Hello HMS Families!

Here we go again, another Saturday make-up day tomorrow 8:20 - 11:50 AM.  Transportation, breakfast, and lunch provided.  At least next week we are off on Friday, April 18 for Good Friday, so something to look forward to!  

 

Next week

• So excited for our musical, Aladdin, Jr!  Monday, April 14 - Wednesday, April 16.  Our kids have been working so hard, can't wait to see it!  We offer a student-only performance of the musical right after school on Monday at 4pm to give all our students a chance to experience and celebrate the hard work of their peers. It also helps build school spirit and allows our performers to practice in front of a supportive audience before opening night for families and the community.  Tuesday and Wednesday performances are at 6pm.  Click here to purchase tickets!  
• Thursday, April 17: Track 3 tracks out.  We will see you back on Monday, May 12!  
• Thursday, April 17: Families of 8th-grade students who ordered congratulations yard signs, you can pick them up in carpool this day after school!  Other pick-up date is April 22 after school.  No signs will go home on the bus.  
• Friday, April 18: No School for Good Friday!  Enjoy the day off.

 

Shout out to HMS students!

We have such creative and hard working students!  If you do not follow our HMS Facebook page, you should.  We are trying to stay up to date in highlighting the great things going on at HMS, as I am sure your kids do not always relay the information! Ha, kids! :) 

• Our Technology Student Association (TSA), led by the amazing Mr. Walker, represented in Greensboro!!! TSA is a national organization that provides students with opportunities to explore STEM fields through competitions, activities, and leadership development. HMS placed

  • First place in Junior Solar Car, Problem Solving, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design (all eligible for national competition)

  • 2nd place in children’s stories, prepared speech, invention and innovation, cyber security

  • 3rd place in Junior Solar Car, technical design, flight design

  • 11 trophies; MOST HMS has ever won!!!

• Our media coordinator, Ms. O'Neal, started a Poetry Slam for National Poetry Month.  Students have signed up to share their written songs, poetry, or read aloud their favorite poems to their peers.  It was so moving to hear students share about their family, sisterhood, friendship, spring, and moving on to high school.  Our kids are so talented!!!!

 

Parent Survey

Wake County Public Schools is administering a District-Wide Family Survey from Monday, April 7th through Friday, May 16th. While the survey is conducted across the district, your responses will be shared directly with Heritage Middle School.

We use this data to better understand how we're doing and to make informed decisions that strengthen our relationship with families and improve the experience for our school community.

When completing the survey, please be sure to select Heritage Middle School so we receive your feedback. Your voice truly makes a difference! Thank you for partnering with us and your support of our school!

https://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family/surveys?language=en    

 

Heritage High School Plant Sale

Spring is here and the Horticulture students at Heritage High School have some amazing plants for your yards and homes! They have worked hard since January growing all our plants from seeds and plugs and the greenhouse is overflowing.

For those who want to get a head start our online sale is live now until noon on April 9: https://2025-spring-plant-sale.cheddarup.com

We will be open on April 10-11th  from 10 am – 5 pm (we will be closed 2-3 pm), and on April 12th from 9 am – 3 pm. Our greenhouse is located between the gym and practice fields, but just follow the yellow plant sale signs to be directed right to it. See the image below for directions.

For any questions email Mrs. Starling at cstarling@wcpss.net or Alana Brown at abrown39@wcpss.net

 

Athletics

We've got lots of great opportunities to cheer on our Patriots this week! All games start at 4pm. Mark your calendars:

• Softball vs. River Bend (HOME)

• Boys Soccer vs. Rolesville (HOME)

• Softball at West Millbrook (AWAY)

Tickets ($6) are available online at GoFan or at the gate. Come out and cheer on your Patriots to victory!

Sports Physical:

Student-athletes, get ready for the 2025-2026 season with a $10 sports physical at OrthoNC​ AND support Heritage Athletics simultaneously! Open to all levels of athletes. All proceeds go directly back to Heritage! You do not need to wait for your annual physical with your Primary Care Physician. Secure one of the OrthoNC physicals and you are guaranteed to be covered for the entire school year.  Sign up here: https://orthonc.com/services/sports-physicals

 

PTA Updates:

• Bibibop Spirit Night will be April 23, 10:30am-9:30pm! Mention "HMS PTA" at check out or if you're ordering online use code BIBIFUNDRAISER. 

• We are still looking for volunteers to serve as VP and Treasurer for PTA. These are critical positions. If you have any questions about these roles, please email hmspta.prez@gmail.com.

 

 

See you tomorrow!  As always, any questions or concerns, please reach out.  Take care!

Yours,

Amy Light, Principal