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The student news site of Hammonton Middle School

HMS Press

The student news site of Hammonton Middle School

HMS Press

Farewell to Former Vice-Principal; Mr. Clements

Adriella Torcato Santos and Riley Raffensperger February 13, 2023

Former HMS Vice-Principal, Mr. Clements, spent over ten years at Hammonton Middle School where he impacted many teachers, staff, and students in influential and positive ways. Mr. Clements was instrumental...

Introducing Mr.Lossaso

Introducing Mr.Lossaso

Christian Carson, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

Unfortunately, while Mr. Clements has left HMS for retirement, we have a new vice-principal in our school:  Mr. LoSasso! After meeting with him, I've learned he is very nice and that he will help us in...

Bob the Blobfish: The Only Blobfish in Captivity

Bob the Blobfish: The Only Blobfish in Captivity

Ember Simmons, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

In May 2017, Bob the Blobfish was accidentally caught in a gill net off the coast of Rausu, Hokkaido in May 2017 at a depth of 2460 to almost 4000 feet. Ever since, he has resided in Aquamarine Fukushima,...

Dodge Hunger Challenge

Dodge Hunger Challenge

Ember Simmons and Stefanie Waga November 14, 2022

The annual Dodge Hunger challenge has returned to Hammonton Middle School.  Students are encouraged to donate canned goods from October 24th - November 18th. Multiple school districts throughout South...

Halloween Dance Disco

Halloween Dance Disco

Siena Ezzi, Staff Writer November 14, 2022

On October 21, at the Hammonton Middle school the annual Halloween dance took place. This was only the second dance the school had in three years because of the pandemic and issues with Covid-19. The first...

Welcome to the New School Year!

Deborah Lee, Staff Writer November 14, 2022

It’s a new school year! As time goes by, students are now just beginning to ease into their schedules. This school year seems to be pretty interesting so far.! Let’s talk about one of the main...

School Mask Mandate Lifted in New Jersey

School Mask Mandate Lifted in New Jersey

Stefanie Waga, Staff Writer March 7, 2022

All around New Jersey, many schools have been lifting their mask mandate.  In early February, Governor Phil Murphy announced that this upcoming March, New Jersey's general face covering order would be...

Koalas: What They Didn't Tell You

Koalas: What They Didn’t Tell You

Ember Simmons, Staff Writer March 7, 2022

Koalas - at first, they may seem cute and cuddly, but think again: koalas are more disgusting than you could ever imagine. For starters, pap, a mushy, runny feces containing beneficial gut bacteria,...

A Historic Figure: Alexander Hamilton

A Historic Figure: Alexander Hamilton

Riley Raffensperger February 1, 2022

Alexander Hamilton is widely renowned for the musical "Hamilton" depicting his life. But does it really hit all the topics in his life? I don't think it does. Even though it may talk about many events...

Entrance to White Dog Christmas Tree Farm located in Hammonton, NJ.

Christmas Chaos; Early Shopping?

Regan Cody, Staff Writer December 7, 2021

Because of the pandemic people are frantic to get their presents early this Christmas, and because of late shipping and losses of jobs some people's gifts won't arrive on time for the holiday or possibly...

Renaissance Trip 4.5: Jersey Devil Golf Trip

Renaissance Trip 4.5: Jersey Devil Golf Trip

Michael McShane, Staff Writer November 8, 2021

Now I'm calling this 4.5 because it was a trip held for the students who did well in the 4th marking period last year. After receiving their Renaissance card, students headed to the Jersey Devil Golf Center...

Rain Garden at Hammonton Lake Park

Rain Garden at Hammonton Lake Park

Ember Simmons November 8, 2021

If you've ever been to Hammonton Lake Park, you may have noticed what some might think is a bunch of weeds across from the parking lot. This is the rain garden. Rain gardens helps improve water quality...

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