HendersonvilleMiddle School

Home of the Bearcats

825 North Whitted Street

Hendersonville, NC 28791

828-697-4800

Jenny Moreno, PrincipalFax 828 – 698 – 6127

Luke Manuel, Assistant PrincipalWebsite:

Welcome to HMS…home of the Bearcats! Thank you for taking an interest in your child’s education. There are many opportunities to be involved at HMS, so please read through the choices below and select the items that interest you. Thanks for being part of the Bearcat family!

Name:______

(list the name of the parent/guardian who will be volunteering or who wants to join PTO)

Phone: Home______Work______Cell______

EMAIL: ______(You will receive the principal’s information updates)

Student Name:______Grade:______Homeroom:______

Student Name:______Grade:______Homeroom:______

Student Name:______Grade:______Homeroom:______

Volunteer Coordinators
PTO: Parent Teacher Organization that provides formal structure and support to school events.
PTO will have monthly evening meetings. Dates will be published on the school website.
Volunteer Coordinator- Tiffani Marshall / Leads PTO by establishing goals, organizing meetings and coordinating with principal
8th Grade Coordinator- Michelle Ford / Acts as liaison with parents/students to facilitate communication/involvement between parents, students, teachers and staff; assists w/ teacher requests
7th Grade Coordinator- Melisa Escobar
6th Grade Coordinator –Lori Joy
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Fund Raising- September Coordinator Luke Manuel
___ Morning Volunteer / Collection of candy and money
___ Afternoon Volunteer / Record keeping and distribution
Bearcat 5K: October Fundraiser for HMS athletics Coordinator Luke Manuel
___Staffing / Work on-site at 5K registering runners
___Clean-up / Work on-site for end of race clean-up
Book Fair: February Annual book fair fundraiser with Media Specialist Coordinator Rena Nisbet
___Signage / Create signs inside HMS to help students/parents get to library
___Staffing / 2 hour shift during book fair (afternoon and evening hours)
___Clean-up / Clean up at book fair conclusion
Teacher Appreciation Lunch:May Annual luncheon
___Gifts / Obtain small gift items from local business list
___Set-up / Set-up tables, food, beverages
___Clean-up / Clean up tables, food, beverages at conclusion
Teacher End of Year Breakfast: June
___Set-up / Set-up tables, food, beverages
___Clean-up / Clean up tables, food, beverages at conclusion
State Testing:April, May Proctoring tests Coordinator Jenny Moreno
___Proctor / Monitor state and EOG testing in classroom; proctors must attend a short training session with the school testing coordinator prior to proctoring.
Please select any or all: ___April ___May
8th Grade Dance:June End of grade dance for 8th grade studentsCoordinator David Mackey
___Food/Bev / Solicit food, beverage and paper goods including pizzas, chips, cookies, napkins, plates, etc. via local vendors
___Donate food/bev/ paper goods / Send in food, beverages or paper goods for dances
___Set-up / Set up for dance including food items, water, ice, decorations, etc.
___Serve / Serve food/beverage items
___Clean-up / Clean up food items in concession area
Teacher Snacks:Monthly snacks for the teachers’ lounge
___Donate snacks / Send in snacks for teachers- can be homemade or store bought
___Set-up / Display snacks in teachers lounge
___Clean-up / Clean up snacks at conclusion
Tutoring: Classroom tutoring, usually in Language Arts or Math Coordinator Jenny Moreno
___Tutor / HCPS requires all classroom volunteers to complete the volunteer application at the Administration Building on 4th Ave. West in Hendersonville.
Career Fair: March Coordinator Ashley Brittain
____ Presenter / Make presentations about specific careers to small groups of students
School of Hard Knocks: February Real life career activity for 8th grade Coordinator Ashley Brittain
_____ Volunteer / Provide support at booths for teachers and students
Library Assistant: Ongoing, afternoons Coordinator Rena Nisbet
_____ Volunteer / Provide support in the Media Center with circulation and other media tasks

YOU MAY RETURN THIS FORM ONE OF SEVERAL WAYS.

  1. Return to the school office at any time
  2. Have your student turn in form to his/her Bearcat teacher
  3. Mail to Mrs. Moreno.The school address is 825 North Whitted Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791.