
Congratulations to the HMS cheerleaders who finished in second place today at the Highland Invite and qualified for the ICCA Championships! Way to go ladies and coaches!


Good luck to the HMS Cheerleaders as they compete in the Highland Invite today! Go Dawgs!

We had a great afternoon collaborating and discussing data and best practices!






Congratulations to JoAnna Espique who was presented with a Quilt of Valor as a veteran in our building. Unfortunately we were unable to present this honor to Mrs. Espique at our annual Veterans Day Assembly, but we were thrilled to honor her today. Thank you to all who made this possible.




Please see the School Nurse position at Alhambra Primary and Grantfork Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year! Apply today at https://www.highlandcusd5.org/page/employment-link or call or email interest in the position to Dena Henricks at 618-654-2106 or dhenricks@highlandcusd5.org


Please note the change in tryout days and times.



The Bulldog boys basketball teams sweep Edwardsville Lincoln in a conference match up today. The 7th grade won 34-23 while the 8th grade won 41-25. Way to go boys!

While you are completing your holiday shopping, please consider purchasing an HMS yearbook for your student.


Lincoln has found some parents to run the concession stand and it will be open for the boys basketball game there today.

At Lincoln middle school boys basketball game tonight, they will not have their concessions open. Please alert your parents and players that we will not be able to provide any food or drink at the games tonight. We apologize for this inconvenience from Edwardsville Lincoln MS.

Happy December birthdays, Team 8 Red!🎂


Good luck to the boys basketball teams as they travel to Edwardsville Lincoln in another tough MEAC conference game at 3:45 pm. Go Dawgs!

We had a great time at our Game Truck Party today! Students who sold 15 or more items during our cookie dough fundraiser earned this celebration! Thank you!











Happy December birthday to students from 6 Black! 🥳


The December VIP Principle is Service-Thank you for helping others this time of year


Washington D.C. 2025 Trip
If you are still wanting to sign up for the Washington D.C. 2025 Trip at the early bird price, there is still time. In order to receive the discount, you will need to sign up by December 31st. However, sign ups will remain open for the trip until August of 2025, but the price does increase. We hope to see you in our nation's capital next fall!! Any questions may be directed to Mrs. Dawn Hubbard via email at dhubbard@highlandcusd5.org. Sign up materials are available through the seventh grade geography teachers or at the information desk in the HMS Plaza. Or, please use the link below. Thank you!!
https://worldstrides.com/custom/2025-highland-ms-dc-220093/

6 Red December Birthdays! 🎉🥳


Bowling registration is open! Be sure your athlete has a current physical on file.



Congratulations to our Team 7 Black Mag Seven who were selected this week!


In a heavyweight battle of a couple of the best 8th grade teams in the state tonight the Bulldogs drop an overtime game to Edwardsville Liberty 47-43. Leading the way for the Dawgs was Grayson Stone with 20 and Vance Weber with 16 points. Great effort boys!