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Announcements 9-29-21

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

Highland Hills Middle School Afternoon Announcement for Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Fall Break – October 4 – 15 (Fall Intercession will be from Oct. 4 – 8th) – We will return on Monday, October 18th

“Congratulations to the following students who were selected for the 2021 Indiana All-region Honor Band: Daniel Detrick, Dylan Blatz, Isabelle Cahoon, Dalton Ringle, Duncan Smithson, Maddie Walter, Grayson Marshall, Addison Farmer, Isabelle Haley, Abram Puckett, Finley Wehnemann, Hallie Brewer, Cory Sedwick, Preston Wrubel, Simon Schilmiller, Josh Shields, Clark Tanner, Abby Poulter, Ben Vaughn, and Nathan Haug.”

(For Wednesday and Thursday)

 “Attention!  Anyone interested in auditioning for the Highland Hills Theatre group, the Shadow Players….We will be announcing the Spring Show on….Friday!  Only two (one) more days!!!”

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

“Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams on their win last night against Charlestown. Good luck to both teams as they compete in the final two rounds of their tournament on Thursday.”

Here are the tryouts that will occur the week we return from fall break.

8th grade Boys Basketball ~ 10/18, 10/19, 10/20 from 5:30-7:00pm

7th grade Boys Basketball ~ 10/18, 10/19 from  7:00-8:30pm

8th grade Girls Basketball ~ 10/18, 10/19, 10/20 from 5:30-7:00pm

7th grade Girls Basketball ~ 10/18, 10/19, 10/20 after school until 5:30pm

6th grade Girls Basketball ~ 10/19, 10/20, (from 7:00 – 8:30 both days) & 10/21 after school until 5:30pm

5th grade Girls Basketball ~ 10/18, 10/19, 10/20 after school to 5:30pm

5th and 6th grade boys tryout the week of December 15th.

Athletes must have a physical on file to try out.

2021-2022 HHMS Open Gym Basketball Schedule

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

  • 6th Grade Girls Basketball ~ Open Gym will be on Friday after school until 5:30pm until Fall Break. Coach Jenks will lead.

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

9/24 (Friday) – 5:30 – 7:00

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

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

  • 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.

Sep. 30 and Oct. 1

Falcon ball

Oct. 21 and 22

Basketball

Oct. 28 and 29

Basketball

Nov. 4 and 5

Wiffle Ball

Nov. 11 and 12

Volleyball

Nov. 18 and 19

Volleyball

Dec. 2 and 3

Soccer

Dec. 9 and 10

Soccer

Dec. 16 and 17

Dodge Santaball

  • 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. (Oct. 25, Nov. 8, and Dec. 6)

  • Dungeons and Dragons ~ If you play Dungeons and Dragons or would like to learn how to play.  You are welcome to come to the newly formed Dungeons and Dragons club.  We will meet starting the Thursday after fall break until 5:00 in Mrs. Lopp’s room A323.

 

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:

 

  • 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.

 

  • 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.

 

 

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

 

OTHER Announcements

  • Important Dates:

  • 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

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