🌟 Last week was packed with Wellness activities at HMS! 🌟 Our amazing 8th graders made ice cream, helped at the food pantry, made 734 sandwiches 🥪 and packed 170 lunch boxes for those in need.
💬 On Monday, they led wellness workshops in Flex classes.
🎤 Tuesday featured an inspiring talk by Ed Gerety on building a culture of respect.
🧡 Students added to our Gratitude Wall during lunch.
📚 Wednesday brought SAS Reading Tests—and acts of kindness with mints, fidgets & uplifting notes. Plus, a soft launch of our therapy dogs, Bailey & Tucker! 🐾
🎉 Thursday was our big Wellness Day with activities like cookie decorating, self-defense, Zentangle art, and more!
💚 #WellnessWeek #GratitudeInAction
The baseball team traveled to Pelham to take on a very good squad. Despite playing a good game, the Hawks came up just short. Collin T and Landon C pitched great on the day while Colin M played well. Please join us at Depot Road field today for the final home game of the season.
The Softball team scored 13 runs but came up short against Pelham. Corrine M, Adrianna P, Lydia U, Ashlyn E and Julia D all had singles. Avery B struck out 4 while pitching.
Last home game today at Depot Road
Boys LAX beat Cawley 5-19. Gunnar B made save after save in net with help from Ari F, Josh O + the rest of the defense. Devan D + Brody L were lights out on face-offs. Quinn B scored 4 and got the Game Ball - Jaxon C + Chase H netted 2. We are in the top three in the division.
Girls lacrosse suffered their first loss in a hard fought game against Cawley. Scoring goals were Lea M, Sydni B, and Julia F. The Hawks will bounce back on Thursdays game against Hood.
Friday was one of our favorite days at HCS, Community Day! Our Second Grade students learned about our community of Hampstead and they celebrated with a parade around the school and then shared songs, dance, and art with their families. We love Hampstead!
B LAX suffered their 1st loss vs Litchfield on 5-13. They started out slow- battled back-played well in the 2nd 1/2. Ari F-great on defense + Gunnar B stood tall in net-earned himself the Game Ball. Matteo M/Devan D had strong performances at the Faceoff X. Chase H netted 2.
The softball team came up short playing against St Christopher’s Tues. Kelly C was solid in the field with 2 huge plays at 2nd base. Shea St. Oe had 1 hit + scored 3 runs while Lydia U added a single. Julia D pitched her 1st MS gam, had 6 strike outs + was amazing on the mound.
Boys LAX vs PMA was a rematch of the 24 Championship. We played our best game-came away with a tie. Everyone on the field played their hearts out from goal tending to the attack. Brody L earned the game ball. Notable: Hunter E/Jacob G on defense, Carter B/Andrew S at midfield.
Girls LAX remains undefeated this season! Home game on Monday at 3:30 - last home game on Thursday at 4:30 after the boys. The game on the 22ndwe will honor our 11 8th graders. We are hoping to bring the first girls lacrosse banner to HMS!
Boys LAX beat Auburn on 5-15 and improved to 4-1 on the season. Sam P and Austin F each netted 2. Gavin M had 1 goal and earned the Game Ball in his middle school debut. Avery D along with the rest of the defense played well while Reece B dominated at faceoffs.
Girls LAX remains undefeated after a 22-11 win vs Auburn. Goals by Lea M, Leah A, Gracie P, Abby E, Anna V, Sidney B, Brinn O, Nora B, Eloise J, Avery M, Elizabeth P, + a coast to coast by Tessa M. Another great game for this amazing team. The girls play Cawley on Monday at home.
The Hawks Golf Team had their second match of the season against Shaker Road School... Dylan B, Christian M, Cole J and Braden L all played well.
The softball team lost to Chester. Lydia U did a great job on defense and hit two singles. Julia D had an amazing bunt moving all runs to the next base. Emily N struck out 8 batters.
Next game is today at 3:30 Depot Road
G LAX remains undefeated after their 16-5 win against Litchfield! Catalina S. held strong on defense helping Tess M in goal. Brinn O. -leading scorer with 5 goals followed closely by Emelia S. Other goals were contributed by Julia F, Abby E, Gracie P, Anna V, and Elizabeth P.
Last week our fourth graders received a sapling to honor Earth Day and to congratulate them on their time at HCS. The saplings came from the NH State Nursery and were packaged and delivered by HCS Student Council members. Thank you to Mrs. O'Neill and the Hampstead Conservation Commission for making this possible!
Last Friday our 4th graders participated in their annual Mile Run. Congratulations to our winners Finnegan Bickford and Avery Kiburis! Thank you to all our volunteers, to Mrs. Ingraham and Mrs. Arroyo, and to all the cheering middle schoolers for helping make this event a huge success!
The baseball team played a hard-fought game yesterday in Manchester. Unfortunately, the Hawks dropped a close game to St. Joe's by a 5-4 score. Playing well for Hampstead was Brogan E, Langdon A, Landon C and Tanner T.
On May 10, 6 HMS musicians took part in the NHMEA Southeast District Middle School Music Festival at Dover High School. Abby B, Maya M and Aubrey P sang in the choir and Dylan B, Jaxon C, and Emily S played in the band. Congratulations to our musicians on your achievements!!
Some of our fourth graders had an opportunity to visit Hampstead Middle School and participate in a podcast where they asked fifth grade students their burning questions about Middle School. It was a great experience and will provide helpful information to students making the transition between schools.
