Horn Lake Middle School

Guys in Ties + Girls in Pearls 8th grade luncheon

January 30, 2026

Doors open at 1:00 PM. Luncheon starts at 1:30 PM.

HLMS Bandhall

Guest Speakers

Catered Lunch from Memphis BBQ is free for students and $12 for adults.

Students must attend with parent/guardian. Semi-formal attire is strongly recommended, though not required.

Deadline to RSVP is January 23. Please note that seating will be assigned. Tickets may be purchased from Ms. Warfield during lunches.

HLMS Pajama Day - Tuesday, 12/16/25 Pajamas must be school appropriate. No blankets allowed.

HLMS Choirs invite you for an evening of music.
Festival of Carols Winter Concert
Monday, December 8 at 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church Horn Lake
3505 Goodman Rd., Horn Lake, MS 38637

Red Ribbon Week is October 27-October 31!
-Matching Minds Monday: Find your missing piece and dress like a twin.
-Team Up for a Drug-Free Way Tuesday: Rep your favorite sports team (NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA)
-Walk a Day in Their Shoes Wednesday: Students dress like teachers; teachers dress like students.
-Fit for the Fight Friday: Wear red to show unity to fight drug free.

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HLMS will honor individuals effected during our homecoming game on Thursday, October 2. We invite members of our community to submit the names of loved ones who have survived breast cancer, are currently undergoing treatment, or whom we remember in passing. They will be respectfully acknowledged during halftime. Please send names to cortavious.love@dcsms.org.

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.

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!)

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.

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)