We hope the information contained here gives you a good sense of who we are and some of the many programs and activities that our students are involved in. If you need more information or have any questions about what is presented here, please contact us by phone or send an email from the contact list. Please do not hesitate contacting us with any questions, concerns or ideas to make this site a valuable tool for you and your family.  Ron Ludwig ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) 

Please check the HBMS Co-Curricular and HBMS Athletics sections for the latest news and schedules.. 

Good luck HBMS cross country team tonight at VA 4pm. 

8th grade: Explore Test - Mark your calendars for Saturday October 2(A-K) and October 16(L-Z). All 8th grade students will go to their future high school to take this test to help the HS determine academic placement for next years incoming freshman. Please call the High School that your student(s) will be attending not HBMS. All 8th grade volleyball players should plan on taking their test on October 2 due to end of season tournaments.   

Your students did an awesome job making it through their first full week of school. Enjoy the long weekend(Labor Day Monday-No school) and the beautiful weather. Get the kids outside. See you all Tuesday. 

HBMS PTO meetings take place the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM in our media center. All parent are welcome to attend. 

I forgot something at school! How late do they stay open? Common statements by our students. Our building can be accessed after hours (2:15pm-10:00pm0 through door #17. Our custodians are busy cleaning, but are available if you need assistance. WE rent out our building to the park district and E-Free church Monday-Thursday night. .  

When dropping off your students at HBMS to start the day (7:30am), or picking up students at the end of the day (2:14) please use the church access road and parking lot. This will allow you easy exiting and keep cars away from our 28 school busses . Thanks, Mr. Ludwig.

Our annual Fall Fundraiser will take place from 8/31/10 through 9/14/10. All students should have received information on 8/31/10 about this event. WE will have three turn-in days (9/3, 9/10,9/14).  9/14 will be the final turn-in day and all order forms and money will need to be turned in on this day. Items will be picked-up by our parents and students on Wednesday 10/20/10 after 2pm. The Extreme Party will take place on November 12th 7pm-9pm. All students who sell at least 10 items will be invited to attend this party. Call the office of you have any questions.  ***If you are choosing not to participate in the Fall Fundraiser, but would like to make a  donation to the HBMSPTO, A $50.00 or more donation will allow your studnet to attend the Extreme Party.