Dear Students, 
It is with great pleasure that I welcome to Hancock County Middle School. Our school is a wonderful place that you will enjoy immensely. It is imperative that you strive to complete every assignment with  utmost quality and diligence.

Please bring your planner/agenda, your daily schedule, a sharpened pencil (more than one pencil sharpened would be terrific!), paper, composition notebook and your Reading folder.

I neglected to mention a phenomenal attitude and work ethic. As an educator, I would much rather have a student who works extremely hard and is willing to try his/her hardest every day than one who is 'gifted' but feels that effort is not important and is not demonstrated on a daily basis.

You will do well here at HCMS. I am ecstatic that you are here. This is going to be the best year yet.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Basham