Summer is flying by... we are gearing up for an EXCITING 2026-2027 school year!! Here are the supply lists for those who are ready for the Back to School sales happening now!

We are so excited to have Dr. Leslie Howder as our Principal for the 2026-2027 school year!! Help us welcome Dr. Howder to the HMS Family!

On Monday, the Berkeley County Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget, a financial plan that invests in students and employees while making responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Review key components of the approved budget at https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/3019537.

Save the Date for our Drop-In Meet the Teacher on August 10, 2026!! We are excited to welcome everyone to our new building!

Check out some highlights from our Art I students! We are very proud of the creativity and enthusiasm shown by these students under the leadership of Ms. Ashley Olsen.









We had a great turnout yesterday for our 8th grade promotion ceremony! Thank you to all who helped make this happen. Congratulations to the rising 9th graders!

Our yearbook adviser, Ms. Fletcher, and the yearbook team earned Silver Level recognition in the Jostens Yearbook Program of Excellence! It’s an achievement that sometimes doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, and we are thrilled with this accomplishment. It is definitely a tribute to their hard work.

We are excited to announce that Hanahan Middle School has been recognized as a Jostens Renaissance SILVER School of Distinction for the 2025-2026 school year. We are proud of this accomplishment and hope to continue to make HMS a great place to work and learn!

Important Dates to mark on your calendar

This Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 will be the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Building at 5815 Murray Drive... Join us in celebrating!

Our students put on a fabulous concert last night. It was a packed house, and a very impressive performance by all. It is always so amazing to witness the growth in these young musicians. Thank you Mr. North for all you give to your program and your kiddos. Last night was a tribute to your dedication and energy. Way to go HMS Band! Keep soaring like a hawk!



HMS Legend of the Month
Ms. Bradberry, Music and Chorus
Ms. Bradberry, Music and Chorus

HMS Student Heroes of the Month - Compassion

State Testing is quickly approaching... Please plan accordingly... We hope all of our students will be here each and every day!!!

Hanahan Middle School would like to welcome Rising 6th grade parents to a virtual parent information session on April 28 at 6PM. This session will allow you to meet administration and find out more about what the school offers for your students. Use the QR code on the flyer or this link to join the session (https://meet.google.com/ehx-pmxm-erk).
Also, we would like to invite all community members, especially rising 6th graders and their families to the RIBBON CUTTING for the Murray Campus on May 21 at 5:30.
Also, we would like to invite all community members, especially rising 6th graders and their families to the RIBBON CUTTING for the Murray Campus on May 21 at 5:30.

Save the Date!
8th grade Dance - "A Night in Paris"
Friday, May 15, 2026 from 6-8 pm at Hanahan Rec Center Gym.
Food , drinks, music and FUN included. Ticket sales begin April 22, 2026 at the picnic tables.
8th grade Dance - "A Night in Paris"
Friday, May 15, 2026 from 6-8 pm at Hanahan Rec Center Gym.
Food , drinks, music and FUN included. Ticket sales begin April 22, 2026 at the picnic tables.

We would like to congratulate Ms. Sylvia from our cafeteria staff for being chosen as Hanahan Middle School's Staff Member of the Year. She makes all of our staff and students feel important and feel loved.

Congratulations on an outstanding performance assessment at the SCBDA ! Superior Recognitions were awarded to both the HMS Symphonic Band and HMS Jazz Band!
The Jazz Band earned a perfect score, giving them Superior with Distinction recognition. Great work by Mr. North and all of the band members!

Congratulations to our Legend of the Month for January, Ms. Tally Swinehart!

We are proud to announce that Dr. Alissa Lockwood has been recognized in the "Top 8" for BCSD Teacher of the Year 👏🏼 💙🧡


