Announcements 9-17-21

Good afternoon students & staff, it is time for the afternoon announcements.

 

Highland Hills Middle School Afternoon Announcement for Friday, September 17 2021

 

Hey Students, did you know that we could put Ms. Ivey in a dunk booth if we meet our fund drive goal? That’s right!  We need everyone to bring in $35 and we will meet our goal.  We are going to collect until we go on Fall Break.  This money lets us be able to do fun things this year like special treats, celebrations, and Jag Field Day for every student.  I’ll keep you updated on our progress in the announcements.  So don’t forget, bring you money and let’s dunk Ms. Ivey!

 

 

Wednesday, September 22 – Early Release day: Students will be dismissed at 1:45pm.  The schedule will be modified for the day so that students will have all of their classes including lunch.   Students may have some additional work on Google Classroom to complete in that afternoon.  All staff will remain at school for professional development.

 

 

Textbook Rental Fee Invoices~ will go in the mail/email the last week of September with payment being due by Oct 29, 2021.

 

 

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

• 7th grade football won at Corydon last night 26-6.

• Boys tennis won last night vs Parkview 3-2.  Luke Holland, Joel Irwin, Ruan Miller, and Grady Field all won 8-0.

• Varsity Boys Soccer capped off another perfect regular season last night beating Hazelwood 4-0.  Scoring for the Jags were Rjako Baker, Kaden Popp, Cade Davison, and Nolan Kennedy.  Great job on another perfect season to all the boys on the varsity team.

• The 5/6 Highland Hills Soccer Team defeated Hazelwood by a score of 3-0 to cap off an UNDEFEATED season. Goals scored were by Sam McAllister and Travis Harris with two goals. Hard work, great attitudes, and teamwork paid off! Fantastic season by ALL 22 boys!

2021-2022 HHMS Open Gym Basketball Schedule

 

Tryouts for the school teams will not occur until we return from Fall Break.

 

• 5th & 6th Grade Boys Basketball ~ There will be an open gym for boys basketball every Monday for 5th and 6th graders from 5:30-7:00. Runs through until fall break. Contact Mr. Miller for any questions.

• 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball ~ There will also be an open gym for girls basketball every Tuesday for 5th & 6th Grade from 5:30-7:00.  Runs through fall break. Contact Mr. Miller for any questions.

• 6th Grade Girls Basketball ~ Open Gym will be every Friday after school until 5:30pm beginning 9-10-21 until Fall Break. Coach Jenks will lead.

• ​​7th Grade Boys Basketball Open gym – 7th grade boys: Coach Reed will lead

9/20 (Monday) – 7:00 – 8:30

9/22 (Wednesday) – 7:00 – 8:30

9/24 (Friday) – 5:30 – 7:00

• 8th Grade Boys Basketball ~  will have an “Open Gym” from 5:30 – 7:00pm every Thursday until Fall Break. Coach Metz will lead

• 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball ~ will have an “Open Gym” from 5:30 – 7:00pm every Monday.

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

• 5th & 6th Grade FC Green beat Silver Creek 33-0. Barrett Wells, Asa Swearingen, Xander Stivers, Jax Robinson, and Carter Streets put points on the board! Gage De La Cruz and Delonte McElhaney both represented on defense. Bristol Baylor and Ethan Fetz contributed on the offensive line with outstanding blocking!

• Intramurals is for any student who is interested in playing sports before the school day begins.  We play a different sport every week.  Drop off for intramurals is door 28.   If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Fox.

  • 7th and 8th grade is on Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:30 am.

  • 5th and 6th grade is on Fridays from 7:30 – 8:30am.

• The Chess Club meets every Monday after school until 5pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend, no experience required.  The club will meet in Mrs. Milliner’s room (A102).

• The Book Club for 5th & 6th grade students will meet on Mondays afterschool until 5:00pm in the library.  See Ms. Durham if you have any questions. (Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, and Dec. 6)

• Campus Life for 5-8th grades will meet  Friday after school until 5:00pm in the cafeteria. Campus Life is a positive place where students can have fun with friends, talk about relevant issues, and be heard without judgment. It’s a place where you will be challenged to make good decisions and lead in a positive way here at HHMS.

 

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.

 

Covid Information:

• Parents ~ Please remind your student to wash hands and wear the mask over the mouth and nose to help minimize airborne transmission.

 

• We had a positive case that did not need contact tracing due to the student already out for quarantine.

• As long as students are masked (both the positive student and the others), they will not have to quarantine in accordance with the Indiana Department of Health.  Thank you for all of your support. We hope everyone is staying healthy & safe.

 

• 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.

 

• The Indiana Department of Health is not accepting the antibody tests for students to return early.

 

• 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.

 

• Masks are mandated INSIDE the school building.  Students riding to/from school on a bus must wear a mask due to the federal mandate.  Thank you for your support and cooperation.  We want to keep everyone safe.

 

OTHER Announcements

• Important Dates:

  • Early Dismissal for Students/Staff Professional Development – Wednesday, September 22 (Students dismiss at 1:45pm)

  • Fall Break – October 4 – 15 (We will have intercession.  More information will come)

• October 26 ~ Picture Retakes (in the library)

  • Parents will be able to order pictures online this year.  You will get a specific email with your student’s picture on it to place orders.  (5th Grade – Use 1st Period Teacher; 6th Grade – Use your 2nd Period Teacher; 7th/8th – Use your 7th Period Teacher)

• October 27 – Report Cards will go home with students

• October 28 – No School for students; 5th & 6th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences; 7th & 8th Grade Teachers will have Professional
  Development

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