Priority 1: Academic Rigor
These BELA friends are not only adorable, but smart! Look what they can build!
#BulldogNation
Save the Date: HHS Spring Sports Pictures, Friday, March 21, at 2:00 pm in Davenport Gym (Baseball, Softball, Boys/Girls Track, Girls Soccer). Proofs and your online code will come to your email around 3 weeks after pictures are completed, pictures will be ordered online.
Priority 3: Student support outside the classroom!
Three HHS students were selected to attend the Women in Education Leading and Learning (WELL) Summit in Bloomington-Normal March 11-12th. Josie Jackson presented in front of 450 participants. In addition, Laura Behnke and Gracie Miller participated in the conference. We are super proud of all three girls for representing HHS as future leaders! Only 20 students were selected to attend the event. This event is a partnership of 18 statewide organizations and is designed to empower, connect, inspire, support, celebrate and develop women in leadership! #BulldogNation
Due to the incoming severe weather, and out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to postpone the Friday performance of “The Little Mermaid.” This show will now be performed on Sunday, March 16th at 6:00pm. All Friday tickets have been automatically transferred to the new show date. If you need to change your tickets, we have availability for the 2:00pm and 7:00pm shows on Saturday, March 15th. New Sunday evening ticket requests will be accepted if tickets are available.
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Our talented FFA working hard raising money at the Saline County Stockmen's Association Annual Banquet! 💜 🐾
#BulldogNation Proud!
Check out this article featuring West Side Kindergarten Teacher Joy Butler in the Fall Edition of our magazine Purple! https://www.journeytwelve.com/purple/issues/fall-2024/joy-butler%3A-a-lifetime-of-lessons%2C-laughter%2C-and-love-in-the-classroom
Parenting Through Anxiety & Depression
Please join us in attending the Parenting Through Anxiety & Depression webinar on March 12th at 6pm or 8pm! You can join by using the QR code or via the website: https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex
Learn how to empower yourself in guiding your children in recognizing and effectively managing their emotions, fostering a sense of well-being.
Mr. Herren is a former college and NBA basketball player who lost it all to the disease of addiction. During his presentation, Mr. Herren shares his journey from addiction to sobriety. He addresses themes of gateway drugs, prescription drugs, vaping, and the responsibility of prevention - which starts with all of us.
All parents and community members are invited to attend this presentation!
Priority 2: Community Outreach
Thankful #BulldogNation supports our students, and our building trades students are giving back! These items are being donated for community events!
Tickets for the HHS spring musical, The Little Mermaid, are on sale now. There are over 65 students from HHS involved in this show! We hope you all come out and see their hard work, you will not be disappointed! #BulldogNation
Coaching During State Testing
Are your kids anxious about the upcoming state testing? Testing is particularly stressful for youth and they rely heavily on their caregivers for support. As a caregiver, providing the “right” type of support is stressful as it is never clear on what is best. If you would like to have some caregiving support during the state testing, Parent Guidance can help! Our district has partnered with Egyptian Health to provide free access to our community.
Please register for coaching at: https://parentguidance.org/school-coaching/
Priority 1: Academic Rigor
Mrs. Angelly's class was rocking fractions!
HHS and HMS Art Show
HHS Art teacher Ms. Emily Wallace and HMS Art teacher Mrs. Sara DeNeal bring work from the 2024-25 school year to the Harrisburg Library.
This show includes individual works from Intro to Art, Drawing, Painting, Cartooning, Ceramics, and Advanced Studio classes at the High School. Many of these pieces were in the LEAA and District Fine Arts Night show. There are 100 Neurographic paintings from 7th-grade Art and a mural completed by the HMS Design and Installation Class. These works were also on display at the District Fine Arts Show. #BulldogNation
Priority #2: Community Outreach
On February 27th, BELA PreK hosted the Candyland Family Fun Night, attended by 230 people. Pre-K students and families enjoyed games and crafts inspired by Candyland. They received ice cream, chocolate milk with whipped cream and sprinkles, a free book, and a treat bag. The family fun night ran smoothly with help from 25 volunteers led by Mrs. Alvey, our Parent Coordinator. #BulldogNation
Check out this article about Harrisburg High School Student Reed Rider in the Fall edition of our magazine Purple! #BulldogNation
https://www.journeytwelve.com/purple/issues/fall-2024/harrisburg's-own%3A-reed-rider%2C-a-champion-in-every-sense
Molly Williams, HHS Class of 2009, has been selected as a Gates Cambridge Scholar for the 2025 cohort!
Established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000, this esteemed scholarship enables outstanding students from outside the United Kingdom to pursue full-time postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.
Congratulations, Molly, on this remarkable achievement! #BuldogNation #Priority3
Full Press Release: https://5il.co/397dr
The HMS Band had an outstanding day at the Illinois Grade School Music Association solo contest, held at Carterville Junior High. HMS musicians earned 8 Superior Ratings(Perfect Score) 43 Excellent Ratings and 3 Good Ratings.
Receiving a Superior Rating were Jayla Gooch and Taylor Mathis (Vocal Duet), Andy Billman Trombone Solo, Jade Adams Snare Drum Solo, Lainey Jennings Vocal Solo, Ellah Lane Clarinet Solo, Joshua Wolf Alto Sax Solo, Asher Winkleman Xylophone Solo, Marrissa Cullers Trumpet Solo, and CJ Trusty Snare Drum Solo.
No matter where you go on spring break, Sideline has merch you can take to rep your Harrisburg Bulldogs pride. Now, get 15% OFF when you spend $75+. Use code FAN15.
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Beginning February 18th teachers, parents and students across Illinois can participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey: Organizing Schools for Improvement. This survey was designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
Please take a moment to complete the 5Essentials Survey for Harrisburg Unit 3.
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The survey can also be found on the homepage of our website: www.harrisburg3.org