🐻 Bear Families: Picture Day is TOMORROW, Sept. 11! Bring your order form/payment or order online. These photos will be in the yearbook! 📸
Get ready to represent Huntington East Middle School in style! 🐻💜
🎉 BEARS GEAR IS OFFICIALLY ON SALE! 🎉
Starting THIS WEEK, the HEMS PTSO will be set up in the cafeteria during all lunches on Thursdays with the hottest apparel of the season!
Check out what’s dropping:
🔥 Purple Tie-Dye "Bear Den" T-Shirts – Only $20!
🔥 Grey "Bears in the Mouth" Hoodies & Crewnecks – Only $30!
🔥 Black "Huntington East" Hoodies – Only $30!
⚠️ IMPORTANT DETAILS:
First Come, First Served! (No holds, so grab yours fast!)
Immediate Purchase Only
Limited Quantities & Sizes Available
Payment: Cash or Check only (payable to HEMS PTSO)
Don't wait until your size is gone—bring your payment this Thursday and show your Bear Pride! 🐾✨
🎉 BEARS GEAR IS OFFICIALLY ON SALE! 🎉
Starting THIS WEEK, the HEMS PTSO will be set up in the cafeteria during all lunches on Thursdays with the hottest apparel of the season!
Check out what’s dropping:
🔥 Purple Tie-Dye "Bear Den" T-Shirts – Only $20!
🔥 Grey "Bears in the Mouth" Hoodies & Crewnecks – Only $30!
🔥 Black "Huntington East" Hoodies – Only $30!
⚠️ IMPORTANT DETAILS:
First Come, First Served! (No holds, so grab yours fast!)
Immediate Purchase Only
Limited Quantities & Sizes Available
Payment: Cash or Check only (payable to HEMS PTSO)
Don't wait until your size is gone—bring your payment this Thursday and show your Bear Pride! 🐾✨
🐻💜 HEMS BEARS — WEEKLY EVENTS! 💜🐻
📅 September 7–12, 2026
Get ready for another BUSY and EXCITING week at HEMS! Check out everything happening around the Bear Den! 👇
🇺🇸 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
🚫 NO SCHOOL — LABOR DAY!
Enjoy your day off, Bears!
🎶 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
🎵 Honor's Choir with Mr. Bonyak
📚 LSIC Meeting — 3:30 PM in the HEMS Library
📖 After-School Tutoring
🎾 HEMS Tennis vs. HMS Tennis @ HHS
🏐 Volleyball vs. MMS — 5:30 PM HOME!
📚 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
📅 FIRST 9 WEEKS MIDTERM ENDS!
📖 After-School Tutoring
🎾 HEMS Tennis vs. St. Joe Tennis @ HHS
🏐 Volleyball vs. St. Joe — HOME!
🎤 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
🗣️ Speech & Debate with Mr. Bonyak
🐻 Good News Bears Club — Room 707
📖 After-School Tutoring
🏐 Volleyball @ Wahama — AWAY!
📸 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
🔄 Monday/Wednesday Rotation
📷 PICTURE DAY! Smile, Bears! 😄
🏃 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
👟 Cross Country @ Boyd County Invitational
🏐 Volleyball Tournament at Chapmanville
UPCOMING DATES:
📝 15th - Midterms go Home
🦷 17th and 18th - Mobile Dentist visits HEMS
🚌🍎 REMINDER: Transportation and snacks are provided for students who stay after school for tutoring, detention, and clubs!
💜🐻 It’s another BIG week to be a HEMS Bear!
LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. GO BEARS! 🐾🔥
🐻💜 REMINDER, HEMS FAMILIES! 💜🐻
Just a quick reminder about our morning arrival and afternoon dismissal procedures:
⏰ Tardy Bell: 7:30 AM
If your child arrives AFTER 7:30 AM, please drop them off at the MAIN OFFICE to check in.
🚨 Student Sign-Out: BEFORE 2:40 PM
If you need to sign your student out of school, please make sure to do so BEFORE 2:40 PM. Because buses arrive at HEMS in the afternoon, students cannot be signed out after 2:40 PM.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and our school day running smoothly! 💜
🐻 GO BEARS! 💜🖤
Just a quick reminder about our morning arrival and afternoon dismissal procedures:
⏰ Tardy Bell: 7:30 AM
If your child arrives AFTER 7:30 AM, please drop them off at the MAIN OFFICE to check in.
🚨 Student Sign-Out: BEFORE 2:40 PM
If you need to sign your student out of school, please make sure to do so BEFORE 2:40 PM. Because buses arrive at HEMS in the afternoon, students cannot be signed out after 2:40 PM.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and our school day running smoothly! 💜
🐻 GO BEARS! 💜🖤
📚 Ready to unlock endless entertainment and learning? September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and a library card hits ALL the right notes! 🎶✨
Hey HEMS students and staff! 🐻 Don't miss out on everything your local public library has to offer. With a Cabell County Public Library card, you get FREE access to:
📖 Physical books, eBooks & audiobooks (anytime, anywhere with the Libby app!)
🎧 Music & movies
🎮 Games & interactive programs for all ages and interests!
How to get yours:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code on the flyer!
2️⃣ Have questions? Stop by and see Mrs. Lawhorn in the school library!
3️⃣ Visit any of the library locations in Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Putnam, or Wayne counties!
Level up your school year today—go grab your library card! 🚀💳
Hey HEMS students and staff! 🐻 Don't miss out on everything your local public library has to offer. With a Cabell County Public Library card, you get FREE access to:
📖 Physical books, eBooks & audiobooks (anytime, anywhere with the Libby app!)
🎧 Music & movies
🎮 Games & interactive programs for all ages and interests!
How to get yours:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code on the flyer!
2️⃣ Have questions? Stop by and see Mrs. Lawhorn in the school library!
3️⃣ Visit any of the library locations in Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Putnam, or Wayne counties!
Level up your school year today—go grab your library card! 🚀💳
🏐💜🔥 HEY HEMS BEARS… IT’S VOLLEYBALL TIME! 🔥💜🏐
The energy is HIGH, the net is UP, and our HEMS Bears Volleyball team is ready to LIVE STRONG, FIGHT FIERCE, and ROAR LOUD! 🐻💪
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS FOR HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS!
💥 Adults: $6
💥 School Children (Kindergarten & Up): $4
📲 BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE NOW:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/huntingtoneastmiddle/events/cbe1680898
Come cheer, scream, and bring that BEAR ENERGY as we pack the stands and support our athletes! 🏐🐻💜
LET’S GO BEARS!!! 🔥🔥🔥
The energy is HIGH, the net is UP, and our HEMS Bears Volleyball team is ready to LIVE STRONG, FIGHT FIERCE, and ROAR LOUD! 🐻💪
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS FOR HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS!
💥 Adults: $6
💥 School Children (Kindergarten & Up): $4
📲 BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE NOW:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/huntingtoneastmiddle/events/cbe1680898
Come cheer, scream, and bring that BEAR ENERGY as we pack the stands and support our athletes! 🏐🐻💜
LET’S GO BEARS!!! 🔥🔥🔥
🏈🐻 IT’S FOOTBALL TIME IN THE BEAR DEN! 🐻🏈
Get ready to LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. Because HEMS Football is bringing the energy to every HOME GAME! 💜🔥
🎟️ HOME GAME TICKET PRICES:
🏈 Adults: $6
🏈 School Children (Kindergarten & Up): $4
📲 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Scan the QR code on the flyer or purchase online here:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/huntingtoneastmiddle/events/c1ded9976ed3
Bring the noise, wear your purple, and come ready to cheer on our BEARS! 💜🐻 Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show everyone what BEAR PRIDE is all about!
🔥 LET’S PACK THE HOUSE!
📣 BRING THE NOISE!
🐻 GO BEARS!!! 🏈💜
Get ready to LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. Because HEMS Football is bringing the energy to every HOME GAME! 💜🔥
🎟️ HOME GAME TICKET PRICES:
🏈 Adults: $6
🏈 School Children (Kindergarten & Up): $4
📲 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Scan the QR code on the flyer or purchase online here:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/huntingtoneastmiddle/events/c1ded9976ed3
Bring the noise, wear your purple, and come ready to cheer on our BEARS! 💜🐻 Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show everyone what BEAR PRIDE is all about!
🔥 LET’S PACK THE HOUSE!
📣 BRING THE NOISE!
🐻 GO BEARS!!! 🏈💜
💜🐻 LSIC FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR! 🐻💜
We are excited to welcome our HEMS families, staff, and community members to the first LSIC Meeting of the year!
📅 Date: September 8th
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Location: HEMS Library
This important meeting will include elections and organizational information as we begin another amazing year together!
We encourage everyone to join us, get involved, and help make a difference at HEMS. Together, we can make a difference for our students, school, and community! 💜
✨ We hope to see you there, Bears! ✨
We are excited to welcome our HEMS families, staff, and community members to the first LSIC Meeting of the year!
📅 Date: September 8th
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Location: HEMS Library
This important meeting will include elections and organizational information as we begin another amazing year together!
We encourage everyone to join us, get involved, and help make a difference at HEMS. Together, we can make a difference for our students, school, and community! 💜
✨ We hope to see you there, Bears! ✨
🦷💜 SMILE, BEARS! THE MOBILE DENTIST IS COMING TO HEMS! 💜🦷
It’s time to get those Bear smiles shining bright! 😁🐻✨
📅 September 17th
🦷 Mobile Dentist at HEMS
All dental forms have been sent home with students, but don’t worry—extra forms are available upon request!
Ready to get your smile on? 😁
👉 Send the completed form back to school OR register online by visiting: https://www.myschooldentist.com/Default.aspx
💜 Healthy smiles. Happy Bears. Bear Pride! 🐻🦷
Let’s keep those smiles BRIGHT, BEARS! ✨😁
It’s time to get those Bear smiles shining bright! 😁🐻✨
📅 September 17th
🦷 Mobile Dentist at HEMS
All dental forms have been sent home with students, but don’t worry—extra forms are available upon request!
Ready to get your smile on? 😁
👉 Send the completed form back to school OR register online by visiting: https://www.myschooldentist.com/Default.aspx
💜 Healthy smiles. Happy Bears. Bear Pride! 🐻🦷
Let’s keep those smiles BRIGHT, BEARS! ✨😁
📸✨ SAY CHEESE, BEARS! ✨📸
It’s time to PICTURE THIS… HEMS Picture Day is coming! 🐻💜
📅 SEPTEMBER 11TH
Get ready to strike a pose, flash that smile, and make it picture perfect! 😁📸
📝 ORDERING INFO:
Order forms have been sent home with students, but don’t worry if yours didn’t make it home—we have EXTRA FORMS available at HEMS!
💵 Ordering with a form?
Send your payment along with your completed order form.
💻 Prefer to go digital?
You can order your picture package ONLINE using your student’s unique barcode!
So brush up that smile, practice your best pose, and get ready to SMILE LIKE YOU MEAN IT! 😎
📸 Picture Day is your chance to get SNAPPED in style!
🐻 Let’s make this a picture-PERFECT day!
✨ Come ready to shine, Bears!
SAY CHEESE! 📸💜🐻
It’s time to PICTURE THIS… HEMS Picture Day is coming! 🐻💜
📅 SEPTEMBER 11TH
Get ready to strike a pose, flash that smile, and make it picture perfect! 😁📸
📝 ORDERING INFO:
Order forms have been sent home with students, but don’t worry if yours didn’t make it home—we have EXTRA FORMS available at HEMS!
💵 Ordering with a form?
Send your payment along with your completed order form.
💻 Prefer to go digital?
You can order your picture package ONLINE using your student’s unique barcode!
So brush up that smile, practice your best pose, and get ready to SMILE LIKE YOU MEAN IT! 😎
📸 Picture Day is your chance to get SNAPPED in style!
🐻 Let’s make this a picture-PERFECT day!
✨ Come ready to shine, Bears!
SAY CHEESE! 📸💜🐻
🔥 BEAR NATION, IT'S GAME TIME! 🔥
Get ready to pack the stands, make some noise, and back your Huntington East Middle School Bears all season long!
🏈🏀🏐🎾👟
Track down your purple and black, grab the family, and come show our student-athletes what real home-court advantage feels like!
🎟️ HOME ATHLETIC EVENT TICKET PRICES:
Adults: $6
School Children (Kindergarten & Up): $4
(Prices valid for ALL home athletic events!)
Cash and card accepted.
Let's fill the bleachers and make this season unforgettable! 📣💪
LET’S GO BEARS! 🐻
🐻💜 HEY, HEMS FAMILIES! IT’S LSIC TIME! 💜🐻
We’re kicking off our FIRST LSIC MEETING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR! 🎉
📣 LSIC Meeting: Elections & Organizational Information
📅 Tuesday, September 8th
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 HEMS Library
This is a great opportunity to get involved, learn more about our Local School Improvement Council (LSIC), and help us start the year STRONG! 💪🐻
We’ll be taking care of elections and organizational information as we gear up for another incredible year at HEMS.
Whether you’re a returning LSIC member or interested in getting involved for the first time, WE WANT YOU THERE! 🙌
Let’s work together, share ideas, support our students, and keep that BEAR PRIDE roaring! 🐻💜
SHOW UP. GET INVOLVED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
🐻 GO BEARS! 💜
We’re kicking off our FIRST LSIC MEETING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR! 🎉
📣 LSIC Meeting: Elections & Organizational Information
📅 Tuesday, September 8th
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 HEMS Library
This is a great opportunity to get involved, learn more about our Local School Improvement Council (LSIC), and help us start the year STRONG! 💪🐻
We’ll be taking care of elections and organizational information as we gear up for another incredible year at HEMS.
Whether you’re a returning LSIC member or interested in getting involved for the first time, WE WANT YOU THERE! 🙌
Let’s work together, share ideas, support our students, and keep that BEAR PRIDE roaring! 🐻💜
SHOW UP. GET INVOLVED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
🐻 GO BEARS! 💜
🎺🎶 HEMS BAND INSTRUMENT FITTING & RENTAL EVENT! 🎶🎺
Ready to make some music, Bears?! 🐻💜
Our Band Instrument Fitting & Rental Event is happening Thursday, August 20th, from 4:30–6:00 PM at HEMS!
🎵 What to know:
• Students must arrive with a parent or guardian.
• Enter through the morning parent drop-off doors by the music classrooms.
• Parents can meet with our Music & Arts representative and get answers to questions about instrument rentals.
• Students may try out any of the 5 beginning band instruments:
🎼 Flute
🎼 Clarinet
🎼 Saxophone
🎼 Trumpet
🎼 Trombone
🥁 NEW THIS YEAR — PERCUSSION!
Students interested in percussion (mallet keyboards and drums) must begin on one of the 5 wind instruments. Students may try out for percussion during the 3rd Quarter grading period.
💜 IMPORTANT: This event is NOT required!
If your family is unable to acquire an instrument through Music & Arts or another new/used option, HEMS can provide an instrument at NO COST to your student. While HEMS instruments are widely used and cannot be replaced, we want to make sure every student who wants to be part of HEMS Band has that opportunity!
🎶 Questions about Band?
Reach out to Mr. Trey Mandt through Schoology or email john.mandt@k12.wv.us
Let’s make some noise, Bears! 🐻🎺🥁
LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. GO BEARS! 💜
Ready to make some music, Bears?! 🐻💜
Our Band Instrument Fitting & Rental Event is happening Thursday, August 20th, from 4:30–6:00 PM at HEMS!
🎵 What to know:
• Students must arrive with a parent or guardian.
• Enter through the morning parent drop-off doors by the music classrooms.
• Parents can meet with our Music & Arts representative and get answers to questions about instrument rentals.
• Students may try out any of the 5 beginning band instruments:
🎼 Flute
🎼 Clarinet
🎼 Saxophone
🎼 Trumpet
🎼 Trombone
🥁 NEW THIS YEAR — PERCUSSION!
Students interested in percussion (mallet keyboards and drums) must begin on one of the 5 wind instruments. Students may try out for percussion during the 3rd Quarter grading period.
💜 IMPORTANT: This event is NOT required!
If your family is unable to acquire an instrument through Music & Arts or another new/used option, HEMS can provide an instrument at NO COST to your student. While HEMS instruments are widely used and cannot be replaced, we want to make sure every student who wants to be part of HEMS Band has that opportunity!
🎶 Questions about Band?
Reach out to Mr. Trey Mandt through Schoology or email john.mandt@k12.wv.us
Let’s make some noise, Bears! 🐻🎺🥁
LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. GO BEARS! 💜
🐻💜 AUGUST BEAR PRIDE IS HERE! 💜🐻
Welcome back, HEMS families! We are excited to kick off a brand-new school year filled with learning, growth, school spirit, and PURE BEAR PRIDE! 🎉
📖 Our August Parent Newsletter is packed with important information to help families start the year strong, including upcoming events, important dates, school reminders, and ways to stay connected with HEMS.
👉 CLICK HERE TO READ THE AUGUST PARENT NEWSLETTER:
📖 HEMS August Parent Newsletter (https://app.smore.com/n/jkbyv)
Be sure to take a few minutes to check it out and stay in the know as we begin this incredible school year together!
💜 Thank you for partnering with us as we help our Bears ROAR into a great year!
Live Strong. Fight Fierce. Roar Loud. GO BEARS! 🐻🔥
Welcome back, HEMS families! We are excited to kick off a brand-new school year filled with learning, growth, school spirit, and PURE BEAR PRIDE! 🎉
📖 Our August Parent Newsletter is packed with important information to help families start the year strong, including upcoming events, important dates, school reminders, and ways to stay connected with HEMS.
👉 CLICK HERE TO READ THE AUGUST PARENT NEWSLETTER:
📖 HEMS August Parent Newsletter (https://app.smore.com/n/jkbyv)
Be sure to take a few minutes to check it out and stay in the know as we begin this incredible school year together!
💜 Thank you for partnering with us as we help our Bears ROAR into a great year!
Live Strong. Fight Fierce. Roar Loud. GO BEARS! 🐻🔥
💜🐻 PURPLE OUT TOMORROW! 🐻💜
HEMS BEARS, it’s time to show your PURPLE PRIDE! 💜
Tomorrow we’re kicking off our “BATTLE OF THE BEARS” COMPETITION! 🔥🐻🔥
We want to see AS MUCH PURPLE AS POSSIBLE throughout HEMS! 💜💜💜 Wear your purple, bring your school spirit, and help your grade level battle it out for BEAR PRIDE!
And what better way to celebrate than by showing off our school spirit and celebrating a SUCCESSFUL FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL! 🎉🙌
📣 HEMS STUDENTS — LET’S MAKE IT PURPLE!
💜 Wear PURPLE!
🐻 Show your BEAR PRIDE!
🔥 Bring the ENERGY!
🏆 Let the BATTLE BEGIN!
WHO WILL WIN THE FIRST BATTLE OF THE BEARS?! 👀
Let’s find out tomorrow!
💜 LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. GO BEARS! 🐻💜
HEMS BEARS, it’s time to show your PURPLE PRIDE! 💜
Tomorrow we’re kicking off our “BATTLE OF THE BEARS” COMPETITION! 🔥🐻🔥
We want to see AS MUCH PURPLE AS POSSIBLE throughout HEMS! 💜💜💜 Wear your purple, bring your school spirit, and help your grade level battle it out for BEAR PRIDE!
And what better way to celebrate than by showing off our school spirit and celebrating a SUCCESSFUL FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL! 🎉🙌
📣 HEMS STUDENTS — LET’S MAKE IT PURPLE!
💜 Wear PURPLE!
🐻 Show your BEAR PRIDE!
🔥 Bring the ENERGY!
🏆 Let the BATTLE BEGIN!
WHO WILL WIN THE FIRST BATTLE OF THE BEARS?! 👀
Let’s find out tomorrow!
💜 LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. GO BEARS! 🐻💜
🐻💜 HEMS ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL REMINDERS! 💜🐻
We’re excited to welcome our Bears back to another incredible school year! As we get into our daily routines, here are a few important reminders to help keep arrival safe, smooth, and efficient:
⏰ MORNING DROP-OFF
Students should NOT be dropped off before 6:45 AM at Parent Drop-Off. Please do not arrive earlier than 6:45 AM.
📝 TARDY AFTER 7:30 AM
If your child is dropped off after 7:30 AM, they MUST report to the Main Office to receive a tardy slip before heading to class.
🚗 SLOW DOWN, BEARS!
Please be mindful of the posted speed limit during school drop-off and pick-up times. Our parking lots and surrounding areas are busy with students, families, staff, and buses. Slow down and stay alert!
💜 A few extra seconds of patience can make a BIG difference in keeping our Bears safe!
Let’s start every morning and end every afternoon with safety, patience, and Bear Pride!
🐻 LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. GO BEARS! 💜
We’re excited to welcome our Bears back to another incredible school year! As we get into our daily routines, here are a few important reminders to help keep arrival safe, smooth, and efficient:
⏰ MORNING DROP-OFF
Students should NOT be dropped off before 6:45 AM at Parent Drop-Off. Please do not arrive earlier than 6:45 AM.
📝 TARDY AFTER 7:30 AM
If your child is dropped off after 7:30 AM, they MUST report to the Main Office to receive a tardy slip before heading to class.
🚗 SLOW DOWN, BEARS!
Please be mindful of the posted speed limit during school drop-off and pick-up times. Our parking lots and surrounding areas are busy with students, families, staff, and buses. Slow down and stay alert!
💜 A few extra seconds of patience can make a BIG difference in keeping our Bears safe!
Let’s start every morning and end every afternoon with safety, patience, and Bear Pride!
🐻 LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. GO BEARS! 💜
🚨 TRAFFIC DELAYS: NORWOOD ROAD 🚨
Motorists traveling to or from Huntington High School via Norwood Road should expect significant traffic delays during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal.
🚧 What’s happening?
A section of Norwood Road is currently reduced to one lane while crews continue work on the Route 10 sewer extension project.
📚 With school starting tomorrow:
• Consider using an alternate route, if possible.
• Allow extra travel time for your commute.
• Expect increased traffic and possible delays during peak school hours.
• Please slow down, use caution, and follow all posted traffic controls in the work zone.
⏰ Plan ahead and leave early! A few extra minutes can help make tomorrow’s commute safer and less stressful.
Please share this information with other families and motorists who may be traveling in the area.
Stay safe and plan ahead!
Motorists traveling to or from Huntington High School via Norwood Road should expect significant traffic delays during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal.
🚧 What’s happening?
A section of Norwood Road is currently reduced to one lane while crews continue work on the Route 10 sewer extension project.
📚 With school starting tomorrow:
• Consider using an alternate route, if possible.
• Allow extra travel time for your commute.
• Expect increased traffic and possible delays during peak school hours.
• Please slow down, use caution, and follow all posted traffic controls in the work zone.
⏰ Plan ahead and leave early! A few extra minutes can help make tomorrow’s commute safer and less stressful.
Please share this information with other families and motorists who may be traveling in the area.
Stay safe and plan ahead!
🐻💜 HEMS OPEN HOUSE IS ALMOST HERE! 💜🐻
Families, we can’t wait to welcome you into the Bear Den on Monday, August 10th! Come check out Huntington East Middle School, meet our staff, and get ready for an AMAZING new school year!
💜 SENSORY OPEN HOUSE | 2:00–3:00 PM
Designed specifically for students who may benefit from a quieter, more comfortable opportunity to visit the school before Open House.
✨ OPEN HOUSE | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Huntington East Middle School
Bring the whole family and:
🐾 Meet your teachers
🏫 See your school and classrooms
🤝 Meet new people and connect with the HEMS family
📚 Explore school & community resources available to families
💉 SHOT IMMUNIZATION CLINIC | 3:00–4:30 PM
Hosted by the Cabell-Huntington Health Department!
Families can:
✔️ Check immunization status
✔️ Receive/share immunization records
✔️ Get MCV4, Tdap, HPV & Meningitis B immunizations
✔️ Ask questions about vaccines and Health Department services
🎁 AND THERE WILL BE GIVEAWAYS!
This is the perfect opportunity to get familiar with HEMS, meet the people who will be supporting your student, and start the year feeling PAWS-itively ready! 🐾
LIVE STRONG. ROAR LOUD. FIGHT FIERCE. GO BEARS! 💜🖤
🚌💜 HEY, BEARS! It's Time to Find Your Bus Route! 💜🚌
The first day of school is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our HEMS Bears back for an amazing year! 🐻🎉
Take a few minutes to find your student's bus information before the first day so everyone starts the year with confidence and excitement.
🌞 Morning Bus Routes (AM):
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1942/Cs/6c012784-ff6d-4abf-a588-4406f1854bfc/26-27-HEMS-AM.pdf?disposition=inline
🌙 Afternoon Bus Routes (PM):
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1942/Cs/f7f7b572-f0ec-4133-9f31-158704e2dca5/26-27-HEMS-PM.pdf?disposition=inline
📍 Need to find your student's exact bus stop? Use Find My Stop (InfoFinder) here:
https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=CCS545H6VWS7
💡 Helpful Tip: Check your route a day or two before school begins and plan to arrive at the bus stop a few minutes early on the first morning.
We are looking forward to an incredible school year filled with learning, friendships, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for partnering with us to help make the first day smooth and successful!
💜 We can't wait to see all of our Bears!
Let's make the 2026-2027 school year the best one yet!
The first day of school is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our HEMS Bears back for an amazing year! 🐻🎉
Take a few minutes to find your student's bus information before the first day so everyone starts the year with confidence and excitement.
🌞 Morning Bus Routes (AM):
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1942/Cs/6c012784-ff6d-4abf-a588-4406f1854bfc/26-27-HEMS-AM.pdf?disposition=inline
🌙 Afternoon Bus Routes (PM):
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1942/Cs/f7f7b572-f0ec-4133-9f31-158704e2dca5/26-27-HEMS-PM.pdf?disposition=inline
📍 Need to find your student's exact bus stop? Use Find My Stop (InfoFinder) here:
https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=CCS545H6VWS7
💡 Helpful Tip: Check your route a day or two before school begins and plan to arrive at the bus stop a few minutes early on the first morning.
We are looking forward to an incredible school year filled with learning, friendships, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for partnering with us to help make the first day smooth and successful!
💜 We can't wait to see all of our Bears!
Let's make the 2026-2027 school year the best one yet!
📣Important Dates for Back to School!
🎒August 10
Middle School Open House 4-6p
Sensory friendly hours 2-3p*
High School Open House 5-7p
Sensory friendly hours 3-4p*
This includes the Woody Williams Center
✏Aug 11
Kindergarten Orientation
See school for time and details
Elementary Open House 4-6p
Sensory friendly hours 2-3p*
🚍Aug 12
First Day of School! Kindergarten-12th grade
📖Aug 20
First Day of School! PreK
*Quiet hours for students with sensory needs
All the information you need for Back to School prep is waiting for you in our Back to School Family Guide. Check it out here: https://www.cabellschools.com/article/3053644
🎒August 10
Middle School Open House 4-6p
Sensory friendly hours 2-3p*
High School Open House 5-7p
Sensory friendly hours 3-4p*
This includes the Woody Williams Center
✏Aug 11
Kindergarten Orientation
See school for time and details
Elementary Open House 4-6p
Sensory friendly hours 2-3p*
🚍Aug 12
First Day of School! Kindergarten-12th grade
📖Aug 20
First Day of School! PreK
*Quiet hours for students with sensory needs
All the information you need for Back to School prep is waiting for you in our Back to School Family Guide. Check it out here: https://www.cabellschools.com/article/3053644
