Highland Springs Middle School

But wait, you thought it was summer! ☀️😎

We hate to be the ones to mention school supplies already, but now is the perfect time to start watching for those back-to-school sales. 📚✏️

School supply lists are now available, and the first day of school will be here before you know it!

Find lists to print at the link: https://shorturl.at/dHFDN

Summer is here! Let's celebrate a wonderful year.

Find the newsletter at the link: https://app.smore.com/n/xu3jd

Art I students wrapped up the year with pixel-inspired paper chain murals based on the work of street artist 🎨

Using colorful paper chains, students transformed digital-style pixel designs into large collaborative artworks inspired by INVADER’s iconic street mosaics. These creative legacies will be displayed as part of the start of the 2026–2027 school year at HSMS. Great work by Ms. Hargrove’s students!

Art 6 students explored the bold, colorful work of artist by creating radial paper sculptures inspired by her fractal-style designs. Using folded paper, students focused on pattern, rhythm, and movement to build eye-catching creations full of color and depth. Great work by Ms. Hargrove’s classes! 🎨

After years of keeping our Riverhawks moving with a smile, Ms. Snyder is retiring from car line duty! 💙💚

Thank you for the kindness, positivity, and care you showed students and families each morning. Your bright spirit helped make every school day start a little better.

Special thanks to Ms. Ball and Ms. Jones for creating these thoughtful gifts to celebrate Ms. Snyder and all she has meant to HSMS. 🚗☀️

Miss the Spring Chorus Concert? 🎶

You can still enjoy the performance by watching the concerts on the HSMS website! Our talented Riverhawk chorus students did an amazing job, and we are so proud of their hard work this semester.

Click the link: https://shorturl.at/Bqk32

A quick look at the week ahead at HSMS! Please note that this week’s Upcoming post is arriving a little later than usual due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Tuesday, May 26: Technology Return and Semester Two Celebration. Students should return laptops and chargers to the Media Center. Library books will also be accepted. Students may bring cash if they wish to purchase snacks during the celebration.

Wednesday, May 27: Half Day and 8th Grade Awards Day. The ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. Parents and family members are welcome to attend.

Thursday, May 28: Half Day and 7th/6th Grade Awards Days. Seventh grade begins at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. Sixth grade begins at 10 a.m. Parents and family members are welcome to attend.

We look forward to celebrating our Riverhawks and wrapping up the school year strong!

Last Thursday, HSMS artists participated in the 2026 NACAC Student Art Show! 🎨

Congratulations to all of our talented Riverhawks whose artwork was selected for display. We are proud of the creativity, skill, and hard work our students shared with the community!

Calling all rising 4th–8th graders interested in healthcare careers! 🩺

Join the Rising 4th–8th Grade Healthcare Summer Camp at Aiken High School July 6–9 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Students will explore careers including nursing, radiology, physical therapy, psychology, forensic science, and more through hands-on activities like CPR training, dissections, microscope use, case studies, and science investigations.

📍 Aiken High School, 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC
💲 Registration: $75
⏰ Registration deadline: June 18, 2026

For accessibility purposes, please use the direct registration link or the QR code: https://shorturl.at/QbRgS

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Ms. Miller’s 6th grade science classes wrapped up the year with one final lab full of flips, physics, and fun! 🧪💧

Students tested bottles with different amounts of water, ranging from 100–500 mL, to see which amount would produce the most successful “upright lands” when flipping bottles. After collecting data and analyzing results, they discovered that 100 mL gave the best results!

This hands-on lab helped students explore physics concepts like balance and center of gravity while ending the year on a high note. Great work, scientists! 🔬