Auditions for the HMS fall musical are coming soon. Watch the video for the official announcement!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLUti0W4h3Q
Fall school pictures are now ready to view and order on the Jostens' webpage.  Information on how to order is on the flyer.

Open Gym tomorrow (Tuesday) for boys' basketball.   3:30-5:30

The 8th grade parents will be having a concession at our dance on Thursday, October 2 to raise  money for the party after the 8th grade promotion ceremony.  They are asking all 8th grade parents to send items for the concession including individually wrapped candy and chips, along with canned sodas.  Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, October 1 and should be dropped off in Mrs. Irvin's room in the 8th grade hallway.  Monetary donations may be made, as well.  Checks should be made to HHS Class of 2030.  Contact Brandi Phelps or Liz Pilcher if you have any questions.  Thank you!
This Week at HMS

Information regarding HMS girls' basketball tryouts. All athletes must have a current physical and signed insurance packet in order to try out.

Congratulations to our HMS Bulldogs! 🎉
Both our baseball and softball teams have advanced to the Regional Championship and will face Marion.
🥎 Softball: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25 at 4:00 PM vs. Marion @ Eldorado
⚾ Baseball: Monday, September 29 at 4:00 PM vs. Marion @ Eldorado
It’s Regional Week for our HMS Bulldogs!
Good luck to both of our teams as they begin postseason play.
⚾ Baseball: Today at 4:00 PM – Home vs. Massac County
🥎 Softball: Today at 4:00 PM – at Eldorado
Winners will advance to the Regional Championship on Thursday, September 25 at 4:00 PM in Eldorado.


Congratulations to the students who received a positive behavior referral this week!


This is a reminder that we have a 1:30 dismissal today due to the homecoming parade.  Students who are picked up at HMS will be dismissed at 1:25 and bus riders will be dismissed at 1:30.
HMS Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, September 23. Mark your calendar! The dress code applies. Due to the green screen background, please avoid wearing green on picture day.


HMS Spirit Week starts tomorrow with Moody Monday (AKA Pajama Day)!  Dress up and show your school spirit all week long - you might even get your picture taken for the yearbook!
Congratulations to the students who received a positive behavior referral this week!

As the first home football game is tomorrow night, Harrisburg High School has asked us to make our yearly reminder to all parents/guardians that middle school students must be accompanied by an adult when attending high school athletic events.  
The HMS baseball and softball games scheduled for tonight at Herrin have been canceled due to excessive heat. We are working on rescheduling those games and will provide more information once a new date is set. Tomorrow's home baseball and softball games with Benton will start at 6:00 pm.
Reminder: Soccer tryouts are tomorrow at HMS.

HMS cross country will begin practicing on Monday, August 18. Practice is from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at HMS Monday through Friday except on days where there are meets. To participate, athletes must have a current physical on file as well as a signed insurance packet. Coach Herren will have the forms at practice if students didn't get them during signups. 
Harrisburg Middle School 25-26 yearbooks are on sale now for the back-to-school sale price of $28. Order online now to lock in this deal. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity! jostens.com/btsyrbk

Baseball and softball pictures are scheduled for August 25.  Individual pictures will be taken at the school starting at approximately 1:00.  The team pictures will be taken at the fields after school.

Congratulations to Alicyn Dowdy on winning her 100th game as the head softball coach at HMS! 

