📣💜Happy Administrative Assistants Appreciation Day! 💜📣
Today we are celebrating TWO of the absolute best — Ms. Amy and Ms. Tiffany! 🎉
From greeting our students with a smile 😊, answering a million phone calls 📞, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, and supporting our staff every single day — they truly do it ALL!
HEMS simply wouldn’t be the same without their kindness, organization, and dedication. They are the heartbeat of our front office and the glue that holds us together! 🐻💜
Please help us show some BIG love and appreciation for these amazing women today! 👏👏👏
Thank you, Ms. Amy and Ms. Tiffany, for always going above and beyond for our students, staff, and school family. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💐✨
State Testing Information for our Huntington East Families
Click the link for more information
https://app.smore.com/n/ndpvg
🎉🔥 LET’S HEAR IT FOR OUR BEARS!!! 🔥🎉
We are BEYOND proud to celebrate our incredible 8th grade students who have been ACCEPTED into the Woody Williams Advanced Center for Learning for their 9th grade year! 🐻✨ This is a HUGE accomplishment and a true reflection of your hard work, dedication, and brilliance!
📣 Acceptance letters and important info have been sent home—don’t forget:
✅ To secure your spot, letters MUST be returned to the HEMS counselors by April 22nd!
This is just the beginning, Bears… and we already know you’re going to do AMAZING things! 💜🚀 Keep chasing those dreams and making us proud!
📣🐻 HEMS Bears are headed to STATE! 🐻📣
On April 18th, our very own Riya S. and Miller M. will represent Huntington East Middle School at the State Math Field Day at Wesleyan College! 🧠✨
They’ll be putting their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and math knowledge to the ultimate test—and we know they’re ready! 💪📊
👏 Let’s hear it for our Bears! Drop some good luck wishes below and cheer them on as they compete with confidence and determination! 💜🖤
🌱 Calling All Garden Helpers! 🌱
We’re filling our greenhouse beds and need your help! Got extra yard scraps? We’ll gladly take them!
🍃 We’re collecting:
• Sticks & small branches
• Leaves, grass clippings, pine needles
• Mulch, straw, wood chips (untreated)
• Cardboard, newspaper, paper bags, egg cartons
• Fruit & veggie scraps (no meat or dairy)
📍 Drop off anytime in any empty raised garden bed!
Help us build rich compost, save money on soil, and grow something amazing for our students! 💚🐻
We’re filling our greenhouse beds and need your help! Got extra yard scraps? We’ll gladly take them!
🍃 We’re collecting:
• Sticks & small branches
• Leaves, grass clippings, pine needles
• Mulch, straw, wood chips (untreated)
• Cardboard, newspaper, paper bags, egg cartons
• Fruit & veggie scraps (no meat or dairy)
📍 Drop off anytime in any empty raised garden bed!
Help us build rich compost, save money on soil, and grow something amazing for our students! 💚🐻
✨🕺 HEMS Semi-Formal Dance 💃✨
Get ready to step back in time! Join us for a Decades-Themed Semi-Formal Dance sponsored by NJHS & HEMS Student Council! 🎶
🗓 Date: May 22nd
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: HEMS
🎟 Tickets:
💲 $5 each
Sold in advance ONLY during lunch rotations
On sale starting April 15th
🚫 No tickets will be sold at the door
This dance is for HEMS students only
🍿 Concessions will be available in the cafeteria during the dance!
⚠️ Reminder: All school rules will be in effect—let’s keep it fun, safe, and respectful!
Break out your best look from your favorite decade and get ready to dance the night away! 🪩✨
Get ready to step back in time! Join us for a Decades-Themed Semi-Formal Dance sponsored by NJHS & HEMS Student Council! 🎶
🗓 Date: May 22nd
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: HEMS
🎟 Tickets:
💲 $5 each
Sold in advance ONLY during lunch rotations
On sale starting April 15th
🚫 No tickets will be sold at the door
This dance is for HEMS students only
🍿 Concessions will be available in the cafeteria during the dance!
⚠️ Reminder: All school rules will be in effect—let’s keep it fun, safe, and respectful!
Break out your best look from your favorite decade and get ready to dance the night away! 🪩✨
🐻 Join the Bears for our November PTSO Meeting! 💜
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 14th— PTSO Meeting will begin promptly at 5:15PM at the HEMS Purple Tables
We hope to see you there and appreciate your continued support for our Bear family! 🐾
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 14th— PTSO Meeting will begin promptly at 5:15PM at the HEMS Purple Tables
We hope to see you there and appreciate your continued support for our Bear family! 🐾
✨ Hey HEMS Families! ✨
Our April Parent Newsletter is here! 📬🎉
Be sure to check it out for updates, upcoming events, and all the great things happening at HEMS! 🐻
https://app.smore.com/n/5pbfq
Our April Parent Newsletter is here! 📬🎉
Be sure to check it out for updates, upcoming events, and all the great things happening at HEMS! 🐻
https://app.smore.com/n/5pbfq
🏃♂️💨 READY… SET… SHOP! 🐻💜
The HEMS Bears Track & Field Fan Shop is OFFICIALLY OPEN, and it’s your time to sprint to that cart and grab your gear! 🛍️🔥
Don’t get left in the dust — rep the purple & black and cheer on our Bears in style all season long!
🛒 Shop now: https://hemstrack2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
⏱️ Deadline: Wednesday, April 15th (that finish line is coming FAST!)
📦 Orders will be delivered by the team on April 19th — just in time to show up and show OUT at meets!
Whether you're in the stands or on the sidelines, make sure you’re race-day ready 💪
🐻💜 GOOOO BEARS! 💜🐻
The HEMS Bears Track & Field Fan Shop is OFFICIALLY OPEN, and it’s your time to sprint to that cart and grab your gear! 🛍️🔥
Don’t get left in the dust — rep the purple & black and cheer on our Bears in style all season long!
🛒 Shop now: https://hemstrack2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
⏱️ Deadline: Wednesday, April 15th (that finish line is coming FAST!)
📦 Orders will be delivered by the team on April 19th — just in time to show up and show OUT at meets!
Whether you're in the stands or on the sidelines, make sure you’re race-day ready 💪
🐻💜 GOOOO BEARS! 💜🐻
🐻 WVGSA TESTING AT HEMS 🐻
Let’s Show What We Know!
Expected Report time for Virtual and Homeschool students is 8am; test will end approximately 10:30am
📅 TESTING SCHEDULE
🧮 April 28
➤ Math
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
📚 April 30
➤ Reading
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
📝 May 5
➤ Writing
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
🔬 May 6
➤ Science
Grade: 8th
(6th & 7th optional for virtual/homeschool students)
✨ BE READY, BE RESTED, DO YOUR BEST!
✔ Charge your iPad
✔ Get a good night’s sleep
✔ Eat a healthy breakfast
💜 HEMS Bears are READY to SHINE! 🐻✨
Let’s Show What We Know!
Expected Report time for Virtual and Homeschool students is 8am; test will end approximately 10:30am
📅 TESTING SCHEDULE
🧮 April 28
➤ Math
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
📚 April 30
➤ Reading
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
📝 May 5
➤ Writing
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
🔬 May 6
➤ Science
Grade: 8th
(6th & 7th optional for virtual/homeschool students)
✨ BE READY, BE RESTED, DO YOUR BEST!
✔ Charge your iPad
✔ Get a good night’s sleep
✔ Eat a healthy breakfast
💜 HEMS Bears are READY to SHINE! 🐻✨
Huge congratulations are in order! 🎉✍️
We are so proud to celebrate our talented writers from HEMS!
🏆 Emily W. earned 1st Place in Poetry
🥈 Avery E. earned 2nd Place in Prose
Both students competed in the Middle School Division of the Creative Writing Contest, and their hard work, creativity, and passion truly shined! 🌟
Keep writing, dreaming, and inspiring others with your words—we can’t wait to see what you create next! 💜🖤
We are so proud to celebrate our talented writers from HEMS!
🏆 Emily W. earned 1st Place in Poetry
🥈 Avery E. earned 2nd Place in Prose
Both students competed in the Middle School Division of the Creative Writing Contest, and their hard work, creativity, and passion truly shined! 🌟
Keep writing, dreaming, and inspiring others with your words—we can’t wait to see what you create next! 💜🖤
🍿 Popcorn Time at Lunch! 🍿
Get ready for a crunchy, buttery treat! Fresh popcorn will be available during lunch tomorrow, March 13.
💰 $2 per bag
🔥 Special Deal: 3 bags for $5!
💜 Funds support Staff Appreciation
Perfect for sharing with friends… or keeping all to yourself! 😄
Get ready for a crunchy, buttery treat! Fresh popcorn will be available during lunch tomorrow, March 13.
💰 $2 per bag
🔥 Special Deal: 3 bags for $5!
💜 Funds support Staff Appreciation
Perfect for sharing with friends… or keeping all to yourself! 😄
🌎🔬 Science Comes to Life in Virtual Reality at HEMS! 🔬🌎
Students in Ms. Haugen’s 6th-grade classes at Huntington East Middle School recently stepped into the future of learning with an exciting Virtual Reality science experience!
Ms. Haugen is part of the newly created PRISMS Math and Science Cohort, a program designed to support innovative teaching and deeper student learning through immersive technology. Through this program, our Bears had the chance to explore science in a whole new way.
During the lesson, students investigated the growing field of agricultural technology (agri-tech)—an industry focused on creating smarter and more sustainable ways to grow crops. Using VR, students explored an important question:
🌱 How can technology help meet the growing demand for agricultural products like Yerba Mate?
While inside the interactive module, students also discovered how Earth’s natural cycles influence agriculture. They explored the relationship between the Earth and the Sun, learning how Earth’s tilt and position in orbit create the seasons and affect growing conditions for crops around the world.
By connecting science concepts with real-world applications, students gained a deeper understanding of how science, technology, and agriculture work together to increase crop yield and support sustainable farming.
Experiences like this show how innovative tools like Virtual Reality can bring classroom learning to life while inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving in our HEMS Bears. 🐻💡
Students in Ms. Haugen’s 6th-grade classes at Huntington East Middle School recently stepped into the future of learning with an exciting Virtual Reality science experience!
Ms. Haugen is part of the newly created PRISMS Math and Science Cohort, a program designed to support innovative teaching and deeper student learning through immersive technology. Through this program, our Bears had the chance to explore science in a whole new way.
During the lesson, students investigated the growing field of agricultural technology (agri-tech)—an industry focused on creating smarter and more sustainable ways to grow crops. Using VR, students explored an important question:
🌱 How can technology help meet the growing demand for agricultural products like Yerba Mate?
While inside the interactive module, students also discovered how Earth’s natural cycles influence agriculture. They explored the relationship between the Earth and the Sun, learning how Earth’s tilt and position in orbit create the seasons and affect growing conditions for crops around the world.
By connecting science concepts with real-world applications, students gained a deeper understanding of how science, technology, and agriculture work together to increase crop yield and support sustainable farming.
Experiences like this show how innovative tools like Virtual Reality can bring classroom learning to life while inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving in our HEMS Bears. 🐻💡
🐻✨ What’s Happening at HEMS This Week? ✨🐻
The Bear Den is buzzing with activity! Here’s what our HEMS Bears have going on:
🎭 Theater is in full swing! Our talented performers are hard at work during spring play practices, getting ready to bring an amazing show to the stage.
🏃♂️ Track & Field practices are underway! Our athletes are hitting the track, building strength, speed, and teamwork for the season ahead.
🦕 Extinction Club is meeting and exploring the mysteries of species from the past while learning about conservation today.
💻 Byte Builder Club is coding, creating, and building tech skills that are shaping the innovators of tomorrow.
🐻 Good News Bear Club continues spreading positivity throughout the school and celebrating the great things happening in our Bear community.
📚 After-School Tutoring is available to help our Bears stay on track, boost confidence, and finish the week strong.
🥧 And don’t forget… Saturday is Pi Day! (3.14) — the perfect time to celebrate math, circles, and maybe even enjoy a slice of pie!
There’s always something exciting happening at HEMS, and we love seeing our Bears learn, grow, and shine every day! 🌟
The Bear Den is buzzing with activity! Here’s what our HEMS Bears have going on:
🎭 Theater is in full swing! Our talented performers are hard at work during spring play practices, getting ready to bring an amazing show to the stage.
🏃♂️ Track & Field practices are underway! Our athletes are hitting the track, building strength, speed, and teamwork for the season ahead.
🦕 Extinction Club is meeting and exploring the mysteries of species from the past while learning about conservation today.
💻 Byte Builder Club is coding, creating, and building tech skills that are shaping the innovators of tomorrow.
🐻 Good News Bear Club continues spreading positivity throughout the school and celebrating the great things happening in our Bear community.
📚 After-School Tutoring is available to help our Bears stay on track, boost confidence, and finish the week strong.
🥧 And don’t forget… Saturday is Pi Day! (3.14) — the perfect time to celebrate math, circles, and maybe even enjoy a slice of pie!
There’s always something exciting happening at HEMS, and we love seeing our Bears learn, grow, and shine every day! 🌟
🐻✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE BEAR DEN?! ✨🐻
HEMS is BUZZING this week and we are here for it!
🎭 Theater is in full rehearsal mode as they gear up for their spring play — lights, lines, and LOTS of talent!
🏃♂️ Track & Field season has OFFICIALLY kicked off! Our Bears are lacing up and ready to run, jump, and throw their way into an awesome season!
🎶 Our All County Orchestra students will be performing at Huntington High School — we are so proud of our incredible musicians representing HEMS!
📚 Clubs are meeting after school and keeping our Bears connected, involved, and thriving.
😁 The Mobile Dentist is rolling in to keep those Bear smiles shining bright!
💜 And let’s hear it for Ms. Erica Hardesty — the BEST social worker around! Thank you for loving and supporting our HEMS kiddos every single day. You make a difference!
It’s loud. It’s busy. It’s exciting.
It’s a GREAT week to be a Bear! 🐻🔥
HEMS is BUZZING this week and we are here for it!
🎭 Theater is in full rehearsal mode as they gear up for their spring play — lights, lines, and LOTS of talent!
🏃♂️ Track & Field season has OFFICIALLY kicked off! Our Bears are lacing up and ready to run, jump, and throw their way into an awesome season!
🎶 Our All County Orchestra students will be performing at Huntington High School — we are so proud of our incredible musicians representing HEMS!
📚 Clubs are meeting after school and keeping our Bears connected, involved, and thriving.
😁 The Mobile Dentist is rolling in to keep those Bear smiles shining bright!
💜 And let’s hear it for Ms. Erica Hardesty — the BEST social worker around! Thank you for loving and supporting our HEMS kiddos every single day. You make a difference!
It’s loud. It’s busy. It’s exciting.
It’s a GREAT week to be a Bear! 🐻🔥
🐻📣 BIG, BIG NEWS, BEARS FAMILY! 📣🐻
Our HEMS Math Field Day students competed at the Regional Competition today — and they’re headed back to the Bear Den with HARDWARE! 🏆✨
🎉 6th Grade – 1st Place: Miller M
🎉 8th Grade – 2nd Place: Riya S
And that’s not all… Cabell County Schools placed FIRST overall in each section! 👏📊
Our Bears represented HEMS with excellence, confidence, and true scholar pride. They showed what dedication, preparation, and Bear determination can do! 🐻💜
We couldn’t be prouder of the way they competed and carried themselves today. The future is BRIGHT in the Bear Den! 🌟
Our HEMS Math Field Day students competed at the Regional Competition today — and they’re headed back to the Bear Den with HARDWARE! 🏆✨
🎉 6th Grade – 1st Place: Miller M
🎉 8th Grade – 2nd Place: Riya S
And that’s not all… Cabell County Schools placed FIRST overall in each section! 👏📊
Our Bears represented HEMS with excellence, confidence, and true scholar pride. They showed what dedication, preparation, and Bear determination can do! 🐻💜
We couldn’t be prouder of the way they competed and carried themselves today. The future is BRIGHT in the Bear Den! 🌟
🚨🧮 HEMS is Heading to REGIONALS! 🧮🚨
The calculators are charged, the pencils are sharp, and our HEMS Math Team is READY! After an incredible performance at the county level, our Bears are advancing to Regional Math Field Day on February 27th — and the competition just leveled up!
These students have been grinding through practice problems, building strategy, and strengthening teamwork to prepare for this next big challenge. Regional competition means faster thinking, tougher problems, and even higher stakes — but our Bears don’t back down from a challenge. 💪🐻
We are so proud of the dedication, determination, and brainpower our team continues to show. Now it’s time to represent HEMS with confidence, courage, and that unbeatable Bear pride!
Let’s wish our Math Team the best of luck as they take on Regionals and show everyone what HEMS is made of!
🧮✨ Go Bears! ✨🧮
The calculators are charged, the pencils are sharp, and our HEMS Math Team is READY! After an incredible performance at the county level, our Bears are advancing to Regional Math Field Day on February 27th — and the competition just leveled up!
These students have been grinding through practice problems, building strategy, and strengthening teamwork to prepare for this next big challenge. Regional competition means faster thinking, tougher problems, and even higher stakes — but our Bears don’t back down from a challenge. 💪🐻
We are so proud of the dedication, determination, and brainpower our team continues to show. Now it’s time to represent HEMS with confidence, courage, and that unbeatable Bear pride!
Let’s wish our Math Team the best of luck as they take on Regionals and show everyone what HEMS is made of!
🧮✨ Go Bears! ✨🧮
As long as we have school tomorrow, Feb 24, we will host the All County Band auditions at HEMS from 4:30-6:30. Make sure to be ready to audition once you arrive and good luck!
Hey Bears Families! 🐻🦷✨
The mobile dentist is coming to HEMS to keep our Bears smiling bright! 😁
If you would like your student(s) to be seen, please:
✔️ Return the forms that were already sent home OR
✔️ Register online at: www.myschooldentist.com
🗓️ All registrations must be completed by February 27, 2026. If you need a new form, please contact your student's Homeroom teacher.
Let’s keep those Bear smiles healthy and shining! 🐻💜
Have a great day!
The mobile dentist is coming to HEMS to keep our Bears smiling bright! 😁
If you would like your student(s) to be seen, please:
✔️ Return the forms that were already sent home OR
✔️ Register online at: www.myschooldentist.com
🗓️ All registrations must be completed by February 27, 2026. If you need a new form, please contact your student's Homeroom teacher.
Let’s keep those Bear smiles healthy and shining! 🐻💜
Have a great day!
