🏈 Team Up Against Drugs! 🏀
Wear your favorite team gear and show that together, we’re stronger than drugs!

😴 Dream of a Healthy Future! 😴
It’s PJ Day — rest easy knowing you’re making smart choices and living drug free!

Get ready to glow and groove! Our Halloween Dance Party is happening Friday, October 31, during school hours! 👻
🎟️ Tickets: $5 — on sale October 22!
(No tickets will be sold the day of the dance!)
✨ Extras: Glow merch & concessions available for purchase
🧛♀️ Costumes encouraged!
Faces must remain uncovered, and no weapons of any kind are allowed.
💡 Not feeling the dance floor? That’s okay! Designated rooms will be open for students who choose not to participate.
Don’t miss out — grab your ticket now and join the spooktacular fun! 🐾🖤❤️
🖤 A Hauntingly Good Time at HCMS! 🖤

🏊♂️ MONDAY | OCT 28 🏊♀️
Make a splash — it’s time for our first swim meet of the season! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
🏊 Swim vs North Whitfield
Home | 5:30
Come out and support our swimmers at the pool! 🐾

Join us on Thursday, October 30 from 5:30–7:00 PM for an evening filled with learning, connection, and all things ELA! 🐾
Come meet your child’s ELA teachers and learn more about:
📖 The new Georgia ELA Standards
🗣️ Savvas and classroom resources
📊 Understanding report cards, Beacon scores, and Lexile levels
🖥️ Canvas and the assessment calendar
💬 ROOMs communication
🚐 The Dalton Reads Van
📝 Student work examples and more!
This informative night will give families a closer look at the amazing things happening in our ELA department and all the ways your child is growing as a reader and writer.
We can’t wait to see you there for this special Parent Engagement Event! ❤️🖤

🧢 Cap Our Healthy Minds! 🧢
Top it off with your favorite hat as we make healthy choices and stay drug free!

❤️ REaDy to be Healthy! ❤️
Wear RED to pledge to stay drug free and show your Tiger pride!

Get ready to glow and groove! Our Halloween Dance Party is happening Friday, October 31, during school hours! 👻
🎟️ Tickets: $5 — on sale October 22!
(No tickets will be sold the day of the dance!)
✨ Extras: Glow merch & concessions available for purchase
🧛♀️ Costumes encouraged!
Faces must remain uncovered, and no weapons of any kind are allowed.
💡 Not feeling the dance floor? That’s okay! Designated rooms will be open for students who choose not to participate.
Don’t miss out — grab your ticket now and join the spooktacular fun! 🐾🖤❤️
🖤 A Hauntingly Good Time at HCMS! 🖤

Bonfire Bash at Freedom Ranch
🎃 Saturday, October 25th, 2025
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Join us for a sizzling Hot Dog & Marshmallow Roast and some pumpkin-carving shenanigans! It's guaranteed fun for the whole family!
📲 RSVP with your party count: Text 423-421-3205
https://www.freedomranchga.com/
October 27-31, 2025
Life is a Puzzle — Solve it Drug Free!
We’re celebrating healthy choices all week long! Join the fun by dressing up each day and showing your Tiger pride. 🐾
📅 Here’s what’s happening:
🔴 Monday, Oct. 27: REaDy to be Healthy — wear RED to pledge drug free!
🧢 Tuesday, Oct. 28: Cap our healthy minds with a HAT!
😴 Wednesday, Oct. 29: Dream of a healthy future — it’s PJ Day!
🏈 Thursday, Oct. 30: Team up against drugs — wear your favorite TEAM gear!
🎭 Friday, Oct. 31: Say “BOO” to drugs — come in Character!
Let’s make it a week full of school spirit, positivity, and Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤🐾


Join us as we stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! 💫
Unity Day is a national event that promotes friendship and positivity to help prevent bullying and build a stronger school community.
Tomorrow, let’s fill the halls with ORANGE to show our support and remind everyone that we are stronger together. 🧡👕

Get ready to glow and groove! Our Halloween Dance Party is happening Friday, October 31, during school hours! 👻
🎟️ Tickets: $5 — on sale October 22!
(No tickets will be sold the day of the dance!)
✨ Extras: Glow merch & concessions available for purchase
🧛♀️ Costumes encouraged!
Faces must remain uncovered, and no weapons of any kind are allowed.
💡 Not feeling the dance floor? That’s okay! Designated rooms will be open for students who choose not to participate.
Don’t miss out — grab your ticket now and join the spooktacular fun! 🐾🖤❤️
🖤 A Hauntingly Good Time at HCMS! 🖤

October 27-31, 2025
Life is a Puzzle — Solve it Drug Free!
We’re celebrating healthy choices all week long! Join the fun by dressing up each day and showing your Tiger pride. 🐾
📅 Here’s what’s happening:
🔴 Monday, Oct. 27: REaDy to be Healthy — wear RED to pledge drug free!
🧢 Tuesday, Oct. 28: Cap our healthy minds with a HAT!
😴 Wednesday, Oct. 29: Dream of a healthy future — it’s PJ Day!
🏈 Thursday, Oct. 30: Team up against drugs — wear your favorite TEAM gear!
🎭 Friday, Oct. 31: Say “BOO” to drugs — come in Character!
Let’s make it a week full of school spirit, positivity, and Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤🐾


🏈 SATURDAY | OCT 18 🏈
It’s a huge day for our athletes — football hits the road and competition cheer takes the mat! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
🏈 Football @ Paulding
6th | 10:00 AM
7th | 12:00 PM
8th | 2:00 PM
📣 Competition Cheer – Adairsville Invitational
Away | 11:00 AM
Let’s go, teams! Bring the energy and represent Dalton with pride! 🐾

Tickets are $10. Our students have been working very hard, and we are very proud of them! Please join us and support these young performers! All proceeds from this production go directly towards our drama and choir students going to Disney World over Spring Break!
Performance dates:
Friday, October 17th at 6:00pm
Sunday, October 19th at 2:30pm
You can purchase tickets online at https://hcmstigertroupe.ludus.com/200476733 or you can buy them at the door with cash or card!

If you were absent on Picture Day or missed your photo, this is your chance to get your picture taken! Retakes are open to students and staff who did not have their photo made earlier this year.
Please note: retakes are not for cosmetic issues** such as hair, clothing, or pose preferences. Let’s keep this day smooth for everyone and only send students who truly need a new photo.
We can’t wait to see all those Tiger smiles! 🐾❤️🖤


🚀 THURSDAY = ROCKET LEAGUE RUMBLE 🚀
High speed. High energy. High flying Tigers! ⚽🔥
Our Rocket League teams hit the arena every Thursday — boost up and cheer them on!
Schedule:
🎮 eSports – Rocket League
Every Thursday | After School
HCMS is gaming with pride! 🖤❤️🐾

🎮 WEDNESDAY = MADDEN MATCHUP 🎮
It’s Game Day for our eSports athletes! 🖤❤️
Our Madden player is ready to take the field (virtually) and dominate the gridiron!
Schedule:
🎮 eSports – NFL Madden
Every Wednesday | After School
Let’s go, gamers! 🐾

Baseball Open Workouts ⚾
📅 Every Monday & Wednesday
🗓️ October 27 – December 10
📍 Hammond Creek Middle School
330 Pleasant Grove Dr NE, Dalton, GA
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📋 Details/Requirements:
✅ Physical on file at HCMS or DJHS
👟 Running shoes & shorts/sweatpants required
💨 Bring medical devices (like inhalers) if needed
🧢 No baseball equipment required
📩 Contact: Coach Jake Bass – jake.bass@dalton.k12.ga.us

🏆 SATURDAY | OCT 11 🏆
Championship mode: activated. Our runners are ready for the Peach State Championship! 💪
Schedule:
XC – Peach State Championship
Away | 10:00–11:00 AM
Let’s go, runners! 🐾

