Hammond Creek Middle School

REMINDER: Next Gen Basketball Skills Clinic THIS SATURDAY, May 16th!
Don’t miss your chance to train with one of the best!

The FREE Next Gen Basketball Skills Clinic is for Dalton Public Schools students (or children of DPS employees) in grades 3rd–8th (boys & girls).

Led by Coach Brendan Plavich - former Division I standout, NCAA 3-point shooting leader, professional player in Germany’s 1st Bundesliga, and EYBL coach with a proven track record of developing college players.

This is a great opportunity to build real game skills, boost confidence, and train with coaches you’ll see in the Dalton program!

All skill levels welcome!

🔗REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/d1iubNpMbjQCHgDaA

📍 Location: Dalton Junior High School Gym

Saturday, May 16th | 5:00–7:00 PM

**Please note clinic times in May are from 5-7**

See you on the court this Saturday!

about 15 hours ago, Keri Faw

Graphic advertising a free “Next Gen Basketball Skills Clinic” happening this Saturday. Large red and white text reads: “Free Clinic,” “Next Gen Basketball Skills Clinic,” “This Saturday!,” and “Register Now.” A QR code appears in the bottom right corner for registration. Background is black and dark red with bold sports-style graphics.

💊 End-of-Year Medication Reminder

Don’t forget to pick up your student’s medication from the clinic before the end of the school year!

📅 Pick up by: May 22
⏰ Final pick up deadline: May 26 by 3:00 PM

Please note: Prescription medications cannot be sent home with students and must be picked up by a parent or guardian.

Any medications not picked up by the final deadline will be discarded.

If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse, Hannah Lipsey. ❤️🖤🐾

about 17 hours ago, Keri Faw

💻 Device & Charger Collection Day – May 18

All students must return their school-issued device and charger on Monday, May 18.

Please double check at home to make sure everything is ready to go!

Missing charger fee: $15
Missing device fee: $318–$538

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lawson or Keri Faw.

Let’s wrap up the year strong! ❤️🖤🐾

about 19 hours ago, Keri Faw

Graphic with text reading “Devices & Charger Collection Day – May 18, 2026.” Additional text states “Missing Chargers: $15” and “Missing Computers: $318–538.” The design includes illustrations of a laptop and charger.

💦 6th Grade Field Day is almost here! 💦

We are getting ready for an exciting day of fun next Wednesday, May 20, and we are requesting donations of bottled water to help keep our students cool and hydrated throughout the day! ☀️

If you would like to donate, please drop off water bottles at the school before Field Day. Just include the name of your student’s homeroom teacher, and we will make sure the donation gets to the correct class.

Thank you for helping make Field Day a great experience for our Tigers! 🐯

1 day ago, Keri Faw

COMING UP: Next Gen Basketball Skills Clinic THIS SATURDAY, May 16th!
Don’t miss your chance to train with one of the best!

The FREE Next Gen Basketball Skills Clinic is for Dalton Public Schools students (or children of DPS employees) in grades 3rd–8th (boys & girls).

Led by Coach Brendan Plavich - former Division I standout, NCAA 3-point shooting leader, professional player in Germany’s 1st Bundesliga, and EYBL coach with a proven track record of developing college players.

This is a great opportunity to build real game skills, boost confidence, and train with coaches you’ll see in the Dalton program!

All skill levels welcome!

🔗REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/d1iubNpMbjQCHgDaA

📍 Location: Dalton Junior High School Gym

Saturday, May 16th | 5:00–7:00 PM

**Please note clinic times in May are from 5-7**

Register using the QR code or the link in the comments below.

See you on the court this Saturday!

3 days ago, Keri Faw

🎷✨ The stage is set and the rhythm is ready! Join us tonight for our HCMS Jazz Band Concert at 6:00 PM.

Our talented musicians have been working hard to bring the groove, and you won’t want to miss it. Come out, show your support, and enjoy a night of smooth sounds and Tiger pride! ❤️🖤🐾

3 days ago, Keri Faw

Graphic promoting a jazz band concert. Text reads “Jazz Band Concert” with the date “May 13, 2026.” The design features a saxophone with musical notes and staff lines.

☀️🐯 7TH GRADE FIELD DAY IS COMING! 🐯☀️

Get ready for a FULL day of fun on May 21, 2026 as our 7th graders celebrate the end of the year with games, activities, laughs, and tons of Tiger spirit! 🎉💦☀️

To help keep our students cool and energized, we are asking for donations of:
💧 Bottled Water
🧊 Ice Pops

All donations can be dropped off at the HCMS front office.

Thank you for helping us make Field Day an awesome experience for our Tigers! ❤️🖤

4 days ago, Keri Faw

Tuesday, May 12
Dress-Up Day: Rest & Recharge Like a Jedi (pajamas)
Milestones EOG Math – Section 2
Leave devices at school
Snackapalooza to celebrate the end of testing (Bring money!)
6th Grade Honors Night at 6:00 PM (Invite only)

4 days ago, Keri Faw

Graphic promoting a dress-up day at Hammond Creek Middle School. Text reads “Pajama Day” with the date “May 12, 2026.” The design includes illustrations of pajamas and slippers with a smiling sun and cloud background.

Graphic promoting “Snackapalooza.” Text reads “Snackapalooza – Bring Money!” with the date “May 12, 2026.” The background features popcorn, chips, and a drink can.

Graphic titled “Dress Up Days” with a Star Wars theme and the phrase “May the force (and strong test scores) be with you.” Dress-up days are listed as: Wednesday (May 6) Athletic Wear, Thursday (May 7) Rock Shirt, Friday (May 8) Superhero Day, Monday (May 11) Camo or Boot Camp Gear, and Tuesday (May 12) Pajama Day. The bottom reads, “Testing mission: United we conquer the milestones.” Small Star Wars-style character graphics are included.

🎙️✨ HUGE congratulations to HCMS student journalist Sofia Hernandez-Lopez! ✨🎙️

GPB has officially published Sofia’s newest podcast and story:
📰 “New Beginnings: One Family’s…”

This marks Sofia’s second published podcast with GPB and her first independently produced feature — an incredible accomplishment for a middle school student! 🐯👏

While it may seem easy because HCMS students continue to shine, being published by GPB is a HUGE achievement and highly competitive. Sofia’s hard work, storytelling, interviewing, and dedication truly stood out.

🎧 Her podcast is absolutely worth the listen, and we could not be more proud of the talent and passion she continues to show through student journalism.

And the exciting news doesn’t stop there… Sofia already has ANOTHER story scheduled to be published before the end of the school year! 🔥

🔗 Read the full story and listen to the podcast here:
https://www.gpb.org/blogs/student-voices-collective/2026/05/07/hammond-creek-middle-school-new-beginnings-one-familys

Be sure to check it out and support one of our amazing Tigers! ❤️🖤

5 days ago, Keri Faw

Student journalist Sofia Hernandez-Lopez stands smiling while holding a piece of artwork connected to her published GPB story and podcast. The image celebrates her achievement as an HCMS student featured by Georgia Public Broadcasting for her independent journalism work.

📸 Yearbook Update 📸

Online ordering is now closed.

If you would still like to purchase a yearbook, you can send $40 (cash or check) and we will add your student to our list.

We only ordered a limited number of extra books, so if you want to guarantee your physical copy in May, now is the time to order. 🐾

Don’t wait… once they’re gone, they’re gone.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore, your HCMS Yearbook Team ❤️🖤

5 days ago, Keri Faw

Graphic announcing last chance to buy a Hammond Creek Middle School yearbook for $40, cash or check only, with limited quantities available and a school tiger mascot

Monday, May 11
Dress-Up Day: Boot Camp: Jedi Training Day (camo/boot camp gear)
Milestones EOG Math – Section 1
Leave devices at school

5 days ago, Keri Faw

Graphic promoting a dress-up day at Hammond Creek Middle School. Text reads “Boot Camp Gear or Camo” with the date “May 11, 2026.” The background has a camouflage pattern with an illustration of a pair of boots.

💊 End-of-Year Medication Reminder

As we wrap up the school year, please make plans to pick up your student’s medication from the clinic.

📅 Pick up by: May 22
⏰ Final pick up deadline: May 26 by 3:00 PM

Please note: Prescription medications cannot be sent home with students and must be picked up by a parent or guardian.

Any medications not picked up by the final deadline will be discarded.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our school nurse, Hannah Lipsey. ❤️🖤🐾

8 days ago, Keri Faw

Friday, May 8
Dress-Up Day: Heroes of the Force (superhero day)
Milestones EOG ELA – Section 3
Leave devices at school

8 days ago, Keri Faw

Graphic promoting a dress-up day at Hammond Creek Middle School. Text reads “Superhero Day” with the date “May 8, 2026.” The design features cartoon superheroes and comic-style graphics on a colorful background.

Thursday, May 7
Dress-Up Day: Rock the Galaxy (rock shirts)
Milestones EOG ELA – Section 2
Leave devices at school

🎶✨ Let your voice be heard! Join us on May 7 for our HCMS Chorus Concert at 6:00 PM.
Our students have been working hard to create a beautiful performance, and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Come support our talented singers and enjoy an evening filled with music and Tiger pride! ❤️🖤🐾

9 days ago, Keri Faw

Graphic promoting a dress-up day at Hammond Creek Middle School. Text reads “Rock & Roll Shirts” with the date “May 7, 2026.” The design features silhouettes of two people playing electric guitars with a large guitar in the background.

Graphic promoting a school chorus concert. Text reads “Chorus Concert TONIGHT! May 7, 2026.” Two photos show students performing on stage in a choir. Musical notes and a microphone illustration decorate the design.

🚨 CANCELLATION NOTICE- Football & Softball

🚨 Volleyball Update

🏈 Football Practice — CANCELLED
📅 Today (5/6)
🔴 Practice: Cancelled

🥎 Softball Tryouts — CANCELLED
📅 Today (5/6)
🔴 Tryouts: Cancelled

Football practice and softball tryouts have been cancelled today due to potential weather conditions.

🏐 Volleyball Tryouts — UPDATE

📅 Today
🕒 New End Time: 5:30 PM

Volleyball tryouts will now end at 5:30 PM.

10 days ago, Keri Faw

⛳ Meet Your 2026–2027 HCMS/DJHS Golf Team! ⛳

We’re proud to announce this year’s middle school golf team! Help us congratulate these student-athletes as they represent the Creek and Junior High on the course this season. ❤️🖤

Boys Team:
Brock Aaron
Link Bearden
Brandt Bowers
Jackson Hitchens
Beckham Holguin
Liam Rodriguez
Mason Rodriguez

Girls Team:
Allie Claire Coon
Olivia Dixon
Sophia Ellis
Hannah Granillo
Laurel Lewis
Nola Lofty
Charlotte Neal
Ella Gray Pennington

👏 Let’s wish them the best of luck this season! #GoTigers

11 days ago, Keri Faw

Graphic with a red and black background announcing the “HCMS/DJHS 2026–27 Golf Team.” Two columns list team members. Boys team includes Brock Aaron, Link Bearden, Brandt Bowers, Jackson Hitchens, Beckham Holguin, Liam Rodriguez, and Mason Rodriguez. Girls team includes Allie Claire Coon, Olivia Dixon, Sophia Ellis, Hannah Granillo, Laurel Lewis, Nola Lofty, Charlotte Neal, and Ella Gray Pennington. Head coaches are Christa Mathis and Lindsay Bearden, with assistant coach Chris Gordon.

Wednesday, May 6
Dress-Up Day: Don’t Sweat It, Padawans (athletic wear)
Milestones EOG ELA – Section 1
Leave devices at school
Kona Ice will be here (bring money!)

11 days ago, Keri Faw

Promotional graphic for Hammond Creek Middle School dress-up day. Text reads “Athletic Wear” with the date “May 6, 2026.” The background is green with illustrations of sports equipment including a tennis racket, basketball, soccer ball, volleyball, dumbbells, boxing gloves, and running shoes.

Graphic promoting Kona Ice on Wednesday. A photo shows a Kona Ice truck serving students outside. Text reads “Kona Ice” and “Don’t forget your money!” Decorative elements include small photos of students, a smiling watermelon cartoon, and a sun icon.

12 days ago, Keri Faw

Wednesday, May 6
Milestones EOG ELA – Section 1
Leave devices at school
Dress-Up Day: Don’t Sweat It, Padawans (athletic wear)
Kona Ice will be here (bring money!)

Thursday, May 7
Milestones EOG ELA – Section 2
Leave devices at school
Dress-Up Day: Rock the Galaxy (rock shirts)
Chorus Concert at 6:00 PM

Friday, May 8
Milestones EOG ELA – Section 3
Leave devices at school
Dress-Up Day: Heroes of the Force (superhero day)

Monday, May 11
Milestones EOG Math – Section 1
Leave devices at school
Dress-Up Day: Boot Camp: Jedi Training Day (camo/boot camp gear)

Tuesday, May 12
Milestones EOG Math – Section 2
Leave devices at school
Dress-Up Day: Rest & Recharge Like a Jedi (pajamas)
Snackapalooza to celebrate the end of testing (bring money!)
6th Grade Honors Night at 6:00 PM (Invite only)

Wednesday, May 13
Jazz Band Concert at 6:00 PM
Devices remain at school

Thursday, May 14
7th Grade Honors Night at 6:00 PM (Invite only)
Devices remain at school

Friday, May 15
7th Grade Block Party (12:00–2:00 PM)
Devices remain at school

Monday, May 18
Device Collection Day (all devices and chargers must be returned; replacement chargers are $15)

Tuesday, May 19
ML Parent Night at 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 20
Yearbook Distribution
6th Grade Field Day

Thursday, May 21
Yearbook Distribution
7th Grade Field Day
End-of-School Pep Session (food trucks, games, and fun—bring money!)

Friday, May 22
Last Day of School – Early Release 🎉

12 days ago, Keri Faw

Graphic with a space-themed background and large text reading “May Events.” Additional text lists “Dress Up Days,” “Activities,” and “Important Dates.” A cartoon tiger mascot is shown waving on the right side.