Students in Mrs. Burkett's and Mrs. Rodrigues's science classes worked on creating interactive bat posters using "Makey-Makey" kits to celebrate International Bat Week. Makey-Makey is a bridge between the digital and physical worlds that allows anyone to become an inventor. The students worked on becoming "myth busters" and recorded facts that would help people understand that even though bats can look scary, they are incredibly helpful to our ecosystems. Once students completed their interactive posters, the classes did a gallery walk and had the opportunity to view each team's work.
Last week our fourth graders had the opportunity to visit the State House and the NH Historical Society Museum in Concord. Students visited the legislative chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate. While there, they met local lawmakers and debated a mock bill about adding an additional hour to the school day (it was voted down by the students!). Students also visited the governor’s office and the State House lobby featuring paintings of NH leaders and historical flags dating back to the Civil War. Across the street, students visited the NH Historical Society Museum where they explored numerous exhibits on the cultural history of New Hampshire. Students learned about the cog railway, NH’s indigenous past, antique artifacts, artwork, and colonial history. The fourth graders enjoyed their visit to Concord and gained a better understanding of NH history, culture, and government.
HCS Parents,
Please take a look at our Lost & Found table located outside the office while you are visiting for Conferences.
Thank you!
This past week our third graders had the opportunity to participate in Caine's Arcade, an interactive, collaborative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) project where students grouped up, designed, constructed, tested, and played cardboard arcades. One design construction and collaboration were foci for this project. Students drafted and constructed creative and innovative designs and had fun through the learning, design, construction, and testing process. Thank you to Mrs. Wisecarver and the Gr 3 teachers. Well done Grade 3 students!
Girls soccer beat LMS 2-1 in the Championship. We finished the season 12-1 and brought home the 1st girls soccer championship in 20 yrs. Congrats to our 8th graders: Keelyn, Kaitlyn, Katie, Ariana, Molly, Brynnley, Stella, Albany, and Ally! Great job and a great season!
The boys soccer team finished their season with a win in the championship game against auburn 4-0. Cam, Matteo, Quinn and Finn scored for the Hawks. Jamo notched a shutout in goal. These boys are champions. Awesome season guys!
Ms. Denisky's flex group collected and identified leaves and trees they found at HMS. They created leaf rubbings and made an informational board in the hallway which included why trees change color in the fall and information about the 3 main trees found at HMS.
The girls soccer team heads to Litchfield today in a rematch of last year's Championship Game. Top ranked Litchfield is 12-0 and our Hawks enter the game at 11-1 on the season. Game starts at 3:30 @ Darrah Pond Park in Litchfield. Good luck and go Hawks!
Girls soccer beat Chester 2-1 in their semifinal game. We took the lead early in the 2nd half then Chester tied the game on a penalty kick. We broke the tie and scored the game winner in the final minute of play. Today is the Championship Game. Go Hawks!
Boys soccer defeated Lichfield 2-1 in the semi final game. Cam S. scored both goals for the Hawks. Jamo C. played a great game in goal. Quinn B. and Drew B. were strong on defense. The Hawks will face Auburn in the championship game on Monday. Go Hawks!
HMS students - bring in memorabilia of loved one's for our Veteran's Display! See image for more details.
Field hockey ended with a score of 4 - 0, but the hawks held their heads high, as this was a major improvement from their regular season battle. Your coaches are so proud of each and every one of you! Congrats on a great season!
Field hockey ended yesterday in the semi-finals after a tough battle against the #1 seed, undefeated Bow. They are known for scoring many goals, and the Hawks held them off 1-0 until well into the 3rd 1/4!
October fun in Third Grade Science: Students practiced making predictions and recording results while investigating what would happen to a piece of candy corn when it was submerged in hot water, soda, and vinegar.
The boys soccer team beat Derryfield 7-0 during the quarterfinal on Tuesday. Cam had a hat trick. Bryce, Jamo, Quinn and Chase added goals for the Hawks. Great goaltending by Jamo and Ben. The semifinal is on Thursday - at home - vs Litchfield.
Thank you to Mrs. Karpinsky, Mr. Mailloux, Grace B., Justin B., and Laurie Wornock for the informative anti-vaping presentation yesterday - held during our Red Ribbon awareness week. Just say NO!
Field Hockey beat Merrimack Valley 2-1 and will move on to the semifinals on Wednesday! Amazing game played by ALL players! Shout out to Emma W and Ella W for the game winning goals! Emily S had some key saves in net! The hawks played their hearts out! Nice work!!!
Girls soccer won yesterday in their 1/4 final game against Sanborn MS. The win puts them into the Semis here at HMS on 10/25 @ 3:30 vs. Chester. This will be their3rd meeting against them this season with both teams earning a win against each other. Come show your support!
A huge congratulations to the girls cross country team- they are the new STATE CHAMPIONS! Despite the pouring rain / muddy conditions on Saturday, they pulled through with a win! This team consisted of Lola H, Naomi E, Maya M, Emily D, and Anna A. Great job girls!
HCS preschool students have been exploring the symbols of autumn. They have been learning about apples and pumpkins. They learned about different types of apples, how apples grow, and even how to make applesauce! Students also learned about pumpkins, how they are used, and how they grow. The preschoolers loved learning about these quintessential New England fall symbols.
