Harrison Middle School

A message from the 5th Grade FCA 🙌

A huge thank you to Charlotte for speaking at our 5th Grade FCA! The students truly enjoyed her message and were inspired by her words about living for Jesus. We’re so grateful for her time, heart, and encouragement—it made a meaningful impact on our kids! 💛✝️

Sunset in a Bag Lab 🌅🧪
Students mixed phenol red, water, baking soda, and calcium chloride to observe evidence of a chemical reaction. As the substances reacted, students noticed exciting color and temperature changes—clear signs that a chemical change had occurred! This hands-on, visual lab helped reinforce key concepts of chemical reactions while exploring endothermic vs. exothermic processes. Learning science through experimentation makes it even more memorable!

#SunsetInABag #ScienceInAction #HandsOnLearning #ChemicalReactions #MiddleSchoolScience #STEMLearning #FutureScientists #LabDay #Endothermic #Exothermic #LearningByDoing #ScienceIsFun

Let’s hear it for the girls! 👏🎉
Madalyn, Elayna, and Annabelle are hard at work assembling and testing out our brand-new video camera and all of its accessories.

Thanks to an EAST Upgrade Grant, our EAST@HMS program was able to purchase this exciting new equipment! EAST students are already eager to put the camera to use—documenting their projects, capturing their learning, and creating new videos to showcase their hard work and creativity.

#EASTatHMS #GirlPower #StudentsInAction #EASTProgram #UpgradeGrant #TechInTheClassroom #StudentCreators #LearningByDoing #FutureLeaders #HandsOnLearning

Congratulations to Brayden! Brayden was nominated by his Career Development teacher, Maribeth O'Dell, for being a Math Marvel. This award goes to students who exhibit excitement and expertise in the world of mathematics. Brayden applied his math skills to stock market analysis in Mrs. O'Dell's class. As a winning student, he received an invitation to attend a winners live zoom/webinar with Military Aviation Veteran Brian Moles, who worked on the Wonderworks STEM exhibit. He also received 4 tickets to visit Wonderworks Branson. Way to go Brayden! @wonderworks_br

Students in Mrs. O'Dell's Career Development class got real this week! Get Real is a program created by the University of Arkansas Research & Extension. Thank you to our local Boone County Extension Service for bringing this outstanding program to Harrison Middle School. Local agents partner with parents/guardians and community stakeholders to help students understand the impact education has on career options and lifestyle.

Keycode students have officially started typing! ⌨️✨ Using the starburst technique with Mrs. Thurman, students are learning correct hand positioning while balancing starbursts on their hands making it engaging, hands-on, and effective!

🧪🔬 Science in Action!
Mrs. Bryant’s and Mrs. Scoggins’s classes completed an exciting hands-on lab today by mixing citric acid, baking soda, and water to observe temperature changes during a chemical reaction. Students investigated whether the reaction was endothermic or exothermic, carefully measuring, observing, and recording their results. This lab gave students the opportunity to practice real scientific skills—asking questions, collecting data, and drawing conclusions—just like true scientists! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬📊

#ScienceInAction #HandsOnLearning #MiddleSchoolScience #STEMEducation #ChemistryLab #Endothermic #Exothermic #FutureScientists #LearningByDoing #ClassroomScience #MrsBryant #MrsScoggins

Hey 6th Graders and 6th Grade Families! It is YOUR TURN to join the awesome and fun band family of the Harrison Band program! Whether you're interested in the wonderful woodwind section, the blockbuster brass section, or the peak percussion section, the Harrison Band program has a spot for YOU!

The directors are excited to meet everyone at the band assembly on Monday, February 9th and then again on Thursday, February 12th where you get to find your perfect instrument fit!

Letters are being sent to every student, so please check your mail for more information!

🎨📱 Mural Tech in Action!
Students working on the EAST Project Mural Tech partnered with Explore Harrison’s Matt Bell for a productive day in Downtown Harrison. During a guided walking tour of the city’s murals, students collaborated with Mr. Bell to plan Phase 1 of the project—adding plaques with QR codes and informative details to each mural.

It was a beautiful day to learn, collaborate, and connect art with technology! A big thank-you to Matt Bell for sharing his time and expertise, and to Boba Joe’s for the treats that made the day even sweeter.

#EASTProject #MuralTech #ExploreHarrisonAR #DowntownHarrison #StudentCollaboration #ArtMeetsTechnology #CommunityPartnership #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #QRinAction #ThankYou

Harrison’s 7th/8th and 9th Grade Quiz Bowl Teams competed in an invitational tournament last weekend! They went up against schools from multiple conference levels.
Christopher Bourquin was awarded an All Star Award for being a high scorer in the tournament! He was in the top 10, ranking 8th out of more than 100 players!
Congratulations, students!

🧪 Science in Action!
Mrs. Bryant’s students combined calcium chloride and water to determine whether the reaction was endothermic or exothermic. By observing the temperature change, students discovered that the reaction was exothermic—releasing heat! Hands-on learning makes science come alive! 🔥👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

#STEM #ScienceClass #HandsOnLearning #MiddleSchoolScience #Experiments #ChemistryInAction #LearningByDoing #FutureScientists #ScienceEducation #ClassroomFun

Show your HMS pride! 🎽 5th and 6th graders have the chance to purchase Team Spirit T-Shirts to wear during end-of-year celebrations and field trips. Not required — just a fun way to represent your team!

🗓️ Last day to order: Saturday, January 31, 2026
📲 Order at: impactees.com/hms or scan one of the QR codes below.

#HMSPride #TeamSpirit #FifthGrade #SixthGrade #MiddleSchoolLife #SchoolSpirit #GreatGoblins

🤖💥 Competition day success! Our Middle School Robotics team traveled to Fayetteville on Saturday, and Team 1125E (the GOBBOTS!) came home as Teamwork Champions AND 2nd in Skills! So proud of this team! 🚀✨

#Robotics #STEM #MiddleSchoolSTEM #TeamworkChampions #GoGOBBOTS #FutureEngineers

Congratulations to 5th Grade Robotics!

Our 5th Grade Robotics teams competed in their first competition in Little Rock. We are especially proud to recognize Team 1125B – Zippy Zaps, who earned the prestigious Judge’s Award.

This award is presented to a team that demonstrates outstanding qualities such as exemplary effort, perseverance, and a strong spirit of collaboration. It also recognizes teams whose interview showcased effective communication, teamwork, professionalism, and a student-centered approach to learning and problem-solving.

Congratulations to Zippy Zaps and all our students who represented our school so well! 🚀

#Robotics #STEMEducation #FutureEngineers #Teamwork #ProblemSolvers #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning #VEXRobotics #STEMStars

🔥⚡ Science in action in Mrs. Bryant’s and Mrs. Scoggin’s classes! Students used steel wool and a 9-volt battery to explore physical and chemical changes. When the steel wool heated up and glowed, they observed a true chemical reaction as iron oxide formed. Hands-on learning never looked so bright! 🧪✨


#HandsOnLearning #STEM #ScienceClass #ChemistryInAction #RealWorldScience #FutureScientists #MiddleSchoolScience #InquiryBasedLearning

🎶❄️ What a special afternoon for Harrison Middle School!

Our 5th Grade Class, under the direction of Mrs. Mary Bruffett, 5th and 6th Grade Music Teacher, beautifully presented “Winter in the Country” for their families and members of the Harrison community. The students worked hard to prepare for this performance, and their dedication truly showed in their music and stage presence.

We are incredibly proud of these talented students and grateful to Mrs. Bruffett for her leadership and encouragement. Thank you to all the families and community members who came out to support our young performers—your presence means so much! 👏🎵✨

#HarrisonPride #MusicMatters #StudentPerformers #Community #WinterInTheCountry

🗽✨ HMS Semi-Formal Dance! ✨🗽

Get ready for a New York–themed night at Harrison Middle School!
This event is ONLY for Harrison Middle School 7th and 8th grade students.

Join us on February 13, 2026, from 7–9 PM in the HMS Cafeteria & Atrium.

🎟️ $5 per person
🚪 Enter at the back of HMS

Please be sure to review the General Guidelines and Dress Code Guidelines for important event details.

We can’t wait to see our students shine! 💙💛

✨ FCA Huddle Highlight ✨
Annabelle Barger shared a powerful message about the importance of teamwork and how working together increases our chances of victory. She also reminded us that when we succeed, we should always give the glory to God. 🙏💙

🔬✨ Mrs. Scoggins’ Science Class is busy investigating signs of a chemical reaction!
We’re looking for 🔥 heat, 💡 light, 🌡️ temperature changes, and 🧪 the formation of a new substance.
Science in action! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 #ScienceClass #ChemicalReactions #STEMLearning #HandsOnLearning

🌲👏 EAST Student Spotlight!
EAST student Boone Mays recently presented his team’s project idea to the Buffalo River Partners. Their project, Trailblazer’s Guide, is designed to improve hiker safety by installing a temperature-display sign at a Buffalo River trailhead—helping alert hikers to the dangers of extreme heat. ☀️🥾

We’re excited to share that Boone’s team received $3,000 in funding from the Buffalo River Partners to help bring this project to life!

Team members include Bronson Vansandt, Freddie Peoples, and Cole Wray. Great work turning innovation into real-world impact!

#EASTInitiative #StudentInnovation #CommunityPartners #BuffaloRiver #STEMInAction #TrailSafety