Howard Middle School Academy of Arts-OCPS

05/02/2026

Help our Odyssey Students pay their way to the WORLDS Finals in Iowa! Stop by Anthony’s pizza for lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, or after the band concert! Mention HMS Odyssey so some of the proceeds will help our students!

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

Howard Middle School's Odyssey of the Mind needs your HELP!
TWO teams earned a bid to the WORLDS finals at Iowa State University! The cost for one student to attend and compete in this competition is about $1,300.00 which includes room and board, eating at the food hall, competition, and pin trading.
We have 14 students and 2 coaches who are hoping to bring home a WORLD trophy this year! We would love if you could donate to our Venmo page. If you are unable to assist in that way please share our page to others to help.
Another way to donate is to stop by our local STARBUCKS! We have a new HMS Mocha Frappe! You need to order inside and let them know your order is for the HMS mocha frappe and we will recieve proceeds from each drink!
THANK you to all who have generously donated in the last couple of weeks!

04/15/2026

Tune in tonight at 6pm for the live streamed dance recital: Live Stream of tonight's show:

Livestream for HMS Dance Recital 2026 - "Momentum" at University High School

04/12/2026

✨ A Magical Murder Mystery: A Fundraiser for Odyssey of the Mind✨
Authentic Books is generously hosting a Fundraiser to support our two Howard Middle School Odyssey of the Mind teams, who are on their way to World Finals!
Orlando friends, please check out this fun event! All donations will go directly to Howard!
🪄Event details:
Something dark is brewing within the castle walls… and you’re invited to uncover the truth.
Join us for an immersive, HP inspired murder mystery evening filled with spellbinding twists, suspicious characters, and interactive storytelling.
Guests will step into a wizarding world of secrets and deception, working together to solve a mysterious crime before time runs out.
This special event is a fundraiser supporting Howard Middle School’s Odyssey of the Minds team, who have earned an incredible achievement—placing at the State level and advancing to the World Finals in Iowa! Your participation will directly fund and cover fees for travel, room + board, and registration fees.
About Odyssey of the Mind:
Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program that challenges students to think outside the box. Teams work collaboratively to solve complex problems through engineering, performance, and innovation. Building critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence along the way.
Come for the mystery. Stay for the magic. Leave knowing you helped send a team of brilliant young minds to compete on the world stage.
What to Expect: Saturday, May 2nd @ 6:30p
– Create an HP inspired candle
– HP inspired Murder Mystery game
– Light Bites + Drinks
– $5 AB Gift Card
+18 event (unless with a paid adult)
Any questions? please reach out our Event Manager, [email protected]
Address: Authentic Books, 1815 N Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32804
Reserve your spot here!:
https://www.authenticbooks.com/products/chamber-of-suspects-a-hp-themed-murder-mystery-party-candle-making-workshop?fbclid=IwY2xjawRIc11leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOOFNiYWh3RnVza04xOTJqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtFhX_2G9jyw-aN-aZl5jaPm-hbk3IMJMpEVP9uqz60-6CnlPAx-Qo22W8Lr_aem_ZSgZzpuCTFXCBuIeRFTbDA

✨ A Magical Murder Mystery: A Fundraiser for Odyssey of the Minds✨ Something dark is brewing within the castle walls… and you’re invited to uncover the truth. Join us for an immersive, HP inspired murder mystery evening filled with spellbinding twists, suspicious characters, and interactive ...

04/03/2026

Tickets are on sale for the Dance recital on Wednesday, April 15th. Tickets are $5 each and are limited to two per family, and linked to a dancer’s Student ID number.

The show will be live streamed and recorded for any friends and family who cannot attend in person.

Any remaining tickets will be available first come, first served, on April 13th at 8pm. OCPS staff tickets will not be available until April 13th at 8pm to allow all dance families equal opportunity to reserve their 2 tickets to the show.

Seat selection and tickets will be purchased through Teachtix: Teachtix.com/hms .

02/12/2026

OCPS Summer Magnet application opens April 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Families interested in summer magnet programs are encouraged to apply as soon as the window opens.

02/12/2026

Congrats to Howard Middle’s Carwin Go on being featured as this week's Spectrum News 13 A+ Teacher for his incredible work in the classroom!

From conservation to marine biology, he’s teaching our students to understand and protect the world around them. Watch his story -- link in comments.

Howard Middle School Academy of Arts-OCPS Spectrum News 13

02/11/2026

Ranger Families! Magnet Mania is an exciting national competition hosted by Magnet Schools of America! This year, Orange County Public Schools is proudly in the running for MAGNET DISTRICT OF THE YEAR—and we need your support. Please click on the link below to VOTE for ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

You can vote as many times as you would like to help support SCHOOL CHOICE in OCPS.

Vote for OCPS at: Ranger Families! Magnet Mania is an exciting national competition hosted by Magnet Schools of America! This year, Orange County Public Schools is proudly in the running for MAGNET DISTRICT OF THE YEAR—and we need your support. Please click on the link below to VOTE for ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Vote for OCPS at:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/UyncKj5/2026magnetmaniaround1?source_id=d39cd099-082c-4ba0-b6ca-4815733e891b&source_type=em&c=Y_Wom-cw2CU5RoQFhsHb3NjELDieZDlRNnStAjTIciS7p2mGufV7JA==

02/06/2026

Howard Middle PTSA Celebrates Teachers!
Parents see below for how you can help shower your child’s teacher’s with love and appreciation.