Event is 'awesome opportunity' to celebrate H-M-S students
A long-standing tradition at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School is taking on a different look. Instead of the usual eighth grade graduation ceremony, an awards/commitment event will recognize the accomplishments of all students in grades 5-8, with a special focus on those advancing to high school.
"We've had lots of conversation and feel we've come up with an awesome opportunity to honor our students, especially the eighth graders," said Principal Corey Ramsey during the board meeting on March 21.
The event will include awards presentations to students in all grades and a "commitment ceremon...