Announcements 2-16-22

Highland Hills Middle School Afternoon Announcement for Wednesday, February 16, 2022

February is Black History Month – “Character is power.” – Booker T. Washington

Today is an Early Release Day for all students.  Students will arrive home 2 hours earlier than normal and do asynchronous learning.  There will NOT be any after school activities.  All staff will be in Professional Development Meetings.

 

Reminder: 5th period girls’ choir will go with the 7th grade lunch and then report to choir for 5th period@ 11:55.

 

 

• Monday, February 21st is Presidents Day – We are in-session.  Students and staff will be at school.

 

• Come out and support HHMS PTO on Saturday, February 19th at Adrienne’s Floyds Knobs location anytime from 8:00- 12:00.  A percentage of sales from purchases made that day will benefit HHMS PTO.  So go get your donuts and desserts and don’t forget to tell them HHMS PTO sent you!!

• HHMS spirit wear store is now open!  Click the link below and shop online before the store closes on February 20th! https://323ink.printavo.com/merch/highland-hills-spirit-wear

 

    

• Indiana University’s Grammy-nominated Singing Hoosiers will be in concert at Floyd Central High School Auditorium this Friday, February 18, 2022 at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are on sale now at floydcentral.booktix.com.  Adult tickets are $10 and student tickets are $1.  Masks are required for all patrons at this event.  Singing Hoosiers has enjoyed a 70-year tradition of excellence in the contemporary vocal arts and has entertained audiences across the United States and in more than 25 countries.  The 90+ member ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists is an auditioned group that welcomes IU students with a wide variety of majors, both music and non-music.  The Singing Hoosiers is pleased to have four Floyd Central alums (three of whom went to HHMS!) in its current ensemble: Connor Bickel (sophomore), Jordan Burger (senior), Molly Cavan (sophomore), and Tess Rutherford (sophomore).

 

 

Athletics Announcements (We also have an athletic bulletin board located in the Commons near the pool)

 

• The 5th grade boys basketball team defeated Silver Creek last night 37 to 18.  All scores were led by Graham Elrdod with 17 points and Quentin Ketterer with 6 points. It was a big win as the boys prepare for the tournament.

 

 

Track conditioning will begin on the following date/times;

• Girls Track & Field Parent Meeting this Friday February 18th in the cafeteria from 4:30-5pm

• Boys Track & Field Parent Meeting this Friday February 18th in the cafeteria from 5:15-5:45pm

• Girls begin on 2-28-22,  M-Th after school until 5pm.  Be prepared to run outside, run indoors if the weather is too bad.  Be prepared to run outside, run indoors if the weather is too bad.

• Boys begin on 2-28-22,  M-Th 5pm-6pm, must go home and return to HHMS, Cannot stay after school without a parent/guardian. Be prepared to run outside, run indoors if the weather is too bad.

 

 

Clubs (We have a club bulletin board located in the Commons near the Cafe’)

 

• Interested in playing baseball or softball? Registration is open for FC Little League! FC Little League offers a competitive recreational and community based program for area youth. For more information please visit www.fclittleleague.com or FC Little League on Facebook. Age specific divisions are available for 13 years of age and younger. Registration closes February 21st!

 

 

• HHMS Bowling Club:  Matches begin Tuesday, February 22 at Blackiston Bowl. One match a week(Tuesday) and maybe practice (optional) in the evening once a week.  If interested, please email Chris McCue @cmccue@national-water.com.

  • Match dates:

    • Feb 22

    • March 1

    • March 8

    • March 15

    • April 5

    • April 12

    • April 19

    • April 26

 

 

• Middle School Softball Tryout Information:

Location: Silver Street Park ~ 2043 Silver Street, New Albany, IN 47150

Dates and Times:  5th/6th Grade Students – Saturday, February 26, 2:00-4:00pm

7th Grade Students – Saturday, February 26, 4:00-6:00pm

8th Grade Students – Sunday, February 27th, 4:30-6:30pm

PLEASE REGISTER PRIOR TO TRYOUTS AT : https://forms.gle/N99XsZfkoMBsBvp9A

 

• AUDITIONS AND TECH INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IN THE HHMS AUDITORIUM

  • Callbacks for Thursday, Feb 17 from 4-5:30 are posted in Google Classroom.

  • -Tech interviews are still on Friday, Feb 18, in the auditorium, but will be from 4:00-5:15.  This is a change.  We will be ending at 5:15. (if you are not called back, it doesn’t mean you’re not in the show)

• AUDITION REQUIREMENTS & TECH INTERVIEW DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN HHMS THEATRE GOOGLE CLASSROOM

  • CODE:  WOMTBF2

• ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT:  SSCOTT@NAFCS.ORG

 

• Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Club in Library from 3:45 – 4:45pm (Strause, Boehnlein, C. Hynes)

Since we are still in the RED status, we will not have the RAK meeting scheduled for Thurs. Feb. 24.  Please watch/listen to announcements for the next meeting.

 

• Mar 17

• Apr. 28

• May 26

 

• Robotics Club Schedule (For Existing Members Grade 5-8 Only) in Room C133.  Practices:

Tuesday, 2/22/22 7:15 am: 7th and 8th Grades only

Friday, 2/25/22 after school until 5:30: All Grades

Saturday, 2/26/22: Competition in Seymour!

Tuesday, 3/1/22 7:15 am: Clean and Organize and Celebrate!

• Student Council Meetings (Library)

  • 3:45 – 4:30pm with Amy Hucker & Amellia Dusch

    • March 10

    • April 14

    • May 12

 

• Sign Language Club ~ Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 22nd at 8:15am in the Safety Net Room.  Mrs. Deana Schaffer is the sponsor and will meet you at Door 1 at 8:15am.

 

INTRAMURALS for 2nd Semester

7th and 8th grade are on Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:40

5th and 6th grade are on Fridays from 7:30 – 8:40

If there is a 2 hour delay or a snow day, there will be NO INTRAMURALS on that day.

If you have any questions see Mrs. Fox or Mr. Michell

WEEK	ACTIVITY
Feb. 17 and 18	Cricket
Feb. 24  and 25	Dodgeball
March 3 and 4	Kickball
March 10 and 11	March Madness Basketball
March 17 and 18	March Madness Basketball
April 7 and 8	Kan Jam/Ultimate Frisbee
April 14 and 15	Corn hole/floor hockey
April 21 and 22	Spikeball / Four square
April 28 and 29	Dodgeball

 

• Jag Clovers will meet in room A287(Kim Guy’s Room), from 4:00 – 5:15

• 2/24 meeting

• 3/10 meeting

• 4/14 meeting

• 4/28 meeting

• 5/12 meeting

• 5/26 meeting

• Rising 6th and 7th graders – Football Winter Workouts

  • Please wear: Shorts, Tshirts, Sneakers and bring a water bottle (students can change in the locker rooms and then meet in the gym)

  • Any questions, email Coach Swearingen jswearin@sesciences.com

  • Monday, Feb 28th and Thursday, March 3rd, 4:00-5:30

  • Tuesday and Thursday, March 8th and March 10th,  4:00-5:30

  • Tuesday and Thursday, March 15th and March 17th,  4:00-5:30

 

Good luck to any of our Jaguars that perform or play this evening.  Remember that there are three things that YOU can control: your attitude, your actions, and your effort.  Give it your best!  Have a great afternoon.

 

OTHER Announcements

• The next PTO meeting will be Monday March 7th @ 4:00pm in the library. We’d love to have you there!

 

• HHMS Math Homework Help 7th/8th grade  for the 21-22 school year

Who:   7th and 8th grade students

When:  Tuesday and Thursday 3:45-4:45pm

Where: A222 ( Mrs. Boling’s room)

If you have questions, you can contact:

        dboling@nafcs.org or lnbrown@nafcs.org

• PTO Spirit Nights:

March 9: Bearnos (all 3 SI Locations)

April 21: Texas Roadhouse

May 11: Bearnos (all 3 SI Locations)

Bearnos Pizza–Carryout or Dine In 20% of all purchases goes back to HHMS PTO. Must mention fundraiser to get credit. All 3 Locations for all day.

 

• Lunch Menu Link ~ https://www.myschoolmenus.com/instance/1091/district/1105

Please see the corporation website for all of the details COVID-19 Update – New Albany Floyd County

• As of 1/31/22 – We can now allow our students age 12-17 to NOT have to quarantine if they do not have their booster.  They still need to be at least 2 weeks post their initial series, but they no longer need a booster to be considered up to date.  As long as they have their 2 doses and remain asymptomatic, they do not have to quarantine if they are considered to be a close contact.

• If your student is in quarantine, please remind them to get on Google Classroom to work asynchronously so they do not get behind on their classwork.

• If any household members have a pending covid test, please contact our school nurse, Heather Murray at 812.542.8501 or via email: hmurray@nafcs.org You may also email Mrs. Ivey @ wivey@nafcs.org.