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.
This is a reminder that we have a 1:30 dismissal today, September 24, for the Homecoming Parade. Early bus riders and students being picked up will be dismissed at 1:25. Tomorrow, September 25, students are dismissed at 11:30 for a School Improvement Day.
HMS boys’ and girls’ basketball sign-ups were held today. Students who would still like to sign up have until 1:30 PM tomorrow to do so. Basketball tryouts will begin once the baseball and softball seasons are complete, which could be as early as the middle of next week. Tryout dates and times will be sent out as soon as they are available. If your student needs an updated physical or insurance packet, that paperwork will be sent home tomorrow. Students must have a current physical and insurance packet on file in order to try out.
Please take advantage of this free service if your 6th-grade student or new-to-the-state student does not have the required immunizations.
Spirit Week starts tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 21). Join in on the fun and show your school spirit. Don't be shy—it's a GREAT chance to get your picture taken for the yearbook! Reminder: 1:30 dismissal on Thursday for the parade. 11:30 dismissal on Friday.
Scooter's Day Of Giving is tomorrow, September 15, 2026! Stop by Harrisburg Scooters between 5 AM and 9 PM, and they will donate 25% of your purchase to the Harrisburg Unit 3 School District to help purchase school supplies. Every purchase makes a difference! #BulldogNation 💜🐾
Today's baseball and softball games against Marion have been postponed due to the weather. There is currently no rescheduled date. Once a new date is set, we will send that information out. There will also be no baseball or softball practice today.
Ten more days to buy your HMS yearbook at the beginning-of-the-year sale price. Don't miss out on your chance to save!
Due to the extreme heat, please note the following HMS Athletics schedule changes for Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1:
Monday, August 31:
Cross Country will not attend the meet at Gallatin County and will practice from 4:00–5:00 pm in the HMS gym.
The softball game at West Frankfort has been pushed back to a 5:30 pm start time.
Baseball will practice at 6:00 pm at the field.
Tuesday, September 1:
Cross Country will practice from 4:00–5:00 pm in the HMS gym.
The baseball and softball games against Massac County have been pushed back to a 6:00 pm start time.