School Address
4803 Columbia Pike
Thompson Station, TN 37179
Phone: 615-472-4541
Fax:
615-472-4553
School Colors
Royal Blue and Orange
School Mascot
Hornet
Principal
Paula Pulliam
Assistant
Principal/Administrative Assistant
Frank Brown
Shane Pantall
Enrollment
1067
Pupil/Teacher
Ratio
18:1
Zoning Maps
Directions:
To
reach the Heritage campus from I-65- take 840 West towards
Thompson's Station/Spring Hill. Take the HWY 31/Thompson's Station
exit. (Currently this is the end of 840) Turn left at the top of the
ramp. Travel south and turn right at the 2nd light into the
Heritage campus. The middle school is the at
the end of the road.
School
History
Heritage Middle School began in August, 2000, temporarily housed in
Bethesda Elementary and Page Middle School. Under the leadership of
its first principal, Paula Pulliam, construction of the HMS building
was completed and opened its doors on January 5, 2001.
Heritage
Middle School is nestled in a valley in historic southern Williamson
County. Located within minutes of Saturn and easily accessible to
both Franklin and Nashville, this area has seen tremendous growth
during the past five years. Residents of this area enjoy convenient
access to municipal areas as well as the rural charm preserved in
the Thompson Station community.
Heritage
Middle School shares a campus with Heritage Elementary School and
the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department.
Before/After School Care
The YMCA offers access to their Fun Company program at Heritage
Elementary School.
Parent
Support Organization
The Heritage Middle PTO is active in many aspects of school life
from volunteering in classrooms to fundraising to holding a voting
seat on the building leadership team.
Library/Media Center
The Library Media Center is open daily from 7:15 until 2:45 for
student use. Equipped with 21 network computers and adjacent to the
computer lab, the library is a great research tool for the HMS
student body.
Academics
Heritage Middle School utilizes a team teaching model to provide its
students instruction in language arts, mathematics, science and
social studies. Additionally, through related arts offerings,
students are exposed to art, physical education, life skills,
general music, world language, drama,
band, and media skills in nine-week intervals to further enhance
their educational experience. The Heritage Middle staff implements
diversified instruction techniques including cooperative learning
groups, hands-on class activities, tiered assignments, high-level
questioning, problem-based learning, flexible grouping and
independent study to meet the learning profile and interests of
every learner. By using this model, all students are challenged at
the rate and degree of complexity that matches their individual
needs.
Special
education students are served inclusively with the special education
staff working cooperatively with general educators to provide
support, modifications, and adaptations. Students who are certified
as intellectually gifted are served both inclusively and in small
group situations by a gifted consultant several times each week.
As our
mission statement directs, our program is diversified and unique to
prepare each of our unique and diverse students to strive for
excellence in each and every endeavor whether it be physically,
mentally, academically or socially.
STARS
STARS is led by faculty members and the STARS student executive
council. This group supports students in making lifestyle decisions
and refraining from the use of drugs and violence.
Athletics
Baseball, softball, wrestling, football, soccer, track, cross
county, cheerleading, dance team, volleyball, and golf.