The HCS book vending machine is open. When staff catch kids doing positive things such as showing kindness, being respectful, or persevering when things are challenging, kids can earn tokens for books. #hcshuskies

More softball news: Nalia H, Julia C and Kayla O hit triples yesterday against Cawley MS. The team moves into 2nd place with two games remaining! Big game today going against the number 1 team Litchfield MS. Let’s Go Lady Hawks!

Softball team is 7-1 with a win over Cawley 5 - 2. Julia C surrendered 2 runs - 4 hits - 7 innings, striking out 18 batters. Jaylen P had a key bunt along with an amazing single to help the team to the victory.


Music Fest: Cam D., Jackson B., and Andrew C. played in the band conducted by Kyle Smith. A great day was had by all + shared with many other MSs from the region. Thank you to Mrs. Gatzoulis and Mr. Robins for taking the time to prepare our musicians for this amazing experience!
On 5-13, 9 HMS 7th and 8th gr. took part in the NH MEA Southeast Music Festival at The Cooperative MS in Stratham. Mo S., Keelyn K., Collin B., Madelyn P., Aislinn S. and Katelyn F. sang in the festival choir and Katelyn was also chosen as a soloist for one of the pieces.
On Saturday May 13, 2023 9 HMS seventh and eighth graders participated in the NH Music Educators’ Association Southeast District Middle School Music Festival at The Cooperative Middle School in Stratham. Mo S., Keelyn K., Collin B., Madelyn P., Aislinn S. and Katelyn F. sang in the festival choir and were conducted by Wendell Purrington, retired director of choral activities at Portsmouth, NH High School. Katelyn was also chosen as a soloist for one of the pieces. Cam D., Jackson B., and Andrew C. played in the festival band and were conducted by Kyle Smith of the Westbrook, ME public schools. A great day of music was had by all and shared with many other middle school musicians from the region. Thank you to Mrs. Gatzoulis and Mr. Robins for taking the time to prepare our musicians for this amazing experience!

Students in our afterschool STEM enrichment club are learning to use UV Sun Paper to make beautiful art!



Boys baseball played a tough game yesterday that ended in a 4-4 tie against Litchfield. The game went back and forth for 9 innings when the time limit was reached. The tie brings the boys record to 6-0-1 on the season. They have a couple away games next week.

Softball lost to Litchfield 2-4. Julia C toed the rubber for Hawks, surrendered 4 runs on 3 hits over 7 innings, striking out 12. Julia also had two singles and one RBI. Nalia H drove in a run and had a single. Charlotte B did a nice job getting on base and scoring a run.

STEM Explorers had a great afternoon in the sunshine! They collected pieces of nature and arranged them on sun paper. The sun's UV rays changed the paper to capture an image and create a unique piece of art!



More softball news: Ashtyn E, Bella C, Nalia H and Julia C each had RBIs in the big inning. Jaylen P was a brick wall behind the home plate and hit a single.
Today we play Litchfield it’s going to be a beautiful day come down to Depot Road watch our girls battle for first place!

Kendall L didn't allow a single run against WMS + gave up only 1 hit / struck out 11 to lead us to a 12-0 victory. Kayla O hit two singles and a triple. We scored 6 runs in the 5th inning.

The boys baseball team beat Weare Middle School 12-2 yesterday to improve their record to 6-0 on the season. They take on Litchfield today at Depot Rd in a rematch of the past two Championship Games. Come out and support our Hawks!

Video of Tuesday night's school board meeting can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/uKvOiMwd2GU
Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FcfHo3_Vpz1mdmLxOq9QJ7Ecig8BLLW8/view

They’re doing great and representing us well! For more pics and updates see Twitter.com/HampsteadSD

After a 4 year hiatus, we are heading back to Washington, D.C. with 8th graders. We are grateful that we were able to bring this trip back to Hampstead.

Kirk, Melody and Albany at the Sanborn track meet. Congratulations to all of our runners!



Boys baseball beat Hopkinton 8-4 at Depot Rd yesterday. The win improves their record to 4-0 entering the break. They have a 3-game homestand starting on Monday, May 8th so hopefully you can come out and support our Hawks!


Kendall L led the Hawks to victory in the pitcher's circle. She allowed three hits and three runs while striking out seven. Also, turned a double play.
Julia C had a single, double and triple along with three stolen bases. Nalia H pounded a home run and had two singles along with Jaylen P adding in an amazing single.


7th and 8th-grade artists and families attended an opening of the sending school's art show at Pinkerton Academy last evening. Artwork will be on display in the lobby of the Stockbridge Theater until the end of the month.
Pictured artists include, Brady C., Avery M., Bella A., Sophie N. and Garrett G. Congratulations to all of the artists featured.
Thank you to Mrs. Downey for getting our students to be so successful!




