Mr. Herren is a former college and NBA basketball player who lost it all to the disease of addiction. During his presentation, Mr. Herren shares his journey from addiction to sobriety. He addresses themes of gateway drugs, prescription drugs, vaping, and the responsibility of prevention - which starts with all of us.
All parents and community members are invited to attend this presentation!
Priority 2: Community Outreach
Thankful #BulldogNation supports our students, and our building trades students are giving back! These items are being donated for community events!
Tickets for the HHS spring musical, The Little Mermaid, are on sale now. There are over 65 students from HHS involved in this show! We hope you all come out and see their hard work, you will not be disappointed! #BulldogNation
Coaching During State Testing
Are your kids anxious about the upcoming state testing? Testing is particularly stressful for youth and they rely heavily on their caregivers for support. As a caregiver, providing the “right” type of support is stressful as it is never clear on what is best. If you would like to have some caregiving support during the state testing, Parent Guidance can help! Our district has partnered with Egyptian Health to provide free access to our community.
Please register for coaching at: https://parentguidance.org/school-coaching/
Priority 1: Academic Rigor
Mrs. Angelly's class was rocking fractions!
HHS and HMS Art Show
HHS Art teacher Ms. Emily Wallace and HMS Art teacher Mrs. Sara DeNeal bring work from the 2024-25 school year to the Harrisburg Library.
This show includes individual works from Intro to Art, Drawing, Painting, Cartooning, Ceramics, and Advanced Studio classes at the High School. Many of these pieces were in the LEAA and District Fine Arts Night show. There are 100 Neurographic paintings from 7th-grade Art and a mural completed by the HMS Design and Installation Class. These works were also on display at the District Fine Arts Show. #BulldogNation
Priority #2: Community Outreach
On February 27th, BELA PreK hosted the Candyland Family Fun Night, attended by 230 people. Pre-K students and families enjoyed games and crafts inspired by Candyland. They received ice cream, chocolate milk with whipped cream and sprinkles, a free book, and a treat bag. The family fun night ran smoothly with help from 25 volunteers led by Mrs. Alvey, our Parent Coordinator. #BulldogNation
Check out this article about Harrisburg High School Student Reed Rider in the Fall edition of our magazine Purple! #BulldogNation
https://www.journeytwelve.com/purple/issues/fall-2024/harrisburg's-own%3A-reed-rider%2C-a-champion-in-every-sense
Molly Williams, HHS Class of 2009, has been selected as a Gates Cambridge Scholar for the 2025 cohort!
Established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000, this esteemed scholarship enables outstanding students from outside the United Kingdom to pursue full-time postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.
Congratulations, Molly, on this remarkable achievement! #BuldogNation #Priority3
Full Press Release: https://5il.co/397dr
The HMS Band had an outstanding day at the Illinois Grade School Music Association solo contest, held at Carterville Junior High. HMS musicians earned 8 Superior Ratings(Perfect Score) 43 Excellent Ratings and 3 Good Ratings.
Receiving a Superior Rating were Jayla Gooch and Taylor Mathis (Vocal Duet), Andy Billman Trombone Solo, Jade Adams Snare Drum Solo, Lainey Jennings Vocal Solo, Ellah Lane Clarinet Solo, Joshua Wolf Alto Sax Solo, Asher Winkleman Xylophone Solo, Marrissa Cullers Trumpet Solo, and CJ Trusty Snare Drum Solo.
No matter where you go on spring break, Sideline has merch you can take to rep your Harrisburg Bulldogs pride. Now, get 15% OFF when you spend $75+. Use code FAN15.
Link: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/harrisburg/harrisburg-high-school
Beginning February 18th teachers, parents and students across Illinois can participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey: Organizing Schools for Improvement. This survey was designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
Please take a moment to complete the 5Essentials Survey for Harrisburg Unit 3.
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The survey can also be found on the homepage of our website: www.harrisburg3.org
5th Grade for the win!! 💜🐾
Please join us in attending the Effects of Screen Time & Children’s Mental Health on February 26th at 6pm & 8pm! You can join by using the QR code or via the website: https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex
Research shows a direct link between an increase in device usage and a spike in anxiety and depression. Learn how to talk to your child about screen time and their mental health as well as 4 strategies to protect your child’s mental health.
IHSA Class 2A Girls Basketball Sectional Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00 pm at Trenton Wesclin High School. Harrisburg vs. Breese Central. Tickets may be purchased online at GoFan for $7 or at the door for $8. Doors open 5 pm.
Link: https://gofan.co/event/3189098?schoolId=IL24068
We are excited to announce that Bella Teston has won the IHSA State Championship in Prose Reading, bringing home Harrisburg's first Speech State title in over 20 years!
Congratulations to Bella and our entire Speech team for their incredible achievement at the IHSA State tournament! #BulldogNation
Regional Champs, Lady Bulldogs! 💜🐾
#BulldogNation
IHSA Class 2A Girls Basketball Sectional Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00 pm at Trenton Wesclin High School. Harrisburg vs. Breese Central. Tickets may be purchased online at GoFan for $7 or at the door for $8. Doors open 5 pm.
Link: https://gofan.co/event/3189098?schoolId=IL24068
There will be no school for Harrisburg Unit 3 Schools tomorrow, Friday, February 21, 2025. Please stay safe and warm! #BulldogNation
Due to weather conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL for Harrisburg Unit 3 Schools on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Stay safe and stay warm! #BulldogNation