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Horizon West Middle School |
HWMS Community Member,
I hope everyone enjoyed their Spring Break and are now back refreshed and ready to finish the year strong!
Report Cards will be sent home on April 3rd. Please review these with your child, and discuss a plan of action to put in the effort both academically and behaviorally. This is the final quarter of the school year! Let’s work to make it your child’s best!
We have many different events and activities going on in the final months of school. As the dates and times are announced, please make note of the different performance dates, track meets, field trips, awards ceremonies, etc.
Also, mark your calendars for our FAST Assessment dates:
- BEST WRITING DATE- Tuesday, April 2nd
- ELA is on Wednesday, May 1st
- MATH is on Thursday, May 2nd
Please make sure your child is in school on these important dates!
Please take the time to fill out the Annual Family Stakeholder Survey for any family with a student in grades K-12. Families with students in more than one school should submit surveys for each school. This survey offers valuable feedback as OCPS works to ensure every student has a promising and successful future. Look for the QR Code that you can scan or click on the link below. Thank you in advance for giving your valuable feedback!
A reminder that we are continuing to offer Homework Help Sessions from 8:00-9:00 in the HWMS cafeteria. Mondays: Language Arts; Tuesdays: Social Studies; Wednesdays: Science & Spanish; Thursdays: Math
The HWMS Student Government Association will be selling Bundt cakes for Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciation Week from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Cakes will be on sale from April 1st to April 26th daily in the courtyard from 9-9:30am. Cakes are $6.50 each and you will need to bring cash to make your purchase. All cakes will be delivered on Thursday, May 9th to your 7th period teacher.
Remember to wear blue on April 2nd to show your support for World Autism Awareness Day!
Your proud principal,
Michelle Thomas
Pictured very top and just below: Congratulations to HWMS 8th grader Jordan Riley (7th from the left in the top photo), who was recently recognized at the school board meeting for his outstanding performance at the Florida Junior Thespian State Festival.
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8200 Tattant Drive
Orlando, FL 37486
(407) 554-1570
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Communication is KEY to the SUCCESS of our SCHOOL, STUDENTS and FAMILIES. Stay connected to our school by following and liking our OFFICIAL social media accounts. |
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Apr. 1: Start of Bundt cake sales for Mother's Day (9:00-9:30am in the courtyard until Apr. 26)
Apr. 2: B.E.S.T. Writing assessment
Apr. 2: Wear BLUE on April 2nd to show your support for World Autism Awareness Day!
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Apr. 3: School Spirit Wednesday! |
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Apr. 3: Quarter 3 Report Cards
Apr. 3: Track & Field at HOME vs. SunRidge (5:00pm)
Apr. 10, 11 & 12: HWMS Theater's production of 'Anything Goes' (please see details below)
Apr. 10: Track & Field at HOME vs. Lakeview (5:00pm)
Apr. 18: Incoming 6th Grade Night - 'Hornets on the Horizon' (5:30-7:00pm)
Apr. 26: Jump N' Jive - The Hive is Five Festival (please see details in PTSO segment below)
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Anything Goes (April 10, 11, 12): |
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Hornets on the Horizon (April 18): |
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8th Grade Dance (May 17): |
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The Horizon West Middle School Student Government Association is proud to present A Hollywood Glam Night for our 8th Grade 2024 Dance. The event will be held on Friday, May 17th, 2024. Use this QR Code to purchase your ticket! $35 |
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Or purchase at the website below:
We will be collecting back (elementary) then and current photos (middle school) of your 8th grader to be shared at the event. If you would like to submit your past and present pictures of your student, please send them to Hwms8gradedance@gmail.com. Make sure to include your student's first and last name.
*** We also have an Amazon Wishlist if parents would like to help out with the dance click on the link:
Thank you for your support!
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Congratulations to the following “Student of the Week” recipients! |
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6th Grade-
Alexa Zadzilka
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Nominated by D. Gutierrez-
“Alexa is an amazing helper who is always going out of her way to make others happy.”
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7th Grade-
Antonella Camporezi Araujo
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Nominated by M. Smith-
“Edward excels in class. He’s always focused and eager to learn, his kindness inspires and brings joy daily.”
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Nominated by A. Wiggs-
“Antonella is always very positive in class and very helpful towards other students.”
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8th Grade-
Zachary Machin
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8th Grade-
Kaylee Padilla
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Nominated by A. Wiggs-
“Zachary always has a positive attitude in class and works hard to keep up with his work.”
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Nominated by R. Hurn-
“Kaylee is an amazing student! She works hard and does her best on everything she does. Kaylee is a pleasure to have in class.”
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The Horizon West MS Advanced Chorus (Period 4) earned STRAIGHT SUPERIORS at their Music Performance Assessment on Monday, March 11th. They were the first choir to perform of the day and wowed the judges in such a way that they received three SUPERIORS on their stage performance and a SUPERIOR in the sight singing assessment room. GO HORNETS! 🐝
SUPERIOR – The rating is comparable to the grade of “A”. This rating reflects the finest conceivable performance for the event and class of participants being evaluated – worthy of the distinction of being recognized as among the very best.
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Come cheer on our Hornets in their last HOME track meets!
- Wednesday, 4/03 vs. SunRidge
- Wednesday, 4/10 vs. Lakeview
April 15-18: Cluster Championships
County Championship TBA
All Meets start @ 5:00
Students Admission $3 Adults $5
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Digital Art students creating chalk art to help promote our multicultural event: |
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Horizon West Middle School Digital Art on display at the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival! |
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We are so excited to share that our school participated in the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival over Spring Break where we had several students receive awards for their work! |
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Multicultural Night
A Taste of Cultures!
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Prior to Spring Break, we celebrated the many different cultures we have represented at Horizon West Middle School at our 2nd annual Multicultural Night - “A Taste of Cultures!" Thank you to all who participated or attended. We had over 400 people join us for music, dancing, singing, food and socializing. Thank you also to all our wonderful community members, staff members, and students who helped with this event! |
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National Junior Honor Society |
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Horizon West Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society |
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Our NJHS students participated in a school beautification day. They mulched the flower beds in the courtyard, put ant killer on the track and baseball fields, pulled weeds, removed gum from tables and desks, sanitized the cafeteria tables and cleaned all classrooms! A big thank you to the students, staff and families that participated. |
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NJHS students had an amazing trip to Washington D.C. before Spring Break. |
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Classroom Spotlight
'Pi Day' with Ms. Van Bart
(March 14th or 3:14)
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Ms. Van Bart’s 6th grade Math classes celebrated National Pi Day with some pie of their own! |
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Thomas, Principal
Horizon West Middle School
Friday, March 29, 2024
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Horizon West Leadership Team |
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