Junior Purple Clarion, 2026-27 Issue #1 is now online! Go to the HMS official website or the HMS Facebook page for a link to the paper.
HMS Bulldog Beach Bash Dance on Thursday, October 29th. 5:30 - 7:00. $5 Admission. Concessions available. Dress code applies.
Friday, October 30th: Halloween Hullabaloo at HMS. Dress up, join the fun, and get your picture taken. Dress code does apply. No full face masks/full face paint, and no props. Let's make this a fun day!
HMS Boys' and Girls' Basketball Practice Changed for Today. The boys' basketball team will practice from 3:30 - 4:30 today. Practice for the girls' basketball team has been moved from the HHS aux gym to the HMS gym from 4:30 to 5:30.
HMS boys’ basketball will practice today from 5:30-7:00 PM in the auxiliary gym at HHS. Students should enter through Door 17.
This is a reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences for HMS students are today from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the HMS gym. Please enter through the front doors of the building where you will be able to get your child's mid-term report and IAR scores before meeting with teachers. These are short conferences designed to update you on your child's progress so be mindful of those waiting in line behind you. If a more in depth conference is needed, you may let teacher(s) know and one will be scheduled for you. If you are unable to attend, feel free to email your child's teacher(s). Mid-term reports will be sent home tomorrow for those who do not attend.
HMS Girls’ Basketball Tryout Reminder:
Girls’ basketball tryouts will be held today, Monday, October 12, from 5:30-7:30 PM at HMS and tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, from 3:30-5:30 PM in the aux gym at HHS.
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Fall Pictures are ready to view and order. See the attached information. Retake Day is Oct. 22.
The HMS Lady Bulldogs will be playing West Frankfort tomorrow at 2:30 in the semi-final round of the Class L State Softball Tournament in Marion. There will be no fan bus. However, parents may sign their child out to go to the game if they are planning to go. This absence will be excused and will not affect the student's eligibility for Bulldog Club activities or count towards taking semester exams.
School calendars were sent home last week; here are some important dates. Mark your calendar.
HMS Girls’ Basketball Information:
Open gym will be held at HMS on Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9 from 5:30–7:00 PM for all non-softball players. Girls’ basketball tryouts will be held at HMS on Monday, October 12 from 5:30–7:30 PM.
Students must have a current physical and signed insurance packet on file prior to participating.
Information for today’s HMS State Softball game:
The HMS Lady Bulldogs will play Carmi-White County at 1:30 PM on Field A3 at Oasis Sports Complex. Field A3 is located in the northeast corner of the Blue/Red pod. Please note that the game will not be played in the Integrity Dome. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. The game will also be live streamed by Bulldog Media via their YouTube channel!
SIJHSAA Rules & Reminders:
No pets, coolers, noise-makers such as cowbells or whistles, or speakers for playing music are allowed. Signs may not be larger than 8½” x 14” and may not block the view of other fans. Please take all signs with you when leaving. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on site. Enclosed trailers and grills are also not allowed. A full concession stand will be available on site.
Good luck, Lady Bulldogs! 🥎
The parents of the 8th grade class are requesting snack/drink donations for the dance on October 29. All proceeds go to the HHS Class of 2031. Please see attached for more information and contact Amanda Schmitt if you have questions.
We are having an email issue; please do not open or click a link in any emails from Mrs. Rumsey, Mrs. Wallace, or other HMS staff members.
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Retake/makeup pictures are scheduled for the morning of October 22. Mark your calendars!
HMS Boys’ Basketball Information
There will be an open gym on Thursday, October 1 from 3:30–5:30 PM at HMS. Tryouts will be held on Friday, October 2 and Monday, October 5 from 3:30–5:30 PM at HMS. Students must have a current physical and signed insurance packet on file prior to participating.
Please note: Cross country runners participating in the regional meet will not attend the second day of basketball tryouts.
All HMS baseball players need to return their jerseys to the office by Thursday, October 1. Jerseys should be placed in a bag labeled with the player’s name. Thank you!
HMS Picture Day is tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 29). All students and staff will be getting their picture taken. The dress code applies.