Important 2024 Summer Dates at HMS
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
25th
Fall Pictures / ID Pictures at HMS
3 PM - 7 PM
29th
Tentative Fall Sports Tryouts, Tryout Flier
August
1st
Fall Pictures / ID Pictures at HMS
3 PM - 7 PM
7th
6th Grade Student Orientation
9:30-11:00 Students
PowerSchool Access for Parents
PS Login: https://ps.highlandcusd5.org/public/
8th
Bus Route Access for Parents will open
12th
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Open House
5:30-6:30
13th
First Day of School- Regular Dismissal at 2:35
Useful Parent Logins / Websites
Schedule/Team/Grade Information: PowerSchool Login- Opens Aug.
Picture INFO
The schedule for school yearbook/ ID pictures is:
Thurs., July 25 from 3 PM - 7 PM
Thurs., Aug. 1 from 3 PM - 7 PM
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 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.***
Fall Sports Tentative Tryout Dates in August
July 29, 30, 31 = 4-6 pm at HHS softball fields
August 5th = 7th Grade 10-12, 8th Grade 8-10 at HHS baseball fields
August 6th & 7th = 6th Grade 11:30-1, 7th Grade 10-12, 8th Grade 8-10 at HHS baseball fields
No Tryouts
August 5th thru 9th and 12th = 7-8 am at HMS
Clinics = August 5 & 6 from 10 am to 12 pm in the HMS Pen
Tryouts = August 8th from 10 am to 12 pm in the HMS Pen
Sept 3 & 4 = 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the HMS Gym
Boys Basketball
October 21 = 3 - 5 pm in the HMS Gym
October 22 = 7- 8:30 pm in the HMS Gym
*All students must be registered on our Athletic site and have a current physical on File in order to try out.
Please Register with the link below if you plan on trying out for softball, baseball, dance, or if you are joining cross country by July 26. Click here for directions on how to register.
https://highland.8to18.com/accounts/login
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, Aug 7th, 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!
Frequently Asked Questions -6th Grade
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