Are you 100% sure your teen has never tried alcohol? When was the last time you talked to your kids about underage drinking? When it comes to keeping your kids safe, the more you know, the better. For more information, visit theelephantisintheroom.com.
Just a reminder that Harrisburg High School will hold a "to be" freshman registration meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at 5:30 pm. Building tours will begin at 4:45. Please enter door #24 and the meeting will be in the cafeteria. Hope to see you there. Scott Dewar, Principal, Harrisburg High School.
HMS students will take the 5 Essentials Survey on Thursday, February 9. A letter was sent home with students on January 24 giving parents/guardians an opportunity to opt their student out of taking the survey. It also provides you with a link to preview the survey questions. Additionally, there is a copy of the survey in the office for you to review upon request. If you DO NOT WANT your child to take this survey, please fill out the form at the bottom of the letter and return it to the HMS office no later than Thursday morning. There is no need to return it if your child will be participating in the survey.
HMS tutoring for this afternoon, Monday, January 30, is cancelled.
Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the volleyball game scheduled for tonight with Herrin has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 1 at 5:00 pm.
The 8th grade girls volleyball tryouts that were scheduled for tonight have been cancelled. They have been rescheduled for Friday, January 20 from 4:30-6:00.
Last chance to submit a recipe for the HMS cookbook - the deadline is Friday, Jan. 20.
Volleyball tryouts will be next week. Tryouts for 8th grade girls will be on Tuesday, January 17 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at HMS. Tryouts for 6th grade girls will be on Wednesday, January 18 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm and tryouts for 7th grade girls will be on January 18 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at HMS. All girls who tryout must have a current physical as well as a permission to participate, concussion information form and insurance form filled out and signed by a parent or guardian.
The 7th Grade girls basketball game start time has been changed to 1:30 today.
Dental Safari will be at HMS on Monday, January 30. Online registration is required. Sign up by going to www.DentalSafariForms.com or scanning the code on the attached form.
The 8th grade is still needing several more recipes for their cookbook! Dig out your recipe boxes (or call your favorite cook), jot down the recipe, and send it to HMS. We need these as soon as possible so we can determine if we will have enough to make a cookbook. Thanks!
Pigs can fly. Lie. Your kids are too young to be thinking about drinking alcohol. Lie. You talk to your teen often about the risks of underage drinking? Lie? Nobody’s perfect. TRUE. Start a conversation! For more info, visit theelephantisintheroom.com
There will be practice on Monday, January 2 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm at the HMS gym for any 6th grade girl interested in playing on the 6th grade team. Contact Coach Hannah Bartok for additional information.
There will be a practice/tryout for any 6th grade girls interested in trying out for 6th grade basketball on December 20 from 4:00-5:30 at the West Side School Gym. Contact Hannah Bartok if you have any questions.
The consequences of not talking to your kids about the risks of underage drinking can be costly. Invest early and start a conversation with your teen today! For more information, visit theelephantisintheroom.com
Tonight at 7pm is the final performance of “Honk” at HMS. Don’t miss out - tickets available at the door.
The girls basketball game tonight at West Frankfort is cancelled due to a building issue. That game will be rescheduled at a later date. The boys game with West Frankfort is still on tonight at HMS.
HMS basketball and cheerleading picture day has been moved to Tuesday, November 29 starting at approximately 1:15.
Attention Middle School Parents/Guardians:
Earlier this morning the fire alarm went off due to a damaged sprinkler. All students and faculty were evacuated safely. The problem has been resolved and the school day has resumed as normal.
It’s important to remind your kids that drinking alcohol underage would bring all kinds of bad juju into your lives. Remember, good vibes only. For more information, visit theelephantisintheroom.com
