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About Haut Gap
Haut Gap Middle School is a constituent magnet consisting of 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade college prep classes and 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade advanced academic magnet classes. In a positive and safe environment, our teachers are challenged to inspire and instill a love of learning.
Career Exploration Toolkit (CTE) Events at Haut Gap Middle School
12/4/25: Patriots Point Field Trip
12/16/25: Presentation to the Town Council re: Johns Island Recreation Center Design competition. See the Presentation HERE. The presentation is from 28:28 to 42:09.
Haut Gap Fine Arts
Haut Gap is proud of our:
- Steel Drums and Theatre class for middle-grade level students, in addition to Strings and Visual Arts
- Partnerships with local artists and the Gaillard Center for residency workshops with students.
- The Visual Arts program has multiple students who place and win the Charleston Marathon T-Shirt Design Contest.
Haut Gap Robotics
Welcome and Bienvenido to our Haut Gap Website!
HGMS Boat Building Club
2025-2026 Yearbook Flier
Order your 2025-2026 HGMS Yearbook!
Go to: www.jostens.org/orderyrbk
or
Call: 1 (877) 767-5217
or
Scan: the QR Code on the flier
WIDA Access Testing Dates
6th Grade: FEBRUARY: 9 - Reading, 10 - Writing, 11 - Listening, 12 - Speaking
7th Grade: FEBRUARY: 16 - Reading; 17- Writing, 18 - Listening, 19 - Speaking
8th Grade: FEBRUARY: 23-Reading, 24 - Writing, 25 - Listening, 26 - Speaking
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Upcoming Events
"Two of the most memorable moments of the year that stand out are my first steel drums concert as well as my first lab project in science class." -Jacob Gilliard
"The content of a book holds the power of educaion and it is with this power that we can shape our future and change lives." -Malala Yousafzai