College for NC is hosting an 8th Grade Kick Off to College info session January 28, 2025 at 6p.m. via zoom. The session will provide information on preparing your 8th grader for high school and college. Scan the QR code for additional information.

Welcome to Mustang Counrty Mrs. Matos!

Welcome to Mustang Country Mrs. McLaughlin!

Hello, HMS Family! 😊 My name is Kristin Nuckles, and I am so excited to join your school as the new Career Development Coordinator (CDC)! I have a true passion for education, especially at the middle school level. Over the years, I’ve taught 6th and 7th grade ELA and Social Studies, and most recently, I served as a North Carolina Principal Fellow and Assistant Principal at Rockingham Middle School. A little about me: I’m a proud graduate of UNCG and was born and raised right here in Rockingham County. I have an amazing and supportive husband, Jacob, and we are parents to a beautiful 11-month-old baby girl, Rory (yes, named after my love of Gilmore Girls 😊). We also share our home with two might-as-well-be-human fur children, Lyla and Sadie Mae. In my free time, I’m a big book nerd, love spending time outdoors, and enjoy making memories with my large (and very close-knit) family. I absolutely love working with middle school students—it’s such a pivotal and exciting time in their lives. Helping them realize their potential and begin planning for their futures is incredibly rewarding. I’m thrilled to collaborate with the CTE department to bring meaningful career exploration opportunities to our HMS students and help them navigate their paths toward bright and successful futures. I can’t wait to get to know each of you and to work together to make a positive impact on our students and community. Here’s to an amazing journey ahead! Check out me and my sweet family below:

Date Updates! Please note that Tuesday and Wednesday are now student days and Thursday and Friday are the end of semester workdays!! This Week: January 1/15-Wrestling HOME vs. RCMS 1/15- Boy's Basketball AWAY vs. Dillard 1/15- Girl's Basketball AWAY vs. RCMS 1/16- Wrestling HOME vs. Dillard 1/16- Basketball Championship TBA 1/17- End of 2nd 9 weeks 1/20- Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday 1/21- Regular day for students 1/22- Regular day for students 1/23- Teacher Workday, no school for students 1/23- Teacher Workday, no school for students *No Winter Dance. We will have the SweetHeart dance on 2/14. Upcoming Dates: January 1/30- Curl Up With A Good Book Title 1 Mtg- 6:00pm 1/25- Wrestling Conference Championship at MHS (Saturday) 1/29- Early College Visit to Holmes for 8th Grade

Updates for 1/7 including Sports new dates (weather changes!! This Week: January 1/7- First day back for students (pending any weather announcements) 1/7- Wrestling HOME vs. RCMS 1/7- Basketball AWAY at RCMS 1/8- Wrestling HOME vs. Reidsville 1/9- Basketball Playoffs- Girl’s Basketball HOME vs. Dillard Stay safe out there!

🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉 We are excited to welcome our students back this Monday! We hope your family enjoyed a restful and joyful holiday break, and we wish you a Happy New Year! As we kick off a fresh start, here are a few friendly reminders to help everyone transition smoothly: Carline begins at 7:45 AM – let’s keep the morning flow running efficiently! Tardies start at 8:25 AM – be sure to arrive on time for a great start to the day. Dress for success – no pajama pants or crop tops, as we’re ready to focus and learn! We can’t wait to see our students bright and early Monday morning! Let’s make this a fantastic start to the new year! Here are the events listed below coming up this week. The new application for 2025-26 School year is now available. Here is the direct link to the application: https://rockapex.maxapex.net/apex/rcstech/r/173/rcechs-admission-application?session=8722738714346&tz=-5:00 The Early College will be visiting our campus in January to share information with students and there will also be an open house next semester. We will share those details when they are available. If you have any questions, please reach out to our guidance counselor, Mrs. Higgs. This Week: January 1/6- First day back for students 1/6- Wrestling HOME vs. RCMS 1/6- Basketball AWAY at RCMS 1/9- Wrestling HOME vs. Reidsville 1/9- Basketball Playoffs #4 vs. #5; TBA after 1/6 game. Upcoming Dates: January 1/13- Wrestling HOME vs. WRMS 1/13- Basketball Playoffs #1 vs. #4/5& #2 vs. #3 1/16- Wrestling HOME vs. Dillard 1/16- Basketball Championship TBA 1/17- PTSO Winter Formal Dance 1/23- Curl Up With A Good Book Title 1 Mtg- 6:00pm 1/25- Wrestling Conference Championship at MHS (Saturday) Reminders: *Would you like to attend a field trip? Please complete the mandatory field trip background check: https://securevolunteer.com/ROCKINGHAM-COUNTY-SCHOOLS/home

World Braille Day!

Wishing our Mustang family all the best in the New Year.

The CTE Newsletter for RCS schools. https://tinyurl.com/e6t94ff4

SchoolStatus Connect J E Holmes Middle School Elizabeth Berteotti 211 N Pierce St Day 5 of Cyber Smart Week: Parents: Help your middle schooler evaluate online info! Teach them to check sources, question facts, and avoid clickbait. Building critical thinking skills now sets them up for smart digital habits. 🌐🧠 #MediaLiteracy #ParentTips"

It's finally here! The last day before Winter Break! We are in jammie mode today 😂

TGRC- Akeelah and the Bee auditions for anyone 11 and older will be held at Rockingham Community College on Saturday, January 4th from 3-6pm. Visit TGRC-NC.com for paperwork and details. A flyer will also be sent home with 7th and 8th grade students later this week. The new application for 2025-26 School year is now available. Here is the direct link to the application: https://rockapex.maxapex.net/apex/rcstech/r/173/rcechs-admission-application?session=8722738714346&tz=-5:00 The Early College will be visiting our campus in January to share information with students and there will also be an open house next semester. We will share those details when they are available. If you have any questions, please reach out to our guidance counselor, Mrs. Higgs. This Week: January 12/23- 1/5 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Winter Break 1/6- First day back for students 1/6- Wrestling HOME vs. RCMS 1/6- Basketball AWAY at RCMS 1/9- Wrestling HOME vs. Reidsville 1/9- Basketball Playoffs #4 vs. #5 Upcoming Dates: January 1/13- Wrestling HOME vs. WRMS 1/13- Basketball Playoffs #1 vs. #4/5& #2 vs. #3 1/16- Wrestling HOME vs. Dillard 1/16- Basketball Championship TBA 1/17- PTSO Winter Formal Dance 1/23- Curl Up With A Good Book Title 1 Mtg- 6:00pm 1/25- Wrestling Conference Championship at MHS (Saturday)

Day 4 Cyber Smart Week Parents: Middle school is a critical time to talk about cyberbullying. Encourage your child to think before they post, report hurtful behavior, and support peers facing online harassment. Together, we can foster kindness and respect online. 💻❤️ #CyberbullyingPrevention #ParentTips"

Congratulations to our 6th graders who were inducted into the Beta Club last night.

It is time for a vacation! A Christmas Vacation!

8th grade families: Early College Application Info The new application for 2025-26 School year is now available. Here is the direct link to the application: https://rockapex.maxapex.net/apex/rcstech/r/173/rcechs-admission-application?session=8722738714346&tz=-5:00 The Early College will be visiting our campus in January to share information with students and there will also be an open house next semester. We will share those details when they are available. If you have any questions, please reach out to our guidance counselor, Mrs. Higgs.

CYBER SMART WEEK Pause before you post—your words have power, so choose kindness and positivity! Also, it is a reflection upon yourself and once it's in the digital world, it is there forever.

Think Before You Share, Protect with Care! Talk with your child about keeping personal details like names, addresses, and passwords private to stay safe online. By sharing examples of risks like phishing and oversharing—and modeling good habits—you can help them navigate the digital world responsibly.

Congrats to the Lion's Club “Peace without Limits” Art contest winners: Serenity (1st), Alyssa (2nd) and Griffin (3rd)