HCSS Middle School

10/16/2026

We had a wonderful time at our Family Pumpkin Painting Event! It was great to see our students and families getting creative, enjoying time together, and celebrating the fall season. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fun-filled evening! 🍂🎃

10/13/2026

Join us for HCSS’s second annual TRUNK OR TREAT! On October 22, bring your creativity to life by decorating your own trunk, or just dressing up and enjoying the fun! All families are welcome; we can’t wait to enjoy a night of community!

10/09/2026

Halloween Trivia was a blast! 6th Graders had a spooky time with their teammates eating pizza and candy while testing their knowledge about Halloween. At the end, we all got in the dancing spirit!🎃

10/07/2026

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month and Most Improved Students! Keep up the hard work, HCSS Lions!

09/30/2026

Our annual Fall Festival was such a fun and memorable event! We loved seeing our students and staff enjoying an afternoon of games, laughter, and school spirit. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a wonderful time! 🍁🍂

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders, service members, and countless individuals who helped others during and after that tragic day.

We remember, we reflect, and we honor the importance of compassion, courage, and coming together as a community.

We will never forget.

09/09/2026

We are excited for a successful year of moving forward together with our students at HCSS Middle School through our updated Grade Promotion Policy.

08/21/2026

#1 in Springfield, MA Metro Area High Schools 2026-08-21 "Hampden Charter School of Science is ranked 60th within Massachusetts.
Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Hampden Charter School of Science is 68%.

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/massachusetts/districts/hampden-charter-school-of-science-east/hampden-charter-school-of-science-91966

08/20/2026

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Back-to-School Kickoff Social! It was great to see familiar faces and meet new students. We look forward to welcoming our new students tomorrow for Orientation and seeing all of our Middle School students on Monday, August 24!

08/12/2026

🎓 Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year!

HCSS Superintendent/CEO Tarkan Topcuoglu welcomes our students, families, faculty, and staff to another exciting year of learning and growth.

As we begin the year, we remain focused on preparing our students not only for college, but for life—with an increased emphasis on Durable Human Skills and AI Literacy.

📖 Read the full Welcome Letter: https://shorturl.at/0m7iL
🎥 Watch the Welcome Message: https://youtu.be/iP9GaeNi_bU

Here’s to another outstanding year at HCSS!

HCSS CEO/Superintendent Tarkan Topcuoglu welcomes the school commun...