Important Summer Dates at HMS 2026
Highland CUSD 5 App and HMS Social Media
Important links for Communication:
Highland CUSD 5 and HMS Web Pages
Download the Highland CUSD 5 / HMS Smartphone App
HMS Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/hmsdogs/
Highland CUSD 5 Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/highlandcusd5/
July
22nd
Fall Pictures / ID Pictures at HHS
3 PM - 7 PM, Picture Info
23rd
Fall Pictures / ID Pictures at HHS
3 PM - 7 PM, Picture Info
27th
Fall Pictures / ID Pictures at HHS- suggested for HMS students
3 PM - 7 PM, Picture Info
Softball Tryouts @ HHS Fields
5 PM - 7 PM
28th
Fall Pictures / ID Pictures at HHS- suggested for HMS students
3 PM - 7 PM, Picture Info
Softball Tryouts @ HHS Fields
5 PM - 7 PM
August
3rd
Cross Country Practice @ HMS Track
7 AM - 8:30 AM
Baseball Tryouts @ HMS Baseball Field
5 PM - 6:30 PM
Dance Mandatory Parent Meeting in HMS Plaza
7 PM
4th
Baseball Tryouts @ HMS Baseball Field
5 PM - 6:30 PM
5th
6th Grade Student Orientation
9:30 AM -11:00 AM, Students only
PowerSchool Access for Parents
PS Login: https://ps.highlandcusd5.org/public/
Bus Route Access for Parents will open
Download the FirstView 1.0 App for bus routes. HCUSD 5 Code is Q2N6F
6th
Dance Tryouts in HMS Gym
10 AM - Noon
7th
Dance Tryouts in HMS Gym
10 AM - Noon
10th
Dance Tryouts in HMS Gym
10 AM - Noon
11th
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Open House
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
12th
First Day of School- Regular Dismissal at 2:30 PM
Useful Parent Logins / Websites
Schedule/Team/Grade Information: PowerSchool Login- Opens Aug. 6
Picture INFO
The schedule for school yearbook/ ID pictures is:
Wed. July 22 from 3 PM - 7 PM
Thurs., July 23 from 3 PM - 7 PM
Mon., July 27 from 3 PM - 7 PM-
Suggested for HMS students
Tues., July 28 from 3 PM - 7 PM
Suggested for HMS students
Voegele Studio will take pictures at Highland Middle School. There’s no cost for pictures, but if you’d like to purchase copies, please fill out an order form. Students need a current picture for their student ID. If you have questions, you can reach Voegele Studio at 654-7291.
If you have children in different school buildings, you can bring them ALL to one of the above dates! Example: HPS students & HMS students can go to HHS for pictures the same night.
***If you cannot make these two dates, there will be a day in August once school starts that Voegele Studio will be in to take pictures for new students and anyone who did not get their picture taken over the summer.***
HMS School Supply List 2026-2027
Fall Sports Tentative Tryout Dates in July/August
HHS Softball Fields
July 27 and 28
5 PM - 7 PM
HMS Baseball Field
Aug. 3 and 4
5 PM - 6:30 PM
No Tryouts- First Practice
HMS Track
August 3
7 AM - 8:30 AM
Aug. 3 - Parent Meeting @ 7 PM in the HMS Plaza
Tryouts in HMS Gym
Aug. 6, 7, and 10
10 AM- Noon
*All students must be registered on our Athletic site and have a current physical on File to tryout.
Please register with the link below if you plan on trying out for softball, baseball, or if you are joining cross country by July 22. Click here for directions on how to register.
You must have an up-to-date physical within the last 395 days to tryout. Students who do not have a physical on file at HMS that is valid will not be allowed to tryout.
6th Grade Student Orientation
All incoming 6th graders are encouraged to attend 6th Grade Student Orientation Day on Wednesday, August 5th, in the HMS Pup’s Plaza. Students will be provided with their class schedule upon arrival.
9:30-11:00 am
Doors will open at 9:15 am
Students will receive a tour of the building and learn about school life at HMS. This event is for students ONLY and is put on by HMS Administration, Staff, and our Student Ambassadors. It is a great way to transition to the new school year!
HMS 6th Grade Orientation Flyer 2026
6th Grade Frequently Asked Questions
6th Grade Orientation Pick Up & Drop Off.png
Optional PE Uniform Order
https://stores.inksoft.com/hms_pe_uniforms_26_27/shop/home
For PE, HMS requires all students to be dressed in a grey t-shirt and black shorts. However, they do not have to be purchased here. You can use any grey t-shirt or black shorts you already have. You may also go to any other clothing store and purchase items. The t-shirt must have the student's last name on the back as well. This can be done in black Sharpie or lettering.
Orders placed from the online store above will be ready the 1st week of school. The store will close on July 31st, so all orders can be processed and delivered to the Middle School and handed out to your student.
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