Hello HMS Families!

There is NO school tomorrow, Friday, April 18 (holiday - Good Friday)!!!  Track 3 is officially tracked out and we will see you back on Monday, May 12.  Track 4, returns Tuesday, April 22 (not Monday)!  So, yes, rarely ever happens, but only track 1 is in session at HMS on Monday, April 21.  

This past week has been exciting at HMS! Our talented students performed in Aladdin, Jr, the musical!  It was WONDERFUL!!!!  Our kids are just amazing!  From the crew, set design, tech, to the actors/actresses, it was such a hit!  We also celebrated our amazing assistant principals this week.  If you didn't get a chance, it is not too late to send a quick message to them to share your appreciation.  

 

Next week at HMS:

• Next week is Administrative Assistant Appreciation Week, and we couldn’t let it pass without recognizing the amazing women who are truly the heartbeat of our school.If you’ve visited our building, chances are you were welcomed by our ever-cheerful receptionist Ms. Pender, guided through enrollment or student assignment questions by Ms. Clarke, taken on a warm and informative tour by Ms. Ledesma, or helped in quiet ways by Ms. Caruso. Each of these incredible women works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly—and always with a smile.  Their care, patience, and dedication make a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families every single day. So if you’re in the building next week, please take a moment to share a kind word or gesture of appreciation. Let’s celebrate the people who support us all with such grace and kindness.
• Tuesday, April 22: Pick up 8th grade yard signs in carpool.
• Wednesday, April 23: Spirit Day/Night at Bibibop from 10:30AM - 9:30PM.  
• From now until May 7: Please complete the Family Survey (we use these results to improve our work with our school community!)
• Lots of sporting events - come out and support our Patriots!

 

Family Survey - PLEASE complete (to help us grow better for YOU!)

Wake County Public Schools is running a District-Wide Family Survey through May 16. While it is coordinated by the district, the survey is specifically about your experiences with Heritage Middle School. Your responses will be sent directly to us, and we truly value your feedback as we work to strengthen our connection with families and make our school even better.

Be sure to select Heritage Middle School when completing the survey so we receive your feedback.

Your voice matters and helps shape our school community—thank you for your continued support!

Survey link: surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family

 

8th Grade Dance

Attention 8th Grade Parents: 

The 8th grade dance will be held May 30 from 6-8pm. It will take place in the HMS Cafeteria. Snacks will be available for purchase and Kona Ice will also be available for purchase. This is for HMS 8th Grade Students ONLY.  6/7th graders and Non-HMS guests (including siblings) are not permitted.  Students tend to like to dress up for this event. Please note: WCPSS dress code applies and students will not be permitted to leave until the dance is over.

Tickets can be purchased online before the dance for $5 or $10 in cash at the door the night of the dance (exact amount). Click here to purchase tickets. Online ticket sales will close May 27 at 5p.m Tickets will be distributed by the student’s homeroom teacher on May 29th.

PARENTS: WE NEED YOUR HELP!  DANCE VOLUNTEER SIGN UP HERE (YOU MUST BE A WCPSS VOLUNTEER: Sign Up Here **Please note that you must complete the WCPSS background clearance to serve as a volunteer. You must submit the WCPSS background clearance by no later than May 16, 2025 to serve as a volunteer. Click here to submit for background clearance.

 

HMS Flora Festival - May 14, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Flora Festival is an annual HMS fund raising event.  Save the date!  Wednesday 5/14 from 4:00 - 6:00 after school, will be Student vs. Staff kickball & soccer games, Carnival games (cornhole, egg races, sidewalk art, and face painting to name a few), and food.  Kona ice & Kona Pizza  (https://konopizzardu.com) will be there as well as concessions.  Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the fun, so bring the whole family.  Tickets are $6 which can be paid in cash at the event or by using the Go Fans app. https://gofan.co/event/3531743?schoolId=NC68157  Come out and see our student leadership in action!

 

Summer Meals Available

Click here to learn more about no-cost meals for the summer!

 

Athletics

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

• On Monday: Softball vs. Zebulon (HOME)

• On Thursday: Track vs. Wake Forest (HOME)

• On Thursday: Softball at Wake Forest (AWAY) - Kona Ice will be here on Thursday so make sure to bring your refillable cups.

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

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. At this point, we are running the risk of not being able to operate as a PTA next year without volunteers. If you have any questions about these roles, please email hmspta.prez@gmail.com.

 

Does your child need volunteer/service hours?

North Forest Pines PTA reached out to me to share the following information.  "Our big spring event, Falcon Fest, is happening on Friday, May 9th and we need middle and high school volunteers to make it a success! If you could share this volunteer sign up link with any responsible students who might be interested in helping, we would greatly appreciate it! This is a fun way for them to earn community service hours. My contact information is in the sign up description, so they can contact me directly by text or email with any questions. Falcon Fest Student Volunteer Sign Up

 

Sorry, that was a long one!  Have a great long weekend!  For those that celebrate, Happy Easter! And remember, NO school tomorrow.  Take care!

Amy Light, Principal