January
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Waldman International Art & Writing Competition
Submissions are due by February 1, 2025
This event is sponsored by the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, and challenges stuents to create an original piece of art of writing that addresses this year's theme: Rescue during the Holocaust. Entries must be submitted to Dr. Survinski by February 1 to be considered as an HMS entry into the regional competition. View the slideshow on the left for more detailed information about the process.
Children's Choice Awards
6th Grade Only- January-April
6th grade students interested in participating in this literature event should sign up by January 16. Students will read 6 books before April, and then participate in a virtual/in person event that involves team activities, trivia, and author talks with students from around the Pittsburgh area.
Sign up in the Robotics Studio to participate!
Spontaneous Problem Solving Club
January 9 and 23 (2:45-3:45pm)
If you are good at creatively solving problems, this club might be for you! We'll meet in the Robotics Studio, and students must have a ride home at 3:45. We will work on activities to support Odyssey of the Mind and other problem solving challenges.