"Christmas Comes to HMS"
Contributing Writer: Silas Roll - HMS Student Leadership Team Member
Gingerbread castles, an inflatable Nutcracker, and Area Fifty-One! Now, that's Christmas themed, and this is just the main floor of Hazard Middle School. The teachers and staff of Hazard Middle School have worked really hard to make the school look like a Christmas Winter Wonderland this holiday season. On the top floor, students and teachers alike have decorated the hallways as well, in a "Classic Christmas" theme, with lockers covered with wrapping paper, lights strung overhead, and each door decorated to represent a classic Christmas movie.
This has made the students of HMS feel great, being able to help decorate the school and take part in bringing Christmas to life in the halls of HMS. Students have been overjoyed to see the school filled with decorations like trees, gingerbread men, and an abundance of wrapping paper.
Congratulations to our Prize Patrol winners for the week of December 15-19.
Congratulations to our prize patrol winners for the week of December 8-12.
Congratulations to our students of the week. We are so proud of your hard work.
The Hazard Middle School FCA would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Josh and Taran Holland for their leadership and support in restarting our FCA Huddle. We would also like to thank the Hazard High School FCA students who visited and shared their stories throughout the semester. Additionally, we are grateful to SEKY FCA and ARH for sponsoring the FCA shirts and cups for our faculty sponsors, Mr. Combs and Mr. Miller, and to Summit Student Ministries for providing donuts this morning and "Jesus Won" bracelets for all of our FCA students. On behalf of the Hazard Middle School FCA, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Our staff and students at HMS went above and beyond this year in decorating our school!! Our students have attended school this month in a Christmas Wonderland!!! It truly is something you have to see to believe!!! HMS is the best!!! (Part 2)
Our staff and students at HMS went above and beyond this year in decorating our school!! Our students have attended school this month in a Christmas Wonderland!!! It truly is something you have to see to believe!!! HMS is the best!!! (Part 1)
We are so fortunate to have a Ms. Alexander!!!! She put a lot of time and effort into creating a fun filled day for our students!! Thank you to the entire HMS staff that also worked so very hard to make sure our students enjoyed our Christmas Celebration!!!
ALL 8th grade students will report to HMS on Friday, December 19th.
🎄🎶Hazard Middle School's 6th graders spread Christmas cheer at Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center. Students shared handmade cards and lifted spirits by singing Christmas carols for residents. Eighth grader Ken treated residents to beautiful violin solos of Christmas carols. We are proud of our students for showing empathy, kindness, and a strong commitment to community engagement! 💚♥️
🎄🎅🏻 The HMS Leadership Team visited the nursing home to deliver Christmas cards and treats. It was a wonderful day spent serving our community. Thank you to the HMS Leadership Team and Mr. Mitch Fields for making this meaningful experience possible. ❤️💚
Kentucky Youth Assembly 2025 is officially in the books! KYA is the Commonwealth's premier hands-on civic engagement experience, immersing students in the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches of Kentucky state government. Over three action-packed and demanding days, students navigated a rigorous schedule that deepened their understanding of the democratic process. Our students didn't just rise to the challenge-they excelled! Hazard Middle School returned home proud recipients of several prestigious honors. We were awarded the Premier Delegation Award, recognizing that our school met all conference requirements and that our students, advisors, and chaperones exemplified the YMCA's four core values: Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility. HMS also earned the BEST NEW DELEGATION Award for outstanding participation, exceptional preparedness, and exemplary behavior. In addition, we are thrilled to celebrate Evan Johnson, who was named OUTSTANDING DELEGATE for his leadership and contributions. We are exhausted-but incredibly proud and elated. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Brashear, Mr. Hall, and Mrs. Pulliam for their guidance and support throughout this unforgettable experience. Thank you to Mr. Hurt and Mrs. Combs for allowing us this learning opportunity.
If you're out this weekend for Christmas in a Small Town, please stop by the HMS tree and pickup a free book!
Snow? Rain? Hail? Doesn't matter-KYA pushes forward! These leaders are ready to change the world-one bill at a time!
December 12th - NTI DAY#2!
NTI today, 12/12/25!
KYA-here we are! Ready for our first session!
KYA here we come! 💙💛
📢ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS: This note will be sent home with students today regarding the trip to Perry Co. Public Library for the showing of the movie ELF this Monday, Dec. 15th.
🎄✨ 6th Grade Holiday Caroling Trip! ✨🎄
Our wonderful 6th graders have the opportunity to spread some holiday joy this season by caroling at The Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, December 17, from 1:00–2:30 PM.
This special trip will encourage kindness, community involvement, and positive interactions with our local senior residents. ❤️🏡
Parents/Guardians — please remember to return the permission slip by Friday, December 12.
