Officer Flake came into 7th period health class to talk about the effects of alcohol, tobacco/vaping and drugs today!
Team 8 Black enjoys lunch out as part of their field trip! I think All-you-can-eat is a big hit!!
Students on Team 8 Black visited the Holocaust Museum today. This field trip is part of their Diary of Anne Frank unit in LA. The Museum preserves the legacy of the Holocaust, educates about its causes and empowers visitors to make the world a more tolerant place.
Team 7 Red Magnificent 7 Winners!
Any current 8th graders, incoming Freshman, that are interested in playing HHS football, there will be an informational parent/player meeting Wednesday December 19, 2018 at HMS at 6:30 pm. We strongly encourage anyone that is interested in playing this fall to attend. If you are unable to attend the meeting please contact Monica Rensing at 618-781-7809.
Thank you,
Coach Warnecke
Monica Rensing
Friday, December 21, 2018, Highland Middle School will dismiss at 1:50 pm.
Great concert tonight @ HMS!
Attention Highland Middle School:
Student Council's Pack the Place scheduled from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 10, has been cancelled. Student Council plans on rescheduling this event for the end of January. Students that purchased a ticket will need to come to the office during their lunch hour to receive a refund.
Students on Team 8 Black participated in several Hours of Code this week as part of their math class. Survey results show that this activity has increased their interest in Computer Science!!
Holiday Spirit Days
Mrs. Coziar's classes participating in the worldwide Hour of Code today to celebrate Computer Science Week!
Hour of Code in LA today on 7 Red!
8 red birthdays
Lost and Found: **If your student has lost jewelry, sunglasses, watches, clothing of all kinds, PE uniforms, shoes, books, etc., please have them check the lost and found before the 14th. We have a LOT of stuff.
Mrs. Hagarty's classes went bowling today!
Girls Basketball last night enjoyed the SLU and UCONN game!
HOMEWORK: The Highland District Website is: www.highlandcusd5.org. If you go to that link, find the Schools Tab and slide down to Highland Middle School. On that page, you will find you will find a button marked Homework. Click on the button and you will see pictures of each team. To check information about Team Events, homework calendar, VIP Requirements, Homework Links, Teacher Bios, Announcements and Team News, please click on your child's website link below. This is the preferred method of getting homework for grade 6, team 7B and team 8R.
6Black Website: hmsteam6black.weebly.com/teachers.html
Team 6Red Website: http://hmsteam6red.weebly.com/
7Black Website: http://hmsteam7black.weebly.com/index.html
Team 7Red Website: http://hmsteam7red.weebly.com/
Team 8Black Website: http://team8black.weebly.com/
Team 8Red Website: https://hms8red.weebly.com/
Just a reminder that in the monring students must be in the building by 7:32am. Please make sure your child is here on time. It is important for their success! Thanks!
Today Ms. Kelley's class heard guest speaker Todd Mitchell speaking for code.org. Students this week are participating in Hour of Code!
HMS Pack The Place
Highland Middle School will be hosting a Pack the Place event on Monday, December 10th. Students who attend the event will stay after school to participate in a variety of activities listed on the flyer. Students will then be walked down to the to the gym to attend and cheer on the HMS Boys' Basketball Team, as they take on Triad. Students can purchase a Pack the Place ticket for $8.00 from Tuesday, December 4th - Monday, December 10th. This will give them access to the activities/event, pizza, a drink, a cookie, and admission to the basketball game. Students can purchase a ticket during lunch time from our HMS Student Council members. Students must keep this ticket, as it is going to be used like money that evening.
