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Hilliard Families and Community,

Due to approaching lightning and the potential for severe weather, we have made the difficult decision to cancel today’s Homecoming Parade. This decision was made in consultation with district personnel and with the safety of our students, staff, families, and community as our highest priority.

We know how much work our students and sponsors put into preparing for the parade, and we are very sorry that we will not be able to hold it as planned. We share in their disappointment, but safety must come first.

At this time, we still plan to hold our Homecoming Ceremony on Paul Whittenburg Field this evening, weather permitting. If weather conditions do not allow us to safely hold the ceremony outside, we will move the ceremony into the gym.

Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and continued support of our Flashes. We look forward to celebrating Homecoming together this evening!
3 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Parade Cancelled
📣 HOMECOMING ATTENDANCE UPDATE ❤️🖤⚡️

Parents, we know that today’s change to the Homecoming Parade schedule may result in some discrepancies with student attendance records. Please do not be alarmed if you receive an attendance notification or notice something that does not appear correct.

We understand that Homecoming brings a unique set of circumstances, and Mrs. Dean will work diligently to review and correct attendance records in a timely manner. We appreciate your patience as we work through today’s changes.

Our front office is currently experiencing heavy phone traffic related to the parade and attendance. If your call is not answered right away, please know that our staff is working to assist everyone as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we navigate today’s Homecoming festivities! We appreciate our HMSHS families and community so much! ❤️🖤⚡️

Happy Homecoming, Flashes! Let’s make it a great day! 🎬⚡️
3 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Homecoming Attendance
🎬❤️ HOMECOMING PARADE WEATHER UPDATE! ⚡️

Due to the weather forecast, we are making an adjustment to today’s Flashes Homecoming Parade!

📣 NEW PARADE TIME: 1:00 PM TODAY! 📣

We apologize for the change and truly appreciate our community’s flexibility and understanding. We know that a time change can be inconvenient, but we want to give our students, parade participants, and community the best opportunity to enjoy the parade before the weather moves in.

Please help us spread the word and share this update with your family and friends!

🎬 ROLL THE CREDITS — Flashes HOCO 2026! 🎬
❤️🖤⚡️ Go Flashes!
3 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Homecoming Weather Update
✨🧹 Happy Custodian Appreciation Day, HMSHS Flashes! ❤️🖤
Today we’re shining a BIG spotlight on the amazing custodians who work behind the scenes each and every day to keep Hilliard Middle-Senior High School clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our students and staff! ⭐️
From the classrooms to the hallways, cafeterias, offices, and everywhere in between, your hard work makes a difference every single day. We appreciate the early mornings, the long days, the countless cleanups, and all the little things you do that often go unnoticed—but never go unappreciated! 🙌
❤️🖤 Thank you for helping HMSHS SHINE! ⚡️
Help us celebrate our incredible custodial team and let them know just how much they mean to our Flashes family!
3 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Custodian Appreciation Day
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?
Nassau County students deserve a world-class education, and that starts with having exceptional teachers in every classroom and dedicated staff supporting them every day. To maintain high academic standards, the School District must remain competitive with surrounding school districts, many of which have access to additional locally approved funding. Referendum dollars provide critical local funding to help Nassau County attract and retain high-quality employees across the District, provide competitive compensation, and ensure our schools have the teachers and staff needed to support student success.

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
3 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic featuring six students with information about teacher and staff compensation and locally approved funding.
💙🧡❤️💛💚💜💗COLOR WARS 2026💙🧡❤️💛💚💜💗

One of our FAVORITE Homecoming traditions at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School happened today—and it never disappoints! 📣🎉
Before the competition even begins, the bleachers come alive as our Flashes proudly fill the stands in their class colors! 💙🧡❤️💛💚💜💗
The energy, school spirit, and excitement in this moment make it one of our favorite pictures we take all year! 📸✨
It’s more than just colors in the bleachers—it’s class pride, Flashes pride, and a whole lot of Homecoming spirit! ⚡️🏆
4 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Color Wars students in the bleachers
🍭🔬 Science Just Got a Little Sweeter! 🔬🍭

Mrs. Russell’s 8th grade science students got a hands-on lesson in homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures today—and they got to use candy to do it! 😋

Students brought in a variety of candies and created their very own “Candy Salad.” Since each type of candy remained visible and could be identified separately, their creations were a perfect example of a heterogeneous mixture!

What better way to make a science concept stick than by learning through something colorful, hands-on, and delicious? These Flashes proved that sometimes the best science lessons are the ones you can see, create, and enjoy! 🍬🧪
4 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Candy Bowl
Candy Bowl
Candy Bowl
Candy Bowl
Candy Bowl
Candy Bowl
Candy Bowl
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Disability History and Awareness Weeks highlight the history, contributions, and achievements of people with disabilities. #WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
4 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District graphic recognizing Disability History and Awareness Weeks.
🎬❤️🖤 ROLL THE CREDITS… IT’S COLOR WARS TIME! 🖤❤️🎬

Homecoming Week continues with an action-packed Thursday, October 1! Get ready for a day full of school spirit, friendly competition, and plenty of fun! 🎉

🌈 COLOR WARS | 9:00–11:30 AM
📍 Paul Whittenburg Field
🍿 Concessions will be available — CASH ONLY

⚠️ Important: Students may NOT wear or apply body paint or hair glitter for Color Wars. This includes paint on faces, arms, legs, or any other exposed skin. We want to protect our new turf football field and keep it looking great!

🏐 DODGEBALL | 1:30–3:30 PM
📍 HMSHS Gym
🍿 Concessions will be available — CASH ONLY
🎟️ No spectator entry fee.

Let’s keep rolling through Flashes HOCO 2026: ROLL THE CREDITS! 🎥🍿❤️🖤
5 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Thursday, 10/1 Color Wars and Dodgeball
Celebrating Freedom Week in World History!

Mr. West’s 6th grade World History students are exploring the ideas behind freedom, rights, and independence as part of Freedom Week!

Students learned about the Declaration of Independence and its powerful message about our inalienable rights—including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. After learning about these foundational ideas, students are putting their own thoughts into action by creating posters highlighting the rights they believe everyone should have. 📜✏️

What a great opportunity for our students to connect history to their own lives, think critically about the meaning of freedom, and share their ideas in a creative way!

Learning from the past. Thinking about the present. Shaping the future.
5 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Students creating posters in Mr. West class.
Students creating posters in Mr. West class.
Students creating posters in Mr. West class.
Students creating posters in Mr. West class.
Students creating posters in Mr. West class.
Students creating posters in Mr. West class.
Students creating posters in Mr. West class.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞?
Because this is a renewal of the existing one-mill operating funding, it will not increase the current millage rate. The One Mill Renewal would continue the existing one-mill operating millage. It does not propose an increase to the current one-mill rate. Here is what that looks like in practice based on a home's taxable value:

Taxable Value / Annual Cost (1 Mill) / Approx. Cost per Day
$100,000 / $100 / $0.27
$250,000 / $250 / $0.68
$300,000 / $300 / $0.82
$500,000 / $500 / $1.37
$750,000 / $750 / $2.05

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
5 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic with a house icon and table showing one-mill amounts. For taxable values of $100,000, $250,000, $300,000, $500,000 and $750,000, the annual amounts shown are $100, $250, $300, $500 and $750, respectively.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 (𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥) 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐠𝐨?
Every dollar raised stays right here in Nassau County. The renewal of this revenue is by Nassau County for Nassau County public schools and is strictly dedicated to these priorities: 70% Employee Compensation, 12% Safety, 9% Athletics, 9% Arts

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
7 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic with a pie chart showing the One Mill revenue allocation: 70% employee compensation, 12% safety, 9% athletics, and 9% arts.
⚡ FLASHES STUDENT SECTION EXPECTATIONS ⚡

Sporting events are for showing up, bringing the energy, and supporting our Flashes! ❤️🖤 But being part of the student section also means being Respectful, Responsible, and Roped In.

Before you head into the student section, make sure you know the expectations:

✔️ HMSHS students only
✔️ Use appropriate language and show respect to athletes, officials, and fellow spectators
✔️ Dress appropriately
✔️ No props or noise makers
✔️ Student section dress-up days must be approved by administration
✔️ No alcohol or tobacco products
✔️ Clean up your area before you leave—leave it better than you found it!

Let’s make our student section loud with Flashes pride, positive energy, and school spirit! ⚡❤️🖤

Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Stay Roped In.
10 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Flashes Student Section Expectations
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐚𝐱?
No. This is not a new tax. It is a renewal of the existing one-mill operating millage that Nassau County property owners are already paying. A “YES” vote would continue the existing one-mill operating millage for four years without increasing the millage rate.

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
11 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic explaining that the ballot measure concerns continuation of the existing one-mill operating millage.
🏈 Flashes Friday Night Lights! 🖤❤️

Beginning this Friday night, we’re excited to welcome HMSHS Flashes Alumni Football Players to our NEW Alumni Section!

📍 Location: Scoreboard side of the field, behind the long jump

If you’re a former Flashes football player, come out, reconnect with your teammates, support the current Flashes, and enjoy Friday Night Lights from your new Alumni Section!

Once a Flash, always a Flash! 🖤❤️🏈

We hope to see you Friday night!
13 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Flashes Football Alumni Section
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦?
The Millage Referendum is a ballot renewal that allows local voters to invest directly in the daily operations of Nassau County schools. Because basic funding from the state legislature is inadequate to cover standard operating expenses, local school districts face severe budget constraints. Renewing this existing voter-approved millage fills these critical financial gaps. By securing these local funds, we protect our classrooms from budget shortfalls, allowing the district to keep the focus entirely on student success, providing competitive teacher and staff pay, continuing to improve safety, art teachers in every elementary school, and supporting athletics district-wide.

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage
This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.
#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
13 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic explaining the Nassau County School Millage Referendum.
Be in school. Be on time. All day. Every day.
Missing just 2 days each month can add up to about 10% of the school year. Help your child make every school day count by building strong attendance habits all year long.

When students are in class, on time and ready to learn, they have more opportunities to build skills, connect with teachers and classmates, and stay on track for success.

#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
14 days ago, Nassau County School District
Attendance Matters graphic encouraging students to be in school on time, all day, every day. Text states, “Missing 2 days a month means a child misses 10% of the school year.” Colorful silhouettes of students raising their hands appear along the bottom.
🧪🥤 Science is better when you can taste it!

Mrs. Russell’s 8th grade science students are learning how matter exists in three forms—solids, liquids, and gases—and how each state differs in shape and volume.

Students took their learning from the classroom to a hands-on Root Beer Float Lab, where they observed and identified the different states of matter while creating and enjoying their delicious floats!

This engaging activity helped students connect science concepts to a real-world experience, making learning both meaningful and delicious! 🔬✨
14 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Mrs. Russell’s 8th grade science students are learning how matter exists in three forms—solids, liquids, and gases—and how each state differs in shape and volume.
Mrs. Russell’s 8th grade science students are learning how matter exists in three forms—solids, liquids, and gases—and how each state differs in shape and volume.
Mrs. Russell’s 8th grade science students are learning how matter exists in three forms—solids, liquids, and gases—and how each state differs in shape and volume.
Mrs. Russell’s 8th grade science students are learning how matter exists in three forms—solids, liquids, and gases—and how each state differs in shape and volume.
Celebrate Freedom Week begins today.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
14 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic featuring the United States Constitution with the text "Celebrate Freedom Week."
🎉 Congratulations Flashes! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating two outstanding members of the HMSHS family! ❤️⚡

🍎 Mrs. Wanda Saunders — HMSHS 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Saunders teaches High School ELA and brings dedication, passion, and a love of learning to her students each day. Her commitment to helping students grow and succeed makes a lasting impact, and we are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor!

🌟 Mrs. Molly Whittenburg — HMSHS 2026–2027 Non-Instructional Employee of the Year!
Mrs. Whittenburg works with our ACCESS students, providing care, support, and encouragement that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families. We are incredibly grateful for all she does and thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

Please help us congratulate Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Whittenburg on these wonderful accomplishments! ❤️⚡

Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students make HMSHS a special place. We are so proud of you both! 👏🎉

Congratulations, Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Whittenburg! ❤️⚡
17 days ago, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School
Teacher of the Year
Non-Instructional Employee of the Year