Principal's Weekly Message
April 11, 2025
Dear Horizon Community Middle School Families,
Thank you for supporting our students and community as we are engaged in the CMAS. We know that this assessment can cause stress, both at school and at home, and we know that our students need us to coach them through. We believe that we need to push our students to tackle hard challenges, and we know that by helping them persevere now they will continue to achieve in the future. We really appreciate your partnership. Testing for all grades continues through next week (full schedule here).
This past Saturday, HCMS students Michael Rodriguez, Cameron Silva, and Benjamin Alvarado proudly represented our school at the SeaPerch Regional Competition. SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that challenges students to design, build, and navigate remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) through complex underwater courses. We’re excited to share that our team won first place at the Denver SeaPerch Regional Competition! Our team demonstrated excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering skills throughout the event. We're so proud of their hard work and dedication – way to go, team!
Looking ahead, please join us on Tuesday night for a virtual meeting. On April 15th from 5:30-6:30pm, we will be sharing highlights from the year and instructional plans for next year. We have so many things to celebrate at HCMS (i.e. improved achievement and growth, reduced suspension), and we believe that our future academic directions will continue to support this trajectory. Topics of discussion will include reading and writing, professional learning communities (PLCs), and restorative practices. Please join using this Teams Meeting Link.
Thank you, and have a great weekend!
Brad
Brad Weinhold, Ed.D.
Principal
Horizon Community Middle School
720.886.6101 (office)
720.767.2352 (cell)
Annie Jr. – The Musical
Get ready for a heartwarming adventure! Join us for Annie Jr. – the beloved musical that will have you tapping your feet and smiling from ear to ear!
When: April 25th & 26th at 6:30pm
Where: HCMS Cafetorium
Tickets: $10 per person ($5 for students and teachers)
Watch as the spirited little orphan Annie brings joy, laughter, and a touch of magic to the stage! From the iconic “Tomorrow” to the unforgettable moments with Mr. Warbucks, this show is sure to brighten your evening – Purchase Tickets Here!
Vision Screening at SHHS
If your student is in need of a vision exam or glasses, please fill out the attached consent form and return it to the clinic at Horizon Community Middle School no later than April 23rd, 2025. With a signed consent form, Eye Love Care will provide vision exams and glasses to students. This program is being held at Smoky Hill High School on April 30th between 8:30am and 10:30am. Please let Nurse Jenn at Horizon Community know what time works best when you turn in your consent forms to the clinic. Please call the clinic at 720-886-6210 with questions.
Multicultural Night Update
Save the Date for our annual Multicultural Night on April 30th from 5:00-8:00pm in conjunction with spring concerts! If you are able to commit to bringing a potluck-style food item to serve in sample sizes, please sign up using this link. If you have any questions, please email Erin Taylor at etaylor7@cherrycreekschools.org. Thank you!
Smoky Hill High School – Voices of Color Meeting
Please join SHHS for the final Voices of Color meeting of the year on Thursday, May 1st from 6-7pm (SHHS Library). The conversation will focus on graduation requirements and going through a four year plan. Food and child care are provided!
A Message from the Smoky Hill PTCO
Hello Horizon Community Middle School! This is Tracy Doyle, President of the Smoky Hill High School Parent Teacher Community Organization (SHHS PTCO). As we approach the end of the school year, I want to reach out to the parents of incoming freshmen with opportunities to participate in the SHHS PTCO. We have several open board and committee positions and we are always in need of volunteers to help with events. Your best source of information is our website, shhsptco.org. There you will learn more about what we do and how you can be involved or email me directly at smokyhillptopresident@gmail.com.
Smoky Hill Football Information
For all of those looking forward to playing Smoky Hill Football in the fall, now is the time to register with the program! Please head over to our website, www.SHTDC.org, and make sure to register your player today! Also, please check out the Freshman Checklist for everything you could possibly need to know about getting set up with our program. Don't forget to complete the Communication Sign Up to ensure you are getting the most up to date information!
Incoming Freshman can begin practicing with the team beginning May 1st. Join us for our Football 101 practices, Mondays from 5:30-6pm on the upper field. Bring a water bottle and cleats. Questions? Contact Cammie Latta - president@SHTDC.org.
6th – 8th graders looking to sharpen their skills over the summer, mark your calendars for our Summer Youth Skills Camp from June 24-26, 6-8 PM. This non-contact camp, led by Smoky Hill coaches and players, is open to kids entering grades 3 to 8. You’ll learn crucial skills, embrace teamwork, and dive into drills to prepare you for the season ahead. Don’t forget to register by June 1 to snag your camp t-shirt!