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
Parent and Guardian Contact Information
Please click here to provide your contact information.
HMS Program of Studies
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/
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
Edward Poirier - 6th Grade x45089
Michelle Scully - 7th Grade x450312
Lesley Mills - 8th Grade x45085
A Message From the Counselors
