HMS students who borrowed a hotspot during remote learning need to return those to school tomorrow, November 19. Please return it in the box and don't forget the charger. Thank you.
Harrisburg Middle School students will return to in-person learning on Thursday, November 19. We are looking forward to having our in-person learners back at HMS! If you have any questions, please contact the office. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.
ATTENTION UNIT #3: Clarification to previous announcement.
ALL HHS Students will be on FULL REMOTE LEARNING from Wednesday, November 18 through Friday, November 27th.
HHS students will return to in-person learning on Monday November, 30th.
Attention Unit #3: Please click the link or view the image for an important announcement from Harrisburg Schools.
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On behalf of the Board of Education, Administration, Staff and Community of Harrisburg I would like to personally thank Pastor David Smith, Randy and Belinda Funkhouser(pictured) and the entire congregation of First Baptist Church in Grayville for their generous donation of masks and sanitation supplies for our district. Their generosity and giving nature is much appreciated. We want to reach out with a big BULLDOG THANK YOU!
Now in my best Paul Harvey voice....... I WOULD LIKE TO TELL YOU "THE REST OF THE STORY"
Many people may find it a bit curious as to why a community as small as Grayville reaches out to a town of Harrisburg approximately an hour away. You would only find it curious if you do not know the people of Grayville. This small oil community on the Wabash river has always been about others. One instance stands out in my mind specifically. Approximately 30 years ago, a member of First Baptist Church, Mrs. Loma Talley, the late wife of Leon Talley was a Principal at Wells Elementary there in Grayville. She took a chance on a recent graduate, with a LESS than stellar transcript and/or resume. Nevertheless, she recommended that person for the job.
She then began mentoring and encouraging this teacher to reach their maximum potential. Mrs. Talley and the entire community wrapped their arms around this teacher and supported everything the school attempted to do for the betterment of children. With her encouragement and guidance this teacher had a wildly successful decade as an instructor at Grayville. She encouraged the teacher to consider leadership training and becoming an administrator. Mrs Talley knew that meant the end to this teacher's relationship with Grayville, but it was time. That person moved on from Grayville shortly after that time. That was the last time they ever saw Loma Talley or spent any time in Grayville, but they think of that place and that special woman often.
Fast forward this story to yesterday, when I pulled into the parking area of the First Baptist Church of Grayville I was overcome with that same feeling of a little community and Loma Talley wrapping their arms around someone to help people in need. That is the same feeling I felt appoximately 30 years ago, when MIKE GAUCH was the person that Loma Talley and the little community of Grayville took a chance and made him a part of their community. Yes, Grayville is where I started my career and how ironic as I close in on the end of my career they reach out to our community and provide us with assistance.
I was able to spend a few minutes yesterday talking about the old days with Randy and Belinda Funkhouser (I had their daughters in class, and one of their daughters married one of the kids I coached), Jim Buckman, Terry Haywood etc. We had many laughs and discussions of the last 30 years....... Bulldog Nation.....I tell you that story only to let you know that there are still people in this world that simply CARE and want to help. I know we are that way in Harrisburg as well, so if you are ever on route 1 and go through Grayville stop in and get a bite to eat or fill your tank up with gas.....Pay it forward!!!!! Pastor David Smith you have a wonderful church and serve a wonderful community! Thank you and that is the "REST OF THE STORY".
Superintendent
Mike Gauch
ATTENTION UNIT #3: Please click the link or view the image for an important announcement from Harrisburg Schools.
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ATTENTION Unit #3: Please click the link or view the image for an important announcement from Harrisburg Schools.
https://5il.co/muqx
ATTENTION Unit #3: Please click the link or view the image for an important announcement from Harrisburg Schools.
https://5il.co/mu0o
ATTENTION Unit #3: Please click the link or view the image for an important announcement from Harrisburg Schools.
https://5il.co/msc6
All activities at HMS, including Girls Open Gym, are cancelled while we are on remote learning.
HMS Parents and Students, this is a follow up to the message you received from Mr. Gauch. All HMS students will be learning remotely for the next two weeks beginning tomorrow, November 4. I have attached a schedule for all in person learners. This schedule will also be posted on each teacher's Google Classroom. Students who are already learning remotely will continue to follow the schedule they have been following. It is extremely important that all students attend their Google Meet classes and complete assignments on time in order to be successful. Please contact the office tomorrow morning or your child's teachers by email if you have any questions or concerns.
HMS Boys Open Gym is cancelled until further notice.
Please click the link or view the image for an important announcement from Harrisburg Schools:
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Bringing a little fun back to school! Halloween Style!
Attention Unit 3 Schools:
Below is a link to the latest IDPH guidelines we are required to follow:
https://5il.co/mkxn
Thank you,
Mike Gauch
HMS Picture Retakes and Group Pictures tomorrow, October 28. Any student who didn't have a picture made in September or wants a retake will have a picture taken. If your child wants a retake, he/she needs to bring the picture packet. Remote students may have pictures or retakes between 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. at HMS and should enter through the office entrance. The school dress code applies. Remote students in band or student council may come for the group picture and should be at the school by 9:00 a.m. Masks will be worn for all group pictures.
Reminder that tomorrow, October 22, is the last day to sign up for cheerleading tryouts at the middle school. Any student, remote or in person, may tryout but must have a current physical and a COVID Waiver form on file prior to tryouts on November 2. Temperature and symptoms will be checked prior to open gym on October 27 and 28 and before tryouts on November 2. You may sign up to tryout if you are currently at home on quarantine as long as you will be released to come back to school before November 2. Sign up in the middle school office.
Tutoring for remote and in person students will be on Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22 from 1:00 - 3:00. Please contact the office to let us know if your child will be attending tutoring this week.
Reminders for all HMS students: Bring your math books and district hot spots if you haven't already turned them in. Hot spots should be turned in at the office. In person students can turn math books in to their math teachers. Remote learners can turn them in at the office from 8:00 - 3:30. For students returning from remote learning, you will receive your class schedules in the morning. Also student pick up time for those being picked up is 11:40 a.m. All other students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Don't forget your mask and your Chromebook!
Please click the link for an important announcement from Harrisburg Middle School:
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