School Vaccine Reminder & Reporting

Even though the school year is underway, it’s not too late to make sure your child is up to date on required vaccines. Immunizations such as Tdap and Meningococcal conjugate are required for our 7th graders and are critical for protecting your child and the entire school community from serious diseases.

By law, schools must verify student immunization records or waivers and report them to the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR). This reporting helps local health departments monitor protection levels and respond quickly if an outbreak occurs. Schools submit reports in November and February to meet state compliance requirements.

Staying up to date on vaccines keeps classrooms safer, reduces the spread of preventable illness, and ensures fewer disruptions to learning.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope this message finds you well! As we move further into the school year, we want to remind families of the importance of having an up-to-date medication authorization form on file for any student who may need medication during the school day.

If your child requires an EpiPen, inhaler, or any other prescribed or over-the-counter medication while at school, we must have the proper documentation completed and signed by both a parent/guardian and the child’s healthcare provider. This ensures we can safely and promptly assist your student in the event of a medical need.

Please note that medications cannot be given at school without a current medication form on file. This includes carrying or self-administering inhalers, EpiPens, or any other type of emergency medication.

Medication forms are available in the school office or can be downloaded from our district website. If you need assistance completing the form or have any questions about your child’s health plan, please don’t hesitate to contact our school nurse.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and healthy at school!

Warm regards,

Nurse Becky

All Athletes that will be participating in tryouts or practices at any time this school year, must have a current sports physical uploaded into Final Forms. All information in Final Forms must be complete and registration fee paid before your first game/match/meet. Getting these things done now will help you get off to a great season!

School safety is a shared responsibility, and the key to maintaining a safe environment lies in our collective vigilance. Whether you're a student, parent, teacher or community member, everyone plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our schools.  Click here to continue reading.

Do you have any yarn or material just laying around that you want to get rid of? Our Life Skills class would love to take in your donations. Please drop them off in the HMS Office anytime during our normal business hours. Thank you for helping our students learn some of the basics for a lifetime.

WRESTLING VS JOHN GLENN AND BRIDGEPORT ON 11/11

A good day for MS wrestlers. Everyone showed up and put 100% effort into their matches. We beat our opponents, Hemlock 54 vs John Glenn 6 and Hemlock 32 vs Bridgeport 11.

Individual Records

Sawyer Epley 2-0 w/ 2 pins

Roscoe Barckholtz 2-0 w/ 2 pins

Gabe Weigandt 2-0 w/ 2 pins

Henry Salowitz 2-0 w/ 2 pins

Wyatt Wenzel 2-0 w/ 1 pin & 1 tech fall

Willie Westendorf 2-0 w/ 1 pin & decision

Cade Sauer 1-0 w/ 1 pin

Tatum Schmidt 1-0 w/ 1 pin

Corbin Rugenstein 1-1 w/ 1 pin

VOLLEYBALL VS NOUVEL ON 11/12

7th grade B Team came out swinging in the first set, keeping it close at 20-25 before Nouvel pulled ahead. The Huskies fought hard through the next two sets (8-25, 11-25), showing grit and teamwork every step of the way.

7th grade A Team brought the heat with some incredible rallies and strong hits! Each set was a nail-biter, with scores of 16-25, 18-25, and a thrilling 22-25 finish that had fans on the edge of their seats.

8th grade B team scores: 20-25, 20-25

Ireland had 2 kills and 2 digs, Ren had 5 aces and 2 assists, Mackenzie had 1 ace, 1 assists, and 3 digs. 

8th grade A team scores: 25-13, 25-10

Natalie had 6 aces and 1 kill, Addy had 2 aces, 4 kills, 1 block, and 4 digs, Hadley had 2 aces and 3 digs, Carly had 2 aces, 9 assists, and 2 kills 

While the scoreboard didn’t land in our favor, the Huskies showed amazing hustle, great sportsmanship, and plenty of moments to cheer about.

Sent in by Coach Dwenger, Coach Muter and Coach Smith

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Toys for Tots Drive – Help Make a Difference!

This holiday season, don’t forget that we’re proud partners with the Toys for Tots drive! A donation box will be located in the high school lobby for anyone who wishes to contribute. Final day to donate is Monday, December 8.

Help bring hope and joy to children in need by donating a new, unwrapped toy. Every contribution counts! Let’s make this season brighter—for everyone!

Hemlock High School Theatre is having a Wreath & Grave Blanket fundraiser to raise funds for future shows here at Hemlock! All wreaths and grave blankets are fresh cut greens with your choice of a bow color. You can order online now at hemlocktheatre.ludus.com/200505994 until November 14th. Pick up will be at the Black Box Theatre at Hemlock Middle School (525 N Pine St) on Tuesday December 2nd from 5-7pm. All proceeds go towards HHS drama to help fund future shows! 

Our robotics team is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donation boxes will be in the high school and at the STEM center. Please consider donating to help us fill local food pantries.

We’re thrilled to announce our next Community Resource Night, coming up on November 13th. Come connect with local organizations and learn about a variety of helpful resources available to you and your family. Whether you're looking for support with mental health, community programs, and more, we've got you covered.

 November 13, 2025
 5:30-7:30
 Hemlock Middle School

Whether you're looking for health resources or just want to enjoy some family fun, this is the perfect opportunity to learn and connect. Don’t miss out – bring your neighbors, friends, and family.

Teens 6th-12th grade are invited to the library on Friday, November 21st at 5:00-8:00 PM for a food brands taste testing game!

We'll have a variety of foods from pop to pop tarts in the "name brand" and "store brand" versions for them to try blindfolded and guess which is which! We'll follow this up with a build-your-own grilled cheese sandwich station, and make cute and weird food-themed perler bead keychains!

Registration and a signed permission form are required to attend. Visit the library or call 989-642-8621 to register. (Don't forget to fill out the food allergy portion of the permission form!)

Solve puzzles, search for clues, and Escape from Oz in this "Wicked" Escape Room at the Library!

Date: Wednesday & Thursday, November 19th & 20th

Time: Time slots available from 3PM-7PM.

Age Group: Open to all ages.

Difficulty: Puzzles were originally created to be solved by teens.

Registration: Required. Sign up your group for a time slot by visiting or calling the library at 989-642-8621.

Our Rauchholz Memorial library is a drop-off site for Toys for Tots, so you can drop off any new toys now through December 5th.

Any donations can be brought to the library during our hours of M, Tu, F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and W & Th 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Did you know we have more than books for you to check out? We also have a Library of Things that offer musical instruments, tools, board games, cake pans and more. To view the Library of Things catalog go to our regular catalog at rauchholzlibrary.biblionix.com/catalog and then on the bottom of the page click on Library of Things. You can then view whatever collection in the Library of Things you are interested in. #useyourlibrarycard #librariesmatter #MyRML

Join us for a guided sewing class at the library led by our wonderful sewing expert, Carl Bruse! The next class is Thursday, November 13th at 6:00-7:30 PM. Make a pillowcase, quilt square, Christmas stocking, and more at this hands-on workshop!

We'll provide all the needed materials, but if you have fabric, a sewing machine, or anything else you'd like to bring please feel free!

Open to all ages (kids under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult). Drop-ins are welcome!

It's important to stay updated on school closing alerts. Don't miss out on important announcements!

To ensure you receive timely alerts, simply text 98900 and type the word START. You'll begin receiving notifications right away.

Contact our administration office with any questions or concerns at (989) 642-5282.

Stay connected and stay prepared!