SETTING THE STANDARD | JEFCOED STRONG! Congratulations to Mrs. Dana Black, Hueytown Middle School’s Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Manager, for being recognized as our 1st Nine Weeks JEFCOED STRONG Winner! We celebrate Mrs. Black for her dedication and contributions to our HMS school community! Thank you for all you do to support our Panthers and help us Protect the PAW! One School. One Culture. One PAW Print. #HueytownMiddleSchool #HMSPanthers

RED RIBBON WEEK | OCTOBER 26–30 Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free! Panther Nation, get ready for a week of school spirit, healthy choices, and positive leadership! Join us for our daily dress-up themes: * Monday: Heroes Wear Red! | Wear red. * Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs! | Wear your favorite sports jersey or team shirt. * Wednesday: Panthers Have Heroic Power! | Wear purple, gold, or HMS spirit wear. * Thursday: Shine Bright, Be a Hero! | Wear neon colors. * Friday: Real Heroes Don’t Need Capes! | Wear a superhero shirt or hero T-shirt. Being a hero starts with everyday decisions. Let’s stand together, encourage one another, and make choices that protect our future! One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

HMS TITLE I PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PLAN | 2026–2027 At Hueytown Middle School, we believe strong partnerships between our school and families are essential to student success! Our 2026–2027 Title I Parent and Family Engagement Plan outlines opportunities for parents and families to participate, provide feedback, access resources, and collaborate with HMS throughout the school year. We encourage all Panther families to review the plan and get involved! Questions? Contact our Parent Involvement Coordinators: Mrs. Talicia Addison: taddison@jefcoed.com Mrs. Karen Watson: kawatson@jefcoed.com The plan is available in English and Spanish. One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

EXPLORING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT HMS! This morning, our HMS 8th Grade Panthers participated in a recruitment presentation for the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate (JCIB) School. The informational session introduced students to an educational opportunity available as they prepare to transition from middle school to high school. At Hueytown Middle School, we believe in helping students explore their options, set goals, and make informed decisions about their futures. One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

SUPPORT HMS BOYS SOCCER! Help our Hueytown Middle School Boys Soccer Team raise funds for equipment purchases by purchasing Dave & Buster’s Power Cards! Power Card Options: * $10 or $20 Power Cards * Customized Power Cards: Additional $2 Proceeds will support equipment purchases for our Boys Soccer Team. Order Here: https://forms.gle/jMV5uZePyUw8ppZw9 Thank you for supporting our Panther athletes and helping make this season a success! One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

PROTECTING THE PAW | WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Here’s what’s happening at Hueytown Middle School this week! This Week at HMS: * October 19: First Nine Weeks Report Cards available through PowerSchool * October 19: Hueytown Feeder Pattern Educational Opportunities Parent Information Session, 5 PM at Hueytown High School * October 20: 8th Grade Student Presentation on JCIB Opportunities * October 20–21: HMS Baseball Tryouts for 7th and 8th Grade Boys * October 20: 6th Grade Newcomb Practice * Throughout the Week: HMS PTA Boo Grams available for purchase during lunch Save the Dates: * October 27: HMS Panther Parent Academy: Leader in Me, 6 PM in the HMS Library * November 9–10: ACAP Practice Test Families, please review our weekly announcements for additional details and reminders. One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

THE PANTHER WAY | PERSONAL VALUES & CHOICES What matters most to you, and do your choices reflect it? This week, our Panthers explored Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind, focusing on how personal values shape decisions and influence the future. Students examined what matters most to them, identified people who inspire their values, and considered how to make decisions when important values compete. The lesson reinforced a powerful principle: Our values should guide our choices, and our choices help shape our future. Ask Your Panther: What are your most important values, and how do they influence the decisions you make? Own Your Learning. Own Your Growth.

CONGRATULATIONS, HMS GIRLS SOCCER TEAM! Congratulations to the students selected for the Hueytown Middle School Girls Soccer Team! We are proud of our Lady Panthers and look forward to a season of teamwork, dedication, and Panther pride! A special congratulations to our team managers as well! Let’s have a great season, Lady Panthers! One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

PANTHERS WEAR PINK! Our HMS 6th Grade Purple Team is showing its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Spearheaded by Mrs. Watson, our Panthers will wear pink every Friday throughout October to raise awareness and show support for those affected by breast cancer. We’re proud of our students for coming together to support a meaningful cause and demonstrate that Panther pride extends beyond the classroom! One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT HMS! Hueytown Middle School welcomed Pinson Valley High School’s Mariachi Band for a special Hispanic Heritage Month performance! Our Panthers enjoyed a celebration of music and culture that brought Hispanic heritage to life through a memorable musical experience. Thank you to the talented performers from Pinson Valley High School for sharing their music and traditions with our students! One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION! A special thank you to Hueytown Baptist Church Women’s Ministry for treating our HMS faculty and staff to cookies and thoughtful messages of appreciation! We are grateful for community partners who encourage and support those who serve our Panthers each day. One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

HMS PTA BOO GRAMS! Send a sweet surprise to a friend while supporting the Hueytown Middle School PTA! Boo Gram Options: * $3: Candy Bag * $5: Candy Bag with a bracelet, bandana, or popular item such as a squishy or dumpling Candy options include king-size candy bars and fruity candy favorites! Students may purchase Boo Grams during their lunch periods. Last Day to Order: October 23 Delivery: October 30 Please support the HMS PTA! Spread some Halloween cheer while helping support our school community. One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

PROTECTING THE PAW | WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Here’s what’s happening at Hueytown Middle School this week! Congratulations to Kentris Foster and Parker Poe for earning All-County Band honors! This Week at HMS: * October 13: HMS Fall Picture Day * October 14: HMS Football vs. Irondale/Shades Valley at Shades Valley High School * October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month performance featuring Pinson Valley High School’s Mariachi Band Coming Up: * October 19: First Nine Weeks Report Cards distributed through PowerSchool * October 20–21: HMS Baseball Tryouts for 7th and 8th Grade Boys * October 20: 6th Grade Newcomb Practice Families, please review our weekly announcements for additional details and reminders. One School. One Culture. One PAW Print.

Hey JEFCOED Family! 👋 This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 9, 2026) is an E-Learning Day for students, and that schools will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 for Columbus Day. We hope you enjoy your long weekend!

THE PANTHER WAY | THE CIRCLE OF CONTROL What can you control? As part of our continued focus on Habit 1: Be Proactive, our Panthers explored the Circle of Control and learned an important lesson about personal responsibility. While we cannot control everything that happens around us, we can control how we respond. Inside Our Control: * Our attitude * Our effort * Our words * Our actions * Our responses Outside Our Control: * Other people’s choices * What others say or think * Unexpected circumstances * Things that have already happened Our Panthers learned that being proactive means focusing their energy on what they can control rather than allowing circumstances or other people’s actions to determine their behavior. Ask Your Panther: When something doesn’t go your way, what can you still control? Own Your Learning. Own Your Growth.

SAVE THE DATES, PANTHERS! A few important dates are coming up at Hueytown Middle School: * Wednesday, October 7: First Priority Meeting at 7:30 AM * Thursday, October 8: End of the 1st Nine Weeks * Friday, October 9: E-Learning Day. Students do not report to school. * Monday, October 12: All Jefferson County Schools are closed. Please make note of these schedule changes and enjoy the upcoming break, Panthers!

FIRST PRIORITY AT HMS HMS students are invited to join us for First Priority tomorrow morning, Wednesday, October 7, at 7:30 AM in the Bandroom. All students are welcome to attend!

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⚽ CONGRATULATIONS, PANTHERS! Congratulations to the student-athletes selected for the 2027 Hueytown Middle School Boys Soccer Team! We’re looking forward to watching these Panthers compete, grow, work together, and represent HMS with pride throughout the season. Congratulations as well to our team managers, Jacob Castro Moreno and Jose Sandoval-Amezca. Work hard. Play together. Protect the PAW.

SUPPORT HMS CHEER! Join us on Wednesday, October 7, for Community Care Day at Chick-fil-A Hueytown and help support the Hueytown Middle School Cheer Team! Place a mobile order through the Chick-fil-A app and select the “Support” toggle at checkout to participate. Thank you, Panther Community, for supporting our students and HMS Cheer!