This month, we’re celebrating Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education and the amazing teachers who help our students explore careers, build real-world skills, and discover what they’re capable of.
👏 Let’s give a huge shoutout to our CTAE rockstars:
🎥 Jennifer Barmore
Broadcasting, yearbook, and morning announcements star! From behind the camera to center stage, she helps students find their voice and tell our school’s story.
💻 Craig Gunter
Computer Science teacher and eSports coach, turning problem-solvers into coders and gamers into strategic thinkers.
🚀 Raul Ramirez
Career Awareness guru, helping students explore possibilities, plan for the future, and see what’s beyond middle school.
CTAE opens doors, sparks passions, and prepares students for what’s next—and we’re so grateful for the teachers who make it happen every day. 🐅✨
This week, we’re shining a BIG spotlight on the incredible counselors who help make Hammond Creek such a supportive place to learn and grow. We are so lucky to have Joycelyn Richards, Jennifer Simmons, and Kevin Young guiding, listening, advocating, and cheering on our students every single day.
Throughout the week, students will learn more about how our counselors support academic success, personal growth, and future goals. 🌟
🦸♀️ Superhero Wednesday Alert!
On Wednesday, we’ll celebrate our counselors as the true superheroes they are—always ready with guidance, a listening ear, and unwavering support.
📅 National School Counseling Week 2026
🗓 February 2–6, 2026
🎯 Theme: School Counselors Amplify Student Success
Join us as we say THANK YOU to the counselors who help our students thrive today and dream big for tomorrow! 💙✨
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Current Price: $30
🗓️ Order by February 28, 2026 to lock in this price — yearbooks will increase to $40 starting March 1!
🌐 Order here: https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
To order, you’ll need to create an account on the website before purchasing.
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore — your HCMS Yearbook Team! ❤️🖤
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this school year — order yours today! 🎉
Our annual PE fundraiser supporting the American Heart Association runs January 29 – February 20.
🎉 Students who raise or donate $10 get FREE entry to our Healthy Heart Celebration on Feb. 20, including music, dodgeball, a gaming room, concessions, and more!
💲 All others may attend for $1 at the gate.
🏐 Want to play dodgeball? Raise or donate $10 to participate!
🏆 The top fundraiser will win an Amazon gift card.
🔗 Sign up now: http://www2.heart.org/goto/hcms
📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer!
Let’s support healthy hearts and have some fun! ❤️🏐🎉
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❤️ ¡El Desafío de Corazón Saludable ya está aquí! ❤️
Nuestra recaudación anual del departamento de Educación Física en apoyo a la Asociación Americana del Corazón se llevará a cabo del 29 de enero al 20 de febrero.
🎉 Los estudiantes que recauden o donen $10 recibirán entrada GRATIS a nuestra Celebración de Corazón Saludable el 20 de febrero, que incluye música, dodgeball, sala de videojuegos, concesiones ¡y mucho más!
💲 Todos los demás podrán asistir por $1 en la entrada.
🏐 ¿Quieres jugar dodgeball? ¡Recauda o dona $10 para participar!
🏆 El estudiante que recaude más fondos ganará una tarjeta de regalo de Amazon.
🔗 Inscríbete ahora: http://www2.heart.org/goto/hcms
📱 ¡O escanea el código QR en el volante!
¡Apoyemos corazones saludables y pasémosla bien! ❤️🏐🎉
It’s tryout season at Hammond Creek! Check out the details below and come ready to compete. 💪
⚽ Soccer Tryouts | January 27–30
• Girls: Hammond Creek Middle School
• Boys: Durkan Soccer Complex
• Pick-Up: 5:00 PM sharp
• Bring: Soccer cleats and running shoes
🎾 Tennis Tryouts | January 29–30
• Must have your own tennis racket
• Pick-Up: Lakeshore Park at 5:00 PM
⚾ Baseball
• Season is underway
• Winter athletes still have the opportunity to try out
🏃 Track
• Open Gym: Week of February 2
• Tryouts: February 9-12
🥍 Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) | February 2–3
• Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
• Location: Dalton Stadium
📋 REQUIRED FOR ALL SPORTS
✔️ Current physical on file with the athletic department
✔️ All Rank One forms completed
🔗 rankone.com
👟 Be Prepared
• Bring water
• Dress for the weather — layers recommended
• Weather can be unpredictable, so plan ahead
🐅 Let’s go Tigers!
🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Mack Gaston Community Center
218 N. Frederick Street
Join us for the first of our monthly parent workshops! This session will focus on the digital tools that help connect teachers, students, and families.
We’ll explore:
• Canvas
• ClassLink
• Rooms
• DPS App
📲 Please bring a mobile device (phone or tablet) capable of downloading and installing apps.
We look forward to seeing you there!
📱 Taller de Tecnología para Familias
🗓 Jueves, 29 de enero
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p. m.
📍 Mack Gaston Community Center
218 N. Frederick Street
Acompáñenos en el primero de nuestros talleres mensuales para padres. Esta sesión se enfocará en las herramientas digitales que ayudan a conectar a los maestros, estudiantes y familias.
Aplicaciones que exploraremos:
• Canvas
• ClassLink
• Rooms
• DPS App
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📲 Qué traer:
Por favor traiga un dispositivo móvil (teléfono o tableta) que pueda descargar e instalar aplicaciones.
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
🏆 Girl's Varsity Basketball – Region Tournament Bound! 🏆
It’s postseason time! Our HCMS/DJHS Girl's Varsity Basketball team is competing in the Region Tournament this week. Come out and show your Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Date: January 24, 2026
📍 Location: Red Bud Middle
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
Let’s pack the stands and support our athletes as they battle through the region! 🐾
🏆 Boy's JV Basketball – Region Tournament Bound! 🏆
It’s postseason time! Our HCMS/DJHS Boy's JV Basketball team is competing in the Region Tournament this week. Come out and show your Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Date: January 22, 2026
📍 Location: Red Bud Middle
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM
Let’s pack the stands and support our athletes as they battle through the region! 🐾
🏆 Girl's JV Basketball – Region Tournament Bound! 🏆
It’s postseason time! Our HCMS/DJHS Girl's JV Basketball team is competing in the Region Tournament this week. Come out and show your Tiger Pride! ❤️🖤
📅 Date: January 21, 2026
📍 Location: Red Bud Middle
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM
Let’s pack the stands and support our athletes as they battle through the region! 🐾
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Current Price: $30
🗓️ Order by February 28, 2026 to lock in this price — yearbooks will increase to $40 starting March 1!
🌐 Order here: https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
To order, you’ll need to create an account on the website before purchasing.
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore — your HCMS Yearbook Team! ❤️🖤
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this school year — order yours today! 🎉
Swim Meet vs. Darlington — CANCELED
📅 1/20/2026 | 📍Away Meet
🟢 Practice: Still on 🏊♀️
Updates will be shared when available.
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Current Price: $30
🗓️ Order by February 28, 2026 to lock in this price — yearbooks will increase to $40 starting March 1!
🌐 Order here: https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
To order, you’ll need to create an account on the website before purchasing.
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore — your HCMS Yearbook Team! ❤️🖤
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this school year — order yours today! 🎉
SATURDAY | JAN 10
A huge Saturday across two sports — basketball all day and wrestling early morning! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Basketball vs Rockmart
Girls JV | 10:00 AM
Boys JV | 11:15 AM
Girls V | 12:30 PM
Boys V | 1:45 PM
Wrestling – Region Traditionals
Away | 8:00 AM
Clear your schedule — it’s a full day of Tiger action! 🐾
Dalton High DECA is teaming up with the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library for a Teen/Tween Pitch Event!
Think Shark Tank — but made for YOU. 🦈
📅 Intro Meeting: Monday, January 13
🕓 Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library
This kickoff meeting will introduce the event topic and explain competition details — no prep needed, just show up and learn!
Open to all students in grades 6–12 across the Dalton/Whitfield area. Whether you’re an idea-maker, a problem-solver, or a future entrepreneur, this is your chance to shine! 🌟
THURSDAY | JAN 8
Double the battles, double the energy — Boys and Girls Basketball both take on Adairsville on the road! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Boys Basketball vs Adairsville
Away
JV | 4:30
V | 5:45
6th | 7:00
Girls Basketball vs Adairsville
Away
JV | 5:00
V | 6:15
Let’s travel strong, Tigers! 🐾
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Capture every memory, every laugh, and every Tiger moment! 🐾
💰 Current Price: $30
🗓️ Order by February 28, 2026 to lock in this price — yearbooks will increase to $40 starting March 1!
🌐 Order here: https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
To order, you’ll need to create an account on the website before purchasing.
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore — your HCMS Yearbook Team! ❤️🖤
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this school year — order yours today! 🎉
WEDNESDAY | JAN 7
Midweek hoops at home! Boys Basketball is ready to protect home court against Cartersville. 🏀🔥
Schedule:
Boys Basketball vs Cartersville
Home (DJHS)
JV | 4:30
V | 5:45
6th | 7:00
Pack the gym and bring the noise! 🐾
TUESDAY | JAN 6
Courts and lanes are busy tonight — 6th grade hoops on the road and swim defending home water! 💪
Schedule:
6th Basketball vs Valley Point
Away
Girls | 5:00
Boys | 6:15
Swim vs North Whitfield
Home | 5:30
Cheer loud wherever you are tonight! 🐾
MONDAY | JAN 5
The new year tips off on the road! Boys Basketball heads to Calhoun to kick off 2026 competition. Let’s start strong! 🖤❤️
Schedule:
Boys Basketball vs Calhoun
Away
JV | 4:30
V | 5:45
6th | 7:00
Bring that Tiger energy, even on the road! 🐾
As the semester wraps up, here’s what to know before we head into the holidays!
🎉 Friday, December 19: Early Release + Pep Session & Students of the Quarter Awards
🎄 Winter Break: December 22 – January 5
📚 Students Return: Monday, January 6
We’re so proud of our Tigers for finishing the year strong. Enjoy a safe, restful, and joy-filled holiday season!
