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![Problem-Solving Takes Center Stage at HMS Interactive STEM Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763045154/gmsdk12org/s85mpqv4exjfizg3heze/STEMDay1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763045154/gmsdk12org/s85mpqv4exjfizg3heze/STEMDay1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763045154/gmsdk12org/s85mpqv4exjfizg3heze/STEMDay1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763045154/gmsdk12org/s85mpqv4exjfizg3heze/STEMDay1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763045154/gmsdk12org/s85mpqv4exjfizg3heze/STEMDay1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1763045154/gmsdk12org/s85mpqv4exjfizg3heze/STEMDay1.jpg","width":2200}])
November 2025 - Houston Middle School’s STEM Day immersed students in hands-on problem-solving challenges designed by teacher Brett Emerson to spark creativity and boost interest in the school’s STEM program.
- Goal One
![Houston Middle’s Katie Howard Earns LEADS Grant for Forensic Science Class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762964796/gmsdk12org/kc9yxnfbff9tdtcdghip/LEADSKatieHoward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762964796/gmsdk12org/kc9yxnfbff9tdtcdghip/LEADSKatieHoward.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762964796/gmsdk12org/kc9yxnfbff9tdtcdghip/LEADSKatieHoward.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762964796/gmsdk12org/kc9yxnfbff9tdtcdghip/LEADSKatieHoward.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762964796/gmsdk12org/kc9yxnfbff9tdtcdghip/LEADSKatieHoward.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762964796/gmsdk12org/kc9yxnfbff9tdtcdghip/LEADSKatieHoward.jpg","width":2200}])
November 2025 - Houston Middle School teacher Katie Howard secured a $1,000 LEADS Grant to fund hands-on forensic science experiments.
- Goal One
![Vote on Alisha Dumas’s State Farm GMSD November Athlete of the Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761858379/gmsdk12org/iof2pzfg1m2fg6lmfnxr/AthleteoftheMonth-Nov25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761858379/gmsdk12org/iof2pzfg1m2fg6lmfnxr/AthleteoftheMonth-Nov25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761858379/gmsdk12org/iof2pzfg1m2fg6lmfnxr/AthleteoftheMonth-Nov25.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761858379/gmsdk12org/iof2pzfg1m2fg6lmfnxr/AthleteoftheMonth-Nov25.png","width":1080}])
November 2025 - Six high school athletes and five middle school athletes have been nominated for Alisha Dumas’s State Farm GMSD November Athlete of the Month. Read about each student athlete and cast your vote!
- Athletics
![Firefighters bring safety lessons to life with laughter at Houston Middle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761579128/gmsdk12org/lzdartqkqh5vh9hdrvto/DSC08553_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761579128/gmsdk12org/lzdartqkqh5vh9hdrvto/DSC08553_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761579128/gmsdk12org/lzdartqkqh5vh9hdrvto/DSC08553_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761579128/gmsdk12org/lzdartqkqh5vh9hdrvto/DSC08553_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761579128/gmsdk12org/lzdartqkqh5vh9hdrvto/DSC08553_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761579128/gmsdk12org/lzdartqkqh5vh9hdrvto/DSC08553_1.jpg","width":2200}])
October 2025 - The Germantown Fire Department’s LAFS team brought laughter and learning to Houston Middle School’s ESE students with a Minecraft-themed skit.
- Goal Four
- Goal Two
![Houston Middle Girls Cross Country Race to State Championship Victory]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761338592/gmsdk12org/zfjunikysbteidsmwwgr/1634497801439580716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761338592/gmsdk12org/zfjunikysbteidsmwwgr/1634497801439580716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761338592/gmsdk12org/zfjunikysbteidsmwwgr/1634497801439580716.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761338592/gmsdk12org/zfjunikysbteidsmwwgr/1634497801439580716.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761338592/gmsdk12org/zfjunikysbteidsmwwgr/1634497801439580716.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761338592/gmsdk12org/zfjunikysbteidsmwwgr/1634497801439580716.jpg","width":1920}])
October 2025 - The Houston Middle School girls cross country team captured the TMSAA State Championship, showcasing resilience and teamwork in a redemption season.
![Houston Middle School Girls Soccer Captures State Championship Title!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761338182/gmsdk12org/ovasiyktpdvnogpzagqm/State1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761338182/gmsdk12org/ovasiyktpdvnogpzagqm/State1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761338182/gmsdk12org/ovasiyktpdvnogpzagqm/State1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761338182/gmsdk12org/ovasiyktpdvnogpzagqm/State1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761338182/gmsdk12org/ovasiyktpdvnogpzagqm/State1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761338182/gmsdk12org/ovasiyktpdvnogpzagqm/State1.jpg","width":2048}])
October 2025 - The girls soccer team at HMS captured the TMSSAA State Championship with a 6–0 victory over Athens City Middle, capping off an undefeated postseason.
![Houston Middle Students Take Their “Shakin’ Sauce” from Classroom to Cafeteria]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759768902/gmsdk12org/mqcsejcrojzojppg2h3p/shakinsaucehms-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759768902/gmsdk12org/mqcsejcrojzojppg2h3p/shakinsaucehms-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759768902/gmsdk12org/mqcsejcrojzojppg2h3p/shakinsaucehms-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759768902/gmsdk12org/mqcsejcrojzojppg2h3p/shakinsaucehms-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759768902/gmsdk12org/mqcsejcrojzojppg2h3p/shakinsaucehms-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1759768902/gmsdk12org/mqcsejcrojzojppg2h3p/shakinsaucehms-3.jpg","width":2200}])
October 2025--What started as a classroom taste-test turned into a full-on cafeteria takeover at Houston Middle School this week.
- Goal One
![Vote on GMSD’s October Athlete of the Month for High School and Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759175644/gmsdk12org/blsesk1nyqwhdnfgkhvw/AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759175644/gmsdk12org/blsesk1nyqwhdnfgkhvw/AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759175644/gmsdk12org/blsesk1nyqwhdnfgkhvw/AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759175644/gmsdk12org/blsesk1nyqwhdnfgkhvw/AthleteoftheMonth.png","width":1080}])
October 2025 - Six high school athletes and six middle school athletes have been nominated for October’s Athlete of the Month. Read about each student athlete and cast your vote!
- Athletics
- Goal Four
- Student Spotlight
![Pearl of Wisdom: Teaching More Than Lessons at HMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759171092/gmsdk12org/cd9nictilmydg14hyco9/IMG_2290.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759171092/gmsdk12org/cd9nictilmydg14hyco9/IMG_2290.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759171092/gmsdk12org/cd9nictilmydg14hyco9/IMG_2290.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759171092/gmsdk12org/cd9nictilmydg14hyco9/IMG_2290.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759171092/gmsdk12org/cd9nictilmydg14hyco9/IMG_2290.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1759171092/gmsdk12org/cd9nictilmydg14hyco9/IMG_2290.jpg","width":2200}])
September 2025 - Houston Middle School’s RISE nominee, Pearl Holland, is celebrated for her dedication, expertise, and positive presence.
- staff spotlight
![CTE Spotlight: When the drones lift off, so does student learning at HMS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759166749/gmsdk12org/yionzdhdxsgvvetilylj/DronesIMG_4776.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759166749/gmsdk12org/yionzdhdxsgvvetilylj/DronesIMG_4776.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759166749/gmsdk12org/yionzdhdxsgvvetilylj/DronesIMG_4776.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759166749/gmsdk12org/yionzdhdxsgvvetilylj/DronesIMG_4776.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759166749/gmsdk12org/yionzdhdxsgvvetilylj/DronesIMG_4776.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1759166749/gmsdk12org/yionzdhdxsgvvetilylj/DronesIMG_4776.jpg","width":2200}])
September 2025 - HMS students in Sabrina Martin’s STEM class are coding and flying drones, gaining hands-on experience with problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration while applying real-world engineering and computer science skills.
- Academics
- CTE
- Goal One
![TDOE Fine Arts Manager Applauds Houston Middle Programs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758916347/gmsdk12org/evpiuygsbkouqtl8ryfa/56B9429D-5C57-4378-9D1D-A905C3062A49_1_105_c.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758916347/gmsdk12org/evpiuygsbkouqtl8ryfa/56B9429D-5C57-4378-9D1D-A905C3062A49_1_105_c.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758916347/gmsdk12org/evpiuygsbkouqtl8ryfa/56B9429D-5C57-4378-9D1D-A905C3062A49_1_105_c.jpg","width":767}])
September 2025 - HMS welcomed state Fine Arts Manager Atticus Hensley, who praised the school’s programs for giving students a strong foundation in fine arts.
- Academics
- Fine Arts
- Goal One
![HMS Launches New Photography Class for Sixth Graders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758046999/gmsdk12org/pvonwpafob6qykorvx6h/photoclass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758046999/gmsdk12org/pvonwpafob6qykorvx6h/photoclass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758046999/gmsdk12org/pvonwpafob6qykorvx6h/photoclass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758046999/gmsdk12org/pvonwpafob6qykorvx6h/photoclass.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758046999/gmsdk12org/pvonwpafob6qykorvx6h/photoclass.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758046999/gmsdk12org/pvonwpafob6qykorvx6h/photoclass.jpg","width":2200}])
September 2025 - Houston Middle School’s new sixth-grade photography class, led by Ms. Jordan Bell, is giving students hands-on experience with cameras, editing, and photo styling while sparking a passion for creativity and future opportunities.
- Goal One
![Houston Middle School Hosts “BurgerFest” in Food and Consumer Science Class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757705740/gmsdk12org/phdmtclzafgruqw1occv/Burgerfestthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757705740/gmsdk12org/phdmtclzafgruqw1occv/Burgerfestthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757705740/gmsdk12org/phdmtclzafgruqw1occv/Burgerfestthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757705740/gmsdk12org/phdmtclzafgruqw1occv/Burgerfestthumbnail.png","width":1080}])
September 2025 - Houston Middle School’s Food and Consumer Science students celebrated BurgerFest by creating sauces, tasting local burgers, and competing for the title of Burger King or Queen in a week-long hands-on culinary experience.
- Goal One
![Student Spotlight: Roper Oswald Shines on Stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757369218/gmsdk12org/he4ed7ordqjjs8zk9cpb/ROPEROSWALD.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757369218/gmsdk12org/he4ed7ordqjjs8zk9cpb/ROPEROSWALD.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757369218/gmsdk12org/he4ed7ordqjjs8zk9cpb/ROPEROSWALD.jpg","width":600}])
September 2025- This summer, Houston Middle School student Roper Oswald stepped into the spotlight
- Fine Arts
- Houston Middle School
- Student Spotlight
![Houston Middle School Brings STEM to Life with Virtual Guest Speakers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757368056/gmsdk12org/ii94xwhilhf5ibhnoihz/BRETT3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757368056/gmsdk12org/ii94xwhilhf5ibhnoihz/BRETT3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757368056/gmsdk12org/ii94xwhilhf5ibhnoihz/BRETT3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757368056/gmsdk12org/ii94xwhilhf5ibhnoihz/BRETT3.jpg","width":1200}])
September 2025- Houston Middle students are exploring STEM with grade-level projects in robotics, engineering, and drones. Teacher Brett Emerson brings in virtual guest speakers, such as engineers and pilots, to give students real-world insights and hands-on experiences, including opportunities to pilot drones at school events.
- Academics
- Goal One