H.L. Watkins Middle School

08/31/2026

Our 6th grade AVID cohort is officially equipped! 📚✨ Binders in hand, strategies ready — these Seminoles are set to level up their organization and study skills all year long.

08/28/2026

📣 Watkins Family — Your Voice Matters! We’re looking for parents and community members to serve as voting members of our 2026–2027 School Advisory Council (SAC)! 🧡💙SAC is an opportunity to have a voice in our School Improvement Plan, review our progress, and help shape decisions that impact our students and school community.📅 7 meetings throughout the school year
⏰ 6:00 PM |

📍 HLWMS Media Center | In-person Ready to make an impact? Scan the QR code on the flyer to express your interest! One School. One Team. One Tribe. 🧡💙

08/26/2026

🏫 Looking for a space for your next event, practice, meeting, or program?

Howell L. Watkins Middle School has leasing opportunities available year-round! Our facilities include:

🏀 Gymnasium
⚽ Soccer/Football Field
⚾ Baseball & Softball Fields
🍽️ Cafeteria

Whether you’re an athletic team, community organization, church, or local group, we may have the space you need!

📞 561-776-3600
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Come be part of the Watkins community! 🧡💙

08/26/2026

✈️ WE CRUSHED THE 1ST & 2ND WEEK, SEMINOLES! Our teachers showed up, set the tone, and are already flying like champs. Cheers to an amazing team! 🥤🧡💙

08/24/2026

📣 SEMINOLE FAMILIES — OUR HL WATKINS POP UP SHOP IS OPEN! 🧡💙

Show your school spirit and represent H.L. Watkins Middle School with Seminole gear for students, staff, families, and supporters!

👕 Shirts
🧥 Hoodies & pullovers
🏃 Athletic wear
✨ And more!

🛍️ Shop now: https://bit.ly/44ZcX45

Gear up. Represent. Show your Seminole Pride! 🧡💙

Tag a fellow Seminole family so they don’t miss out!

08/12/2026

🎓🦅 Welcome to a New School Year, Seminole Families!

Our HLW School Counseling Team is ready to support our scholars and families throughout the 2026–2027 school year! From academic success to social-emotional support, our counselors are here to help every student thrive.

📚 Meet Your Counselors:
🔵 6th Grade – Ms. Kimberly Burnsed
🟠 7th Grade – Ms. Tasha Murrell
🔵 8th Grade – Mrs. Joanna Green
🟠 ESOL – Ms. Jackie Batista
Families, please review the information regarding schedule change requests and connect directly with your child’s grade-level counselor when support is needed.

🦅 Excellence is the Standard and We Are ONE!

08/12/2026

🎉 WE ARE BACK LIKE WE NEVER LEFT! 🎉

MSAS AM starts TOMORROW! 🧡💙

⏰ Start Time: 7:30 AM

If you have NOT registered yet, please scan the QR code to complete your registration before tomorrow morning.

We are excited to kick off another amazing year of MSAS! Let’s make it a great one! 🚀📚✨

See you bright and early at 7:30 AM! 🧡💙

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

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H.L. Watkins Middle School

07/20/2026

💙🧡 SEMINOLE STRONG MONDAY! 🧡💙

A new week brings new opportunities to learn, lead, and grow! As we prepare for an incredible 2026–2027 school year, don’t forget to take advantage of Florida’s Back-to-School Tax Holiday to stock up on school essentials.

Let’s start the week the Seminole way—Leading with LOVE, striving for excellence, and preparing for success!