2025-2026

Welcome to the 1st semester of the 25-26 school year at Hephzibah Middle School! My name is Elaine Ward, and I will be the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Design and Innovation Connections teacher. I have been teaching for 24 years now and am a proud mother of a 22-year-old son, Thomas, who is currently pursuing a degree and career in Mathematics. During the last 24 years, I have taught STEM, math, and science in grades 6-12 as well as 4th grade math and adult education. HMS is home to me as I not only taught here for 12 years, but I also attended school here as well. This will be my second year back, and I am thrilled to have this fantastic opportunity of teaching some of my favorite concepts and contents at this awesome school. I believe teachers must work closely with parents and students to provide a positive atmosphere of communication and consistency. I will work diligently to educate your students so that this year here at HMS will be a time of growth and success. I am confident that we are going to have a productive and successful school year. I thank you in advance for your support, and I look forward to a terrific year here at HMS! 

Email:  wardel@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us