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FOX FACTS

October 21, 2026

HMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

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Fox Facts is a weekly newsletter published by HMS. It includes important information related to school activities, programs, and events.

Important Dates and Events

Oct 24 (Sat): Hauntington Breakfast!!!

Oct 26-30 (Mon-Fri): G6 OutdoorEd - Cuyamaca Outdoor School

Oct 27 (Tue): PTA Meeting

Nov 1 (Sun): Daylight Savings (Fall back 1 hour!)

Nov 3 (Tue): Election Day

Nov 5 (Thu): HB Patron Pizza and Boba Party

Nov 11 (Wed): Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov 20 (Fri): MINIMUM DAY

Nov 23-27 (Mon-Fri): Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

Please subscribe to our School Calendar to keep to date with student events and activities.

Athletic Updates go to hehms.us and click on the Athletics tab.

Our Athletic Director is Ms. Kido (kkido@smusd.us)

Webstore Link: Here

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear HMS Families,

Last week, we successfully participated in the Great California ShakeOut, providing our students and staff with an important opportunity to practice our emergency response procedures. In addition to our evacuation protocols, we simulated our first aid, targeted rescue, and student reunification processes to ensure we are prepared to respond effectively in the event of an emergency. A special thank you to our parent volunteers who generously gave their time to help us practice these procedures. I also want to commend our students and staff for taking the drill seriously and demonstrating their commitment to keeping our campus safe.

This week, our staff also participated in a meaningful day of professional development focused on school safety and instructional excellence. We are especially grateful to the San Marino Fire Department for providing valuable safety training and sharing their expertise with our team. I would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Wolf for leading an engaging and thought-provoking session on equitable grading practices. These opportunities for professional learning help us continually reflect on and strengthen the ways we support all students.

Finally, I want to remind everyone that our Hauntington Breakfast is this Saturday! We are looking forward to a fun day of community, connection, and HMS spirit. We hope to see all of our Fox families there!

Go Foxes!

Best,

Michelle Cota

Principal, Huntington Middle School

HAUNTINGTON BREAKFAST

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!!!

Adult Volunteers Sign up HERE!

Student Volunteers Sign up HERE!

HS Students may earn volunteer hours baking for the snack booth! Sign up HERE!

THANK YOU!

PTA MEETING

Zoom Link HERE, Meeting Documents HERE

MEASURE SMS FACT SHEET

MEET OUR BOARD PRESIDENT & SUPERINTENDENT!

SING AND DANCE!

Come join me Wednesday, November 4th at lunchtime in the library for an exciting introduction to our upcoming Huntington Middle School’s production of Matilda! I’ll share more about the show, what to expect from the rehearsal process, audition and casting information, and all the fun that goes into bringing a musical to life. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or curious about trying theater for the first time, I’d love to see you there. This is such a fun, heart-filled show about standing up for yourself, finding your voice, and discovering just how powerful you can be. I can’t wait to get to know each of you, see what you bring to the room, and create something really special together.

We’re going to work hard, take risks, support one another, and have a lot of fun along the way. Bring your questions! I’ll see you there!

Erika Schindele

erikaschindele@icloud.com

erikaschindele.com

SHMS FALL PLAY

The SMHS Drama Department's Fall Play is coming up!

"Clue" Showtimes:

Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 pm

Friday, November 13th at 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 14th at 7:00 pm

Sunday, November 15th at 2:00 pm

Venue: SMHS Webb Theatre (2701 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108)

Tickets:

$10 Student Ticket

$15 Adult Ticket

Purchase tickets in person at the Box Office at the Webb Theatre up to 45 minutes before showtime.

Become a Drama Patron!

The SMHS Drama Program is proud to be the source of excellent theatrical experiences for SMHS students and the community. The Drama Department proudly presents the Fall Play (November), the Musical (March), and One Acts (April). Your support helps with the production costs. We appreciate your tax deductible donation as a Drama Patron! Friends of SMHS Visual & Performing Arts, Inc., is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the visual and performing arts programs at San Marino High School. Federal Tax ID#: 27-4794976.

HOMEWORK HELP

IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFO

Absence Form - to report an absence

Bell schedule - info on the various bell schedules

Fox Guide - HMS Handbook, everything you need to know

Friendship Seeds (for students) - Make new friends! Meet on Mondays.

Locker FAQ - frequently asked questions related to the removal of the HMS lockers.

Mock Trial - email scervantez@smusd.us

Outdoor Education - info on 6th-8th grade outdoor ed trips

PE Clothes - to purchase PE clothes required for 7th and 8th grade only

Reflections - Submissions due 10/9. For Student Entry Form, click HERE

Spirit Gear - to purchase HMS logo'ed clothing

Community News and Events

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As a courtesy, HMS sometimes includes information forwarded from community organizations. In these cases, the organizations and activities are not sponsored or endorsed by H.E.Huntington Middle School or the San Marino Unified School District.

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