
Home | 5:00
Protect home turf and keep the momentum rolling! ❤️🖤🐾

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 15
A huge night at home and on the road — baseball, boys soccer, and girls lacrosse all in action! 💥
Schedule:
V Baseball vs Catholic
Away | 5:00
Boys Soccer vs North Whitfield and Bagley
Home | 4:45 (JV) | 5:45 (V)
Girls Lacrosse vs GPS
Home | 5:30 (Black) | 6:30 (Blue)
Tiger athletics is everywhere tonight — let’s show up and show out! 🐾🔥

Middle School Football Workouts — CANCELLED
📅 4/14/2026 | 📍 DHS

TUESDAY | APRIL 14
A packed Tuesday with baseball at home and lacrosse on the road! ⚾🥍🔥
Schedule:
Lacrosse vs Signal Mtn.
Away | 5:15 (G) | 6:30 (B)
V Baseball vs Eastbrook
Home | 4:30
Let’s defend home turf and battle on the road! 🖤❤️

📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Price: $40
🌐 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! 🎉


MONDAY | APRIL 13
The week starts with Tigers on the road in soccer and lacrosse! Let’s open the week strong. ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Girls Soccer vs Eastbrook
Away | 4:30 (JV) | 5:45 (V)
Boys Lacrosse vs Soddy Daisy
Away | 5:30
Travel strong, Tigers! 🐾

This week, we celebrate two incredible leaders:
💙 Fabiola Miranda
💙 Terrence Little
Thank you for your leadership, support, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community. From the big moments to the everyday ones, you help make HCMS a great place to learn and grow.
We appreciate all you do for our Tigers! 🐯💙



Today we celebrate the heart of our media center:
💙 Keri Faw, Media Specialist
💙 Ivelisse Gonzalez, Media Paraprofessional
From helping students find the perfect book to supporting teachers and keeping everything running smoothly, they do it ALL (and make it look easy).
HCMS is better because of the care, creativity, and dedication they bring every single day.
Be sure to show them some love today! 💙📖

📚✨ That’s a WRAP on our Spring Book Fair! ✨📚
HCMS showed UP for the book fair this year! From new favorite reads to fun extras, our students made this one of our most successful fairs yet.
Because of YOU, we’re able to bring even more books, resources, and opportunities into our media center. 💙
Thank you to everyone who supported, shopped, and helped spread the love of reading at HCMS!
More books. More readers. More Tiger pride. 🐯📖
Thank you Keri Faw and Ivelisse Gonzalez!

