The Heritage Herald

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I hope your summer was restful and enjoyable. I know our HMS students are eager to get back to school, and we are just as eager to see them.

This newsletter, The Heritage Herald, will be sent out twice a month and will also be posted on our website and social media pages. Please read all information, and feel free to contact the school with any questions.

I look forward to having a great year with you and your children!

Mrs. Malone

Principal, HMS

pmalone@sd104.us

708-458-7590

8/15 ~ 6th Grade Walkthrough Day - 9:00-1:00

8/19 ~ Back To School Bash (see below for information)

8/21 ~ First Day of School (8:50-1:50)

9/2 ~ LABOR DAY--NO SCHOOL

9/12 ~ HMS CURRICULUM NIGHT - 6:00-7:30

9/18 ~ Loyola Mobile Health Van Visit

9/25 ~ Fall Picture Day

On the first day of school, students will line up near the back parking lot at the following doors. Students who arrive early for breakfast will be sent to their homeroom classes after breakfast.

6th Grade: Door 12

7th Grade: Door 10 (7th Grade will dismiss from door 13 each day.)

8th Grade: Door 11

*REMINDER: THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS AN EARLY DISMISSAL DAY.

If you would like to utilize the HMS/Graves Drop Off/Pick Up Line, please stop by the HMS main office to pick up a car placard. If you are unable to stop by, call and we will give your placard to your child on the first day of school.

It is extremely important that you follow this flow of traffic so that we keep all students safe. Please pull all the way ahead, and allow your child to walk back to their door.

As you were registering for classes, you reviewed and signed off on our student handbook. In it was information regarding student expectations. Additional information is located in student agenda books on pages 4-5.

In an effort to keep all students safe and to create a positive learning environment, we expect all of our HMS students to follow the rules and expectations that are detailed in the student handbook. If you have any additional questions, please call us.

On August 15th, our 6th grade families are invited to a self-directed walkthrough of the building. Please click the button below for additional information.

If you are not able to make the walkthrough, do not worry. Teachers will be assisting students with finding their way around the building and with lockers.

All students and parents can check PowerSchool for student schedules. If there were any changes made to your child's schedule, they will be reflected on PowerSchool.

UNIFORM AND GRADE LEVEL SHIRTS CAN BE PURCHASED IN THE HMS OFFICE NEXT WEEK FROM 9:00-1:00.

GRADE LEVEL SHIRTS MAY BE WORN ON FRIDAYS WITH SCHOOL APPROPRIATE JEANS (NO RIPS/TEARS THAT SHOW SKIN).

HOODIES

PER OUR STUDENT HANDBOOK, "NO HOODIES MAY BE WORN EXCEPT FOR RECOGNIZED SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR."

STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE ORDER FORMS FOR SPIRIT WEAR HOODIES AND SWEATSHIRTS THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL.

I am thrilled to be the new Athletic Director for SD104 and will be working very closely with the staff of students of HMS to continue providing extracurricular activities and exploring future opportunities for all students!

It isn't easy to believe this is my 20th year as an educator. My teaching career began at Cicero SD 99, where I spent my first seven years as a physical education teacher and intramural instructor. I transitioned to my first administrative role in the western suburbs in 2012. For 11 years, I've held various positions, including Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director at Indian Trail Middle School over 6 years. I then transitioned to Principal of Army Trail School for five years before joining SD104 and Walsh School last year as the Associate Principal.

For the past 17 years, I have resided in Garfield Ridge, just on the other side of Harlem with my wife and three kids. When we're not at home, school, or work, we enjoy playing various sports, such as baseball, softball, wrestling, football, volleyball, and gymnastics.

Please look for additional information in the HMS newsletters, on social media, or on the district’s website. I look forward to working with the student-athletes and their families throughout the various seasons and other extracurricular activities!

Thank you!

Rob Tucker

Director of Physical and Health Education District 104

Athletic Director at Heritage Middle School

August 13, 2024 - Admin Center
September 10, 2024 - HMS/Graves Multi-Purpose Room
October 8, 2024 - Admin Center
November 12, 2024 - Walsh Elementary School
December 10, 2024 - Admin Center
January 14, 2025 - Walker Elementary School

February 11, 2025 - Admin Center
March 11, 2025 - Wharton Elementary School
April 8, 2025 - Admin Center
May 13, 2025 - Graves Dual Language School
June 10, 2025 - Admin Center