Horace Maynard Middle School has finished the school year on a high note, with students and teams excelling across academics, athletics and extracurriculars.

Over 50 percent of the 8th grade class will leave HMMS with high school credits—a testament to their hard work and academic focus. Even more impressively, six standout students are leaving with three high school credits each, giving them a major head start on their high school journey.

In athletics, HMMS teams have had an incredible run. The Lady Red Devils softball team clinched the regular season district title, while the baseball team made school history by winning the conference championship, the district tournament and the regional title. Their success didn’t stop there—they also won sectionals and are now headed to the Final Four of the State Baseball Tournament, representing our community with pride and modeling what it is to be “REAL.”

Academic excellence is being celebrated at every grade level. Sixth and 7th graders were recognized at the school’s annual awards night, where they received honors for academic achievement as well as the school’s REAL awards, highlighting Respect, Educational Excellence, Accountability, and Living a Life that Matters. Students have also been making memories beyond the classroom. Eighth graders took their much-anticipated annual trip to Washington, D.C., while 7th graders enjoyed a fun and educational visit to Dollywood.

The school year officially closed on a celebratory note as HMMS promoted its 8th grade class to high school during a graduation ceremony at Union County High School. It’s been a season of growth, achievement, and celebration at Horace Maynard Middle School—one that students, staff, and famlies will remember for years to come.

Go Devils!