We have a lot of sweatshirts! Check out the lost and found.
The first Parent Teacher Conference Night will be on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 4:00 - 7:30
Parent-Teacher Conferences are different than elementary school conferences. If you have a concern, please sign up for a time. If things are going well, please leave the conference spot for those who need a spot. Checking in with teachers is best done later in the year.
A teacher may have already reached out to you with a time to meet. If that is the case, you do not need to sign up - just confirm with the teacher that you are coming.
Click here to sign up for a conference. This link will work to sign up for times on Oct. 8 and Nov. 13.
6th Grade Parents,
Members of the 6th Grade Staff will be holding two meetings in the Media Center on parent conference night to assist parents/guardians in helping their student navigate the school year. The meetings will discuss best PowerSchool practices, transitioning from the elementary, best studying practices, and advice from the staff. There are two identical meetings to help families who want to attend: 4-4:20 and 7-7:20. For many parents, a full conference is not needed, but it would be helpful to review ways to assist your student. Our hope is that these meetings will give more parents/guardians an opportunity to get helpful information.
~ 6th Grade Staff
8th Grade Parents
There will be two identical meetings about the DC trip on Parent Teacher Conference Night. The meetings will be held in the West Gym at 5:00 and 7:00.
There will be a parent meeting on Oct. 8 at 5:00 and at 7:00. This will be the main parent meeting. Mr. Henry will give an overview of the trip, finances, student expectations, and chaperone expectations. Both meeting times will have the same content.
Leading up to the Homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 3, HMS will have a Spirit Week Sept. 29 - Oct. 3.
Monday 9/29 - Sleepwear vs Active wear (wear your PJs or active attire)
Tuesday 9/30 - Ohio vs the World (wear your favorite shirt from an Ohio team or one from outside Ohio)
Wednesday 10/1 - Colorful vs Monochromatic (wear a colorful outfit or the same color outfit)
Thursday 10/2 - Summer vs Fall (wear a Hawaiian outfit or your flannel)
Friday 10/3 - Class Color Day
6th Grade = Green Out
7th Grade = White Out
8th Grade = Black Out
Below are guidelines for your child when preparing their spirit/costume attire:
No masks, face paint, or face coverings. Outside of a little makeup, we need to see their shining faces.
No weapons or anything that resembles a weapon. They can be Robin Hood, but they can’t bring the bow and arrow no matter how toy-like it may be.
Students should not wear anything that could be offensive to a person or group.
Students must dress at home - not in the HMS bathroom.
We do not give passes because of outfit malfunctions. They should be comfortable enough to make it through the day.
A backup set of clothes is always a good idea - just in case.
The NEST :
Hornet Store help next week
NEO EXTREME NIGHT
Oct 18 6:30 - 9:00
The Courthouse
1255 N. Carpenter Rd, Brunswick
$15
Ninja Warrior, Gaga, Bubble Soccer, Extreme Cornhole, Glow Dodgeball, and more
Register at the door. Early registration information will be available soon.
Violence Prevention Curriculum information - Health Chapter 7 Materials
Students wishing to participate in a school 7th or 8th grade sport must have a physical form completed to begin practice.
Breakfast (Middle and High) and lunch will still be available to all students; however, they will not be free to all students. This means that families will need to complete the Free and Reduced-price Family Application in Final Forms to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals must pay full price for breakfast and lunch.
Breakfast (Middle and High): $2.50
Lunch (Middle and High): $3.50; Deluxe Lunch: $3.95
Extra Milk: $0.65
Questions? Please contact the Highland Food Service Department at 330-239-1901, ext. 5512 or email emakarek@highlandschools.org.
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY EDUCATION NEWS
Highland Community Education has several exciting classes both new and returning for Fall of 2025! We will be offering the very popular in-person elementary after school classes - Mad Science, Crayola Arts Academy and Engineering. Join us on Saturday mornings for our exciting Future Fashion Stars or our new Perfectly Polite Dining Etiquette or fun-filled Princess Party/Superhero Party for Good Manners! Saturday morning options also include Safe Sitters Babysitting, a new Family Fairy Garden, Fundamentals of Cooking, KidzSafety and Young Rembrandts Drawing - all Saturday morning classes are held at Highland High School. Hummingbirds Soccer and Hoop Stars/Little Hoop Stars will again be offered for our little ones this fall on Saturday afternoons behind the Granger Fire Department. Our High School students have the opportunity to enroll in our ACT and SAT Test Preparation classes during the school day ALL period! Adults can also sign up for Retirement Planning and Stop Smoking or Weight Loss seminars. A detailed brochure and registration form is posted on the Highland website - www.highlandschools.org.
Evening and Saturday classes are not restricted to Highland residents.
For questions, enrollment, or more information – email Highland Community Education Director, Mary Fran Kudla, at mkudla@highlandschools.org.
The officers of the HMS PTO have been set for the 2025-2026 school year.
OFFICERS:
President: Kristi Peterson
Vice President: Adam Maille
Treasurer: Shannon Stiggins
Secretary: Carla Schoch
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Hospitality: Elizabeth Dies
Supply Sale: Kellie Budi
Activities: Sara Mordew
Highland Middle School PTO Facebook
Email: highlandmspto@gmail.com
All meetings begin at 9 AM.
Sept. 10 Oct. 8 Nov. 12
Dec. 10 Jan. 14 Feb. 11
Mar. 11 Apr. 8 May 13
Aug. 13 - Move In Day! Come visit the PTO table
Sept 26 - Powder Puff Game
Oct. 8 - PTO Conference Dinner
Nov. 13 - PTO Conference Dinner
Nov. 14 - Activity Night 7-9
Dec. 19 - Movie Fun Day (PTO Popcorn)
Jan. TBD - Book Fair
Feb. 12 - PTO Conference Dinner
Mar. 5 - PTO Conference Dinner
Apr. TBD - Activity Night
May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 26-28 - PTO End of Year Celebrations