As a way to honor former students who have died by suicide, this morning I volunteered at the Out of the Darkness Walk sponsored by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help; there are resources available.
Today @HMSBears had a celebration assembly focusing on generosity and highlighting service performed in the community this semester. Sources of Strength students did a great job planning and running the event. The culminating activity was raffle winners “pieing” staff.
Thanks to the Colon Cancer Coalition & the sponsors who put on the Get Your Rear in Gear race today. They are working to raise awareness and money for colon cancer care. Special thanks to the runners, walkers, and volunteers who came out on this grey day. #GetYourRearInGear
Sept. is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. @HMSBears, @JMSbears, and @ua_highschool are working to build awareness by Going Gold! Please consider joining them. They would love to see all of UA supporting & honoring youth and their families. #strengthinteam#startwithheart
We are excited to be celebrating National School Counseling Week with @HMSBears staff. Feeling so lucky to be part of this team and to serve the @UA_Schools community. #strengthinteam#startwithheart
It’s “Wear Green Wednesday” for @HMSBears as we acknowledge the importance of @SandyHook Promise & Start With Hello Week. Each student made a leaf for our tree sharing something that makes them special/unique. As we connect this week, we grow together! #Start With Heart
Yesterday was meet and greet Monday for Start With Hello Week and the @HMSBears. From morning door greeters, to sidewalk messages, positive signage, and name tags for all, students and staff focused on making connections with someone new.
All @HMSBears were excited to welcome our @UA_Schools Class of 2030 today. Thanks to these amazing mentors who volunteered on their last day of summer break. They helped plan & facilitate a great day of community building, opening lockers, building tours, & more!
A standing ovation by @HMSBears students and staff thanking @MikeRobertsonEd for his years of service to the HMS community and @UA_Schools. We will miss you. Best of luck in your new adventures!
Kindness Never Gets Old for @HMSBears! Thanks to our HopeSquad for planning a great HOPE Week. The announcements, quotes, music, spirit week themes, and walkway signs were excellent. Special thanks to @UA_Schools and @UAEducationFdn for the support.
@HMSBears HOPE Squad members working on some team building activities to get the day started. Thanks to these students for helping Hastings keep the focus on mental wellness.
Thank you to the siblings, parents, and grandparents who joined the @HMSBears tennis team tonight for our family fun tournament. Having three generations on the court together was great! I appreciate the support of @UA_MS_Athletics. #startwithheart
The future of tennis in @UA_Schools is bright! @HMSBears & @JMSbears had a great match today. Thanks to all the families & community members who came to support @UA_MS_Athletics. Special thanks to @UAGirlsTennis for sharing your courts. 🎾
The @HMSBears tennis team had fun making homemade ice cream and working on a service project. We used old tshirts and tennis balls to create dog toys and care packages for families adopting shelter dogs. @UA_MS_Athletics #startwithheart#serveleadsucceed
@HMSBears will be acknowledging the importance of learning about and connecting with their peers next week as we celebrate Start With Hello Week. Students have been donating time after school to plan a week of events, surprises, and educational moments. #startwithheart