Huntington East Middle School Bears - Huntington, WV

09/15/2026

Midterms are coming home today!!!

09/14/2026

CALLING ALL HEMS BEARS! The WV KIDS Cancer Crusaders asks that on Sept 16th (this Wednesday), the state of WV wear gold to show our love and support for the children who are battling or have battled cance and their families. Let's show WV that HEMS Bears are GOLD! 💛 🎗️

Cabell County Schools
WV KIDS Cancer Crusaders

🎗️

09/14/2026

🐻💜 HEMS BEARS — WEEKLY EVENTS 💜🐻

📅 September 14–19, 2026

Bears, it’s going to be a BUSY and exciting week at HEMS! 🎉 From the classroom to the courts, field, stage, and trails, our Bears are showing up, working hard, and making us proud! Let’s ROAR LOUD all week long! 🐻🔥

💜 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

🦷 Mobile Dentist — Rescheduled from September 17
🎭 Theater Troupe — 3:15–4:15 PM
📚 After-School Tutoring — 3:15–4:15 PM
🎾 HEMS Tennis @ BMS Tennis — Barboursville Park

💜 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

📊 FIRST 9 WEEKS MIDTERMS GO HOME!
🦷 Mobile Dentist — Rescheduled from September 18
🎶 Honor’s Choir with Mr. Bonyak — 3:15–4:15 PM
📚 After-School Tutoring — 3:15–4:15 PM
🎾 HEMS Tennis vs. MMS Tennis @ HHS
🏐 HEMS Volleyball @ HMS — 5:30 PM (AWAY)

💜 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

📚 After-School Tutoring — 3:15–4:15 PM
🏐 HEMS Volleyball @ Point Pleasant (AWAY)

💜 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

🗣️ Speech & Debate with Mr. Bonyak — 3:15–4:15 PM
🐻 Good News Bears Club — Room 707, 3:15–4:15 PM
📚 After-School Tutoring — 3:15–4:15 PM
🎾 HEMS Tennis vs. MMS Tennis @ Cabell Midland
🏈 HEMS Football @ Duval (AWAY)

💜 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

🔄 Tuesday/Thursday Rotation

💜 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ HEMS Cross Country
🔥 Roy Wright Invitational
📍 Rowan County High School — Kentucky

🐻 AFTER-SCHOOL BEARS, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Students who stay after school for tutoring, detention, or clubs will have SNACKS + TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED! 🚌🍎

🎾 UPCOMING EVENT
SEPTEMBER 28

🔥 Start of Middle School Tennis Championships!

💜 LET’S MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK, BEARS! 💜
Bring the energy. Bring the effort. Bring the BEAR PRIDE! 🐻🔥

LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. GO BEARS! 💜🐻

Cabell County Schools
Huntington East Middle School Sports

09/10/2026

🏐 Attention HEMS Bears family! 🚨

The HEMS Volleyball Game @ Wahama scheduled for Thursday, September 10 is CANCELLED!

There will also be NO VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE today! Take this time to rest up, recharge, and enjoy your evening at home! ⚡️💜🎉

Cabell County Schools
Huntington East Middle School Sports

09/10/2026

🐻 Bear Families: Picture Day is TOMORROW, Sept. 11! Bring your order form/payment or order online. These photos will be in the yearbook! 📸

09/10/2026

Get ready to represent Huntington East Middle School in style! 🐻💜

🎉 BEARS GEAR IS OFFICIALLY ON SALE! 🎉

Starting THIS WEEK, the HEMS PTSO will be set up in the cafeteria during all lunches on Thursdays with the hottest apparel of the season!

Check out what’s dropping:
🔥 Purple Tie-Dye "Bear Den" T-Shirts – Only $20!
🔥 Grey "Bears in the Mouth" Hoodies & Crewnecks – Only $30!
🔥 Black "Huntington East" Hoodies – Only $30!

⚠️ IMPORTANT DETAILS:

First Come, First Served! (No holds, so grab yours fast!)

Immediate Purchase Only

Limited Quantities & Sizes Available

Payment: Cash or Check only (payable to HEMS PTSO)

Don't wait until your size is gone—bring your payment this Thursday and show your Bear Pride! 🐾✨

09/08/2026

🐻💜 HEMS BEARS — WEEKLY EVENTS! 💜🐻
📅 September 7–12, 2026

Get ready for another BUSY and EXCITING week at HEMS! Check out everything happening around the East Side! 👇

🇺🇸 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
🚫 NO SCHOOL — LABOR DAY!
Enjoy your day off, Bears!

🎶 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
🎵 Honor's Choir with Mr. Bonyak
📚 LSIC Meeting — 3:30 PM in the HEMS Library
📖 After-School Tutoring
🎾 HEMS Tennis vs. HMS Tennis @ HHS
🏐 Volleyball vs. MMS — 5:30 PM HOME!

📚 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
📅 FIRST 9 WEEKS MIDTERM ENDS!
📖 After-School Tutoring
🎾 HEMS Tennis vs. St. Joe Tennis @ HHS
🏐 Volleyball vs. St. Joe — HOME!

🎤 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
🗣️ Speech & Debate with Mr. Bonyak
🐻 Good News Bears Club — Room 707
📖 After-School Tutoring
🏐 Volleyball @ Wahama — AWAY!

📸 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
🔄 Monday/Wednesday Rotation
📷 PICTURE DAY! Smile, Bears! 😄

🏃 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
👟 Cross Country @ Boyd County Invitational
🏐 Volleyball Tournament at Chapmanville

🚌🍎 REMINDER: Transportation and snacks are provided for students who stay after school for tutoring, detention, and clubs!

💜🐻 It’s another BIG week to be a HEMS Bear!
LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. GO BEARS! 🐾🔥

09/04/2026

🐻💜 REMINDER, HEMS FAMILIES! 💜🐻

Just a quick reminder about our morning arrival and afternoon dismissal procedures:

⏰ Tardy Bell: 7:30 AM
If your child arrives AFTER 7:30 AM, please drop them off at the MAIN OFFICE to check in.

🚨 Student Sign-Out: BEFORE 2:40 PM
If you need to sign your student out of school, please make sure to do so BEFORE 2:40 PM. Because buses arrive at HEMS in the afternoon, students cannot be signed out after 2:40 PM.

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and our school day running smoothly! 💜

🐻 GO BEARS! 💜🖤

Cabell County Schools

09/04/2026

WHAT A GAME AND A GREAT WAY TO KICK OFF THE SEASON!!!! WAY TO GO, BEARS!!!!

Huntington East Middle School Sports
Huntington East Middle School Football

09/03/2026

🏈🔥 IT’S GAME TIME, BEARS! 🔥🏈

The HEMS Bears are hitting the road for their SEASON OPENER and are ready to bring the energy! 💜🐻

⚔️ HEMS BEARS vs. VINSON MIDDLE TIGERS 🐯
📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Vinson Middle School

This isn’t just another game… IT’S TIME TO ROAR! 💪🔥 Bring the noise, bring the pride, and let’s show them what the EAST SIDE is all about!

💜 EAST SIDE PRIDE! 💜
🐻 LIVE STRONG. FIGHT FIERCE. ROAR LOUD. 🐻

LET’S GO, BEARS!!! 🏈🔥💜🐻

Huntington East Middle School Sports
Huntington East Middle School Football