February 3, 2026

Honor Society Canned Food Drive

Feb 9 - 13.  Students may drop off canned goods in the West Gym when they arrive at school. Honor Society members will be there to assist with the collection.  All donations will benefit local food pantries.

Parent Teacher Conferences

HMS will hold Parent Teacher Conferences on Feb 12 from 4:00 - 7:30.

Parents may sign up for a time at the link below.

https://ptcfast.com/schools/Highland_Middle_School

January Students of the Month: Engaged

Addison Putnam, Ryan Stircula, Graham Pfahl, Bradley Bowman, Emma Gerasimchuk, Vivian Lobas, Brady Isaac, Isley Foust

2nd Semester Hornet Store Volunteer Sign Up

The Hornet Store is in need of some parent volunteers for the second semester.  You can sign up here  Hornet Store Volunteers

8th Grade News

Washington DC

All students should know who they are rooming with and who their chaperone is.

Till Card

It is optional for parents to obtain a Till Card for their child to use on the trip.

If a parent obtains their own card, the parent has the ability to add spending money to the card.  Nowak Tours (while on the trip) will be able to add the student's lunch money to the card.

If a parent does not obtain a till card, one will be provided to the student with the student's lunch money pre-loaded by Nowak Tours.

More information

Medication

Medication.  Any medication a student needs on the trip must be carried by the student’s chaperone. (An exception would be a self carry epi pen)  If your child will need medication, please do the following:

• If it is medication that the student takes at school, contact the school nurse at extension 1429 to communicate what will be needed for the DC trip.  She will copy the paperwork and package the medication to give to the chaperone.

• If the student requires medication that the school does not have, fill out the appropriate paperwork and send it to Mrs. Conway in the Clinic with the amount of medication that the student will need on the trip.  Prescription Medication Paperwork     Over-the-Counter Medication Paperwork

Contact Information

All parents should make sure the contact information in Final Forms is up to date by March 15.  This will be the Emergency Medical and Contact information we take with us on the trip.

High School Scheduling

Student Scheduling Information

High School Counselors will visit with half of the 8th graders on Feb. 12 and half on Feb. 13.  At that time, students will get their high school scheduling information and course recommendations.  Students' scheduling forms are due in the guidance office by Feb. 19.

8th Grade Parent Meeting

The High School Counselors will hold a parent meeting about high school scheduling on Feb. 12 (Parent Teacher Conference Night) at 6:00 PM in the West Gym.  Slide show from the presentation

College Credit Plus Meeting

8th grade parents are encouraged to watch the College Credit Plus video.  This comprehensive video explains the program, rules/regulations, benefits, drawbacks, and both financial and academic impacts for students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufs3Yr5Y4U4

For extra information, here is the HHS CCP website: https://sites.google.com/highlandschools.org/hms-counseling/hhs-home/ccp-college-credit-plus. 

MCCC 

8th graders will visit the Medina County Career Center for a tour on 3/4 and 3/5.  A permission slip will be sent home along with high school scheduling information.

7th Grade BIONIC DAY

B.I.O.N.I.C. (Believe It Or Not I Care) Day will be on March 6.  More information to follow.