February 21, 2021
Every day our teachers and staff are our heroes. And, this past week was S-N-O-W exception. Our amazing facilities crew kept our buildings secure during historic winter storms. Thank you to Tim and crew!
Scientists learning about potential and kinetic energy, applying to building a paper roller coaster.
6th Grade- Class of 2027 Families
It's time to start thinking about 7th grade!

6th-grade students will attend a 6th to 7th Grade Transition presentation, with Mrs. Adams, on Tuesday, February 23rd, during their Social Studies Classes.

Parents will be able to watch the presentation Video… Video Link will be posted soon and sent out through a News to Know!


Descriptions of 7th Grade Elective Choices:



Thank you,
Janet Adams

Janet Adams, M.A.
Professional School Counselor
6th Grade- Class of 2027
McCulloch Intermediate School
Office 214.780.3644
Important Dates:

  • Tuesday, February 23rd -- Students attend a presentation with Mrs. Adams
  • Wednesday, February 24th-- Students will receive a copy of the choice sheet through advisory
  • Tuesday, March 2nd -- 7th Grade Elective Choice Sheet due. Students will enter courses in Skyward, during Advisory
  • Thursday, March 11th -- Course Selection Registration Verification due
ATTENTION 8th GRADE PARENTS

PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS!

8th Grade Baby Pictures Needed

8th Grade baby pictures will be displayed April 12th-May 27th at HPMS

  • Baby Pictures should be from ages 0-2 years old and APPROPRIATE for display
  • Baby pictures must be 4 x 6 and can be a copy of a photo
  • YOU WILL NOT BE RECEIVING THE PHOTO BACK
  • Students name MUST BE on the back of the photo so it can be properly labeled for the display
  • Photos can be dropped off in MIS/HPMS front office with Ms. Polk or dropped in the mailbox at Meredith McBee’s House, 3242 Hanover

PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MARCH 11th at 3pm

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith McBee (214-682-5295) or Sheridan Pettit (214-564-8339)
Attention 7th Grade Parents!
Does your child want to be an 8th grade cheerleader for the 2021-2022 school year? If so, please visit the HPMS Raider Athletic Cheerleading page (https://tinyurl.com/4vzukunj) for application, program information, and please save the date of Wednesday, February 24, at 6:30 pm for a virtual Q&A.

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Erika Hultsman
7th Graders Elective Choices for 8th Grade
Beginning Wednesday, February 17th at 9:00 a.m., 7th graders have been able to input their 8th grade elective choices in Skyward following the instructions below. We have extended the deadline to Wednesday, February 24th to submit your choices.

Please complete this process to input your elective selections as you are able, given our current circumstances. Do not worry - we will help any students who have difficulty or are not able to input their selections from home for any reason when we are back on campus. The order in which you submit your choices on Skyward will not negatively impact your elective placement for next year. Nevertheless, we intend to forge ahead with the process as best we can!
Please keep the light purple Elective Choice Sheets (hard copy with selections and student & parent signatures). Students will turn these in to their Advisory teachers when we return to campus.

Thank you!
Charlotte Clinton
7th grade Counselor -- HP Class of 2026
Honors Drama & Musical Theatre 2021/22 Class Auditions
All rising 7th and 8th grade students are invited to audition for Honors Drama and/or Musical Theatre for the upcoming 2021/2022 school year. 

To audition, you must complete the audition google form and flipgrid audition video no later than Friday, February 26th. All of the instructions for your audition and links are on Mrs. McKenna’s website: raiderdrama.weebly.com 

If your choice sheet is due before the audition end date, please put your top choice on your choice sheet but have alternates on there as well. Your counselor will place you based on Mrs. McKenna’s final class list. 

Questions? Please contact Mrs. McKenna in room D113 or at mckenna@hpisd.org
THANK YOU Tim Vardell and the entire building services team for being such an amazing, dedicated group of professionals. We are so thankful for each and every one of you for the time and talents you invest in our buildings and our school community!
ICYMI: Watch February's PTA Meeting with MIS/HPMS School Counselors
The PTA hosted an opportunity for parents to talk with the our school counselors, Samantha Mooty (5th grade), Janet Adams (6th grade), Charlotte Clinton (7th grade), and Christen Armer (8th grade). The team discussed key issues and challenges the students are facing at school. They also answered many timely questions about transitioning to the next grade, course selection, social media, bullying, screen time, and communication.

And, THANK YOU to our school counselors for taking the time to speak with all of us - we appreciate you!

If you were unable to attend the virtual PTA meeting, then please click below to view.
Raider Shop Online Store Winter Sale
Shop now for Raider Shop sweatshirt markdowns! 

Navy Hooded HP Sweatshirt... now $25
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All orders will require a porch pick up.
No shipping options are available.
No refunds or exchanges.

You will be emailed or texted when your order is ready for pickup.


Thank you for supporting the Raider Shop and know that all profits go directly back to the school!
Register for HP LitFest keynote on February 25, 7:00 p.m.



Join the free, live and virtual HP LitFest event 2/25/21 at 7p.m. CST for New York Times bestseller Téa Obreht. 


Obreht will highlight the two-day virtual event where 22 authors will present writing workshops for Highland Park High School students. M
The HP Literary Festival keynote presentation is made possible by La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas.
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