HMS Parents,
The SIJHSAA, which is the athletic association that Highland Middle School belongs to, held a special meeting Thursday, mainly dealing with the girls and boys basketball situation. As you all know the IDPH has moved basketball to a higher risk sport in the Governor's All Sports Policy. This change by the IDPH will not enable schools to participate in this sport at the present time. The Governor has stated that basketball isn't canceled - it's postponed. Thus, at this point girls and boys basketball practices set to start on November 16 and contests to start on Nov. 30 are presently postponed. This also means that we have to cancel boys and girls open gyms. As usual, this situation is out of our control, and we are saddened by it as well. When we have more information we will pass it along! Thank you for understanding and being flexible as we navigate this journey.
ATTENTION: Boys basketball open gym has been cancelled for tonight, Thursday, November 5. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!
Our 6th graders experienced virtual reality today in order to explore ancient Egypt and the Nile River.
Team 8 red November birthdays!
Students from 6 Black made creative Scale Models of a Bridge even with short time constraints.
6 Black Halloween Costumes!
In an effort to raise awareness, educate individuals, and support those who have been affected by cancer, HMS will be participating in our own version of No-Shave November. Please click the link below for additional information:
https://view.genial.ly/5f921389dc2ea40d939ca47d
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW - Tuesday, November 3, Election Day!
ATTENTION: FCA Meeting is cancelled for tonight. They will meet again in 2 weeks. Thank you!
Reminder: The HMS Book Fair opens today! Use this link to start shopping - http://bit.ly/HMSbookfair
Thank you for your support!
Thanks to all the teachers who participated today!
7 Red Halloween Costumes!
Congratulations to our Positive Pups as well as our winners for solving the riddle and discovering who the true Waldo was today!
Mrs. Nancy Klaus has been involved in education for over 38 years. She loves going to her grandchildren’s activities and cannot miss a St. Louis Cardinals game. She is their number one fan! Some of her favorites are Coca-Cola and baked lays potato chips. She also enjoys driving in her red mustang convertible. The best thing about teach, according to Mrs. Klaus, is working with her student, there is never a dull moment. They make life unbelievable!! Thanks for dancing your way into our hearts at HMS.
Mrs. Ann Kleinmann, our 8th grade math teacher, has been teaching for 15 years.In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and friends. She loves pizza but when looking for something sweet she loves sea salt dark chocolate caramels. Mrs. Kleinmann shares her birthday with her sister, but they are not twins. According to Mrs. Kleinmann, she like helping students gain confidence in their problem solving ability. Thanks Mrs. Kleinmann for working so hard to help our kids.
VIP Shirt orders have been extended! The store will close at the end of day on Sunday, November 1. Please use this link to order. Students and staff are encouraged to wear their VIP shirts every Thursday. Thanks!!
https://aa-sportswear.com/vip_shirts_hcusd5_2020/shop/home
Mrs. Linda Berg, one of our 6th grade special education teachers, has been teaching for 31 years. In her spare time, she enjoys outside activities, especially gardening and water activities. One thing that makes Mrs. Berg unique is that she is an excellent kayaker. What she enjoys most about teaching is working with her students and seeing the growth they make in a year. Thanks for all that you do to keep are kids on the right track.
Mrs. Kristin Reynolds, 7 Black Math, has been teaching for 7 years. In her spare time, she enjoys playing board games, putting together puzzles, and watching TV. Some of her favorites include Ski, Peanut or Almond M&Ms, Mexican, and Italian food. Something that you may not know about Mrs. Reynolds is that she has played in an orchestra for 7 years. What she loves most about teaching is watching her students learn and grow over the course of the year. It is very rewarding to see each and every student grow academically, emotionally, and socially. Keep up the great work Mrs. Reynolds.
Happy Halloween from Highland Middle School!!!
GIRLS Basketball open gym will be held this Sunday, November 4th, from 6:30-8:00pm. Also, on Wednesday, November 4th from 6:30-8:00pm. Please turn in your Covid waiver forms prior to open gym. Please enter through the gym doors. Bring a mask and a water bottle.