Weldon E. Howitt Middle School
Important Information
Parents: please take some time to review the district Attendance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Emergency Planning Guide as well as other notices in this folder: Important Policies and Notices
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Principal's Welcome Back Letter
Away for the Day - Personal Device Policy at HMS
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TODAY IS THURSDAY january 8, 2026 AND IT IS aN "A" DAY
There will be a boys swim meet tonight at home vs Hewlett at 5pm.
There will be a 7th grade girls volleyball away game tonight vs Wisdom Lane at 4:45pm.
There will be an 8th grade girls volleyball game at home vs Wisdom Lane at 4:45pm.
A reminder from Mrs. Tucker and Mr. Hulse to lunch chorus students, please be sure to attend your regular rehearsals.
NYSSMA solo forms are now available from any of the music teachers for this year's NYSSMA SOLO festival.
There is extra help after school today.
There is organizational extra help in room 609 today.
All students interested in being part of the Howitt Player’s Stage Crew for this year’s production of Seussical should attend the general interest meeting in the back of the auditorium on Monday, January 12th, from 2:50 to 3:50.
There will be a Wildlife Warriors meeting after school today in room 710.
The HMS Multicultural Club will be meeting today in the multipurpose room after school.
Do you love plot twists and writing stories of your own? Well, the Writers Society is the perfect club for you! We provide prompts and activities to kick writer’s block out of your heads. The Writers Society is perfect for sharing your stories and creating connections with people like you. Unleash your creativity in room 607 on Thursdays, starting today!
Do you love arguing and getting deep, diverse perspectives? Well then you should join Debate Club! You’ll learn how to win a verbal argument respectfully, using facts and logic. Learn the true power of your voice. Your opinion, your voice, your reason. Meetings are Mondays in room 701, and our first one is January 12th!
Dungeons and Dragons Club will meet Monday January 12th in room 516.
The Howitt Step Team will meet Monday in the multipurpose room.
Club meetings start promptly at 2:50pm. Students who arrive late to club meetings may not be permitted to enter the club meeting.
If you borrowed a Chromebook or a Chromebook charger, please bring them back to Daler Depot today.
2025-2026 HMS YEARBOOKS
The price is currently $65, as of January 1st.
Order here: yearbookforever.com
Parent boosters are also available to purchase through the above link.
School Picture Day Portrait Instructions
6TH GRADE SUMMER ORIENTATION SLIDE PRESENTATION
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6th Grade Parent Orientation Slide Presentation
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8th GRADE MOVING UP CEREMONY 2025
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ID BADGES & LANYARDS
Lost or broken IDs or lanyards can be replaced by submitting the form that can be found on the student's chromebook under FD BOOKMARKS. Students are also able to access the form from their ClassLink launchpad.
LOST & FOUND
Water bottles, books, clothing, sweatshirts, shoes/sneakers are placed in the back of both cafeterias. Eye glasses, jewelry, pocketbooks, cell phones are in the Main Office.
STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER
The Student of the Quarter award is given to students chosen by their teachers.
Students selected demonstrate excellence in leadership, participation, attendance, work ethic, and citizenship. Recipients are chosen at the end of the quarter. Stay tuned.....
