Perseverance

Hello Cougars/ Cardinals,

It is going to be a great week! We have a football game tonight against Grayson County. Let's send positive thoughts/ words of encouragement to the players and cheerleaders before the game. Cougars/Cardinals Aim High tonight! Anatole France said once, "to accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe." This can apply to everything that we do whether it is at home, school or extra curricular activity. As I have stated before, the sky is the limit; if you believe it you will achieve it. I have lot's of faith on each and every student at HCMS.

In the words of Helen Keller, "We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough." I hope that you will take advantage of the opportunities that the middle school provides. Your teachers are here to help prepare you for the future. It is our hope that you will evolve into the best possible citizens that you can become. Don't ever doubt or limit yourself! You can go as far as you desire as long as you are willing to go the distance and put forth the effort. High expectations produce hard work and ultimately high achievement. I think that all the students and faculty at HCMS are awesome!

As always, Dare to be Great!

Sincerely,

Diane Hatchett, HCMS Assistant Principal

Time to see the light Wildcats! Go Cards!

Hello Fellow Cards/ Cougars and Wildcats,

In case you hadn't heard, I am proud to say that UofL received the most votes in a recent poll at HCMS. WAY TO GO CARDS! As always the CARDINALS AIMED HIGH and DARED TO BE THE BEST!! Better luck next time, Wildcat fans! It's never to late to become a Cardinal. Think red, Hancock County colors are red aren't they?

Regardless of whether you are a Cardinal or a Wildcat fan the important thing is that you make the most of each day. Focus on the positive. Try each day to set a goal that you can achieve. Be ready to build on your successes. Keep a winning attitude, roll up your sleeves and be willing to work hard to succeed in life. The future is what you make it! Channel your energy for greatness, learn all that you can and remember knowledge is power!

Remember to wish your grandparents a happy and healthy Grandparent's Day this Sunday!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Hatchett, HCMS Assistant Principal

A Clear Understanding

As Eleanor Roosevelt said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. On Friday those who are in skills classes will role play ways to say no to bullying. I hope to encourage students to work on being assertive in of being passive or aggressive. This will be the culminating event for what Mrs. McCaslin and I began last Friday. Each Friday we will meet for classroom guidance lessons. If there is a topic you would like for us to discuss feel free to let us know.

I believe that prevention produces better results than intervention. Thus actions speak louder than words. Steven Covey teaches, "Seek first to understand and then to be understood. A positive climate sets the tone for students. At HCMS, all students are respected for who they are and the gifts they possess. On Weds. Mrs. Biever taught 6th grade students about Autism, sharing personal aspects of her life as a parent of a special needs child. Students asked lots of questions and were receptive and open to her message. Congratulations students and Mrs. Biever on daring to be the best! GO CARDS!! Go Cougars!

Aim High! Don't forget to vote!

Ms. Hatchett