About HMS

Principal's Welcome

Welcome to Haviland Middle School! In our building, students coming from the elementary level join together as one school community.  Each morning students are greeted by our wonderful faculty and staff ready to support them academically, socially and emotionally. It is here that lifelong friendships are formed and young minds will apply the foundations of learning taught at the elementary level, developing their academic skills as they work toward graduation.    

We have over 850 students, but our team-based structure per grade allows our teachers to get to know students individually, giving a small school feel that helps smooth the transition from elementary school.  A dedicated staff of teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers and administrators collaborate to set our students on a course to success. To build their sense of community, we encourage students to get involved and participate in our various clubs, activities and after school sports.

Inspirational quotes adorn our walls supporting our “Be Kind” initiative.    This idea is a reminder of the importance of kindness, and we strive on a daily basis to walk the talk.  As a school community, we aspire to spread kindness enhancing the middle school experience and school culture.  Additionally, as a PBIS school, our students and staff are encouraged to “RISE Above!”: Respect, Inspire, be Safe, Excel. 

Programs that reward exemplary behavior reinforce our “RISE Above!” expectations.

These programs, our staff, and so much more make Haviland Middle School a rewarding experience for our students.  I am so very proud to welcome you to our school.

Sincerely, 

Eric Shaw 

Principal

Haviland Middle School

23 Haviland Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538

Grades 6-8

Additional Points of Pride:

• 1:1 Chromebook Initiative helps prepare our students for the demands of a technological and global community.  Each student has his/her own dedicated device and can collaborate with teachers and classmates on assignments and interactive SMART board lessons.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a program designed to support those first in their families to attend college along their educational journey with coaching and the development of academic skills.
• Robust music programs, musical productions, arts program, world languages, honors and accelerated classes, CTE instruction, MakerSpace, and more.
• An active and supportive PTA Makes the Experience for our students 
• PBIS provides student incentives to Rise Above. Students earn Gotchas for behavior in classes, the hallway or on the bus. Gotcha winners have the opportunity to "spin the wheel" and select a reward.
• A Hyde Park Police Officer also provides support as the building School Resource Office (SRO).  He/She is in our hallways taking preventative measures to reduce the need for more serious interventions.  The Officer is available to students and parents alike as a wonderful resource in our school. 

 

The Haviland Middle School Building Leadership Team is dedicated to maintaining a high-quality learning environment.  Our focus this year is to support our Continuous School Improvement Plan in our first year as a Target School for Improvement (TSI) school.  

Commitments for the 2023 - 2024 SY: 

HMS Commitment #1: Instructional Equity

We are committed to fostering an environment where every student has equitable access to current, culturally relevant, rigorous instruction that aligns with grade-level standards in all classrooms.

HMS Commitment #2: Relational Capacity

We are committed to fostering an environment that builds and strengthens relationships among students, staff, and families where everyone feels safe, respected, supported, and has a true sense of belonging.

For our full continuous school improvement plan:  Haviland Middle School's SCEP Plan 2023-2024 SY

 

2018 Be Kind

Created with Students and Staff 

Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon 

October 2014

Created with Students and Staff

Historical Note:

Dedicated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1940, Haviland Middle School’s building originally housed the Hyde Park Central School District’s junior/senior high school.In 1964, the building was converted to the middle school when a new high school was built to meet the needs of a growing student population.  The building is now named after Ben Haviland, a farmer who donated the land for the school.