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HMS Parents,
Reminder that HMS students dismiss at 1:30 pm today. There will be no tutoring or after school clubs today.
Good luck to the 7th grade boys basketball team as they play Triad in the consolation bracket matchup at 3:30 pm. Go Dawgs!
Good luck to the 8th Bulldog basketball team as they travel to Granite City for a 3:30 pm game. Go Dawgs!
Highland Boys Basketball Tournament Results for Tuesday and match for Wednesday
Opening round scores:
Alton 44 Triad 41
O'Fallon Carriel 40 Highland 26
Centralia 60 O'Fallon Fulton 32
Mascoutah 50 Collinsville 36
Wednesday Games:
3:30 PM. Triad vs. Highland
4:45 PM O'Fallon Fulton vs. Collinsville
6:00 PM. Alton vs. O'Fallon Carriel
7:15 PM Centralia vs. Mascoutah
The 7th grade boys basketball team loses to O'Fallon Carriel in the Highland Tournament and move into the consolation bracket. They will play Triad at 3:30 pm Wednesday.
Good luck to the volleyball teams as they travel to O'Fallon Carriel to open up MEAC Conference play with a 4 pm game. Go Dawgs!
Good luck to the 7th grade Bulldog basketball team as they compete in the Highland Invitational this week. They open up today against O'Fallon Carriel at 4:45 pm. Go Dawgs!
The 7th grade boys basketball tournament scheduled for Tuesday will still be played and the girls volleyball match at OFallon Carriel will still be played.
A message from Mr. Sutton
Due to the string of extremely cold days, Highland CUSD No. 5 will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. We do expect school to be in session the rest of the week. Please consider the continued cold temperatures and be sure students dress appropriately for extreme conditions Wednesday through Friday. Thank you.
On Fridays, we recognize students who have true PRIDE. Keep up the great work Positive Pups!
The IESA 7th grade Boys Basketball Regional came out today. Highland MS is the #1 seed! Go Dawgs!
The boys basketball teams traveled to Carlyle tonight for a non-conference match up and came away with two wins. The 7th grade won 46-26 while the 8th grade held on for a 55-46 win. Phoenix Parker sealed the win by making 5 of 6 free throws late. Way to go!
Good luck to the Bulldog basketball teams as they travel to Carlyle for a 6 pm start. Go Dawgs!
January birthdays from team 6 Black! Happy Birthday!
Today Team 8 Black's Character Strong lesson included setting attainable goals for the next month. Then, just like we want to launch our goals, we built and launched paper airplanes with the goals written on them. Kids picked up a different airplane and discussed a partner.
Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for their generous donation to our HMS Snowball Team! It is greatly appreciated!
8th Grade Parents: Please see the following information regarding placing an ad for your 8th grade student. Orders are due by 2/8/24.
Good luck to the volleyball teams as they host Edwardsville Liberty at 4 pm today. Go Dawgs!
The boys basketball teams get a sweep of Aviston tonight. The 7th grade wins 45-24 and the 8th grade wins in a blowout 66-31. Go Dawgs!