Playoffs start today! HMS @ RMS
HMS Football Game Against Reidsville Middle-IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you are planning on attending our football game at Reidsville High School today, please do NOT arrive at the game until 3:50 p.m. Their buses are parked in the parking lot where you need to park, so you will need to wait until the buses pull out after school lets out. All buses should be out of the parking lot by 3:50 p.m. Thanks for your help with this matter.
Wednesday was Twin Day for Red Ribbon week. Thursday is Hat Day so don your best topper!
Group work at its best! This is how soft skills are developed. Kids learn how to work together and support each other in a safe, impactful way!
Fields of Faith - open to all!
It's Red Ribbon Week!!!
Sports This Week
ALL GAMES START AT 4:00 P.M.
Monday, Oct. 20-⚽Soccer home against Dillard Middle. *Playoff Game
-🥎Softball away at Rock Middle. *Playoff Game
-🎾Tennis away at Rock Middle. *Playoff Game
*IF SOCCER, SOFTBALL, AND TENNIS WIN THEIR GAMES ON MONDAY THEN THEY WILL PLAY ON WEDNESDAY, OCT, 21.
Thursday, Oct. 23-🏈Football away at Reidsville Middle. *Playoff Game
*IF FOOTBALL WILL PLAY THEIR NEXT GAME ON WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29.
Don't forget that if your child is planning on staying after school for any home sports game that they must turn in a game permission form by 10:00 a.m. the day of the game to either their core 1 teacher or the front office. If your child decides to leave school and come back to the game, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Your child cannot be dropped off at the game without supervision.
ALL GAMES START AT 4:00 P.M.
Monday, Oct. 20-⚽Soccer home against Dillard Middle. *Playoff Game
-🥎Softball away at Rock Middle. *Playoff Game
-🎾Tennis away at Rock Middle. *Playoff Game
*IF SOCCER, SOFTBALL, AND TENNIS WIN THEIR GAMES ON MONDAY THEN THEY WILL PLAY ON WEDNESDAY, OCT, 21.
Thursday, Oct. 23-🏈Football away at Reidsville Middle. *Playoff Game
*IF FOOTBALL WILL PLAY THEIR NEXT GAME ON WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29.
Don't forget that if your child is planning on staying after school for any home sports game that they must turn in a game permission form by 10:00 a.m. the day of the game to either their core 1 teacher or the front office. If your child decides to leave school and come back to the game, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Your child cannot be dropped off at the game without supervision.
Yearbooks Are On Sale NOW!
You may purchase a yearbook either in-house or online. A form was sent home with your student containing information on purchasing them online. You can purchase them now in-house (see Mr. Moore), or starting next week, you can purchase them online. Online purchases come with the customizable options. In-house purchases will be the basic version.
You may purchase a yearbook either in-house or online. A form was sent home with your student containing information on purchasing them online. You can purchase them now in-house (see Mr. Moore), or starting next week, you can purchase them online. Online purchases come with the customizable options. In-house purchases will be the basic version.
Previous Year's Yearbook Sales
The Yearbook Club has a limited number of Yearbooks from last year (2024-2025), and the year before, (2023-2024). If you are interested in purchasing one of these yearbooks, please contact Mrs. Meadows or Mr. Moore. The cost for these Yearbooks is an amazing deal at only $20.00. Please remember that all funds collected by our Yearbook go directly toward the benefit of our students, we thank you again for your support!
The Yearbook Club has a limited number of Yearbooks from last year (2024-2025), and the year before, (2023-2024). If you are interested in purchasing one of these yearbooks, please contact Mrs. Meadows or Mr. Moore. The cost for these Yearbooks is an amazing deal at only $20.00. Please remember that all funds collected by our Yearbook go directly toward the benefit of our students, we thank you again for your support!
Friday night we had a great time! Thank you PSTO for hosting this for our kids!
Mustang Weekly for 10/20/25
Mustang Weekly for 10/20/25
This week:
20 - Soccer Home vs. Dillard
- Softball/Tennis Away vs. Rockingham Middle
23 - Football Away vs. Reidsville Middle
Parent Toolkit Series
District Attorney Katy Gregg will be presenting on important topics impacting today’s students: Sexting, Sextortion, Guns, Gangs, Vaping, & Truancy. The first session will be held at WRMS on Tuesday, October 21. We encourage all families to attend. These sessions will provide valuable information and resources to help you stay informed and prepared as a parent.
All students are invited to an FCA event called Fields of Faith on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Rockingham County High School Football Stadium. This is a free event that starts at 6:00pm. There will be pizza, worship, student testimonies, a guest speaker and prayer on the football field. All FCA’s in the county will be there. Our very own Raven Roberts of 7th grade will be speaking. Save the date & invite a friend!”
Also, Student Leadership will continue selling Boo Grams in the mornings outside the cafeteria from 7:45-8:20. This will run from October 7-28. Boo Grams will be passed out to students on October 29 in homeroom. The grams cost $1.00. We appreciate your support of our Student Leadership Team.
As we look ahead please be reminded that the end of the first 9 weeks is October 29. There are teacher workdays scheduled for October 30 and 31.
Upcoming dates:
October
28 – Soccer Championship Game
29 – Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
30–31 – Teacher Workdays (No School)
November
3- 8th Grade Parent OBX trip; mandatory 6:00pm
4 – Fall Picture Retakes
10 – Teacher Workday (No School)
11 – Veterans Day (No School)
26–28 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December
9 – Winter Chorus Concert @ MHS – 7:00 p.m.
11 – Winter Band Concert @ MHS – 7:00 p.m.
19 – Early Release – 1:30 p.m.
22–31 – Holiday Break (No School)
January
1 – New Year’s Day (No School)
2 – Teacher Workday (No School)
5 – First Day Back for Students
Mustang Weekly for 10/20/25
This week:
20 - Soccer Home vs. Dillard
- Softball/Tennis Away vs. Rockingham Middle
23 - Football Away vs. Reidsville Middle
Parent Toolkit Series
District Attorney Katy Gregg will be presenting on important topics impacting today’s students: Sexting, Sextortion, Guns, Gangs, Vaping, & Truancy. The first session will be held at WRMS on Tuesday, October 21. We encourage all families to attend. These sessions will provide valuable information and resources to help you stay informed and prepared as a parent.
All students are invited to an FCA event called Fields of Faith on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Rockingham County High School Football Stadium. This is a free event that starts at 6:00pm. There will be pizza, worship, student testimonies, a guest speaker and prayer on the football field. All FCA’s in the county will be there. Our very own Raven Roberts of 7th grade will be speaking. Save the date & invite a friend!”
Also, Student Leadership will continue selling Boo Grams in the mornings outside the cafeteria from 7:45-8:20. This will run from October 7-28. Boo Grams will be passed out to students on October 29 in homeroom. The grams cost $1.00. We appreciate your support of our Student Leadership Team.
As we look ahead please be reminded that the end of the first 9 weeks is October 29. There are teacher workdays scheduled for October 30 and 31.
Upcoming dates:
October
28 – Soccer Championship Game
29 – Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
30–31 – Teacher Workdays (No School)
November
3- 8th Grade Parent OBX trip; mandatory 6:00pm
4 – Fall Picture Retakes
10 – Teacher Workday (No School)
11 – Veterans Day (No School)
26–28 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December
9 – Winter Chorus Concert @ MHS – 7:00 p.m.
11 – Winter Band Concert @ MHS – 7:00 p.m.
19 – Early Release – 1:30 p.m.
22–31 – Holiday Break (No School)
January
1 – New Year’s Day (No School)
2 – Teacher Workday (No School)
5 – First Day Back for Students
PTSO Halloween Boo Bash Dance
The PTSO Halloween Boo Bash Dance will be held tomorrow from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Students must have a wristband for admission. Wristbands will be given out during homeroom tomorrow. No permission forms will be accepted tomorrow.
Please note:
No costumes should be worn during the school day.
If your child would like to dress up for the dance, they may change after school.
All costumes must follow the school dress code and may not cover the face.
Please ensure your child has a ride at school promptly at 5:00 PM.
We’re looking forward to a fun event!
Mustang Weekly for 10/13/25
This week:
October
13 – Soccer Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– Softball/Tennis Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
14 – 8th Grade Zoo Field Trip *New Date*
16 – Playoffs Begin
17 – PTSO Halloween Dance
Also, Student Leadership will be selling Boo Grams in the mornings outside the cafeteria from 7:45-8:20. This will run from October 7-28. Boo Grams will be passed out to students on October 29 in homeroom. The grams cost $1.00. We appreciate your support of our Student Leadership Team.
As we look ahead please be reminded that the end of the first 9 weeks is October 29. Also, there are teacher workdays scheduled for October 30 and 31
Upcoming dates:
October
20 – Soccer Playoffs Begin
– Playoffs Continue
21 – Parent Toolkit Presentation w/ DA Katy Gregg – 6:00 p.m. @ WRMS (Holmes hosts May 12)
22 – Playoffs Continue
– Championship Games
28 – Soccer Championship Game
29 – Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
30–31 – Teacher Workdays (No School)
This week:
October
13 – Soccer Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– Softball/Tennis Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
14 – 8th Grade Zoo Field Trip *New Date*
16 – Playoffs Begin
17 – PTSO Halloween Dance
Also, Student Leadership will be selling Boo Grams in the mornings outside the cafeteria from 7:45-8:20. This will run from October 7-28. Boo Grams will be passed out to students on October 29 in homeroom. The grams cost $1.00. We appreciate your support of our Student Leadership Team.
As we look ahead please be reminded that the end of the first 9 weeks is October 29. Also, there are teacher workdays scheduled for October 30 and 31
Upcoming dates:
October
20 – Soccer Playoffs Begin
– Playoffs Continue
21 – Parent Toolkit Presentation w/ DA Katy Gregg – 6:00 p.m. @ WRMS (Holmes hosts May 12)
22 – Playoffs Continue
– Championship Games
28 – Soccer Championship Game
29 – Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
30–31 – Teacher Workdays (No School)
Thursday - these people look like they're going on vacation!
Something Wicked was in the water yesterday. Wonder what Thursday will bring?
Fall Blood Drive @ Holmes Middle School
Site: Holmes Middle School
Address: 211 N Pierce St, Eden, NC, 27288
Room Name: Behind the Library
Date: Fri Nov 7, 2025
Time: 01:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name: Amy Moore
Blood Program Leader Phone Number:
Click here to make an appointment
Dear Friends of Holmes Middle School, Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood — a child battling cancer, a mother during childbirth, a neighbor after an accident. The gift of blood can mean the difference between life and loss. We invite you to be a hero in our community by donating at the Holmes Middle School Blood Drive:
Every pint you give can save up to three lives — three families who get more time together because of your generosity. This simple act of kindness echoes far beyond the walls of our school. The need for blood is urgent, and your donation can make an immediate impact.
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
Site: Holmes Middle School
Address: 211 N Pierce St, Eden, NC, 27288
Room Name: Behind the Library
Date: Fri Nov 7, 2025
Time: 01:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name: Amy Moore
Blood Program Leader Phone Number:
Click here to make an appointment
Dear Friends of Holmes Middle School, Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood — a child battling cancer, a mother during childbirth, a neighbor after an accident. The gift of blood can mean the difference between life and loss. We invite you to be a hero in our community by donating at the Holmes Middle School Blood Drive:
Every pint you give can save up to three lives — three families who get more time together because of your generosity. This simple act of kindness echoes far beyond the walls of our school. The need for blood is urgent, and your donation can make an immediate impact.
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
Strawbridge Picture
Parents, do you still need to order pictures? Our NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. You can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
Parents, do you still need to order pictures? Our NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. You can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
Do you have a friend with a sweet tooth? Are they boo-tiful to you? Send a Boo-Gram for $1! Available until October 28th!!
I am excited to join the HMS family as the new principal.
I have been in education for 16 years. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Special Education and began my teaching journey at Stoneville Elementary in 2007 as a special education teacher. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a special education teacher at several elementary schools across the district before earning my Master’s of School Administration degree. Since then, I have served as an Assistant Principal at Rockingham County Middle School and Morehead High School. In 2021, I was named Principal of Leaksville-Spray Elementary, and loved my time working with the elementary students that have now become middle schoolers here at HMS.
Through each of these roles, I’ve learned how important it is to build real connections, work together, and believe in our students’ potential. I look forward to continuing to serve in the Eden community and working with you.
I have been in education for 16 years. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Special Education and began my teaching journey at Stoneville Elementary in 2007 as a special education teacher. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a special education teacher at several elementary schools across the district before earning my Master’s of School Administration degree. Since then, I have served as an Assistant Principal at Rockingham County Middle School and Morehead High School. In 2021, I was named Principal of Leaksville-Spray Elementary, and loved my time working with the elementary students that have now become middle schoolers here at HMS.
Through each of these roles, I’ve learned how important it is to build real connections, work together, and believe in our students’ potential. I look forward to continuing to serve in the Eden community and working with you.
HMS Families,
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share my excitement in joining the HMS family as your new principal. I know that this transition came as a surprise, and that change, especially during the school year, can bring uncertainty. Please know that I recognize and respect the range of emotions that can come with such a change and want to make this transition as smooth as possible for the students, staff and community.
A little about me — I have been in education for 16 years. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Special Education and began my teaching journey at Stoneville Elementary in 2007 as a special education teacher. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a special education teacher at several elementary schools across the district before earning my Master’s of School Administration degree. Since then, I have served as an Assistant Principal at Rockingham County Middle School and Morehead High School. In 2021, I was named Principal of Leaksville-Spray Elementary, and loved my time working with the elementary students that have now become middle schoolers here at HMS. Through each of these roles, I’ve learned how important it is to build real connections, work together, and believe in our students’ potential.
I have seen some of the HMS staff in action and know that they care about your school and students. My goal in the upcoming week is to listen, learn and support the students, staff and families of HMS. I will be visiting classrooms and meeting informally with staff to learn about their work and the school.
Thank you for welcoming me into your school community. I look forward to working alongside each of you to support our students. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or to simply introduce yourself. I’m looking forward to meeting each of you over the next few days!
Best Regards,
Tia Scales
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share my excitement in joining the HMS family as your new principal. I know that this transition came as a surprise, and that change, especially during the school year, can bring uncertainty. Please know that I recognize and respect the range of emotions that can come with such a change and want to make this transition as smooth as possible for the students, staff and community.
A little about me — I have been in education for 16 years. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Special Education and began my teaching journey at Stoneville Elementary in 2007 as a special education teacher. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a special education teacher at several elementary schools across the district before earning my Master’s of School Administration degree. Since then, I have served as an Assistant Principal at Rockingham County Middle School and Morehead High School. In 2021, I was named Principal of Leaksville-Spray Elementary, and loved my time working with the elementary students that have now become middle schoolers here at HMS. Through each of these roles, I’ve learned how important it is to build real connections, work together, and believe in our students’ potential.
I have seen some of the HMS staff in action and know that they care about your school and students. My goal in the upcoming week is to listen, learn and support the students, staff and families of HMS. I will be visiting classrooms and meeting informally with staff to learn about their work and the school.
Thank you for welcoming me into your school community. I look forward to working alongside each of you to support our students. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or to simply introduce yourself. I’m looking forward to meeting each of you over the next few days!
Best Regards,
Tia Scales
