No cash? 💸 No checks? ✍️ No card? 💳 NO WORRIES!
HEMS is now accepting ONLINE TICKETS for Girls & Boys Basketball Games! 🏀🐻
👉 Scan the QR code or click the links below to purchase tickets:
🔗 Girls Basketball Tickets: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/huntingtoneastmiddle/events/87d0e7ea19
🔗 Boys Basketball Tickets: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/huntingtoneastmiddle/events/37bf9653e47175
It’s quick, easy, and stress-free! 🙌
Let’s pack the Bear Den, bring the noise 📣, and cheer on our Bears to victory! 🐾
HEMS is now accepting ONLINE TICKETS for Girls & Boys Basketball Games! 🏀🐻
👉 Scan the QR code or click the links below to purchase tickets:
🔗 Girls Basketball Tickets: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/huntingtoneastmiddle/events/87d0e7ea19
🔗 Boys Basketball Tickets: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/huntingtoneastmiddle/events/37bf9653e47175
It’s quick, easy, and stress-free! 🙌
Let’s pack the Bear Den, bring the noise 📣, and cheer on our Bears to victory! 🐾
📣 Check Out What’s Happening This Week at the Bear Den! 🐻💜
It’s a busy one! We’ve got basketball games 🏀, wrestling meets 🤼, and cheer practice 📣 keeping the Bear Den buzzing!
📚 Academically, it’s a big milestone too — the end of the 2nd 9 weeks is here, so every class and every day counts!
⏰ And don’t forget, we’ll have a 2-Hour Early Release, so plan accordingly!
It’s a great week to show up, work hard, and cheer loud. Go Bears! 💜🐻
It’s a busy one! We’ve got basketball games 🏀, wrestling meets 🤼, and cheer practice 📣 keeping the Bear Den buzzing!
📚 Academically, it’s a big milestone too — the end of the 2nd 9 weeks is here, so every class and every day counts!
⏰ And don’t forget, we’ll have a 2-Hour Early Release, so plan accordingly!
It’s a great week to show up, work hard, and cheer loud. Go Bears! 💜🐻
HEMS Families —
Mother Nature hit us with another icy “NOPE” ❄️🥶, so the choir and orchestra concerts scheduled for this evening have been canceled.
Your safety comes first, so please stay warm, bundle up, and be careful if you must head out. 🧣🧤
We are hopeful to welcome our students back to school tomorrow and will share updates about rescheduling the concerts as soon as we have them. 🎶✨
Until then—stay cozy, Bears! 💜🐻
Mother Nature hit us with another icy “NOPE” ❄️🥶, so the choir and orchestra concerts scheduled for this evening have been canceled.
Your safety comes first, so please stay warm, bundle up, and be careful if you must head out. 🧣🧤
We are hopeful to welcome our students back to school tomorrow and will share updates about rescheduling the concerts as soon as we have them. 🎶✨
Until then—stay cozy, Bears! 💜🐻
❄️💜 Hey HEMS Families! 💜❄️
Mother Nature said “NOPE!” today — so with this CODE BLUE day, all after-school games and concerts are officially CANCELED. 🚫🎶🏀
As for practices… that’s up to each coach to decide. (May the odds be ever in your favor!)
Everyone bundle up, stay safe, and enjoy this SURPRISE 3-DAY WEEKEND! 🎉🧣☃️
Go build a snowman, drink some hot chocolate, or just take a glorious nap — we support all choices. 😴💜🐻
📣 Attention Parents/Guardians!
🦷😁 Smile West Virginia will be visiting HEMS on January 8, 2026 to help students who may need a dental check-up!
If you are interested in having your student(s) see the mobile dentist, please contact Mrs. Minor at jstillion@k12.wv.us
to request a form.
You can also fill out the form online by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code:
🌐 www.myschooldentist.com
🪥✨ Keeping our Bears smiling bright!
🦷😁 Smile West Virginia will be visiting HEMS on January 8, 2026 to help students who may need a dental check-up!
If you are interested in having your student(s) see the mobile dentist, please contact Mrs. Minor at jstillion@k12.wv.us
to request a form.
You can also fill out the form online by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code:
🌐 www.myschooldentist.com
🪥✨ Keeping our Bears smiling bright!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Mother Nature has certainly kept us on our toes! Due to recent weather unpredictability, our music concert schedule has been adjusted. Please see the updated dates and times below:
🎺 Band Concert:
Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 PM
🎻 Orchestra Concert:
Monday, December 15 at 5:30 PM
🎤 Choir Concert:
Monday, December 15 at 6:30 PM
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our amazing student musicians!
Mother Nature has certainly kept us on our toes! Due to recent weather unpredictability, our music concert schedule has been adjusted. Please see the updated dates and times below:
🎺 Band Concert:
Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 PM
🎻 Orchestra Concert:
Monday, December 15 at 5:30 PM
🎤 Choir Concert:
Monday, December 15 at 6:30 PM
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our amazing student musicians!
📣 HEY Class of 2030 Parents & Guardians! 🎓✨
Want to help your 8th grader get a head start on 9th grade scheduling?
You’re invited to a super helpful info session with Mr. Rob Archer and the HHS Counselors!
📅 December 10th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 HEMS Cafeteria
Come learn all about the scheduling process, ask questions, and make sure your student is set up for high school success! 💪📚🎉
❄️ Code Red Snow Day Update ❄️
Due to the weather and Code Red Snow Day, the choir concert scheduled for this evening, December 9th, is cancelled.
Please stay tuned for updated dates—we will share the rescheduled times as soon as they are confirmed. Stay safe and warm!
📣 HEY Class of 2030 Parents & Guardians! 🎓✨
Want to help your 8th grader get a head start on 9th grade scheduling?
You’re invited to a super helpful info session with Mr. Rob Archer and the HHS Counselors!
📅 December 10th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 HEMS Cafeteria
Come learn all about the scheduling process, ask questions, and make sure your student is set up for high school success! 💪📚🎉
Want to help your 8th grader get a head start on 9th grade scheduling?
You’re invited to a super helpful info session with Mr. Rob Archer and the HHS Counselors!
📅 December 10th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 HEMS Cafeteria
Come learn all about the scheduling process, ask questions, and make sure your student is set up for high school success! 💪📚🎉
🎉 Get Ready… Something BIG Is Coming! 🎉
Hey students, families, and friends—
It’s almost time for one of the most exciting events of the year…
🌍 THE SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR! 🌍
Get ready to explore new cultures, uncover historical mysteries, and showcase your creativity like never before. Whether you’re building a model, presenting a project, or sharing interesting research, this is your moment to shine!
✨ Why You Should Be Excited:
Discover fascinating people, places, and events
Show off your hard work and creativity
Learn from your classmates’ awesome projects
Celebrate knowledge, curiosity, and community
🎨🌎🗺️
From ancient civilizations to modern breakthroughs, the Social Studies Fair is your chance to bring history and geography to life.
So mark your calendars, gather your ideas, and get ready to make this year’s fair the most inspiring one yet!
See Mrs. Spaulding in Room 606 for details and papers. Fair will be held in January.
Hey students, families, and friends—
It’s almost time for one of the most exciting events of the year…
🌍 THE SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR! 🌍
Get ready to explore new cultures, uncover historical mysteries, and showcase your creativity like never before. Whether you’re building a model, presenting a project, or sharing interesting research, this is your moment to shine!
✨ Why You Should Be Excited:
Discover fascinating people, places, and events
Show off your hard work and creativity
Learn from your classmates’ awesome projects
Celebrate knowledge, curiosity, and community
🎨🌎🗺️
From ancient civilizations to modern breakthroughs, the Social Studies Fair is your chance to bring history and geography to life.
So mark your calendars, gather your ideas, and get ready to make this year’s fair the most inspiring one yet!
See Mrs. Spaulding in Room 606 for details and papers. Fair will be held in January.
🎄✨ Hey HEMS Families! ✨🎄
Get ready for a holly jolly month at the Bear Den! 🐻❄️ December is packed with events, updates, and festive fun — and you won’t want to miss a thing! 🎁🎉
👉 Click the link below to see what’s happening at HEMS this month! 🌟📅🎄
https://app.smore.com/n/9gfs7
Get ready for a holly jolly month at the Bear Den! 🐻❄️ December is packed with events, updates, and festive fun — and you won’t want to miss a thing! 🎁🎉
👉 Click the link below to see what’s happening at HEMS this month! 🌟📅🎄
https://app.smore.com/n/9gfs7
🎉✨ TRiO After-School Holiday Hangout! ✨🎉
TRiO Students are invited to join us after school on Tuesday, December 2nd from 3:15–4:15 in the cafeteria for snacks, holiday crafts, and tons of Christmas fun! 🎄🎨🍪🎅❄️
🚌 Need a ride? No worries — students can take the after-school bus home!
💚❤️ Not part of TRiO yet? You can fill out an application using the link below! 🎁
👉 https://botform.compansol.com/203294168074861
TRiO Students are invited to join us after school on Tuesday, December 2nd from 3:15–4:15 in the cafeteria for snacks, holiday crafts, and tons of Christmas fun! 🎄🎨🍪🎅❄️
🚌 Need a ride? No worries — students can take the after-school bus home!
💚❤️ Not part of TRiO yet? You can fill out an application using the link below! 🎁
👉 https://botform.compansol.com/203294168074861
📣 Attention HEMS Families!
The Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) will be meeting on Monday, December 16th from 3:30–4:30 PM in the HEMS Library.
All are welcome to attend! 💜📘
The Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) will be meeting on Monday, December 16th from 3:30–4:30 PM in the HEMS Library.
All are welcome to attend! 💜📘
🏀💜 HEMS GIRLS BASKETBALL GEAR IS OFFICIALLY LIVE! 💜🏀
Get ready, Bear Family—the moment has arrived! Our online store is OPEN and packed with amazing Lady Bears Basketball gear plus awesome HEMS spirit wear for everyone!
🔥 Whether you're cheering from the stands or repping HEMS around town, this is your chance to show BIG Bear Pride!
🛍️ Hurry! The store closes November 30th at 11:59 PM—don’t miss out!
👇 Shop now and support our Lady Bears! 👇
🔗 https://hemsgirlsbasketball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Get ready, Bear Family—the moment has arrived! Our online store is OPEN and packed with amazing Lady Bears Basketball gear plus awesome HEMS spirit wear for everyone!
🔥 Whether you're cheering from the stands or repping HEMS around town, this is your chance to show BIG Bear Pride!
🛍️ Hurry! The store closes November 30th at 11:59 PM—don’t miss out!
👇 Shop now and support our Lady Bears! 👇
🔗 https://hemsgirlsbasketball2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
📣 Check Out What’s Happening This Week at the Bear Den!
It’s a BIG week for our Bears — on and off the court! 💜🐻
🏀 Basketball, 🤼 wrestling, and 📣 cheer are all in full swing, and our Lady Bears are gearing up for their first game of the season this weekend at Winfield! Let’s cheer them on!
📚 Academics matter, too! Midterms and data sheets are heading home on Monday, so keep an eye on those backpacks. This is a perfect time to check in, celebrate progress, and make a plan for success for the rest of the grading period!
📆 Attendance counts! Being at school every day helps our Bears grow, learn, and stay on track. Let’s finish the month strong with great attendance! 🙌
It’s an exciting week at the Bear Den — GO BEARS! 💜🐻✨
It’s a BIG week for our Bears — on and off the court! 💜🐻
🏀 Basketball, 🤼 wrestling, and 📣 cheer are all in full swing, and our Lady Bears are gearing up for their first game of the season this weekend at Winfield! Let’s cheer them on!
📚 Academics matter, too! Midterms and data sheets are heading home on Monday, so keep an eye on those backpacks. This is a perfect time to check in, celebrate progress, and make a plan for success for the rest of the grading period!
📆 Attendance counts! Being at school every day helps our Bears grow, learn, and stay on track. Let’s finish the month strong with great attendance! 🙌
It’s an exciting week at the Bear Den — GO BEARS! 💜🐻✨
📣✨ Midterm Grades Are Coming Home! ✨📣
Midterm grades will be coming home with students on Monday, November 17! 🗓️📚
If you have any questions about your child’s scores, please check Schoology 💻 or reach out to your child’s teacher 📬.
There are lots of helpful resources available for students who want to revisit tricky content 🤓, complete missing work ✏️, or boost their grades 📈.
Contact your school to learn more about homework help, tutoring, and other supports!
Midterm grades will be coming home with students on Monday, November 17! 🗓️📚
If you have any questions about your child’s scores, please check Schoology 💻 or reach out to your child’s teacher 📬.
There are lots of helpful resources available for students who want to revisit tricky content 🤓, complete missing work ✏️, or boost their grades 📈.
Contact your school to learn more about homework help, tutoring, and other supports!
🍁🍂 THANK YOU GRAMS ARE HERE! 🍂🍁
The Good News Bears Club will be selling Thank You Grams during lunch rotations this week!
🍎 Cost: $1 per gram
🗓 All Thank You Grams will be delivered on November 21st.
Show your gratitude and spread a little fall kindness—send a Thank You Gram to a friend, teacher, or staff member! 🍂🧡🍁
The Good News Bears Club will be selling Thank You Grams during lunch rotations this week!
🍎 Cost: $1 per gram
🗓 All Thank You Grams will be delivered on November 21st.
Show your gratitude and spread a little fall kindness—send a Thank You Gram to a friend, teacher, or staff member! 🍂🧡🍁
🐻✨ True Educator Spotlight ✨🐻
Mr. Brian Bellomy – 8th Grade WV Studies Teacher
Mr. Bellomy has been nominated as this week’s HEMS True Educator for his outstanding dedication to our students and the HEMS Greenhouse 🌿. He generously donates his own time, equipment, and supplies to help the program thrive. Mr. Bellomy empowers 8th graders to be leaders by mentoring younger students and encouraging everyone to take initiative, problem-solve, and work independently 💡🌱.
His generosity, leadership, and commitment truly embody what it means to be a HEMS True Educator 🙌💜
Thank you, Mr. Bellomy, for making a difference every day and for helping our Bears grow—both in and out of the classroom! 🌟🐻
Mr. Brian Bellomy – 8th Grade WV Studies Teacher
Mr. Bellomy has been nominated as this week’s HEMS True Educator for his outstanding dedication to our students and the HEMS Greenhouse 🌿. He generously donates his own time, equipment, and supplies to help the program thrive. Mr. Bellomy empowers 8th graders to be leaders by mentoring younger students and encouraging everyone to take initiative, problem-solve, and work independently 💡🌱.
His generosity, leadership, and commitment truly embody what it means to be a HEMS True Educator 🙌💜
Thank you, Mr. Bellomy, for making a difference every day and for helping our Bears grow—both in and out of the classroom! 🌟🐻
Hello Bears students and families,
This is a reminder from the Huntington East Theatre Troupe that tomorrow, Thursday, November 6th, is the final day to purchase tickets for the school-day performance of The Enchanted Bookshop, taking place on Friday, November 7th. School-day tickets are $5 per student and can be purchased during homeroom.
Families also have two additional opportunities to enjoy the show! Join us for the evening performances on Thursday and Friday at 6:30 PM. Tickets for the evening shows will be sold at the door—$10 for adults and $5 for students.
We hope to see you there supporting our talented Bears! 💜🐻🎭
This is a reminder from the Huntington East Theatre Troupe that tomorrow, Thursday, November 6th, is the final day to purchase tickets for the school-day performance of The Enchanted Bookshop, taking place on Friday, November 7th. School-day tickets are $5 per student and can be purchased during homeroom.
Families also have two additional opportunities to enjoy the show! Join us for the evening performances on Thursday and Friday at 6:30 PM. Tickets for the evening shows will be sold at the door—$10 for adults and $5 for students.
We hope to see you there supporting our talented Bears! 💜🐻🎭
Hey HEMS Family! 💜
Check out our November Parent Newsletter to stay up to date on all the exciting things happening this month at HEMS!
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/g5fr0
Check out our November Parent Newsletter to stay up to date on all the exciting things happening this month at HEMS!
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/g5fr0