The Heritage Herald
October 8, 2021
Hello HMS Parents
Mrs. P. Malone
Principal, HMS
Important Information
TODAY: Argo Community High School is hosting their 2nd Annual Fall Festival from 4-7:30pm. This outdoor event will be hosted at Argo Community High School with free admissions and will feature a variety of bounce houses, games, mini golf, football games, and of course food. See the flyer below for additional information.
October 11, 2021~ NO SCHOOL-COLUMBUS/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
October 12, 2021 ~ After School Clubs start. Click below to register your child.
Morning Drop Off
If you are dropping your child off on 73rd Ave., make sure they use the walkway. Students are not allowed to cross the field in the morning, as staff and buses are driving in that area. This is extremely dangerous, and we want to keep everyone safe. Thanks!
6th Grade Parents
Please make every attempt to have all physical and vaccination paperwork by October 15, 2021. Click the document below for a list of clinics.
THIS RULE IS PER THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
8th Grade Parents~PSAT-October 26, 2021
LET'S STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!
If your child is experiencing any COVID symptoms, PLEASE keep him/her home and call the school for further guidance.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL WITH A MASK EVERY DAY.
Additional Information:
Please be aware if your child has any of the following symptoms Covid-19 should be suspected and your child should NOT attend school until you have spoken to the school nurse. If your child presents to school with any of the above symptoms you will be called to pick up your child immediately. You will then be given instructions on how and when your child may return to school.
· Fever (100.4 or higher)
· New onset of moderate to severe headache
· Shortness of breath
· New cough
· Sore throat
· Vomiting
· Diarrhea
· New loss of sense of taste or smell
· Fatigue from an unknown cause
· Muscle, or body aches from and unknown cause.
If a student has had contact with a COVID positive person, they must be kept home, and the building nurse notified. If any student while at school discloses, they have been in contact with a COVID positive person you will be called to pick up your child immediately. You will then be given instructions on how and when your child may return to school.
In our efforts to keep everyone safe the nurses will be diligent in following up on any student who presents to school ill. We understand keeping your child home may have its difficulties, however it is the only way to keep our community safe.
Sports News
Boys Basketball tryouts are next week.
- Wednesday is 7th Grade
- Thursday is 8th Grade
Please register on the HMS athletic page if you plan to play this season.
Questions? Contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Mowinski
Go Sailors!