🌱 **COME GROW WITH US!** 🌱

Have a green thumb or want to learn something new? Join us for an informational meeting about the **Harris Middle School Gardening Club and HMS Community Gardens!**

📅 **Thursday, November 5**
⏰ **5:00 PM**
📍 **#HarrisMiddleSchool Cafeteria**

We'll discuss our vision for the Gardening Club, membership criteria, dues, club structure, and plans for the HMS Community Gardens.

**Students, bring your caregivers!** Come learn how you can become a vital part of our gardening team as we work together to:

🌿 Grow fresh food for our community
🌱 Learn the basics of agriculture and farming
🥕 Develop skills in gardening and self-reliance
💙 Help feed families throughout our community

Have questions? Contact Mr. Forman, Dr. Bailey, or Ms. Stallings through the Bedford County Schools Official App.

**Come plant some seeds of self-reliance. Let's grow something great together!** 🌻

#HarrisMiddleSchool #HMS #SoarAboveTheRest #CommunityGardens

🦅 **SUPPORT HMS WRESTLING!** 💙💛

Come out and support the #HarrisMiddleSchool Wrestling Team this Sunday, November 8, and next Sunday, November 15, as they host a **Fundraising Yard Sale!**

📍 **Location:** Shelbyville Central High School Cafeteria
📅 **Dates:** Sunday, November 8 & Sunday, November 15
⏰ **Time:** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days

Stop by, browse, shop, and help support our HMS wrestlers!

Every little bit of support makes a difference. Let's come together as a community and help our #HMS Wrestling Team #SoarAboveTheRest, both on the wrestling mats and in life!

💙💛 **GO EAGLES!** 🦅

#HarrisMiddleSchool #HMS #SoarAboveTheRest

🏀 **BASKETBALL SEASON IS HERE!** 🦅

The #HarrisMiddleSchool Basketball season got officially underway last week, but there are still plenty of opportunities to come out, support our student-athletes, and show your Eagle pride!

Start marking your calendars, grab your blue and gold, and make plans to join us in cheering our teams on as they hit the hardwood!

Let's pack the stands and help our #HMS Eagles and Eaglettes #SoarAboveTheRest! 💙💛

\#HarrisMiddleSchool #HMSBasketball #EagleVision #SoarAboveTheRest

⚾ **BASEBALL SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!** 🦅

It's only November, but it's NEVER too early to start thinking about cheering on your #HarrisMiddleSchool Eagles Baseball Team!

The #HMS Baseball Team will take the field in February 2027, and we want to see our Eagle fans out there supporting the team!

Start marking your calendars now, get ready to cheer loud, and help our Eagles #SoarAboveTheRest! 💙💛

#HarrisMiddleSchool #HMSBaseball #EagleVision #SoarAboveTheRest

📣 Attention Parents & Guardians of Current 8th Grade Students!

📢Sign up TODAY to lock in the current rate!📢

#HarrisMiddleSchool is excited to offer an incredible opportunity open to all 8th grade #students attending Bedford County Schools and homeschool students zoned for Bedford County Schools to travel to Washington, D.C. March 29 – April 2, 2027!

Students will enjoy an unforgettable educational experience filled with history, exploration and lasting memories.📚

This opportunity is open to:
✔ Students currently in 8th grade at any Bedford County School during the 2026–2027 school year
✔ Homeschool students currently in 8th grade who are zoned for a Bedford County school

👉If your #student is interested in this exciting opportunity, please see the graphic or visit the link below to learn more:

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🌟Don't miss this opportunity! Secure your spot today!🌟

#StayInformed #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #WeAreHarris #SoarAboveTheRest #BedfordCountySchools

# 🦅 HMS SPORTS MONDAY UPDATE | November 2

Hello, #HarrisMiddleSchool Family and Friends!

We have officially entered the month of November! The leaves are starting to fall outside, and basketballs are finding their way into the nets as our #HMS Basketball teams are back in action. It's going to be a busy week for HMS Sports, so let's take a look back at what happened Friday and a look ahead at what's coming up this week!

### 🏀 LAST FRIDAY | October 30

The HMS Junior Varsity Eaglettes and Eagles took to the court Friday, and BOTH came away with victories! The Eaglettes defeated Columbia Academy 33-1, while the Eagles edged out a 20-18 victory.

The winning continued with our Varsity teams! The Varsity Eaglettes defeated Columbia Academy 46-24, while the Varsity Eagles dominated with a 52-10 victory.

**Great job, ladies and gentlemen! Way to represent the blue and gold!**

Also, this weekend, the roster for the 2026–2027 HMS Tennis Team was officially released!

Congratulations to all the students who earned a spot on this year's team! We are excited to see you represent the blue and gold and look forward to seeing you out on the court!

Welcome to HMS Tennis! 🦅💙💛

Now, on to the action and news for this week! 🦅🏀

### 🏀 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2

The Eagles and Eaglettes are back in action TONIGHT as they travel across the street to The Nest at Shelbyville Central High School to take on their cross-town rivals, Liberty Middle!

There will be NO girls JV game, but the JV boys will tip off at 5:00 PM. The Varsity Eaglettes will take the court at 6:00 PM, followed by the Varsity Eagles.

**⚽ HMS BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS**

HMS Boys Soccer will hold tryouts Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of this week from 3:30–5:30 PM each day.

Students should check in at the HMS Cafeteria each day and must bring:
- A sports physical dated April 15, 2026, or later
- Soccer cleats
- Water
- A soccer ball

**Students MUST attend all three days of tryouts to be eligible.**

### 📅 TUESDAY–THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3–5

There will be NO basketball games Tuesday through Thursday this week.

Also, there will be NO SCHOOL for students on Tuesday, November 4, due to Election Day.

### 🏀 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

The HMS Eagles and Eaglettes will play a rare DAY GAME as they welcome another cross-town rival, Cascade Middle, to the HMS Gym!

There will be NO JV games on Friday.

The Varsity Eaglettes will tip off at 12:00 PM, followed by the Varsity Eagles.

**A special note for our students:** 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to attend! Student admission will be just $2.

Let's pack the gym and show our Eagles and Eaglettes some support!

### 🏆 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

**HMS WRESTLING YARD SALE FUNDRAISER**

Our HMS Wrestling team will be holding a yard sale fundraiser in the Shelbyville Central High School Cafeteria!

Stop by, shop around, and show some love for our HMS Wrestling program. Every bit of support helps our student-athletes!

*(More details about the time coming soon!)*

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That's all for this Monday update!

Have a GREAT week, everyone! Come out and support our Eagles and Eaglettes, and we'll be back Friday with a look back at all the latest news from HMS Sports.

Take care, and as always...

**#SoarAboveTheRest!** 🦅💙💛

🚨 No School Tomorrow for Students! 🚨

Friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow as it is Staff Development and Election Day.

📚 Our teachers and staff will be hard at work learning and growing to better support our #students while our community takes part in an important day at the polls. 🗳️

We’ll see all #students back, refreshed and ready to learn on Wednesday, November 4!👊

#NoSchool #StaffDevelopment #ElectionDay #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools

🌟 It’s National School Psychology Week! 🌟

From November 2–6, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists — the caring professionals who help #students grow, learn and thrive every day. 💙

They support academic success, strengthen social-emotional wellness and help create safe, welcoming schools for all.

Join us in saying thank you to our school psychologists for the heart, care and expertise they bring to our students and staff every day! 👏💫

#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #SupportingEveryStudent #HelpingStudentsThrive #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools

🌼🕯️Celebrating Día de Muertos!🕯️🌼

Today, we honor a beautiful tradition that reminds us to celebrate the lives and memories of those who came before us. 🌸

Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time to reflect, share stories and appreciate the cultural heritage that connects families and communities across generations.🕯️

We’re #BedfordProud to celebrate the diverse traditions that make #BedfordCountySchools so vibrant — and to learn together about the ways different cultures honor life and remembrance. 💛

#DiaDeMuertos #DayOfTheDead #CulturalHeritage #WeAreBCS

💀🌼 **¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!** 🌼💀

Today, we recognize and celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a beautiful tradition honoring the lives, memories, and legacies of loved ones who are no longer with us.

At #HarrisMiddleSchool, we believe in celebrating the many cultures, traditions, and experiences that make our school community so special. Today is a reminder of the importance of family, remembrance, love, and keeping memories alive.

From our #HMS family to yours, we wish you a meaningful and happy Día de los Muertos!

💙💛 **#HarrisMiddleSchool | #SoarAboveTheRest** 🦅

Congratulations to the young ladies and gentlemen who will make up the 2026-2027 #HarrisMiddleSchool Tennis Team! We look forward to watching you represent #HMS on the tennis courts as you #SoarAboveTheRest!

🎃👻 **HAPPY HALLOWEEN, #HarrisMiddleSchool FAMILY AND FRIENDS!** 🦅

If you're heading out for a night of trick-or-treating and spooky fun, please be safe, have a great time, and we hope your candy bags are filled with all your favorite treats! 🍬🍫

Have a spooktacular Halloween, everyone! 💙💛

#HarrisMiddleSchool #SoarAboveTheRest

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from #BedfordCountySchools! 👻🎃

Wishing our students, staff and families a fun, safe and spook-tacular day! 🍬🕸️

Have a fang-tastic Halloween filled with laughter, creativity and lots of treats! 🦇✨

#HappyHalloween #BCSFamily

🏆 **HMS SPORTS FRIDAY UPDATE | October 30** 🦅

Hello again, #HarrisMiddleSchool Family and Friends!

Ask any teacher who has worked during Halloween Week, and they will tell you there is just something different about teaching during this week. Especially when it includes a full moon! 🌕

HMS Winter Sports has had a **busy** week so far, and there is still plenty of action coming to the HMS Gym tonight! Let's turn on **EagleVision** and see what has already gone down in the world of HMS Sports this week and what still lies ahead.

There was no action on Monday or Wednesday of this week.

🤼 **HMS Wrestling** hit the mats on both Tuesday and Thursday, finishing with a combined team tally of 3–4 against Moore County and Coffee County. Despite the results, Coach McBee reported that there was "major improvement from each of the returning wrestlers." That's what we love to hear! The Eagles will be back in action November 14 as they compete in the Cascade Clash Tournament.

🏀 **HMS Basketball** — both the Eagles and Eaglettes — took to the hardwood Thursday night as they traveled to Christiana Middle. Neither JV team competed, but both varsity squads took the floor.

The HMS Eaglettes came away with an impressive **52–14 victory**, getting their season off to a 1–0 start! The Eagles followed the ladies onto the court but came up short in a close contest, falling by a score of **43–32**.

🏀 **TONIGHT: BASKETBALL AT THE NEST!**

The HMS Eagles and Eaglettes are back on their home court tonight, Friday, October 30, in the HMS Gym!

Here is tonight's schedule:

- 4:00 PM – Girls JV
- 5:00 PM – Boys JV
- 6:00 PM – Varsity Eaglettes
- Following the Girls Game – Varsity Eagles

We hope you all have a safe and happy Halloween weekend! 🎃

We will be back on Monday with a look at how our Eagles and Eaglettes fared Friday night, along with a preview of the action coming up next week.

Until then, may you all **#SoarAboveTheRest!** 💙💛

#HarrisMiddleSchool #HMS #EagleVision #SoarAboveTheRest

🌱 **COME GROW WITH US!** 🌱

Have a green thumb or want to learn something new? Join us for an informational meeting about the **Harris Middle School Gardening Club and HMS Community Gardens!**

📅 **Thursday, November 5**
⏰ **5:00 PM**
📍 **#HarrisMiddleSchool Cafeteria**

We'll discuss our vision for the Gardening Club, membership criteria, dues, club structure, and plans for the HMS Community Gardens.

**Students, bring your caregivers!** Come learn how you can become a vital part of our gardening team as we work together to:

🌿 Grow fresh food for our community
🌱 Learn the basics of agriculture and farming
🥕 Develop skills in gardening and self-reliance
💙 Help feed families throughout our community

Have questions? Contact Mr. Forman, Dr. Bailey, or Ms. Stallings through the Bedford County Schools Official App.

**Come plant some seeds of self-reliance. Let's grow something great together!** 🌻

#HarrisMiddleSchool #HMS #SoarAboveTheRest #CommunityGardens

🎉 **CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!** 🎉

Please join us in congratulating our Bridge Bedford **#HarrisMiddleSchool October Students of the Month!** 🦅

💙 **6th Grade:** Liliana Lopez
💛 **7th Grade:** Yessenia Solis Medina
💙 **8th Grade:** Christopher Hernandez

We are proud of each of you! Thank you for setting a positive example, representing #HMS with pride, and showing all of us what it means to **#SoarAboveTheRest!**

📢 Weekly Resource Guide 📢

Looking for local food resources? Check out this helpful guide! 🥫🍞 There are several options throughout the week, offering food pantries, hot meals and more in our community.

🗓️ Be sure to note the days and times for each location to get the help you need. Whether it's a pantry visit or a hot meal, these community resources are here for you!

👉 Also, don’t forget to check out the Blessing Boxes of Bedford County Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates and changes.

#CommunitySupport #ResourceGuide #FoodPantry #HelpingHands #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools

🎃 **ATTENTION, #HarrisMiddleSchool FAMILY AND FRIENDS!** 👻 Get ready for some Halloween fun at #HMS! This Friday, **October 30**, we’ll have a school-wide dress-up day and Halloween Pep Rally! 🦅🎉 Students are welcome to dress up for the occasion, but please remember these important costume guidelines: 🚫 No face coverings 🚫 No weapons or fake weapons 🚫 No blood or gore ✅ All costumes must follow our normal school dress code. We’ll also have **Student Costume Rewards during lunch, a Teacher Costume Contest, and MORE Halloween fun!** 🎃👻 We can’t wait to see our Eagles and Eaglettes show off their Halloween spirit! Let’s make it a fun and memorable day at #HMS! 💙💛 **Soar Above the Rest!**

⚽🦅 **HMS BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS** 🦅⚽

Attention #HarrisMiddleSchool Family and Friends!

It’s time to get ready to take the pitch! Our **#HMS Boys Soccer Team** will be holding tryouts on the following dates:

📅 **Monday, November 2**
📅 **Tuesday, November 3**
📅 **Thursday, November 5**
⏰ **3:30–5:30 PM each day**

**IMPORTANT:** Players wanting to try out **must attend all three days.**

### ⚽ WHAT TO BRING
• A current **sports physical dated April 15, 2026, or later**
• Cleats
• Water
• A soccer ball

📍 **CHECK-IN:**
Players should meet in the **#HMS Cafeteria** to check in and receive their tryout number before heading to the field.

### 📣 PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Want more information about Boys Soccer Tryouts? **Coach Castorena** will be available during **Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 22** to answer questions and provide additional information.

Come ready to work, compete, and **SOAR!** 🦅💙💛
#HMS #HarrisMiddleSchool #HMSBoysSoccer #SoarAboveTheRest