E. Russell Hicks Middle School

06/02/2026

ERH Hero Attendance Award Winners! 🎉

Congratulations to our three ERH Hero Attendance Award winners! These students demonstrated an outstanding commitment to being present, engaged, and ready to learn each day.

At E. Russell Hicks, we know that attendance matters. Every day in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, build relationships, and be part of our school community. We are proud of these students for setting a great example for their peers through their dedication and consistency.

Thank you to our families for supporting the importance of daily attendance. Join us in celebrating these ERH Heroes! ⭐👏

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Mrs. Brinegar and Mrs. Orndorff, our May Staff Members of the Month!

We are excited to recognize Mrs. Brinegar and Mrs. Orndorff for the tremendous impact they have on E. Russell Hicks each and every day.

Both consistently go above and beyond to support our students, staff, and school community. This spring, they played a critical role in organizing and coordinating our state testing, helping ensure one of the smoothest and most successful testing seasons we've had. Their attention to detail, organization, teamwork, and willingness to do whatever is needed make them invaluable members of the ERH family.

Thank you, Mrs. Brinegar and Mrs. Orndorff, for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to making ERH a great place for students and staff. We are lucky to have you on our team!

05/28/2026

Order your ERH gear now!! Orders are due by 5.31! https://teamwearbiz.com/collections/e-russell-hicks-ms

05/27/2026

8th grade parents: Tomorrow, Thurs, May 28th is the last day for students to purchase tickets for the dance! The cost is $3 and they can purchase them at lunch!

05/26/2026

Don't forget to attend if you have a 6th grader coming next school year!

Attention: Incoming 6th graders and their families. You won't want to miss this important night! Arrive by 6 pm to hear an important message from the Principal, Mr. Cline.

05/22/2026

Thank you to all the parents/guardians and family members who came out to our STARS Ceremony for MP4! We are so proud of all the students that got nominated as "shining" and "rising" stars!

05/19/2026

Attention: Incoming 6th graders and their families. You won't want to miss this important night! Arrive by 6 pm to hear an important message from the Principal, Mr. Cline.

05/19/2026

Check out the info!

05/17/2026

The 8th grade dance is just around the corner! Purchase your ticket at lunch starting Tues, May 26th! Students must qualify to attend.

05/15/2026

ERH Families—

We wanted to share a few important updates as we continue moving through the final weeks of the school year.

*8th Grade Social Studies MCAP Testing
Our 8th grade students will take the Social Studies MCAP on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. We are asking students to continue meeting the same expectations that helped make our ELA and Math testing successful.
We ask that students:
-Arrive to school on time each day of testing
-Bring a fully charged Chromebook each day
-Give their best effort on the assessment
At ERH, we talk often with students about what “doing your best” truly looks like. It means:
-Taking your time and reading carefully
-Thinking through each question before responding
-Using any strategies or supports available to help you think through answers
-Writing thoughtful responses and showing what you know rather than rushing through the assessment
We are incredibly proud of the effort our students have shown during testing season and know that when students try their best, the results will take care of themselves.

*STAR Awards Ceremony – May 21
We are also excited to celebrate many of our incredible students at our STAR Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 21 at 7:45 AM. This event recognizes students for their accomplishments, growth, leadership, and positive impact at ERH.
This event is by invitation only, and invited families have already received communication. We are excited to celebrate our ERH STARS and all of their accomplishments!

*Attendance Matters
Daily attendance continues to be one of the most important factors in student success. When students are in school each day, they stay connected to their learning, build strong routines, and avoid falling behind. Thank you for your continued support in making attendance a priority.

*Looking Ahead to End-of-Year Field Trips
As we begin planning for end-of-year field trips, we are excited to share that we are able to pay for all field trips this year as part of our work as a Concentration of Poverty Community School (COP). Through this program, we partner with local organizations to provide additional services and opportunities that support both academic and personal success for our students.
While we may not be able to provide this opportunity every year, we are proud to remove this financial burden from families this year. Please talk with your child about the importance of meeting all academic, attendance, and behavioral requirements in order to be eligible to attend these field trips.

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support of E. Russell Hicks Middle School. We appreciate all you do to help our students be successful!

Chris Cline
Principal