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Hello Hawk Families,

We are excited to welcome our students and families back to HMS for the 2023-2024 school year. Our staff has been working hard to prepare for a smooth first day of school. Please read through this newsletter to the end as it contains important information regarding the first day of school and beyond.

8/16 - First Day of School

8/22 - 7th/8th grade open house 6pm-7:30pm

9/4 - Student/Staff Holiday

9/12 - School Pictures

Please check our website for a complete list of campus events

• Building opens at 8:35 a.m.
• Students will be directed to their 2nd period class (please see Home Access Center for Schedule).
• Students will not need to bring anything but a pencil for the first day of school. Teachers will share further instructions for when students should bring school supplies to campus.

If you are dropping off/picking up a student from HMS, we ask that you do so in front of the school. Please use the South entrance (by VRHS) and exit through the North exit (closest to 1431). The back parking lot is designated for buses only. Please do not use the back parking lot to drop off or pick up students.

Please remind your students how to utilize the crosswalks on and around school property. We appreciate your help in keeping our students safe by maintaining a safe speed in our school zones and parking lots and being courteous to other drivers.

During the school year, staff members are on duty each day beginning at 8:35 a.m. and ending at 4:40 p.m. Students are not let in the building before 8:35 a.m. regardless of the weather.

Due to the distraction and disruption to learning caused by cell phones, students will only be allowed to access their cell phones during passing periods between classes this year. Cell phone (and earbud) use in the classrooms will not be allowed during the school day.

Parents who need to contact their child during school hours can call the front office (512-570-3400), and the message will be relayed to your student.

• School day is 9:05 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.
• Building opens to students with staff supervision at 8:35 a.m.
• Students are released to go to first period at 9:00 a.m.
• Students arriving after 8:35 a.m. will be directed to the cafeteria unless they have an early practice or are attending tutorials (parent note required for tutorials).

Please be sure to complete the online registration if your child needs to secure a district-issued device for the school year.

A non-refundable security deposit of $40.00 for middle school students is required to participate in the mLISD program for the 2023-2024 school year. Students who qualify for Free or Reduced meals will not need to pay the annual deposit but will need to complete the student/parent acceptance form online. All participants can sign up, pay, and/or sign the acceptance form for the mLISD laptop here: mLISD non-refundable security deposit registration.

Email: hms@leanderisd.org
Website: hms.leanderisd.org
Location: 100 North Vista Ridge Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX, USA
Phone: 5125703400