🔥 MONDAY = GAME DAY! 🔥
Big swings, big serves, and big plays — our athletes are everywhere tonight! 💪❤️🖤
Schedule:
🏌️ Golf @ Spring Lakes
Away | 4:30
🥎 Varsity Softball vs Cartersville
Away | 4:30
🏐 JV Volleyball vs Rockmart
Home | 5:00
🏐 Varsity Volleyball vs Rockmart
Home | 6:15
Let’s cheer them on, Tigers! 🐾
Sept 9–10 – Beacon Testing
📝 Students will take Beacon Testing, our new formative assessment replacing MAP. This is a great chance to show what you know — let’s do our best, HCMS! 🚀
Sept 11 – Patriot Day
🇺🇸 Show your spirit and pride on Patriot Day by wearing red, white, and blue! Let’s fill the halls with stars and stripes. ❤️🤍💙
Sept 12 – Picture Day
📸 Smile big, Tigers! Picture Day is Friday, Sept 12. Don’t forget to dress your best! 🐾
Friday and Saturday belong to Softball as they take the field for their annual Heritage Play Game Day. ❤️🖤 Our athletes are ready to swing big, play hard, and represent with pride!
Schedule:
Softball – Heritage Play Game Day
Friday & Saturday
Let’s show up strong and fill the stands — it’s time to celebrate tradition, teamwork, and Cougar spirit! 🐾
📍 Location: HCMS Wrestling Room
⏰ Time: 3:30–5:30 PM
👨🏫 Coaches: Simpson, Carroll, & Barmore
🚌 DJHS Wrestlers: Dismiss with first wave of buses to shuttle to HCMS
🐾 HCMS Wrestlers: Dismiss to the wrestling room when prompted on the intercom
🗓 Open Mats will be held on Wednesdays & Fridays from 3:30–5:30 PM:
Sept 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Oct 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
🔥 The official season starts Monday, October 20th!
🔥 THURSDAY = GAME ON! 🔥
Brains and brawn are on full display tonight — with Academic Team battling it out and Football charging onto the field. ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Academic Team vs Calhoun
Away | 4:30
Football @ Red Bud
7 | 4:30
8 | 6:00
Let’s bring the pride, bring the noise, and back our teams all the way! 🐾
✨ It’s almost time! Join us for HCMS Open House, ML Parent Night, and our Title I Meeting from 5:00–6:30 PM. Come see your teachers, explore classrooms, and connect with our school community!
🔥 WEDNESDAY = GAME ON! 🔥
It’s a busy night on the diamond, the court, and the course — our athletes are ready to leave it all out there in red & black. 💪❤️🖤
Schedule:
V Softball vs Red Bud
Away | 4:30
JV Softball vs Red Bud
Away | After V
XC Roadrunner Classic
Home | 5:15
JV Volleyball vs Red Bud
Away | 5:00
V Volleyball vs Red Bud
Away | 6:15
Let’s bring the energy and cheer them on every step, swing, and serve! 🐾
🥎 Softball Athletes of the Week! 🥎
🌟 Sophie Chavarria – 6th Grade, Catcher #24
Sophie is an exceptional athlete with a work ethic that exceeds many. In our last game against Adairsville, she made multiple plays that were truly worthy of recognition.
🌟 Genesis Debora – 7th Grade, Pitcher #13
Genesis has been the heart of our pitching staff this year while also carrying an impressive batting average above .500.
🌟 Melanie Moya – 8th Grade, Center Field #10
Melanie pushes herself and her teammates daily. She’s being recognized this week for her clutch walk-off hit against Woodland that sealed a thrilling 7–6 victory!
Let’s hear it for these outstanding athletes and their contributions on and off the field! 👏🐾❤️🖤
🔥 TUESDAY = GAME ON! 🔥
It’s a packed lineup with action on the course, in the classroom, and on the court. ❤️🖤 From golf swings to quick thinking to volleys at the net, our teams are ready to compete! 💪
Schedule:
Golf @ Elks Club
Away | 4:30
Academic Team vs Adairsville
Away | 4:30
6th Volleyball vs Lakeview
Away | 5:00
JV Volleyball vs Lakeview
Away | 6:15
Let’s bring the support from start to finish — Red & Black, all the way! 🐾
📌 No school on Monday, September 1. Enjoy the holiday!
🔥 SATURDAY = FULL THROTTLE! 🔥
From the trails to the turf, it’s a packed Saturday of competition! 💪❤️🖤
Schedule:
🏃 Cross Country — Hurricane Alley Invt.
Girls | 8:00 AM Boys | 8:20 AM
🏈 Football @ Blessed Trinity
8th | 11:30 AM 6th | 1:30 PM
Dalton athletes everywhere — let’s go! 🐾
📅 What’s Happening This September at HCMS
Here’s a look at important dates for this month:
Sept 1 – Labor Day Holiday (No School)
Sept 4 – HCMS Open House & ML Parent Night & Title I Meeting | 5:00–6:30
Sept 9–10 – Beacon Testing (Formative Testing replacing MAP assessments)
Sept 11 – Patriot Day 🇺🇸 Wear Red, White, and Blue!
Sept 12 – Picture Day!
Sept 15–19 – Homecoming Week 🎉
Sept 17 – Constitution Day 🇺🇸
Sept 19 – Early Release | 11:30
Sept 22 – Virtual Learning Day (students will work on Canvas)
Sept 22–26 – Book Fair 📚
Stay connected:
🔗 HCMS Website: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/o/HCMS
🔗 DPS Academic Calendars: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/academic-calendars
🔥 WEDNESDAY = HOME COURT PROTECTORS! 🔥
Woodland’s in town, and we’ve got back-to-back volleyball battles at home! 💪❤️🖤
Schedule:
🏐 JV Volleyball vs Woodland
Home | 5:00
🏐 Varsity Volleyball vs Woodland
Home | 6:15
Let’s pack the gym! 🐾
🎶 Jumpstart Night is here! 🎶
📅 Thursday, August 28
📌 Mandatory event for all 6th Grade band students
Students will stay after school from 3:00–7:30 PM to learn:
✨ Instrument assembly
✨ Maintenance
✨ Their first 5 notes!
🎤 Family & Friends — join us in the theater at 7:00 PM for a special performance showcasing what our students have learned! 💛🖤
#HCMSBand #TigerPride #JumpstartNight
✨ Sideline Cheer — Jocelyn Ojeda (6th Grade, Flyer) ✨
When the team hit a snag with a stunt, Jocelyn didn’t hesitate to step up and speak out. Her quick thinking and confidence helped us fix the issue and keep things moving forward. Way to show true leadership, Jocelyn! 💪🐾
🔥 TUESDAY = GAME ON! 🔥
The action keeps rolling — from the fairway to the home court, our athletes are ready to shine! 💪❤️🖤
Schedule:
🏌️ Golf @ Elks Club
Away | 4:30
🏐 6th Grade Volleyball vs New Hope
Home | 5:00
🏐 Varsity Volleyball vs New Hope
Home | 6:15
Be loud, be proud, be there! 🐾
🔥 MONDAY = GAME DAY! 🔥
Two courts, one diamond, and the greens — it’s a big night for Dalton Athletics! 💪❤️🖤
Schedule:
🏌️ Golf @ Spring Lakes
Away | 4:30
🥎 Varsity Softball vs Cass
Home | 5:00
🏐 JV Volleyball vs Rome
Away | 5:00
🏐 Varsity Volleyball vs Rome
Away | 6:15
Let’s rally behind our teams! 🐾
🔥 SATURDAY = GAME ON! 🔥
From the course to the field, it’s a full day of action! Cross Country is racing in the morning, and Football takes over in the afternoon. ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Cross Country
Ridge Ferry Invt.
Girls | 9:45 AM
Boys | 10:05 AM
Football @ Kings Ridge
6th | 10:00 AM
7th | 12:00 PM
8th | TBD
Let’s show up, show out, and keep the energy high all day long! 🐾
🔥 THURSDAY = GAME ON! 🔥
The gym is the place to be tonight! Volleyball is geared up and ready to defend home court in back-to-back battles. 💪❤️🖤
Schedule:
JV Volleyball vs Christian Heritage
Home | 5:00
V Volleyball vs Christian Heritage
Home | 6:15
Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our pride! 🐾
From Esports tryouts to the battles on the diamond, it’s all about showing up, working hard, and leaving it all out there. 💪
ESports Tryouts
502 | 3:15
JV Softball vs Lakeview
Away | 4:45
V Softball vs Lakeview
Away | After JV
Our ladies in red & black are ready to bring the fight — let’s make it a day to remember! ❤️🖤🔥
