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!
HEMS, let’s make some noise! 📣🐻
Today we are turning up the BEAR PRIDE as we celebrate National SRO Day and recognize our very own Deputy JD McQuaid!
Deputy McQuaid, representing the Cabell County Sheriff's Office, doesn’t just walk our halls — he OWNS them (in the most professional, badge-wearing way possible 😉). He keeps our Bears safe, our campus secure, and our community strong.
But he doesn’t stop there.
Through the D.A.R.E. Program, Deputy McQuaid pours into our Bears AND our Future Bears, teaching them how to make smart choices, stand tall in their character, and be leaders in our community. He builds relationships. He builds trust. And yes — he absolutely builds BEAR PRIDE.
We are thankful for his dedication, his heart for students, and the way he shows up for HEMS every single day.
Deputy McQuaid, we see you. We appreciate you. And today, we celebrate you BIG. 🚔
Today we are turning up the BEAR PRIDE as we celebrate National SRO Day and recognize our very own Deputy JD McQuaid!
Deputy McQuaid, representing the Cabell County Sheriff's Office, doesn’t just walk our halls — he OWNS them (in the most professional, badge-wearing way possible 😉). He keeps our Bears safe, our campus secure, and our community strong.
But he doesn’t stop there.
Through the D.A.R.E. Program, Deputy McQuaid pours into our Bears AND our Future Bears, teaching them how to make smart choices, stand tall in their character, and be leaders in our community. He builds relationships. He builds trust. And yes — he absolutely builds BEAR PRIDE.
We are thankful for his dedication, his heart for students, and the way he shows up for HEMS every single day.
Deputy McQuaid, we see you. We appreciate you. And today, we celebrate you BIG. 🚔
🏆📚 MATH FIELD DAY CHAMPIONS! 📚🏆
What an INCREDIBLE day for our Bears at Math Field Day! 🎉
Our students showed up ready to think big, solve boldly, and compete with confidence — and they absolutely delivered!
🥇 8th Grade Team – 1st Place
🥈 7th Grade Team – 2nd Place
And that’s not all… we also had several standout individual performances who are headed to REGIONALS! 🌟
🥈 Kassity T – 2nd Place
🥈 Riya S – 2nd Place
🥉 Rory H – 3rd Place
🥉 Miller M – 3rd Place
⭐ Avaleen C – Regional Alternate
These students demonstrated outstanding focus, perseverance, and next-level problem-solving skills. Competing at this level takes grit, determination, and serious brainpower — and they rose to the challenge!
And let’s be clear — they couldn’t have done it without the guidance, encouragement, and dedication of their FABULOUS teachers: Ms. Taneisha, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Brewster, and Mr. Messinger. 🙌 Their leadership, preparation, and belief in our students brought the BEAR PRIDE loud and strong!
Congratulations to all of our Math Field Day competitors — your hard work truly adds up! 🧮✨
Next stop: REGIONALS! Let’s go, Bears! 🐻🖤💜🏆
What an INCREDIBLE day for our Bears at Math Field Day! 🎉
Our students showed up ready to think big, solve boldly, and compete with confidence — and they absolutely delivered!
🥇 8th Grade Team – 1st Place
🥈 7th Grade Team – 2nd Place
And that’s not all… we also had several standout individual performances who are headed to REGIONALS! 🌟
🥈 Kassity T – 2nd Place
🥈 Riya S – 2nd Place
🥉 Rory H – 3rd Place
🥉 Miller M – 3rd Place
⭐ Avaleen C – Regional Alternate
These students demonstrated outstanding focus, perseverance, and next-level problem-solving skills. Competing at this level takes grit, determination, and serious brainpower — and they rose to the challenge!
And let’s be clear — they couldn’t have done it without the guidance, encouragement, and dedication of their FABULOUS teachers: Ms. Taneisha, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Brewster, and Mr. Messinger. 🙌 Their leadership, preparation, and belief in our students brought the BEAR PRIDE loud and strong!
Congratulations to all of our Math Field Day competitors — your hard work truly adds up! 🧮✨
Next stop: REGIONALS! Let’s go, Bears! 🐻🖤💜🏆
⚔️🧮 The battle is brewing, and HEMS is ready! 🧮⚔️
Our HEMS math warriors have been hard at work training for Cabell County’s annual Math Field Day, taking place today at the Transportation Complex. From sharpening problem-solving skills to mastering teamwork and building confidence, our Bears are locked in and ready to represent HEMS in this epic academic showdown.
Leading the charge are our outstanding coaches—Ms. Taneisha, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Brewster, and Mr. Messinger—who have been guiding, challenging, and motivating our students every step of the way. Thanks to their dedication and leadership, our team is prepared to think fast, work together, and show off their mathematical muscle.
Math Field Day isn’t just about numbers—it’s about grit, collaboration, and Bear pride. We can’t wait to see our students rise to the challenge and compete for those county bragging rights.
Let’s go HEMS—good luck, Bears! 🐻🖤💜
Our HEMS math warriors have been hard at work training for Cabell County’s annual Math Field Day, taking place today at the Transportation Complex. From sharpening problem-solving skills to mastering teamwork and building confidence, our Bears are locked in and ready to represent HEMS in this epic academic showdown.
Leading the charge are our outstanding coaches—Ms. Taneisha, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Brewster, and Mr. Messinger—who have been guiding, challenging, and motivating our students every step of the way. Thanks to their dedication and leadership, our team is prepared to think fast, work together, and show off their mathematical muscle.
Math Field Day isn’t just about numbers—it’s about grit, collaboration, and Bear pride. We can’t wait to see our students rise to the challenge and compete for those county bragging rights.
Let’s go HEMS—good luck, Bears! 🐻🖤💜
📣 Check Out What’s Happening at the Bear Den This Week! 🐻💜
It’s a BIG week at HEMS — both in and out of the classroom!
🏀 Basketball games and semifinals with championships
📣 Cheer practices
🤼 Wrestling practices, wrestling meet, and county championships
🌟 New clubs have started and are up and running
✏️ After-school tutoring is available to support academic success.
It’s an exciting week to learn, grow, and show Bear pride. Go Bears! 💜🐻✨
It’s a BIG week at HEMS — both in and out of the classroom!
🏀 Basketball games and semifinals with championships
📣 Cheer practices
🤼 Wrestling practices, wrestling meet, and county championships
🌟 New clubs have started and are up and running
✏️ After-school tutoring is available to support academic success.
It’s an exciting week to learn, grow, and show Bear pride. Go Bears! 💜🐻✨
🎶 Parents/Guardians of Band, Choir, and Orchestra students 🎶
If your child participated in the fundraiser, forms need to be returned to HEMS ASAP. We appreciate your help keeping things on track!
If your child participated in the fundraiser, forms need to be returned to HEMS ASAP. We appreciate your help keeping things on track!
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! 🐻🔥
The Lady Bears take the court for their FINAL HOME GAME of the season vs. Logan Middle!
🕕 Tip-off: 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: $5 Adults | $3 School-Age Students
Come out LOUD and PROUD as our Ladies tune up before their Semi-Final showdown vs. BMS tomorrow night! 💪🏀
💐 STAY AFTER the JV game as we honor our 8th Grade Queens on 8th Grade Night 👑🐻
Let’s pack the house and show them some love!
The Lady Bears take the court for their FINAL HOME GAME of the season vs. Logan Middle!
🕕 Tip-off: 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: $5 Adults | $3 School-Age Students
Come out LOUD and PROUD as our Ladies tune up before their Semi-Final showdown vs. BMS tomorrow night! 💪🏀
💐 STAY AFTER the JV game as we honor our 8th Grade Queens on 8th Grade Night 👑🐻
Let’s pack the house and show them some love!
✨ Hey HEMS Families! ✨
Our February 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/9zqtw
Our February 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/9zqtw
The wrestling match for this evening 2/4 has been cancelled. Stay safe, Bears!
🤝 Homeroom Competition: Be a Helping Hand — Make a Difference! ❄️
Our local veterans and homeless community members need our help during this cold season. We’re collecting basic, cold-weather essentials, and every item counts!
🏆 Challenge:
The homeroom that donates the MOST items wins — and earns PBIS points!
📅 Competition ends: Wednesday, February 11
Let’s come together, show our kindness, and make a real difference.
💜 Bears help Bears — and our community!
Our local veterans and homeless community members need our help during this cold season. We’re collecting basic, cold-weather essentials, and every item counts!
🏆 Challenge:
The homeroom that donates the MOST items wins — and earns PBIS points!
📅 Competition ends: Wednesday, February 11
Let’s come together, show our kindness, and make a real difference.
💜 Bears help Bears — and our community!
The HEMS Wrestling Tournament scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026 has been cancelled due to expected inclement weather.
Your safety comes first—so stay warm, stay safe, and cozy up this weekend! ❄️🐻💜
Your safety comes first—so stay warm, stay safe, and cozy up this weekend! ❄️🐻💜
📚🔥 BOOK LOVERS — THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! 🔥📚
Love epic stories? Wild adventures? Powerful poems?
The Literature Fair is your stage 🎤✨
🎉 NEW TWIST THIS YEAR!
✔️ Poets
✔️ Superfans of an author
✔️ Series-obsessed readers
👤 Go solo
👥 Team up with a friend
🏫 Or rep your class (2 presenters!)
Got opinions? Big ideas? Favorite books?
👉 Stop by Mrs. Spaulding’s Room 606 to get started!
📖 Speak it. Share it. Show it off.
Love epic stories? Wild adventures? Powerful poems?
The Literature Fair is your stage 🎤✨
🎉 NEW TWIST THIS YEAR!
✔️ Poets
✔️ Superfans of an author
✔️ Series-obsessed readers
👤 Go solo
👥 Team up with a friend
🏫 Or rep your class (2 presenters!)
Got opinions? Big ideas? Favorite books?
👉 Stop by Mrs. Spaulding’s Room 606 to get started!
📖 Speak it. Share it. Show it off.
What’s Happening This Week at HEMS? 🐻💜
Score big, get involved, and show your Bear pride!
Here’s a look at all the exciting things going on at HEMS this week:
🏀 Basketball
• Games
• Practices
🤼 Wrestling
• Practices
• Wrestling Meet
📣 Cheer
• Cheer Practices
📚 Academics & Support
• After-School Tutoring
• HEMS Social Studies Fair
• Make-up interviews for 8th graders interested in the Career Center
🧠 Clubs & Activities
• Extinction Club
• Byte Builder Club
• Good News Bear Club
There’s something for everyone—whether you’re competing, creating, learning, or cheering on your fellow Bears! 💪🐾
Let’s have a great week, HEMS Bears!
Score big, get involved, and show your Bear pride!
Here’s a look at all the exciting things going on at HEMS this week:
🏀 Basketball
• Games
• Practices
🤼 Wrestling
• Practices
• Wrestling Meet
📣 Cheer
• Cheer Practices
📚 Academics & Support
• After-School Tutoring
• HEMS Social Studies Fair
• Make-up interviews for 8th graders interested in the Career Center
🧠 Clubs & Activities
• Extinction Club
• Byte Builder Club
• Good News Bear Club
There’s something for everyone—whether you’re competing, creating, learning, or cheering on your fellow Bears! 💪🐾
Let’s have a great week, HEMS Bears!
🎶 It’s Fundraiser Time for the HEMS Music Program! 🎶
Calling all Bears families and friends! 🐻
If you’re looking for meats, sweets, or cool kitchen gadgets, our talented music students have just what you need!
You can order online or connect with one of our amazing music students in band, choir, or orchestra to place your order. Every purchase helps support our HEMS music program and our hardworking student musicians.
Thank you for supporting the arts at HEMS—let’s make some music and fundraising magic together! 🎵✨
Flyer credit: Aedan B - 8th grade
Hey, Bears Families! 🐻🎉
Report cards and student data sheets are heading home today in backpacks! If they don’t make it home, no worries—just reach out to your student’s homeroom teacher for a copy.
✨ Reminder: It’s a 3-DAY WEEKEND — NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY!
Sleep in, relax, and enjoy the extra day! 😄
🐻💜 What’s Happening at the Bear Den This Week?!
🏀 Basketball games & practices
📣 Cheer practices + Cheer Competition Saturday!
🤼 Wrestling practices & a meet
📚 Report cards go home Friday
🌟 New clubs starting
✏️ After-school tutoring
🎓 NJHS Inductions Friday
So much going on — in the classroom and in competition!
Go Bears! 💜🐻🎉
🏀 Basketball games & practices
📣 Cheer practices + Cheer Competition Saturday!
🤼 Wrestling practices & a meet
📚 Report cards go home Friday
🌟 New clubs starting
✏️ After-school tutoring
🎓 NJHS Inductions Friday
So much going on — in the classroom and in competition!
Go Bears! 💜🐻🎉
🐻 Join the Bears for our January PTSO Meeting! 💜
Mark your calendars for Monday, January 12th — our regular PTSO Meeting will begin promptly at 5:10 PM in the HEMS Library.
We hope to see you there and appreciate your continued support for our Bear family! 🐾
Mark your calendars for Monday, January 12th — our regular PTSO Meeting will begin promptly at 5:10 PM in the HEMS Library.
We hope to see you there and appreciate your continued support for our Bear family! 🐾
🐻 Hey, Bears! Check this out! 🔬🚀
The after-school TRiO STEM Club kicks off next week on Tuesday, January 13th!
⭐ Important: Students must be a member of TRiO to join the club.
If your student(s) would like to join TRiO, please sign them up using the link below:
👉 https://botform.compansol.com/203294168074861
🚌 Transportation: Students may ride the after-school bus home or be picked up at 4:15 PM.
We can’t wait to see our Bears there—let’s get STEM-tastic! 🧠✨
The after-school TRiO STEM Club kicks off next week on Tuesday, January 13th!
⭐ Important: Students must be a member of TRiO to join the club.
If your student(s) would like to join TRiO, please sign them up using the link below:
👉 https://botform.compansol.com/203294168074861
🚌 Transportation: Students may ride the after-school bus home or be picked up at 4:15 PM.
We can’t wait to see our Bears there—let’s get STEM-tastic! 🧠✨
