The faculty and staff of Howard Middle School are committed to providing our students with quality educational experiences, integrating curriculum content with real world experiences. All students are provided opportunities to achieve and reach their full potential through rigorous instruction, relevant curriculum, and relationships with staff.

Home of the Mighty Bull -- We are an "A" School!

We are an "IB World School!"
 

The Mission: Education with Pride

The Howard Middle School staff facilitates maximum academic achievement, promotes trust and compassion, and challenges students to gain and apply knowledge in the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Student potential cannot be achieved without strong community and parent support. Join us in educating our children by participating in the School Advisory Council and our Volunteer programs.

Check this website weekly for updated information regarding the school calendar, staff, newsletters, SAC, clubs, and more. You are encouraged to email Howard staff with school related questions or website suggestions.

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News

AAIT/Magnet Applications for the 2012-2013 School Year 

All 6th, 7th and 8th grade AAIT/Magnet seats have been filled for the 2012-2013 school year!  If you are still interested in submitting an application, you may do so.  The names of students meeting the acceptance criteria will be placed onto a waiting list.

Car Line

Please read the new car line procedures by clicking on this link: Car Line Safety.  For the safety of all students that are car riders, they must be dropped off and/or picked up during the specified times; otherewise, families should consider the benefits of the Extended Day Program as a viable option.  Any car riders that are not picked up within the time limitations, will be placed into Extended Day and parents will be obligated to the Extended Day fees.

Important Information

Parents who are picking up students in the neighborhood east of the school, near the crossing guards, please heed this warning:
The City of Ocala will soon ticket cars who are parked in the no parking zones, blocking driveways and intersections.  Please do not park in the neighbors' grass, driveways, etc.  Please utilize the car rider line and carpool. 

Why are we collecting pop tabs?

In addition to being a part of our IB Community and Service activities, recycling the tabs generates proceeds to donate to a local Ronald McDonald House. The tabs do not pay for treatment or night stays - only house operations.  From the Ronald McDonald House Charities website, "Collecting pop tabs is a great way to teach kids about philanthropy and the importance of recycling, and raise funds to help children and their families at the same time."  Until April 9th, each of Howard Middle School's homerooms are collecting the pop tabs.  Please keep collecting them and bringing them to school - Every tab counts!   

We did it again!

HMS will receive a $500.00 gift card and be added to the trophy for a second year in a row as the top contributer for Marion County schools.  In addition, the top homerooms include:
1st Place - Mrs. Fondots
2nd Place - Ms. Sciurca
3rd Place - Mrs. Ramirez

Marion County's 2012 Teacher of the Year - Melissa Bumbach

Congratulations to our very own Melissa Bumbach as Marion County's 2012 Teacher of the Year!
Please click on the following link to view the photos
as she was surprised with her Golden Apple award:
Golden Apple

To view the story from the Ocala Star Banner and photo gallery, please click on the following link:
Marion County's 2012 Teacher of the Year

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are $32.00.  Student Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday From 9:15-9:30, Bldg. 12, room 4.

Archived News

Get Ready for the FCAT
School Wide Expectations
Car Line Safety
Parent's FAQ High School Credit in Middle School
Potential Eligibility Letter And Warnings
School Supply List for 2011-2012
"Rachel's Challenge"
"www.fldoe.org/parentdvd."

The No Child Left Behind Legislation requires schools to prepare an annual school report card and distribute to the public “prior to the opening of school” each year. The annual No Child Left Behind-School Public Accountability Report (NCLB-SPAR) serves as this report, and contains information about the progress of Florida’s public schools. In addition to detailing how well our schools are meeting the federal requirements of NCLB, this report also reflects our progress toward meeting the state’s standards. You may review HMS's report by clicking on this link:
School Public Accountability Account
It is also available for review in the Grants and Federal Programs Office and available for viewing on the DOE website at: NCLB Spar.