Important 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
24th
Fall Pictures / ID Pictures at HMS
3 PM - 7 PM, Picture Info
31th
Fall Pictures / ID Pictures at HMS
3 PM - 7 PM, Picture Info
Tentative Fall Sports Tryouts, Fall Sports Info, Tryout Flier
August
6th
6th Grade Student Orientation
9:30 AM -11:00 AM Students
PowerSchool Access for Parents
PS Login: https://ps.highlandcusd5.org/public/
Bus Route Access for Parents will open
11th
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Open House
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
13th
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:
Thurs., July 24 from 3 PM - 7 PM
Thurs., July 31 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.
New this year....If you have children in different school buildings, you can bring them ALL to one of the above dates! Example: HPS student & HMS student can go to HMS 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.***
Fall Sports Tentative Tryout Dates in August
Softball Tryouts
July 28 & 29 = 3-5 pm at HHS softball fields
Baseball Tryouts
August 4 = 8th Grade 8-10, 7th Grade 10-12 at HHS baseball fields
August 5 & 6 = 8th Grade 8-10, 7th Grade 10-12, 6th Grade 11:30-1:00 at HHS baseball fields
Cross Country
No Tryouts
First Practice = August 4 = 7 AM at HMS
Girls Basketball Tryouts
Sept. 15 & 17 = More info to come
*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 25. 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 6th, 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 9:00 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
6th Grade Orientation Flier 2025
Optional PE Uniform Order
https://aa-sportswear.com/hms_pe_uniforms_25_26/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.