PTSA Membership
The PTSA is welcoming all parents, grandparents, guardians, students, teachers, and businesses to join this wonderful organization. See the flyer below for further details as to how you can join:
Free and Reduced Lunch
To apply for free and reduced lunch, please click here.
You can also apply with your computer or mobile device at http://www.myschoolapps.com. This is a secure site and completely confidential. Please take a moment of your time and apply. Our school relies on these applications to fund additional programs and services for our students. If technology is not available at home, please stop by our front office to apply.
Parents, you are encouraged to participate in this process to help alleviate any disruption to your child’s access to meal support and the services provided through this Free and Reduced Meal Program.
Free and Reduced Lunch Information
Returning to School Protocol and 6th Grade Orientation
Orientation will be held virtually this year for our incoming 6th Graders. Please click on the link below to see a message from Mr. Vaughan, as well as to meet your 6th Grade Administrative Team. You will also find other valuable information inside this link, such as how to read your class schedule and protocol for returning to school (valuable information for all grades).
Returning to School Protocol and 6th Grade Orientation
Attention Volusia Live Students
Your child’s first day of school is fast approaching! In order to access Live instruction on Monday, August 31, your student will need to add the class invite to their Teams calendar by RSVP or accepting the meeting invite from each of their teachers sent to their school e-mail. They will access their e-mail through Office 365, which is located in V-Portal. They will then join each period class as listed on their schedule through an invite that is located on their Team’s calendar. Please have your student do their best to attend each period’s Live session on time as attendance will be taken each period. If there are technical difficulties this first week, please be patient and understanding as we will troubleshoot the problems as they arise. Please see the files below on how to access Teams and your student’s VCS e-mail.
We look forward to supporting your child’s learning through Volusia Live.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RELATED INFO
(through the section "Social Emotional Learning Resources")
Online Learning Support for Parents
Ways a Parent Can Help a Child Learn to Read
How to access Edgenuity
Check Student Progress in Edgenuity
Breakdown of Grades in Edgenuity
How to Access Microsoft Teams
How to Access Student E-mail
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources
SEL Tip of the Week: We can shape our self-talk
We all have self-talk. Fortunately, we, and our students, can learn to shape what that self-talk is.
As we go about our daily lives, we are constantly interpreting the situations in which we find ourselves. Psychologists call this inner voice “self-talk,” and it includes our conscious thoughts as well as our unconscious assumptions or beliefs. Sometimes our self-talk is helpful and reasonable, however, our self-talk can also be negative, unrealistic or self-defeating. But with practice, we – and our students – can learn to notice our own negative self-talk as it happens, and we can consciously change it. Click here for positive self-talk strategies.
Want to Become a Volunteer?
If you would like to become a VIPS (Volunteer in Public Schools), please select from the options below:
English Application
Spanish Application
Online Application Instructions:
- Fill out the online application form on any computer or the Raptor Kiosk at any school. Be sure to use your full legal name and birthdate.
- Have your government issued ID scanned at a school or district site. Your ID must match the name and birthdate you provided on your volunteer application.
- Once approved, you will receive an e-mail to the address you provided in your application. Approvals are immediate if there are no alerts from the background check.
- All volunteer approvals will expire on June 30, 2020, requiring volunteers to renew. Your ID will not need to be scanned again unless your name has legally changed.
NOTE: The Raptor system that is used to check in visitors and volunteers has been upgraded. Any volunteer who was cleared prior to June 3, 2019 will need to have his/her ID re-scanned. IDs will not transfer as part of this upgrade. A new application will not be required until July 1, 2020.
Virtual Instruction Provider Enrollment Letter
Provider Letter - English
Provider Letter - Spanish
Parent and Guardian Contact Information
Please click here to provide your contact information.
HMS Program of Studies
Program of Studies 2020-2021
Warnings for Parents About E-Cigarettes and Vaping
Warnings and Further Vaping Information
Academic and Behavioral Concerns
Should parents or guardians have questions regarding students’ academic or behavioral concerns, the first, and best, place to start is with the teacher. Only the teacher directly involved will be able to answer your specific questions. Should you feel the need for additional assistance after speaking with the teacher, the School Counselor should be consulted.
How to Access Gradebook
Keep up with your child's academic progress and attendance using the Gradebook App through VPortal:
VPortal Access Link
ParentPortal
The ParentPortal allows you to monitor your child's progress in school by providing Internet access to grades, attendance, discipline, academic history, and standardized test results in a secure password protected environment:
https://schools.volusia.k12.fl.us/parentportal/
High School, College, and Career Planning
When it comes to career options, there are so many from which to choose. Make smart career choices by matching careers that fit best with your personal characteristics and researching labor market information. Build a personal portfolio at:
https://www.floridashines.org/
2020-2021 Heritage Middle School Business Partners
Partnership activities include:
- Provide incentives and awards;
- Financial contributions;
- In-kind service to volunteer, mentor, tutor, or serve on councils/advisories;
- Donation of equipment;
- Adoption of a particular school or event;
- Release time for employees to volunteer in schools;
- School sponsorship of programs, seminars and workshops.
If you would like to become a Heritage Middle School Business Partner, please call (386) 575-4113 and request to speak with Dr. Owens or Ms. Bonilla.
Math Class Resources
Math Parent-Student Resources
HMS Family Center
The HMS Family Center is a liaison between home and school. Our primary focus is to provide resources to be able to assist parents with the tools they need to further enhance our student's education and daily life. We've implemented many new and exciting programs to further stimulate parent involvement. Ms. Pina looks forward to creating a strong and productive partnership with all of our parents.
The following services will be provided:
- Monthly Speakers
- Computer Access
- Resources
- Translator
The HMS Family Center is located in the Media Center, room 701. It will be open during regular school hours. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs. Pina at extension 45067.
Hygiene Information
Hygiene PowerPoint
Tardy Policy
Students are expected to be at school and in their classes ON TIME. Tardy is defined as not being in the designated classroom/area when the bell rings. Tardies are counted on a nine-week basis. For each tardy an automated call goes home. Consequences are as follows:
- Warning/Connect Ed
- Warning/Connect Ed
- Parent phone call/teacher consequence
- Referral and each tardy thereafter
School Emergency Guide
During and following an emergency situation, school and district officials must act quickly and follow established emergency protocols to safeguard students and staff, secure schools, and communicate accurate information in a timely manner. Parents can assist greatly by helping with preparation before the emergency.
School Emergency Guide for Parents
In Case of Evacuation
In the event where Heritage Middle School should be evacuated, parents are to pick their children up at the following location:
Pine Ridge High School
926 Howland Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32738
(386) 575-4195
Media operations for the above stated event will be conducted at the following location:
Publix at Deltona Commons
605 Courtland Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32738
Certified School Counselors
6th Grade House/7th Grade House (Last Names M-Z):
Counselor - Suzette Luckett, 45085
8th Grade House/7th Grade House (Last Names A-L):
Counselor (Guidance Director) - Michelle Scully, 45031
A Message From the Counselors
