It's coming up in just over 2 weeks!

Do you have items or experiences that you would like to donate? Contact Jody Fausnight for information or bring it into the office. 

If you haven't volunteered to help in set-up or during the weekend, visit the Sign-Up Genius today!   

Studies show that learning music or how to play a musical instrument at a young age helps a child's brain develop in ways that support more effective learning overall. Music instruments also provide a hands-on way of learning music basics. HMS wants all students to have the chance to explore their interests and aptitude in music through choir time, instrumental groups and other music appreciation opportunities.



This year the special giving project goal at the auction will be $9,000 for music instruments. As part of our strategic initiative to promote the fine and performing arts, grade 3-5 students will learn to play an instrument as part of their general music classes. HMS would like to be able to lend these instruments to students at no cost to parents. Thus, we would like to grow a collection of new and used instruments that students can use.



Our new music teacher, Mrs. Janelle Zook Cunalata, is working on a partnership with a local music store to provide repairs and maintenance.  We will invite members of our community at the auction to help us raise $9,000 toward the purchase of instruments and this exciting music initiative.

While parents can ask to meet with teachers at any time in the school year, special days are set aside in October and March for Parent Teacher Conferences. We ask that all parents of students in K-8 schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher during the October meeting days.   Pre-K parents may also schedule in the fall, but are asked to make the spring conferences a priority.



K-8 Conference Times:    Wednesday, Oct. 19 (1:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

                                      Thursday, Oct. 20 (3:30 pm - 8:30 pm)



Pre-K Conference Times:  Wednesday, Oct. 19 (1:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

                                       Thursday, Oct. 20 (9:00 am - 8:30 pm)



Contact the office (717-354-7100 or office@hmsk8.org) to schedule your fall conferences. 

Forty-seven cross country athletes competed in the meet at Garden Spot High School on Sunday. Congratulations to all of our runners!  

Chicken Chase/Family Fun Run - All students and adults are invited to the 2nd annual Chicken Chase/Family Fun Run at HinkleFEST. Participation awards for runners plus prizes for top runners.

Travel to New York City without the hassle of driving. Take our charter bus and make your own plans - see a show, go shopping, visit museums, or simply enjoy the city. 

Early registration: $50 by October 20, $60 after October 20. 

Click here for more information and contact the office to reserve your seats. 

HMS Board of Directors - August 8, 2016 Meeting Minutes

Grandparents Day for kindergarten-grade 8 - October 26, 2016 

Invitations were mailed directly to those people listed on your grandparents information form. We look forward to hearing from these special people in the students' lives. Pre-K Grandparents Days will be November 21 & 22 and invitations will be mailed in October. Questions? Contact Monica or Rika in the office. 

For more information, including sports schedules, visit the Google-based HMS online calendar .