News & Announcements

Unfortunately, we will not be having Casual Friday on December 12th, 2025. This decision wasn't made lightly, and I want to explain why.
Over the past few weeks, we've seen behaviors that don't reflect who we are as a community. We've had trash left on campus during lunch and nutrition, food thrown in our common areas, and vandalism in our boys' bathroom. These actions show a lack of respect for our school, our staff, and most importantly, for each other.
At HTLA Middle, we take pride in our GRAPE values, values that guide us to be responsible, respectful, and caring members of our community. When we fail to treat our environment and each other with dignity, we're not living up to the standards we've set for ourselves.
I know this is disappointing, especially with the Fall Festival this Friday. I also know that the students who are consistently making good choices may feel this is unfair. However, as a community, we hold each other accountable. When some of us fall short, it affects all of us.
Here's the good news: This is temporary and completely within your control. When we demonstrate that we can take care of our school and treat one another with respect, Casual Friday will return.
Please make sure you are in full dress code on Thursday to avoid receiving a detention.
Let's show what HTLA is truly made of. I believe in each and every one of you, and I know we can do better, together.

Thank you for helping make our community shine during the Kadima Orchestra performance. Your cooperation and dedication truly made a difference. You also created a beautiful Exhibition Night that our families will remember. I am incredibly proud of you and everything you've accomplished over the past few months. You've earned this casual dress day – enjoy it!

Great job this week! The majority of our students followed the rules and represented our GRAPE values well.
However, we still have a few reminders:
Cell phones: Several students are keeping their phones in their pockets instead of their backpacks. Please make sure your phone stays in your backpack throughout the day.
Respect: Let's continue treating our peers with kindness and respect. Remember that we represent HTLA Middle School at all times, both in our actions and our words.
Keep up the excellent work, and let's finish strong!

Please remember that a polo shirt should be worn at all times during the school day. When it comes to outerwear, the only hoodies allowed are official HTLA hoodies, and we ask that any jackets you wear do not have a hood attached. Additionally, please keep your cell phones in your backpacks throughout the day so we can all stay focused on learning together.
Following these guidelines help create a consistent and distraction-free environment where everyone can succeed. Thank you for being an important part of our HTLA community!

I'm pleased to announce that we've earned Casual Friday for October 3rd. Many students have been actively participating in keeping our campus clean and showing respect to our community members.
Keep up the great work, everyone!

Earlier this week, our boys' restroom was significantly damaged. Broken dispensers, wasted supplies, and debris left throughout the space. This affects everyone who uses that facility and requires time and resources to repair.
Our school is a shared space that belongs to all of us. When we take care of our learning environment, we're showing respect for ourselves, our classmates, and everyone who works here. We're also ensuring these spaces remain welcoming and functional for everyone. Most of our students demonstrate excellent citizenship every day, and we appreciate that. For those who may have been involved or witnessed this incident, we encourage you to reflect on how our actions impact our entire school community. Moving forward, let's continue building the positive, respectful environment that makes our school a place we can all be proud of. Together, we can ensure our school remains a place where everyone feels comfortable and respected.

Great job this week! The majority of our students followed the rules and represented our GRAPE values well.
However, we still have a few reminders:
Cell phones: Several students are keeping their phones in their pockets instead of their backpacks. Please make sure your phone stays in your backpack throughout the day.
Respect: Let's continue treating our peers with kindness and respect. Remember that we represent HTLA Middle School at all times, both in our actions and our words.
Keep up the excellent work, and let's finish strong! Good luck to all who have their POLs scheduled for tomorrow.