Principal's Message

Good day, Heritage MS Families!

Welcome to October! It’s hard to believe that we’ve arrived at this time of the school year–and we’ve accomplished so much already. Our Huskies have learned a lot in the classroom and they’ve also had a Fall Social, a Pep Rally, Spirit Week, Fall Sports events, and much more! We’re also approaching the end of the 1st 9 weeks, so this is a perfect time to double check your student’s grades, homework, etc. to make sure they are #HuskyStrong before Friday, October 18 arrives. If you’re not sure about a grade or assignment, please reach out to your Husky’s teachers. And if there’s anything else you or your family need, please reach out via email (tomlind@wcsoh.org) or phone (614-797-6600). 

Here are some Husky Happenings for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2024:

1. Please check out this week’s #HuskyStrong HNN video which also has the Action Challenge about last week’s HuskyStrong Word of the Week, Curiosity (“What's something that you are curious about in your community or in this world? What do you wonder about?”). Every Husky is encouraged to submit their thoughts about this video on the #HuskyStrong Google Form by Friday, Oct. 4. This form will also be in every students’ Lunch Course in Schoology. Every submission is worth 10 points for your House, Huskies!

2. We’ve got NEW SPIRIT WEAR! Your votes were counted, Huskies! Check out this video and then visit https://mannestores.com/hmsstore to design your new spirit wear online then pick up your item at JC Manny's Westerville store.  Options include basic t's, ladies v-neck tee's, hooded and non-hooded sweatshirts, golf and sport zip's, soft and trendy and tie-dye options!

3. Are you a 6th Grader interested in taking a trip to New York City? Join us to learn more about our upcoming educational travel experience to New York City specifically intended for Westerville 6th grade students! We are thrilled to inform you that our district is organizing an exciting trip for our students, offering them valuable educational and experiential opportunities.  We will hold an informational meeting to discuss these experiences on Monday September 30th at 7 pm in Heritage's Library. Check out this flyer!

4. Be on the lookout for information about our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, which are currently scheduled for Thursday, October 17 (for in-person) and Thursday, October 24 (for on-line/virtual) from 4:30-8pm on both days. Please be sure to mark your calendars for these vital events! Some families may be hearing from teachers to schedule their conferences. 

5. HMS Jr. Thespians are proud to announce our 2025 show: Footloose (Youth Edition)!!  Audition workshops are October 7 & 8 from 3-5pm. Any student interested in auditioning or joining stage crew should plan to attend one of those days. Information fliers are available in the choir room, library, and on schoology and our Facebook page. Emailing Mrs. Sheely or Ms. Marcum ahead of time is not necessary.  

6. REMINDER! Get Reading and Get Rewarded with Beanstack, Huskies! Click here to find out more! Ask your ELA teacher and/or Mrs. Konik if you have any questions, etc.

7. Husky “Next Level” Athletics this week! Best of luck to our HMS scholar-athletes--and to all of our Huskies who also participate in club sports!

   1. Click here for Fall Sports information.

   2. Cross Country: Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5:30pm HOME

   3. Football: Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 5pm vs. Genoa MS (at WCHS)

   4. Golf: matches on Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 3 at 3:30pm

   5. Volleyball: Monday, Sept. 30 at 5:30pm HOME, and Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 5pm HOME at Blendon MS, and Thursday, Oct. 3-Saturday, Oct. 5=7th grade Volleyball Tournament!

As always, we appreciate all of our HuskyStrong families! If you have any questions, concerns, ideas, etc., please reach out anytime–tomlind@wcsoh.org or 614-797-6600. With all of that in mind, keep your eyes on the prize and seize every day with kindness, excellence, safety, and Husky PRIDE! Let’s keep HOWLing for Success in 24-25!

#HuskyStrong All Year Long,
Dr. Tomlin and your Heritage MS Family