The HMS Podcast: Recent Episodes
Highland Middle School
Today’s guest is 8th grader Casen Yeagley. Learn about his many after-school activities, advice on how to be successful at HMS, and what he is most looking forward to the rest of the school year.
Our very special guest today is Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, along with students Brody Eldred, Sidney Shaffer, and Grace Ute. Learn all about Coach Tressel’s initiative called Team Tressel Fitness Challenge!
Our guests today are 8th graders Vivian Mitchusson and Taylor Schirtzinger. Learn about their outside-of-school activities, their favorite middle school memories, and what they're excited and nervous about going to high school
Today's guest is 7th grader Mylie Schwartz. Learn all about her many interests outside of school, as well as her advice to stay organized and successful at HMS.
We’re back after the holidays and snow days! Today’s guest is 7th grader Leo Kanagy. Learn about his many after-school activities, as well as advice for being successful at HMS.
Today's episode is a rebroadcast from February 4, 2022. This was a unique episode, as Ms. Jaynes and Mr. Bradley interviewed special guest Dr. Ethan Kross. He is an award-winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. He is also the author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It (https://www.ethankross.com/chatter/).
Today's guests are 8th graders Ava May and Peyton Morlan. Learn about their experiences trying new activities, what it's like to have younger siblings at the middle school, and advice to new 6th graders.
Today's guest is 8th grade Keirah Fromwiller. Learn about what it's like to move to a new school during middle school, all her musical talents and interests, and some great advice on what it takes to be successful at HMS!
Today’s guest is 8th grader Emma Dulebohn. She is a returning guest from season #5, so be sure to check out her episode from November 2023. Learn about robotics, Color Guard, and what it take to be successful at HMS!
Our guest today is 8th grader Keagan Rogers. Learn about what it’s like to be a competitive cheerleader, a big sister, and how lessons learned at cheer impact her at school.
Our guest today is 8th grader Chase Kerr. Learn about his many responsibilities at home, the lessons he’s learned at HMS, and his many favorites from the last three years.
We are back for season #7 of The HMS Podcast (disregard the comment in this episode about season 9 - Mr. Bradley is losing his mind). Also enjoy our original Scot Pride song, compliments of AI!
Our guests today are members of the state champion robotics team: Tyler Tack, Bently Getter, Digory Richards, Gannon Fitzpatrick, and Aidan Mounts, as well as Mr. Russell. Learn about how the team went about building their robot, the importance of working as a cohesive team, and advice for future robotics teams.
Our guests today are 8th graders Hadyn Enix and Adreana Johnson. Learn about their interests outside of school, their favorite Encore classes, and advice for successful middle schoolers.
Today's guest is 8th grader Makayla Hughes. Learn about how to deal with younger brothers, advice to successfully navigate middle school, and what she is most looking forward to at the high school.
Check out today’s episode with Josie, Kadence, and Adrienne. Learn about their hobbies, their favorite middle school memories, their advice to new middle schoolers, and what they are most looking forward to about high school.
We are joined by 8th grade students Mikey McCallister and Kaylynn Smith. Learn about their hobbies and interests outside of school, advice for students to stay organized, and what they hope to be the lasting legacy of the Class of 2029.
Our guest today is 8th grader Liam Manning. Learn about the day in the life of an HMS 8th grader, Cleveland sports, and Super Bowl predictions. Also, stay tuned for a contest!
Check out this special episode all about a recent project in Ms. Mowry's 6th grade Language Arts class! Six 6th grade students are the guests as they share all about their most recent project: what they learned, how to make an argument, using evidence and reasoning...all about a unique topic!
Our guest today is 7th grader Darian Keith. Learn all about robotics, living in Hawaii, and advice to other middle schoolers to be successful. A warning: we did experience technical difficulties, so around 9:00, the conversation abruptly stops then restarts.
Today’s guest is 7th grader Sidney Shaffer. Learn all about her hobbies, her large family, and some great advice on how to be successful at HMS!
Our guest today is school nurse Julia Baker. Hear what it’s like returning to HMS, working with Mom, and advice for all HMS students. A great conversation!
We are back with a new season of The HMS Podcast! Ms. Thompson joins Mr. Bradley to update everyone on what’s happening at HMS
Check out Mr. Bradley’s back-to-school update. Be sure to listen all the way through as he shares important info!
We hope everyone is having an awesome summer so far! Check out this summer update from principal Matt Bradley.
Our guest today is 6th grader Cooper Joiner. Hear about an exciting anime series he's recently watched and recommends, advice to incoming middle schoolers, and how he navigates the challenges of living with diabetes.
Our guest today is 7th grader Aden Wimer. Learn about the Las Vegas Raiders, Gateway to Technology class, and how to stay on top of schoolwork.
Our guest today is 8th grader Aurora Bragg. Hear what it’s like living in a large family, what she is most excited about for high school, and her advice for students to be successful at HMS.
After a winter hiatus, we are back with a new episode of The HMS Podcast! Our guests today are 6th graders Avonell Fatka, Braelyn Newsome, and Stella Williams. Learn what it's like to live with big families, advice for new middle school students, and how to be successful at HMS!
We’re back with a new episode! Today’s guest is 6th grader Brynn Waters. Learn about her many interests, how she manages stress, and her advice for future HMS students.
We’re back with a new episode! Today’s guest is 6th grader Emma Dulebohn. She gives great insight on how to be a successful HMS student, as well as what it takes to show courage in the face of being nervous.
Today's guests are 6th graders Morgan Stumbo and Vivian Mitchusson. Listen how they are learning math in a new way this year, along with their current projects on how to make our school bully-free.
Our guest today is 6th grade student Madison Jackson. Hear about her musical talents and interests, as well as advice for how to kind and have empathy!
Today’s guest is 7th grader Kiara Adams. Learn more about her hobbies and chores, as well as how she stays organized as a super-busy 7th grade student!
Our first guest of the 23-24 school year is 6th grader Casen Yeagley. He gives some great advice on how to start off the school year strong!
We're excited to be back for a new school year and new season of The HMS Podcast. Today's conversation with Mr. Bradley, Ms. Thompson, and Ms. Jaynes is about the first day of school: what to expect, what to do, and how to relieve stress. Check it out!
Our guests today are 8th graders Gavin Cornette, Emily Mowen, and Gavin White. Hear about their favorite HMS memories, funny stories, and advice to future HMS students.
We are joined today by 8th graders Morgan Kline and Robert Colley. They reminisce about their middle experience and share some hilarious memories.
Our guest today is 7th grader Elijah Cooke. Hear about VEX Robotics, track and field, and a great tip on how to stay organized.
We're back for another episode! Today's guests are 6th grade students Liam Cahall, Mason Ebner, and Brock Rogers. Check it out!
We’re back for 2023 with new episodes of The HMS Podcast. Today’s guest is 6th grade student Derek Lehman.
6th graders Payson Jervey, Lacie Cook, Lola Wiggand, Hailey Green, and Veronica Ballard join the podcast to share about their recent Language Arts project titled "Living the Good Life."
For this special episode, we are joined by Highland High School students Anya Taylor and Madison Copley. Learn about their journey in becoming student leaders at Highland!
For this special episode, we are joined by Highland High School students Anya Taylor and Madison Copley. Learn about their journey in becoming student leaders at Highland!
Our guest today is 6th grade student Ridge Adams. Listen to Ridge share about playing football, his love of school, and his Halloween costume. Check it out!
Our guest is 6th grade student Layla Frederick. Learn about her interests inside and outside of school, tips to stay organized, and a special fall movie recommendation!
Our guest is 6th grade student Atticus Wilson. Learn about his family, his hobbies, and advice for future middle schoolers!
6th grade ELA teacher Samantha Mowry joins us for this episode. Learn more about this new HMS staff member!
First day of school is Tuesday, September 6! We can’t wait to see everyone. Here are 10 reminders for the first day.
We can’t wait to begin our fourth season of The HMS Podcast! Check out this episode from Season 3 (2021-2022 school year) with Dr. Ethan Kross.
Our guest today is 8th grader Jolene Fincher. She shares great advice on being intentional with her daily habits and how her own coping skills when dealing with stress
Our guest today is 8th grader Alex White. He has been a guest and guest host on The HMS Podcast. Check out what he’s up to lately and where he hopes to go!
Our guest is 8th grader Heidi Johnson. Heidi was one of our first ever guests on The HMS Podcast way back in March of 2020. Check out how she's grown in the past two years and what she looks forward to in the future!
Today's special guest is Dr. Ethan Kross. He is an award-winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory.
He is also the author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It (https://www.ethankross.com/chatter/).
8th grader Mary Green is back! She was one of our original guests in 2020, and she shares all about what is happening in her life. Mary is a lover of learning and involved in many activities. Check it out!
7th grader Brooklynn Lewis updates us on her life since last December when she was a guest on episode #66. She talks about being self-aware and pushing through hard tasks. Great stuff!
8th grader Memphis Wilson returns to the podcast to update us on what’s happening in his life. Memphis was a guest on episode 53 and a guest host on episode 68.
After a six-month hiatus, we’re back with a new episode! Our guest today is Dean of Students (and West Liberty University hall of famer), Lynn Thompson
(Episode #75)
Three HMS 6th graders share about how they are raising money and giving back to our school and community. Check it out!
We’re back for another episode! Our guest today is 6th grader Anique DiLorenzo. Check it out!
Guest hosts Kynzie Green, Korlyn Miller, Daisy Law, and Rilyn Mott sit down today to interview our Health/PE teacher Miss Gregory. Check it out!
We’re back with a new episode! Our guest host today is 6th grader Ella Johnson, and her interview guest is Nurse Erin. Check it out!
Happy new year! Our first episode of 2021 features a “round robin” interview with 7th grade teacher Miss Miller and previous podcast guest and 6th grade student Hope Broyles. Enjoy!
Our guest host today is 7th grader Memphis Wilson, and he pulls off the double interview! Ms. O’Leary and Mr. Johnson are Memphis’ two “guests.” Check it out!
Our guest today is 7th grader Chad Holcomb. Chad offers a unique perspective, as he is learning fully online this year. Check it out!
Another switch-up today! 7th grade student Alex White is the GUEST HOST, and he sits down with Language Arts teacher Mrs. Digges (the artist formerly known as Miss Rose). Check it out!
We’re switching things up today! 7th grade student Lillia Roesky is the GUEST HOST, and she sits down with our counselor Mrs. Jaynes. Check it out!
It has been a few weeks, but we’re back! Today we are joined by 6th grader Hope Broyles. Check it out!
Check out our conversation with choir director Mr. Strinka. He shares about his background, how he fell in love with music, and how you can stay involved with music today!
Check out today’s conversation with 6th grader Gavin White! He shares some great advice on being a middle schooler
Today’s guest is 7th grader Lillia Roesky. She shared about the importance of teamwork as well as advice for future HMS students.
Check out today’s interview with 6th grader Tycho Arnett-Tomasek! He is a musician, gamer, and an avid HMS Podcast listener :)
Our first student interview of the 20-21 school year! We’re joined by 6th grader Zachary Underwood.
Mr. Bradley shares updates and info on Open House, computer and schedule pick-up, hybrid and online learning, and more
Our guest today is new 6th grade Intervention Specialist, Mrs. Byler. She is a Highland grad, and we’re so excited to have her back home!
The HMS Podcast is back! Mr. Bradley provides a quick update for the 20-21 school year in this episode.
Superintendent Mr. Huffman joins us today and shares about his background, what makes Highland such a special place, and some plans for the 20-21 school year
Mrs. Jaynes reflects on her first year at HMS, as well as giving advice on how to manage stress and how to be honorable, mindful, and self-aware while at home
Our principal Mr. Bradley shares his gratitude to the students, families, and staff of Highland Middle School
Our guest today is 7th grader Ty Streich. Check out how he and his brother are passing the time during home instruction!
Today’s rebroadcast is our conversation with art teacher Mrs. Schlingman. Her advice on using creativity and art as an outlet are just as valuable today!
Today’s rebroadcast is our conversation with Language Arts teacher Mr. Behnfeldt. He shares how reading can help manage stress!
Today’s episode is another rebroadcast of an earlier interview. Mrs. Jaynes and Nurse Carpenter share great tips on mental and physical health!
Today’s episode is a rebroadcast or an earlier interview with 6th grader Owen Winkelfoos. His original episode was accidentally deleted as we have been learning how to podcast. Our apologies Owen!
Our guest today is 7th grader Jordan Turiaga. She has some phenomenal advice and perspective on making the most out of a situation!
We’re joined today by 8th grader Elyssa Reigles. She was a guest a few weeks ago, but our original conversation was accidentally deleted. So we caught up to see how things are going!
It’s the start of a new week, and we’re starting it off with a bang! Check out our conversation with 8th grader Brianna Tuggle
Check out our conversation with 6th grader Piper Dabbert. She has some great advice to give!
Check out our conversation with 6th grader Alex White. He gives some insight on how he and his siblings are navigating home instruction, as well as a great spot for pizza!
Welcome to a new week! Our guest today is Health/PE teacher Mr. Wilson. He shares some personal thoughts about how the Coronavirus has impacted him.
Today we are joined by 7th grader Kieran Taylor. Learn how he and his sister are managing home instruction. Great stuff!
Our guest today is 7th grader Robinetta Hopkins. She give some great insight on the importance of staying organized
Assistant band director Mrs. Faulkner is our guest today. She offers some great tips on how to use music to de-stress
7th grader Logan Bradley (and her siblings) join us today to discuss what it’s like when the principal is your dad, advice on how to stay organized, and what to look forward to for incoming 6th graders
We are joined today by 7th graders Kami and Kolton Stover (yes, they’re related...twins!)
As we begin week 6 of online learning, start your day listening to our interview with 8th grade student Brendon Fox
We’re joined today by 6th grader Ava Fichtner. It’s a great conversation you’ll really enjoy
We hope everyone is enjoying Easter Break! We do have a new podcast episode even though we are on break. Check out our conversation with 8th grader Andrew Ward
So excited to be joined by 8th grade Emily Votaw today, day #3 of our spirit week from home! Emily is most definitely someone that spreads hope!
We’re joined today by Health/PE teacher Mr. Downing. He shares some great ways to beat the stress of our current situation by staying healthy and positive.
Bonus episode! Our guest is Mary Green, and IT IS HER BIRTHDAY!! Mary is a 6th grader and has some great advice for weathering our current situation
We’re joined by 6th grader Alexis Brown today. She has some great advice for all students!