🥎 BIG RED WIN!

Varsity Softball picked up a 7–4 win over Calhoun! Strong pitching and consistent hitting kept the Cats rolling, highlighted by a HUGE three-run homer from Sophia Chavarria!

Great team win, Cats!
about 6 hours ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics graphic celebrating the Varsity Softball Cats’ 7–4 win over Calhoun. The design features a photo of Lady Cats player Sophie Chavarria, #24, holding a softball in front of a chain-link fence. Large text reads “CATS WIN!” and “Varsity Softball Defeats Calhoun.” A final score box shows Dalton 7, Calhoun 4. Text highlights Chavarria’s three-run home run that helped lead Dalton to the win. The graphic uses a vintage newspaper design in red, black, and cream with “Two Schools. One Program.” across the top and “Go Cougars! Go Tigers!” at the bottom.
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics photo showing the Varsity Lady Cats softball team celebrating together on the field. Players in black uniforms with red socks gather near home plate, smiling and congratulating one another after a play. The photo is framed with red stars, black lines, the Dalton D logo, and a black paw print.
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics action photo showing a Varsity Lady Cats softball player at bat. Wearing a black uniform, red socks, and a black helmet with a red paw logo, the batter stands ready at the plate with a colorful bat raised over her shoulder. The photo is framed with red stars, black lines, the Dalton D logo, and a black paw print.
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics action photo showing a Varsity Lady Cats softball pitcher delivering a pitch. The player, wearing a black uniform with red socks, is captured mid-stride with the softball raised in her pitching hand and her glove extended forward. A teammate stands in the background. The photo is framed with red stars, black lines, the Dalton D logo, and a black paw print.
Newspaper-style Dalton Middle Athletics action photo showing a Varsity Lady Cats softball player, #16, running the bases. She wears a black uniform, red socks, and a black helmet with a red paw logo and is pictured stepping off a base while looking toward the field. The photo is framed with red stars, black lines, the Dalton D logo, and a black paw print.
August in the HCMS Media Center! 🐯📚 What a fantastic start to the school year! 📖 2,282 books checked out
📕 Most Popular Title: Ground Zero
🌟 Top Reader: Sophia
🏆 Top Homeroom: Mrs. Flowers
❤️ Mrs. Edward's Favorite Book: Pax by Sara Pennypacker Thank you to all of our students for visiting the Media Center, checking out books, and making reading a priority. We can't wait to see what our Tigers accomplish in September! Keep reading, Tigers! 📚✨
about 6 hours ago, Keri Faw
HCMS Media Center August highlights: 2,282 books checked out, Ground Zero was the most popular title, Sophia was the top reader, Mrs. Flowers' homeroom was the top homeroom, and Mrs. Edwards' favorite book is Pax.
Game Day!

Academic Team and volleyball are both competing at home today:

📚 HOME | Academic Team vs. Rockmart | DJHS | 5:00 PM

🏐 HOME | Volleyball vs. Westside | HCMS Gym | 6th: 5:00 PM | Varsity: 6:00 PM

Let’s make it a great one, Cats!
about 9 hours ago, Keri Faw
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. An Academic Team student and a volleyball player in Dalton uniforms are pictured. Academic Team hosts Rockmart at DJHS at 5:00 p.m. Volleyball hosts Westside at the HCMS Gym, with 6th Grade at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 6:00 p.m.
Dalton XC had a fantastic second race of the season, competing against 20+ teams and turning in strong performances across the board!

🐾 Varsity Girls — 3rd Place
🐾 Varsity Boys — 5th Place
🐾 4 Top-20 Medalists
🐾 PRs for nearly every runner!

We’re so proud of the way our Cats competed and continued to improve. Congratulations to all of our runners on a great race!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Dalton XC!
1 day ago, Keri Faw
Square Dalton Middle XC graphic with a black and red textured background. Two Polaroid-style photos show the girls’ and boys’ cross country teams in red Dalton uniforms after a meet. Text reads “Dalton Middle XC,” “Great run, Cats!” and “Proud of you!” A Dalton “D” logo appears in the lower right.
Nine Dalton Middle girls cross country runners in red uniforms pose together after the race, with two runners wearing medals. The photo is displayed in a taped Polaroid-style frame on a textured red-and-black background with a paw print accent.
A large group of Dalton Middle boys cross country runners in red uniforms gather for a team photo after competing. The photo is displayed in a taped Polaroid-style frame on a textured red-and-black background with a paw print accent.
Six Dalton Middle girls cross country runners in red uniforms stand with their arms around one another and smile for a team photo. The photo is displayed in a taped Polaroid-style frame on a textured red-and-black background with a paw print accent.
Dalton Middle girls cross country runners huddle together with their arms around one another before the race on a grassy course. The photo is displayed in a taped Polaroid-style frame on a textured red-and-black background with a paw print accent.
Eight Dalton Middle boys cross country runners in red uniforms pose together after the race, with two runners wearing medals. The photo is displayed in a taped Polaroid-style frame on a textured red-and-black background with a paw print accent.
Four Dalton Middle cross country runners in red uniforms stand beneath a Dalton team tent after the race, each wearing a medal. The photo is displayed in a taped Polaroid-style frame on a textured red-and-black background with a paw print accent.
A Dalton Middle boys cross country runner in a red uniform races along a tree-lined gravel section of the course with other runners following behind. The photo is displayed in a taped Polaroid-style frame on a textured red-and-black background with a paw print accent.
A Dalton Middle boys cross country runner in a red uniform competes on a gravel section of the course surrounded by trees. The photo is displayed in a taped Polaroid-style frame on a textured red-and-black background with a paw print accent.
Two Dalton Middle boys cross country runners in red uniforms run alongside one another during the race. The photo is displayed in a taped Polaroid-style frame on a textured red-and-black background with a paw print accent.
Congratulations to our Jedi of the Week, Joel Mock and Isalva Perez! ✨⭐

This week's Culturize theme is Carry the Banner, and these students exemplify what it means to lead by example.

Joel carries the Jedi banner with pride through his kindness, willingness to help others, and positive attitude. Whether assisting classmates or supporting teachers, he consistently steps up and serves as a role model for those around him.

Isalva carries the banner every day by taking on challenges, communicating effectively, and always striving to do her best. Her strong work ethic and positive attitude make her a leader among her peers.

Thank you, Joel and Isalva, for representing the Jedi team so well and showing what it means to Carry the Banner at HCMS! 🌟
1 day ago, Keri Faw
Recognition graphic titled "Jedi of the Week." The design features a starry space-themed background with a Jedi symbol in the lower corner. Text recognizes Joel Mock as Jedi of the Week for the week of August 28, 2026. Teacher comments state that Joel carries the Jedi banner with pride, helps peers and teachers, approaches tasks with kindness, comes to school with a positive attitude, and consistently demonstrates a willingness to help others.
Recognition graphic titled "Jedi of the Week." The design features a starry space-themed background with a Jedi symbol in the lower corner. Text recognizes Isalva Perez as Jedi of the Week for the week of August 28, 2026. Teacher comments state that Isalva carries the banner in the hallway each day, takes on challenges, communicates effectively with peers and teachers, comes to school with a positive attitude, and consistently strives to do her best.
Group photo of ten students gathered in a school hallway as part of the Jedi team's weekly recognition celebration. Students are standing together holding candy and recognition items. The group includes the two Jedi of the Week students and highlights the team's Culturize theme, "Carry the Banner."
We have a busy month ahead, so here are a few important dates for families to keep in mind:

🇺🇸 September 7
Labor Day Holiday
No school for students or staff.

🇺🇸 September 11
Patriot Day

🎉 September 11
First Club Day of the Year

💰 September 8
Sharing is Caring Parent Class: Learning to Use Coupons and Rebates
9:00-10:00 AM at HCMS

📚 September 21-25
Scholastic Book Fair

📖🏫 September 22
HCMS Open House & Literacy Night
5:30-7:00 PM

🏈❤️🖤 September 25
DHS Homecoming
HCMS will have an Early Release Day at 11:30 AM. Students will also participate in a pep session and club day before dismissal.

💻 September 28
Virtual Learning Day
Students will complete assignments through Canvas from home.

We look forward to a fun and exciting month at HCMS. Thank you for your continued support of our Tigers!
1 day ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Graphic titled "HCMS September Events." The design features a light blue plaid background with the words "HCMS September Events" centered on the page. The word "September" appears in colorful letters. School-themed items decorate the bottom of the graphic, including pencils, scissors, rulers, a notebook, paint palette, calculator, globe, backpack, and other classroom supplies. Small autumn leaves appear on both sides of the graphic, highlighting the fall season. No specific event details are listed on the graphic.
Game Day!

It's a busy day at home with softball, volleyball, and golf all in action:

🥎 HOME | Varsity Softball vs. Calhoun | 4:30 PM | Jim Middleton Fields

🏐 HOME | Volleyball vs. Red Bud | HCMS Gym | JV: 5:00 PM | Varsity: 6:00 PM

⛳ HOME | Golf @ Spring Lakes | Dalton (Host), Cass & Woodland

Good luck, Cats!
1 day ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. Three student-athletes representing softball, volleyball, and golf are pictured. Varsity Softball plays Calhoun at Jim Middleton Fields at 4:30 p.m. Volleyball hosts Red Bud at the HCMS Gym, with JV at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity at 6:00 p.m. Golf competes at Spring Lakes against Cass and Woodland, with Dalton serving as host.
It's Game Day!

It's a full Saturday for the Cats:

👟 AWAY | Cross Country | Hurricane Alley @ Dellinger Park | Girls: 8:00 AM | Boys: 8:20 AM

🏈 AWAY | Football @ Campbell | 6th: 10:00 AM | 7th: 12:00 PM | 8th: 2:00 PM

Good luck to Cross Country and all three football teams!
3 days ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. Two cross country runners and a football player in Dalton uniforms are pictured. Cross Country competes at Hurricane Alley at Dellinger Park, with girls racing at 8:00 a.m. and boys at 8:20 a.m. Football plays at Campbell: 6th Grade at 10:00 a.m., 7th Grade at 12:00 p.m., and 8th Grade at 2:00 p.m.
HCMS CAME READY TO REPRESENT! 🔥

From Bulldogs and Vols to Falcons, Longhorns, and everything in between, our Tigers showed up in style for Team Spirit Day! ❤️🖤

Students and staff filled the halls with team colors, favorite jerseys, and plenty of school spirit as we celebrated football season and all the excitement of fall sports.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make today so much fun. We love seeing our Tiger community come together and show their spirit!
4 days ago, Keri Faw
Group photo of seventh grade students celebrating Team Spirit Day at HCMS. Students are wearing jerseys and team apparel representing a variety of sports teams. The group is gathered together to show school spirit and join in the celebration of the fall sports season.
Group photo of sixth grade students participating in HCMS Team Spirit Day. Students are dressed in a variety of team jerseys and sports-themed shirts representing their favorite teams. The group is gathered together in a school hallway, showing off team pride and helping kick off the excitement of football season and fall sports at HCMS.
Group photo of HCMS staff members showing their team spirit in Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs apparel. Staff members are gathered together in matching team colors for Team Spirit Day, celebrating the start of football season and sharing their favorite teams with students and colleagues.
Group photo of HCMS staff members proudly representing the Tennessee Volunteers during Team Spirit Day. Staff members are wearing orange Tennessee apparel and posing together to celebrate school spirit, football season, and their favorite team.
Group photo of HCMS staff members wearing Texas Longhorns apparel during Team Spirit Day. The group is gathered together to show their team pride and join in the school's celebration of football season and fall sports.
Sharing is Caring Parent Classes at HCMS

Join us for free classes designed to provide practical tools, helpful resources, and support for families.

Learning to Use Coupons and Rebates

Discover how to use coupons and rebate programs to save money on everyday purchases and even earn rewards on products you already buy.

📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Hammond Creek Middle School
🗣️ Class will be conducted in Spanish
🎓 Participants will receive a 1-hour certificate.

💡 If possible, please bring a shopping receipt to use during the practice activity.
4 days ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Promotional graphic for a parent class titled "Learning to Use Coupons and Rebates." The design features a background filled with coupon-style sale tags. In the center is a jar containing paper money and gold coins, with additional coins around the jar. A Hammond Creek Middle School tiger mascot stands beside the jar. The graphic promotes a class focused on using coupons and rebate programs to save money.
Gráfico promocional para una clase para padres titulada "Aprender a usar cupones y reembolsos." El diseño incluye un fondo con etiquetas de ofertas y cupones. En el centro aparece un frasco con billetes y monedas, rodeado de más monedas. La mascota tigre de Hammond Creek Middle School aparece junto al frasco. El gráfico promueve una clase sobre cómo usar cupones y programas de reembolso para ahorrar dinero.
🦆✨ Congratulations to our Ducks of the Week, Tyran Washington and Dolores Matias! ✨🦆

These outstanding students have been recognized for Expecting Excellence and for truly carrying the banner of what it means to be a Tiger.

Tyran and Dolores bring positive energy, bright smiles, and school spirit to the classroom each day. Their attitudes make a difference, and they help create a welcoming and encouraging environment for those around them.

Thank you for being such great examples for your classmates. We're proud to celebrate you both!
4 days ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Student stands in a school hallway holding a Duck of the Week certificate and a small yellow duck award. The certificate recognizes the student for Expecting Excellence. The student is being celebrated for bringing positive energy, school spirit, and encouragement to the classroom.
Student stands in a school hallway holding a Duck of the Week certificate and a small yellow duck award. The certificate recognizes the student for Expecting Excellence. The student is being celebrated for bringing positive energy, school spirit, and encouragement to the classroom.
GET IN THE SPIRIT, TIGERS!

Tomorrow, students and staff are invited to wear their favorite team jersey or sports shirt as we celebrate the start of football season and all the exciting fall sports happening right now!

Whether you're cheering for a college team, professional team, local team, or favorite sport, we'd love to see your spirit.

✅ Please remember that all clothing must still follow the HCMS dress code.

Let's fill the halls with team pride tomorrow! ❤️🖤🐯
5 days ago, Keri Faw
Promotional graphic on a black background encouraging school spirit. Large text reads, "Tomorrow Favorite Team Jersey or Shirt." The word "Tomorrow" appears in white script over a yellow brushstroke. The words "Favorite Team" appear in large gray and red lettering, with "Jersey or Shirt" below in white block letters. Sports-themed graphics, including basketballs, soccer balls, baseballs, footballs, and volleyballs, are scattered around the border of the design. The Hammond Creek Middle School logo appears near the bottom center of the graphic.

Game Day!

It’s a home match day for Dalton Middle Volleyball:

🏐 HOME | 6th Grade vs. Christian Heritage | HCMS | 4:30 PM
🏐 HOME | JV vs. Christian Heritage | HCMS | 5:30 PM

Come out and support the Cats!

5 days ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
⛳ The Cats hit the course yesterday, with both teams putting together strong performances!

The girls brought home the win, finishing ahead of Cartersville, Woodland, Red Bud, and Rockmart!

Hannah Granillo and Allie Claire Coon led the way with standout performances.

The boys earned a second-place finish, coming in just behind Cartersville.

Liam Rodriguez led the team and claimed low medalist honors for the match!

Great work, Cats!
6 days ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Graphic for Dalton Middle Golf match results. A team photo shows 10 middle school golfers wearing matching red Dalton Golf shirts and red caps on a sunny golf course. The black, red, and white design features large text reading “MATCH RESULTS,” with a red banner that says “Great Job, Cats!” and the phrase “A Strong Day on the Course!” A golf ball featuring the red Dalton “D” logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Game Day!

Varsity Softball takes on Christian Heritage today:

🥎 HOME | Varsity Softball v. Christian Heritage | Jim Middleton Fields | 4:30 PM

Good luck, Cats!
6 days ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. A middle school softball player wearing a Dalton uniform is pictured holding a bat. JV Softball plays Christian Heritage at Jim Middleton Fields at 4:00 p.m.
Game Day!

The Cats are hitting the course at Fields Ferry:

⛳ TEAMS: Dalton | Red Bud (Host) | Cartersville | Rockmart | Woodland

Good luck to our golfers!
7 days ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. A middle school golfer is pictured completing a swing. Golf match at Fields Ferry featuring Dalton, Red Bud (host), Cartersville, Rockmart, and Woodland.

This week, our students will be taking the Beacon Assessment, an online assessment that helps teachers measure student growth in English Language Arts and Math throughout the school year. The results help us celebrate progress and better support student learning.

📝 Testing Schedule:
• August 25 – ELA
• August 26 – ELA
• August 27 – Math

A few ways students can prepare:
✅ Get a good night's sleep
✅ Eat breakfast
✅ Take your time and do your best

💻 To help ensure devices are ready for testing each day, students will leave their devices at school until testing is complete.

We're proud of all of our Tigers and know they'll do great. Good luck this week! ❤️🖤

8 days ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Graphic promoting Beacon Testing at Hammond Creek Middle School. The image shows students using laptops in a classroom while a teacher provides instruction. A tiger mascot logo appears near the center of the graphic. Text reads: "Beacon Testing. Testing Dates: Aug. 25 ELA, Aug. 26 ELA, Aug. 27 Math. Good Luck, Tigers!" The graphic uses the school's red, black, white, and gray colors.
Game Day!

Three teams hit the road today:

🥎 AWAY | Varsity Softball @ Cass Middle | 4:30 PM

🏐 AWAY | JV Volleyball @ Woodland | 5:00 PM
🏐 AWAY | Varsity Volleyball @ Woodland | 6:00 PM

Good luck, Cats!
8 days ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Game Day graphic for Dalton Middle Athletics, “Two Schools | One Program,” in red, black, and white. A softball player appears on the left and a volleyball player on the right. Monday's events: Varsity Softball at Cass Middle at 4:30 p.m.; JV Volleyball at Woodland at 5:00 p.m.; Varsity Volleyball at Woodland at 6:00 p.m. Decorative softball and volleyball graphics accompany the event listings.
📣🎶 Attention 6th Grade Band Families! 🎶📣

Our annual Jumpstart Night is coming up on Thursday, August 20th!

This mandatory event gives beginning band students an opportunity to learn instrument assembly, maintenance, and their first five notes while building a strong foundation for a successful year in band.

🕒 Student Session: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
🎵 Students will remain after school for hands-on instruction and activities.

🎭 Family Performance: 7:00 PM in the Theater
Parents, family members, and friends are invited to join us for a special performance showcasing everything students learned during the evening!

We can't wait to see our newest musicians take their first steps on their band journey. See you at Jumpstart Night! 🎶✨
13 days ago, Keri Faw
Promotional graphic for "Jumpstart Night" featuring sixth-grade band students playing instruments in a classroom. Text states that Jumpstart Night is a mandatory event for all sixth-grade band students on August 20. Students will stay after school from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM to learn instrument assembly, maintenance, and the first five notes on their instrument. Family and friends are invited to attend a performance in the theater at 7:00 PM showcasing what students learned.
Gráfico promocional de "Jumpstart Night" que muestra estudiantes de banda de sexto grado tocando instrumentos. El texto indica que el evento obligatorio para todos los estudiantes de banda de sexto grado se llevará a cabo el 20 de agosto. Los estudiantes permanecerán después de clases de 3:00 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. para aprender el ensamblaje y mantenimiento de instrumentos y las primeras cinco notas de sus instrumentos. Los familiares y amigos están invitados a asistir a una presentación en el teatro a las 7:00 p. m. para ver lo que los estudiantes aprendieron.
📣🎶 Attention 6th Grade Band Families! 🎶📣

Our annual Jumpstart Night is coming up on Thursday, August 20th!

This mandatory event gives beginning band students an opportunity to learn instrument assembly, maintenance, and their first five notes while building a strong foundation for a successful year in band.

🕒 Student Session: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
🎵 Students will remain after school for hands-on instruction and activities.

🎭 Family Performance: 7:00 PM in the Theater
Parents, family members, and friends are invited to join us for a special performance showcasing everything students learned during the evening!

We can't wait to see our newest musicians take their first steps on their band journey. See you at Jumpstart Night! 🎶✨
17 days ago, Hammond Creek Middle School
Promotional graphic for "Jumpstart Night" featuring sixth-grade band students playing instruments in a classroom. Text states that Jumpstart Night is a mandatory event for all sixth-grade band students on August 20. Students will stay after school from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM to learn instrument assembly, maintenance, and the first five notes on their instrument. Family and friends are invited to attend a performance in the theater at 7:00 PM showcasing what students learned.
Gráfico promocional de "Jumpstart Night" que muestra estudiantes de banda de sexto grado tocando instrumentos. El texto indica que el evento obligatorio para todos los estudiantes de banda de sexto grado se llevará a cabo el 20 de agosto. Los estudiantes permanecerán después de clases de 3:00 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. para aprender el ensamblaje y mantenimiento de instrumentos y las primeras cinco notas de sus instrumentos. Los familiares y amigos están invitados a asistir a una presentación en el teatro a las 7:00 p. m. para ver lo que los estudiantes aprendieron.