Horn Lake Middle School

HLMS Homecoming 2025: September 29-October 3
THEME: HLMS-Where Dreams Come True

Monday- Marvel Vs. DC, dress up as your favorite superhero or villain
Tuesday- Disney Parks, dress up as a tacky tourist or like you are going to Disney for the day
Wednesday- Monster University, represent the college or university of your choosing
Thursday- We're all in this together (High School Musical) Wear HL colors
Friday- Sleeping Beauty, Pajama day. (Pajamas must follow school dress code!)

Unplug the Chargers. Wear black on Thursday, 9/25/25 for our blackout game against Southaven Middle.

Horn Lake Middle School’s Literacy Night will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm. The theme is Families Learning Together: Connecting Home and School. We have some school supplies to give away as well as educational books for parents while supplies last.

On Thursday, 9/18/25, we will "Vacay on the Patriots." Wear your leis and Hawaiian shirts.

Want to be a teacher but don't know how to start? Visit https://teachms.org!

Happy Game Day!
HLMS v. DCMS at home 5:30 pm
Tickets $5 cash only
Students must have an adult present to attend.

HLMS's 8th Grade Tour of Northwest Community College will take place on 9/30/25 from 9:00-11:15 a.m. Cost is $11.50, which will be collected during lunch from 8/22/25-9/24/25. Lunch will be served when we return to school. Only 120 slots are available, so reserve your spot ASAP! Extra permission slips are located in both 8th grade halls.

2025 - 2026 School Supply Lists are available!! Click for the list: https://www.desotocountyschools.org/page/25-26-school-supply-lists

We have 20 yearbooks left to sell if your student is interested!

Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 Monday: Donate your teacher's favorite school supply. Tuesday: Write a kind note or draw a picture for your teacher. Wednesday: Give compliments to teachers and staff! Thursday: Bring your teac her their favorite drink or snack. Friday: Dress like your teacher or wear their favorite color.

Girls Basketball Tryouts 3:15-5:15 PM in the gym 7th grade team: Tuesday, April 22 8th grade team: Wednesday, April 23 Wear athletic gear. Bring water/Gatorade;. Must have curren physical. Contact Coach Bobo for more information. christopher.bobo@dcsms.org

2025 - 2026 School Supply Lists are available! Click for the list: https://www.desotocountyschools.org/page/25-26-school-supply-lists

Volleyball Tryouts 6th grade- April 8; 7th Grade April 9 3:00-4:30 PM in the gym Must have a physical (Bring to Coach Morrison before tryout date). Must wear tennis shoes (no dunks or Jordans). Must wear athletic clothing.

HLMS Western Spring Fling Friday, April 4 from 5:00-7:30 PM Tickets are $10 and will be sold during lunches. Admission includes a beverage and a snack item, and a concession stand will also be available for food purchases.

HLMS will hold a 6th grade football interest meeting for parents of rising 7th graders on March 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. Contact Coach Black for more information. (jordan.black@dcsms.org)

Reminder: Deliveries are not allowed at HLMS on Valentine's Day.

HLMS needs proctors for state testing from 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on the dates below. If you are 18 or older and are available to help, please contact our testing coordinator, Kathleen Hatten at kathleen.hatten@dcsms.org or call the front office at 662-393-7443. April 24 April 25 April 28 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9

HLMS Dance Team Tryouts Clinic Date: February 19 from 3-5 PM Tryout Dates: March 4th & 6th from 3-5 PM 1. Must wear solid white top and black bottoms 2. Please bring water or sports drink. 3. Must have a positive attitude 4. Must attend both tryout dates. 5. Must be a current 6th or 7th grade student at HLMS. 6. Tennis shoes are required. 7. Must have sports physical. 8. Must have transportation.

8th Grade Parent Night February 12, 2027 5:30 PM Horn Lake High School cafeteria