Harrisburg Middle School

The 5Essentials Survey is ready. Parents that take the survey will earn their student a one-week exemption from iReady.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1
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The District Fine Arts Night (Band Concert and Art Show) has been postponed until Thursday, Feb 26th, at Harrisburg High School.
Art show from 5:00 to 6:15, Band Concert at 6:30.

HMS Volleyball Information: There will be an open gym on Saturday, January 31 from 12:00–2:00 pm. Tryouts will be held on Monday, February 2 from 5:30–8:00 pm. Athletes must have a current physical on file and a signed insurance packet in order to participate.

The Class L Girls State Basketball Tournament kicks off today at Rend Lake College, and the HMS Lady Bulldogs will face Herrin at 4:45 pm. Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on. Good luck, girls!

Due to approaching weather, all SIJHSAA games scheduled at Rend Lake College on Saturday, January 24, have been canceled. A tentative make-up date for the Class L quarterfinal games is Monday, January 26 beginning at 3:30 pm, pending weather and road conditions. Once an official schedule is released, we will share that information.

The HMS Lady Bulldogs take down Eldorado 43-18 to become back-to-back regional champions and are headed to State for the second straight year! Congratulations!

Congratulations to our HMS Lady Bulldogs! They have advanced to the regional championship and will face Eldorado tomorrow at 11:00 am in Marion!

Good luck to our 8th grade Girls’ Basketball team as they face Marion on the road tonight at 5:30 pm in the first round of regional action!

Don't forget to purchase a 25-26 HMS yearbook. Scan the QR code on the picture or go to jostens.com/yearbooks to order.

This Week at HMS

Date Change: Dental Safari will be providing dental check-ups to the students of Harrisburg Middle School on Monday, April 6, 2026! If you would like your child(ren) to participate, please complete the consent form that was sent home with your child or complete the online dental consent form by visiting www.dentalsafariforms.com
Thank you!

This Week at HMS

HMS parents/guardians: If your child is exempt from taking semester exams, you do not need to call them in for the next 3 days. If your child is arriving at school for an exam after 8:00 am, they need to enter through the office entrance. Students should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to their exam time to allow time to pick up their chromebook from their homeroom and get to their class for the exam. Students leaving after an exam but before dismissal time may be picked up in the front of the building.

Congratulations to HMS 8th grader, Saylor Pilcher! We are thrilled to announce that Saylor Pilcher has been selected to participate in the Illinois Basketball All State Game, honoring her as one of the top basketball athletes in the state. Saylor also makes history as the first female athlete from Harrisburg Middle School to earn this honor. The three-day event will be held June 4–6, 2026, in Chicago. Saylor’s hard work and determination continue to make Bulldog Nation proud.

This Week at HMS and Semester Exam Information

The annual HMS Talent Show is tomorrow starting at 8:45.

HMS will have its Bulldog Club activity on Friday, December 12 from 12:30 - 2:00 for those students who have at least a 60% in all of their classes, at least 80 Bulldog Club points and who have been absent 5 or fewer days. The 8th grade parents will have a concession. All proceeds will go to the 8th grade promotion party at the end of the year. Pizza, candy, chips, pickles and soda will be available. Don't forget to bring your money.

Basketball and cheer order forms/proofs are being sent home today. The code to order is on the flyer.

HMS Parents/Guardians, for the safety of all students, please do not send prescription medications to school with your child on the bus. All prescription medications must be brought to the school by a parent/guardian, accompanied by a current physician’s prescription, and given directly to the school nurse. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our students safe.

The HMS Girls’ Basketball and Softball programs honored our Athletic Director, Kyle McGowan, last night at the girls’ basketball game for his hard work, dedication, and commitment to Harrisburg Athletics.