Hillsborough Middle School HSA

Everyone is welcome to join our HSA meeting this TUESDAY, June 9th* from 7-8 pm. We will hear from our HMS principal, learn about past HSA events, hear about ongoing/upcoming events, introduce and vote on the 2026/27 HMS Executive Board members**, hear about our dine outs (Ricky's Thai continues and Rita's is Wed, June 24th from 12:30-3:30 pm -- after the half day), learn highlights from our ARIS liaison, hear our treasurer's report, and more.

Questions and suggestions are welcome!
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When: Tuesday, June 9th from 7-8 pm
Where: HMS Library and Virtual
Virtual: https://meet.google.com/xqw-msru-iiw
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*Note that this was originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 10th. The ARIS Choir is performing that night and we wanted to be able to support our children and friends! Thanks to all for being flexible and understanding.

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**So far we have received the following interest for the 2026-27 executive board:

Evelyn King - President
Joanne Patti - co Vice President
Priya Sundar - co Vice President
Aysegul Soyal - Treasurer
Jessica Canterbury - Member at Large
Cassia Martin - Member at Large
Sonali Ganla - Recording Sec
Dev Ghosh - Corresponding Secretary
Genn Hall - ARIS Liaison

Best,
HMS HSA Executive Board 2025/26
[email protected]

Thank you to everyone who supported our Book Fair in May - volunteers and customers! For those who still have money in their eWallet, you can still use that $ on orders shipped home. Free shipping is offered on book orders that are $35 or more.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hillsboroughmiddleschool
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Proceeds help us give our literacy classroom teachers $25 in books twice a year, books for our library, and funds for assemblies, staff appreciation, teacher grants, 8th grade trip assistance, and more!

Passing along this information about a soccer camp for boys ages 6-14. Register by August 1st!

Today is the last day for the middle school’s BOOK FAIR! If you have time to volunteer, please check out the open slots for today.
Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers, AMAZING library specialist Mrs. GB, teachers, and all of the students and parents who have come and supported our book fair!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Feel free to sign up for multiple slots if you can, especially Tuesday-Thursday.
https://tinyurl.com/HMSBookFairVolunteers2026
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E-WALLET - sign up now:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hillsboroughmiddleschool
Credit cards and Apple Pay are accepted as well as cash.

Thanks!

Today HMS celebrated School Lunch Hero Day! TOPS helped recognized our Food Service Crew and the difference they make every day by preparing meals for HMS students and staff, and offering service with a smile. Be sure to show them some love and extra appreciation during your lunch period. Thank you for all that you do for our students!

HMS celebrates our Food Service Crew from Sodexo that provides healthy and delicious breakfasts and lunches with loving care. Thank you for all you do for us each and every day!

Tonight (Wed, May 20th) is our family night book fair! Hope to see you there, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Those who ordered eighth grade lawn signs or spirit wear can pick up then also, right in the HMS library/media center.
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Thursday is the last day of our sale this spring. E-wallet, cash, Apple Pay, and credit cards are welcome. We have books that are two dollars and up - something for everyone.
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Thank you to everyone who has supported our sale! Literacy teachers who come with their class to the Book fair have been happy to receive $25 to buy books for their classroom.
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Thank you also to our amazing volunteers who have taken the time out of their busy schedules to come and help run the fair! Couldn’t have offered this without you. We appreciate you!

The Book Fair at HMS just started!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Tuesday-Thursday!
Feel free to sign up for multiple slots if you can.
https://tinyurl.com/HMSBookFairVolunteers2026
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Monday, May 18th - Thursday, May 21st
Family Night will be Wednesday, May 20th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the HMS library.
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E-WALLET - sign up now:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hillsboroughmiddleschool
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We are ordering more higher-level looks and wanted to share what we have in stock now!

The HMS Book Fair starts this week!
Monday, May 18th - Thursday, May 21st!
Family Night will be Wednesday, May 20th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the HMS library.
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E-WALLET - sign up now:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hillsboroughmiddleschool
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Feel free to sign up for multiple slots if you can, especially Tuesday-Thursday.
https://tinyurl.com/HMSBookFairVolunteers2026

The HMS HSA has 4 extra lawn signs in case you missed the opportunity to purchase one. Please email [email protected] if you would like one. $25. This will be first come first served. Thank you!

Our movie night is starting soon. Walk-ins are welcome at the middle school. $6/student. See you soon!

The students have voted and they chose Zootopia2 for our in-house MOVIE NIGHT next Friday, May 15th!
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Buy tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/HMSMovieMay15
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Volunteers are still needed - please sign up here:
https://tinyurl.com/HMSMay15Volunteers
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Location: HMS Cafeteria
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Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Timing:
*Doors open 6:40 pm.
*Movie starts 7:00 pm.
*Pickup 9:00 pm.
(Volunteers needed at 6:00 pm for setup.)
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Please bring small bills. We're going to have Ms. Fu-Fung's famous cotton candy spun before your eyes, mouth-watering popcorn, and other snacks.
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Thank you for your support!