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HMS Press

The student news site of Hammonton Middle School

HMS Press

The student news site of Hammonton Middle School

HMS Press

Desmond Doss

Desmond Doss

Darcy Higgins, Staff Writer May 4, 2026

Desmond Doss was an extraordinary war hero from World War II who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry Truman. Despite being a staunch pacifist and conscientious objector, he was a combat medic...

A sneak peak of the newly converted cooking classroom here at HMS!

New cooking at HMS

Emma Perez, Staff Writer March 30, 2026

There is a new cooking elective at HMS for the 8th graders. I think that it is a great addition, because some people can learn how to cook, and you can even cook with your friends. In this class, the...

Pictured are speaker, Jeff Zieger, and Ms. Holak, 8th grade ELA teacher who organized the assembly.

Mr Zieger shares his story with HMS

Emma Perez, Staff Writer March 20, 2026

On Friday, March 13th, 319 8th graders at HMS learned about what happened during the Holocaust and how people used the kindness of others to stay alive during this horrible time in history. During...

Lunch is here!

Lunch is here!

Alexa Tolman March 19, 2026

Lunch? Yep, our school always has lunch ready to go when you need it. If you didn't bring lunch to school or even if you had just forgotten you are always available to go and buy something. There...

Fun things to do in the Fall

Fun things to do in the Fall

Emma Perez, Staff Writer October 30, 2025

If you and your family and friends do not know what to do this fall, here are some ideas. Go pumpkin picking (Timberline Frames) Hay ride/ Hunted hay ride (Miller's Hunted fream/ Red Barn) Corn...

Wait, there’s a school store?

Briar Wesoly and Alexa Tolman October 1, 2025

Wait, there's a school store? At the school store you can get things like locker decorations, fidgets, school apparel, and other accessories. You can buy and even work at the school!The school store is...

Do Social Media Trends Bleed Into the Classroom?

Do Social Media Trends Bleed Into the Classroom?

Siena Ezzi, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

Love them or hate them, phones are a normalized part of society in today’s world. They are found in workplaces, on the streets, in homes, and even the most infamous…school. With the rise of easy access,...

Taylor Swift: The Environment Killer

Taylor Swift: The Environment Killer

Grace Cassaday, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Lately, Taylor Swift has been found emitting 10x the average amount of CO2 per person in less than a year. A man named Jack Sweeney has been tracking the private plane trips made by the famous singer,...

Recent E. Coli Outbreaks in America

Recent E. Coli Outbreaks in America

Mia Evangelista, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Recent breakouts of E. coli have been impacting many as of recent! There have been traces of E. coli found in organic carrots throughout the United States. Organic carrots bought from 9/11/2024 to 11/12/2024...

China Max's famous General Tso's Chicken.

Your New Favorite Go-To Restaurant: China Max

May 1, 2024

Best Food. Great Value. These words belong to the semi-popular Chinese restaurant in Atco: China Max. This family-owned restaurant is located in Atco, New Jersey on 296 White Horse Pike on Suite A6. Known...

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