
Get ready to ROLL THE CREDITS at the 2026 Homecoming Dance — “An Evening at the Movies”! 🍿🎥⭐
📅 Saturday, September 26
🏫 HMSHS Cafeteria
🎟️ $25 per ticket
🕓 Middle School: 4–6 PM
🕖 High School: 7–9 PM
🎟️ See Mrs. Vanzant in Guidance to purchase your ticket!
⭐ HMSHS Students Only ⭐
Grab your ticket, dress to impress, and get ready for a night worthy of the big screen! 🎬🕺💃

Mr. Conner’s Anatomy & Physiology students kicked off their learning with a fun, hands-on tabletop chalk marker activity!
Students worked together to illustrate their prior knowledge of the organs within their assigned body system. Using chalk markers, they mapped out and labeled what they already knew—giving them a chance to collaborate, share ideas, and put their existing knowledge to work.
What a great way to turn a classroom table into a canvas for learning! ✏️🧠💡
We’re excited to see how much these students’ understanding grows as they dive deeper into the amazing systems of the human body! 🫀🫁🧬










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We’re celebrating Flashes who are Roped In, Responsible, and Respectful! 🎉💙
📅 PBIS Celebration: August 10th – October 9th
🎟️ INVITE ONLY
To earn an invitation, Flashes must meet ALL of the following expectations:
⭐ 90% attendance
⭐ No more than 3 tardies
⭐ No Focus Referrals
⭐ No F’s on the 1st quarter grade report
Let’s finish strong, make positive choices, and show what it means to be a Roped In, Responsible, and Respectful Flash! 💪🏽🏆
Keep showing up. Keep working hard. Keep being respectful. Keep earning those invitations! 🏈⚡

We’ve got the Homecoming 2026 spirit days lined up, and this week is going to be one for the highlight reel! 🎥⚡️
From movies and memes to Disney, Universal, brains, blondes, and a full-on Color War, there’s a little something for everyone! ❤️🖤🤍
📅 September 28 – October 2
🎞️ Monday: Movies vs. Memes
🏰 Tuesday: Disney vs. Universal
🧠 Wednesday: Brains vs. Blondes
🌈 Thursday: Color Wars — check the graphic for your grade-level color!
⭐ Friday: The Grande Finale — Flashes Spirit Day!
🏆 Judging will take place Monday–Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in the cafeteria.
👗 Remember: Students must follow the school dress code for all Homecoming activities.
Start planning, Flashes! Let’s see who brings the biggest spirit, creativity, and Flash pride! ⚡️
🎬 ROLL THE CREDITS! HOMECOMING 2026 IS COMING!
📢 All Homecoming information can be found on our school website!
👉 https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/o/hmshs/page/homecoming-2026-2027

Our middle school math and Algebra students are taking learning beyond the traditional classroom through math stations happening all across campus! 🔢✨
These engaging stations provide opportunities for active engagement, hands-on learning, collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking, and mathematical discourse. Students are moving, discussing, applying concepts, and learning from one another—all while putting their math skills into action!
We love seeing our Flashes actively engaged in their learning and taking ownership of their mathematical thinking. 💡🧠
Way to go, Flashes! Keep learning, collaborating, and solving! ❤️🖤




We are excited about all the amazing things happening with Mrs. Raulerson and our FFA program! 🐄🌱🐴❤️
Our students are learning, growing, building leadership skills, and creating opportunities that will make a lasting impact. We are so thankful for the dedication and excitement Mrs. Raulerson brings to our Flashes and can’t wait to see what this year has in store!
The future is bright for FFA at HMSHS, and we are looking forward to all the great things ahead! 🚜🌟


It’s time to PACK THE STANDS, FLASHES! 📣🙌 Our Friday night football games are coming up, and we’ve got some BIG spirit nights planned!
🎉 Mark your calendars and dress to match the theme!
🍔👨🍳 August 28 — “HUNGRY FOR A WIN!”
Come dressed as chefs, waiters, delivery drivers, giant food, or restaurant mascots!
🏈 Opponent: First Coast Christian
🤠⭐️ September 4 — “THERE’S ONLY 1 SHERIFF IN THIS TOWN: WILD WILD WEST!”
Dust off your cowboy hats, boots, and western gear!
🏈 Opponent: Keystone Heights
👑🛡️ September 25 — “CASTLE SEIGE: SPARKLES AND SHIELDS!”
Dress like kings, queens, and royalty! 👑✨
🏈 Opponent: Scintilla Charter
⚡️🏈 October 2 — HOMECOMING!
Show your Flash pride and dress in your best RED & WHITE! ❤️🤍
🏈 Opponent: Old Plank Christian
👵👴 October 9 — SENIOR NIGHT!
Let’s celebrate our seniors by dressing like old timers and helping them feel young! 😂
🏈 Opponent: Aucilla Christian
📣 Bring your friends. Wear your spirit. Pack the stands.
Let’s show our Flashes what ONE SCHOOL. ONE TEAM. ONE STORM. really looks like!
❤️🤍🖤 LET’S GO, FLASHES! ⚡️🏈

This Friday, August 28 at 6:45 PM, come out to the ribbon cutting for our brand-new turf field—right before Friday Night Lights! 🏈
Help us celebrate this exciting addition to our community and kick off the night with us as we officially unveil the new field.
📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 6:45 PM
📍 Paul Whittenburg Field
A special thank you to Nassau County for their One Mil contribution, which helped make this incredible improvement possible! We are grateful for the investment in our students, athletes, and community.
Bring your family, friends, and school spirit! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Interested in bowling? Come join us for the HMSHS Girls Bowling Team! Whether you're a seasoned bowler or have never picked up a bowling ball, ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! 🙌
🎳 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
👕 Team shirt
🎳 4 games
🤝 Fun, friendship & teamwork
💰 Cost: $50
📍 Yulee Bowling Center
📅 Game Dates:
• September 23, 2025
• September 30, 2025
• October 7, 2025
• October 14, 2025
🚗 Players must provide their own transportation to and from meets.
🩺 A current HMSHS sports physical is required.
❓ Have questions or want to sign up? See Mrs. McKelvy for details or contact the front office.
Don't miss your chance to roll with us! 🎳🔥 Deadline to sign up is September 4th.
⭐ Strike up friendships.
⭐ Spare life's stress.
⭐ LET'S BOWL! ❤️🖤

It’s never too early to reserve your copy of this year’s Hilliard Middle-Senior High School Yearbook! 🎉
🛒 To purchase your yearbook:
👉 Visit Buytheyearbook.com
🔑 Use code 38526 to access Hilliard’s Storefront.
💰 Yearbooks are $70 through February 14!
Don’t wait—order yours today and make sure you have a copy of all the memories we’ll make this school year! ❤️🖤⚡

It’s almost time to show what you know! 💪📝 Please take a moment to review the upcoming PM1 testing dates and make sure you are ready to do your best!
📅 August 27 – FAST Reading
📖 Grades 6, 7 & 8
📅 September 1 – FAST Math
➗ Grades 6, 7 & 8
📅 September 3 – FAST Reading
📖 Grades 9 & 10
⭐ Students with small group accommodations will be notified individually with their testing date.
Get plenty of rest, come prepared, and remember: Own Your Epic! ⚡❤️🖤

Mrs. Russell’s 8th grade Science students are taking their learning to new heights with a hands-on paper airplane investigation!
Students are learning how scientists ask questions, make predictions, identify variables, collect data, conduct fair tests, and use evidence to draw conclusions. Through experimenting with different airplane sizes, shapes, and wing designs, they are discovering how these factors can affect flight distance—all while developing problem-solving, critical-thinking, collaboration, and data-analysis skills.
And we have a NEW RECORD! 🏆✈️
Sebastian’s paper airplane previously traveled an impressive 62 feet… but the next day, he broke his own record with an incredible 73 feet! 🎉👏
Way to go, Sebastian! We love seeing our students put the scientific process into action and challenge themselves to go even farther! 🔬📊✈️




Friday, August 21 is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
One conversation could save a life.
Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous drugs facing our communities today. It is often hidden in counterfeit pills or mixed into counterfeit prescription medications without a person's knowledge. As this powerful video explains, one mistake can have permanent consequences.
This National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, we encourage every parent, caregiver, and student to take just a few minutes to watch this important message together and explore the free resources available for Nassau County families.
🎥 Watch the video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/925904443?h=12e0a90225
📚 Access the Family Resources on our website.
The Family Resources include:
• A Fentanyl Fact Sheet
• Parent Conversation Toolkit
• Student Online Learning Opportunity (earn 1.5 community service hours)
• Additional videos and educational resources
After watching the video, ask your child:
• What did you learn?
• Did anything surprise you?
• What would you do if someone offered you a pill that wasn't prescribed to you?
• Who are the trusted adults you can always talk to?
A few minutes of learning today could make a life-changing difference tomorrow.
Know the facts. Start the conversation. Protect your future.
Big dreams begin with big opportunities.
Every student's journey is unique, but one thing remains the same: preparing for the future starts today.
Students attending Nassau County School District schools have access to opportunities that challenge, inspire, and prepare them for success beyond graduation. From earning college credit through AP Classes and Dual Enrollment to gaining hands-on experience and industry certifications through our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways, we're helping students graduate ready for whatever comes next.
Whether your child is just beginning their educational journey or preparing for graduation, these opportunities can help them build a strong foundation for the future.
Talk with your child's school counselor to learn more about these pathways and discover how Nassau County School District can help your student reach their goals.
Enroll today in your neighborhood A-rated school and discover the opportunities that will help your child graduate ready for what's next. Learn more at https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/enroll
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Friday evening was one to remember as we welcomed back our Hilliard Football Alumni for our Inaugural Alumni Kickoff Reunion! 🔴⚡️
We were so excited to see such a great turnout of former players, coaches, friends, and Flashes supporters coming together to reconnect, share memories, enjoy a great meal, and celebrate the tradition that makes Hilliard Football so special.
There’s something powerful about seeing generations of Flashes come together and realizing that once you wear the red and white, you’re always a Flash! ❤️🤍
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, helped make the evening possible, and continues to support our football program and our student-athletes. Your support helps us build on the tradition and invest in the future of Hilliard Football. 🏈⚡️
The tradition continues. The Flash family grows stronger. ❤️





We’re off to an amazing start, and our Flashes are already showing us what it means to work together, think creatively, and be Responsible, Roped In & Respectful! ❤️🖤🤍
🔢 8th Grade Teamwork Challenge
Mrs. Dyal’s 8th grade class is working hard on teamwork and collaboration this year! Their first-day challenge had them stacking a pyramid using only strings tied to a rubber band—talk about teamwork, communication, and patience! 💪🏼🧠
🏃♀️🏃♂️ 7th Grade Team Challenge
Our 7th graders jumped right into group participation and teamwork, racing to see which team could find as many numbers in order up to 100 as possible in just 2 minutes! ⏱️🔢 After identifying a pattern, they earned a second chance to race against the clock!
What a fun way to kick off the school year while building collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills! 👏🏼
❤️🖤🤍 Great job, Flashes! Here’s to an incredible year of learning, growing, and working together! ⚡









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📬 Have You Checked Your Inbox?
We recently sent important information to families through ParentSquare.
If you haven't received the email, please take a moment to:
✔️ Check your Junk, Spam, or Promotions folders.
✔️ Search your inbox for ParentSquare.
Still can't find it? Your contact information may need to be updated. Please contact your child's school to verify that your email address and phone number are current so you don't miss important district and school communications.
Watch this short tutorial video to learn how to set up your ParentSquare account and get connected with your child’s school. It will walk you through the steps to activate your account and ensure you’re receiving important school communications:
https://vimeo.com/362598038/49d9ffc580?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci
Thank you for helping us keep you informed and connected throughout the school year.
Enroll today in your neighborhood A-rated school and experience the excellence that makes Nassau County one of the highest-performing school districts in Florida. https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/enroll
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The first few weeks of school are an exciting time, especially for our youngest students and first time bus riders. As drivers, schools, and families help students learn their routes, pickup and drop-off times may take a little longer than usual.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as everyone settles into a safe and successful routine.
Want to know where your child's bus is? Track it in real time using our bus tracking app: https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/o/ncsd/page/bus-tracking-apps
Thank you for partnering with us to help make the first days of school a great experience for every student.
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