The Eaton Fundamental Middle School Eagle Ensemble (7th & 8th-grade chorus students) participated in the Music in the Parks Festival on May 21, 2022 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The students won the first place award in their category with a superior rating of 92.5 out of 100. They also won best junior high/middle school choir overall.

According to their chorus teacher Ronnie Wilson, the students worked very hard on their music - music that in fact was above average for their grade level. They performed one Latin piece entitled Festival Sanctus with very difficult rhythms and intervals to sing. The other selection was an exciting fast-moving piece with gasps and foot stomps entitled Lightning.

“The students exuded exemplary decorum from the time they got on the bus to the time we arrived back at Eaton on Saturday night,” said Wilson. “I received numerous compliments on my students' behavior and performance.”

Congratulations to our School Security Officer Mr. Michael Baker who was selected as Eaton’s Support Employee of the Year. This award goes to support personnel who are skilled, dedicated and knowledgeable about their jobs and are respected by students, parents, and colleagues. These team members provide exemplary customer service and model the core values of Hampton City Schools.

Mr. Baker serves as one of the school security officers.  Mr. Baker builds relationships with students and staff and makes himself visible and available to help others no matter what is needed.  He is a retired firefighter and emergency medical technician.  He uses his experience and expertise to take care of emergency situations. Mr. Baker makes sure that we are safe! 

He  supervises students at lunch, arrival, dismissal, class changes and makes sure that students follow COVID safety protocols. Mr. Baker uses his mechanical expertise to fix minor problems and to assemble office supplies. Please congratulate Mr. Baker and thank him for helping Eaton Middle School to SOAR above the rest!

Eaton is pleased to announce that Vice-Mayor JImmy Gray is partnering with Mrs. Karen Parker's 6th grade homeroom. Mr. Gray has adopted this homeroom and provided funds for all students to be student representatives of our Parent Teacher Student Association. VIce-Mayor Gray will also be speaking with our students in the near future. Many thanks to Vice-Mayor Gray and Mrs. Karen Parker for providing opportunities for our students and helping to support HCS PTSA initiatives!

Congratulations to Ms. Alecia Speight, our school security officer, who was selected as Eaton’s Support Employee of the Year. This award goes to support personnel who are skilled, dedicated and knowledgeable about their jobs and are respected by students, parents, and colleagues. These team members provide exemplary customer service and model the core values of Hampton City Schools.

Ms. Speight worked at school building all during the pandemic to help prepare our school for a safe return for students and staff. She helped to clean the school, distribute materials, contact parents and students and deliver meals to families. She greets students at arrival and dismissal, and makes sure that students follow COVID safety protocols. Ms. Speight helps to mentor students and make sure they make good decisions. She is a fixture at lunches and in the hallways.

Ms. Speight is here and accessible, ready and willing to help each and every day to make sure Eaton SOARs above the rest!

Make sure to congratulate Ms. Speight!

Thomas Eaton Middle School provides students and their families a comprehensive educational experience.  We have high expectations of our students while providing an orderly and safe environment. Eaton students and parents sign a collaborative contract with the school, agreeing to complete assignments and exhibit positive behaviors. Eaton excels in the arts, extracurricular activities, community partnerships, service learning, and environmental experiences.  Transportation is not provided for students.

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Category & Winners:

• Literature -  Mashari Holloway, Nehemiah Perez, Isreal Hopson

• Music Composition - Johnathan Bjonnes

• Photography - Maryah Spruill, Kiegan Rollins

• Visual Arts - Haga Hassan, Hanna McFarland, Aiden Gick

• Special Artist - Adah Daniels, Zachary Brantley

Jerrelle Griffin will join Eaton Middle School this coming school year as an assistant principal, replacing Leon Edwards.

She has served as an assistant principal at Syms Middle School for the past two years. Prior to Syms Middle, she was an assistant principal at Jones Magnet Middle School and a learning facilitator at the Performance Learning Center. Before joining Hampton City Schools, Griffin taught biology and earth science for Newport News Public Schools.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology from Hampton University and her master’s in educational leadership from Regent University.

Ashley Smith from 13NewsNow visited the broadcast journalism club on February 21, 2019.  Ashley Smith spoke with students about her career as a news anchor and the importance of finding an internship in the field you wish to have a career in.