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October 26, 2026
Red Ribbon Week
October 1, 2026
New BOOKS for the media center! :)
Big news for our readers! 📚 We have two fresh book orders heading to the media center! Check out the attached lists to see our Sunshine State Young Reader Award picks and October student requests. ...
September 29, 2026
Soccer Good News!!!
September 23, 2026
PTSA General Meeting, Thursday 9/24/26, 5:00 p.m.
Ranger Families,The Howard PTSA invites you to our first general meeting of the year tomorrow, September 24th starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Media Center. This meeting will be a joint session with SA...
September 19, 2026
Start with Hello Spirit Week Starts Monday!
Start With Hello is a youth-focused program created by the Sandy Hook Promise foundation that teaches students how to reduce social isolation and build inclusive school environments.We start with h...
September 19, 2026
Funky Faces Done!
My Art 3D 2 artists https://photos.app.goo.gl/h7BYdpv2wi7K4dHg8
September 18, 2026
Volleyball Intramurals Session 5
Good evening Ranger Fam!!!Please click the link below if you'd like to sign up for the 5th session of Volleyball Intramurals!!Howard’s Intramural program is a morning sports activity program that p...
September 15, 2026
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School Profile
Vision: Every student graduates prepared and inspired for a thriving future.
Mission: Together with our families and the community, we empower students with a superior academic experience, essential life skills, and boundless opportunities.
Address:800 E.Robinson Street Orlando, FL. 32801
Phone: 407-245-1780
Principal:Dr. W John McHale
Mascot:Ranger
Colors: Red/ Blue
School Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Grades: 6th -8th
First Period Begins: 9:30 a.m.
Dismissal: 4:04 on M,T,TH,F and 2:54 p.m. on W
Principal’s Message
I am truly excited to be part of the Howard Family: impressed with the creativity, enthusiasm and pure joy amongst our students and faculty. Although my own artistic abilities are still a work in progress, I continue to find inspiration and support from all the exceptional talents here at HMS.
As we head into our 100th year, I know that we will find hope in the culture already established. We will continue to build a school that is inclusive and a safe space for all. My goal is for every child to feel valued and respected, while given the space to grow as an artist and citizen.
Speaking of those spaces, with the new year comes even more opportunities. In keeping with our commitment to thriving artists, I can’t wait for our students and thier families to finally see the finished building. From the PAC to dance studios to the black box theatre, dressing rooms for all performance areas, and art rooms, our creative spirits will soar! Not to mention the new science rooms, gym and courtyard, TV production studio, and as always, our superior academics.
I hope to see everyone at all the great events that Howard Middle School offers. Encourage your child to seek new opportunities and experiences. Finally, support them as they discover themselves here at Howard Middle School Academy of Arts.
I wish everyone a Rangeriffic year!
Dr. W. John McHale, Principal
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