Harrisburg Unit 3

Priority 3: Student experiences outside of the classroom.
It's a great day to be a Bulldog! 🐾💜
#BulldogNation

We’re turning up the volume on success! Registration is open for upcoming fall events in ACT’s 2025 My Journey webinar series, including tomorrow's "College Knowledge Night for Parents of 9th-11th Graders." These webinars are designed to help students and families rock the college, career, and workforce journey. Click the link to register: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents/college-and-career-planning-event-sessions.html.

Tonight, HHS Football will host the Marion Wildcats for the Week 0 preseason scrimmage. The Scrimmage starts at 6 pm and is open to the community. Varsity, Sophomore, and Freshman Teams will also be scrimmaging. Spectators are asked to bring non-perishable food items or make a dollar donation at the entrance, which will be donated to the 4C's Food Pantry of Harrisburg. Thank you! #BulldogNation

Parents/Guardians: In order to ensure correct information, we need everyone to log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and complete a new Form 3 under Forms, then select Enrollment to verify your contact information. Please contact your school office for help if needed.
Portal: https://harrisburg.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Please join us in attending the Compassionate Parenting and Self-Compassion webinar- Tonight Aug 21 @ 6PM or 8PM
In this session, we explore how nurturing self-compassion can have a profound impact on parenting. This discussion highlights the importance of modeling compassion through positive and consistent interactions with children, rather than resorting to empty threats.

#BulldogNation! Don't forget to submit your Pink Out T-shirt orders. Order forms are due tomorrow, August 21.

SAVE THE DATE! Harrisburg Fall Sports (Football, Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Cross-Country, and Cheer) Pictures: FRIDAY, AUGUST 22. You will receive a printed proof with your online code approximately three weeks after picture day to order.

Harrisburg Football/Cheer Teams will host the Annual "Meet the Bulldogs Community Night" Thursday, Aug. 21, 6–7:30pm at Taylor Field.
Free for K–5 students. Registration 5:30–6pm. Includes drills and stations with HHS teams. Visit the Harrisburg Unit 3 website for the flyer.

Congratulations to Coach Alicyn Dowdy on reaching an incredible milestone — her 100th victory as head softball coach at HMS!
#BulldogNation is proud of you and your team! Go Dogs!

East Side Dismissal Information: 1:50pm -Third Grade, 1:55pm- Fourth Grade, 2:00pm- Fifth Grade

Priority 2: Partnerships that support the success of our students. Thank you Dollar Tree for donating school supplies to our students! We can't wait to see those smiling faces Wednesday.

HHS Weekly Happenings! Welcome Back Bulldogs!

Registration for Harrisburg Township Park District Co-Ed (Boys and Girls) Flag Football ends tomorrow, Friday, August 8th. If you have any questions, please call the Harrisburg Park Office at 618-252-2111. Please register at the following link: https://harrisburgparkdistrictsports.sportngin.com/register/form/288229546

Your child must be enrolled before starting school on August 13, 2025. Register ONLINE by going to www.harrisburg3.org (“2025-2026 Registration”). For in-person assistance, please visit your child’s school tomorrow, August 8, 8:00–2:30—this is the final opportunity for in-person help!

Priority 1: Academic Rigor

Harrisburg Unit 3 would like to recognize Mrs. Marjorie DeNeal for finishing her research on U.S. Army Private First Class James Oland Rose. Mrs. DeNeal’s final product can be viewed using the link below, shared by the National History Day - Silent Heroes page. We appreciate your dedication to this project and sharing the story of Private Oland Rose, who served our nation and gave the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for dedicating your time to improve the teaching and learning of history.

https://nhdsilentheroes.org/profiles/james-oland-rose/

We hope our students are as excited as we are to start next week! We took a moment to give Senator Fowler a sneak peek at how hard everyone has worked to prepare! 💜🐾 #BulldogNation

Harrisburg Unit #3 Online Registration opens TOMORROW!
For the best experience, register through the PowerSchool Parent Portal website. Visit www.harrisburg3.org and click on the “2025-2026 Registration” button for links and instructions.

Need help or computer access? Stop by your school office or use the computer labs available in each building.
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Priority 1: Academic Rigor Our leadership team has been working hard to plan a fantastic school year! We can’t wait to welcome in our new pack of Bulldogs! School starts August 13th! 💜🐾

Check out the August sessions from ParentGuidance.org. Enjoy free, confidential webinars and parent coaching, available in partnership with the Egyptian Health Department. Find the August calendar and more details on our district website: www.harrisburg3.org.