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Mission

HSM strives to be a place where students in grades 6-12 embrace a Kingdom Culture by experiencing true fellowship, following Jesus’ Kingship, seeking His will, and advancing His Kingdom.

Highland as a whole sums up these values in three words: Gather, Grow, Go.

To sign up for our parent email, please contact Ryan Oakes.

2023-2024 High School Calendar | 2023-2024 Middle School Calendar | 2024 Summer Dates

Middle School

Meet us at 10am in the Youth Room each Sunday for Student Connection!

Each Sunday during the school year, all students in grades 6-12 will meet in the Youth Room (1st floor Education Building) for announcements, Scripture reading, worship, before MS splits into grade specific classrooms. Adult leaders will teach and engage the students with God’s Word.

Meet us at 6:30pm in the Middle School Room each Wednesday for Midweek!

Each Wednesday night, all students in grades 6-8 will gather in the Basement (MS Room between doors F & G, beneath the Chapel) for games, worship, teaching, and small groups. Small groups are led by trusted college students & young adult leaders who have a passion for God's Word and for discipleship.

Party in the Basement

Middle school students will enjoy games, trivia, and team challenges, plus dinner, snacks, and drinks—all provided. Exciting prizes up for grabs! Learn more and register at this link.

Mission Waco Service Trip

This summer, we will embark on our first ever overnight Local Mission Trip with Mission Waco May 31-June 2. Join us as we learn together how we can better exemplify God’s love and grace, with words and actions, to reduce the suffering experienced by the poor and marginalized in our city and throughout the rest of the world. Lodging and meals will be provided by Mission Waco, and the cost will be $130 per student. Learn more and register at this link. 

Sundays with the Slonakers

You're invited to come hang with Nathan and his wife, Nikki, at their house! Make sure you sign up for your class-designated day, there will be snacks or dessert. View the dates and register at this link. 

High School

Meet us at 10am in the Youth Room each Sunday for Student Connection!

Each Sunday morning, all students in grades 6-12 will gather in the Youth Room (1st floor Education Building) for announcements, Scripture reading, & worship, before splitting into multiple breakouts. Adult leaders, staff, and guest speakers will engage students in a number of different topics that operate on a 4-6 week rotation. Students will sign up and commit for the sessions in full length, giving them opportunities to invest in their own faith.

Meet us at 6:30pm in the Youth Room each Wednesday for Midweek!

All students in grades 9-12 will rally in the Youth Room for announcements, prayer, and worship, before splitting into Small Groups on campus. Small Groups complete a Bible Study curriculum together, while learning what community & accountability look like. On the first Wednesday of each month, we have TABLE Midweek. At TABLE, students gather for food, fellowship, worship, and an extended time of teaching with no small groups.

Summer at the Oakes

You're invited to come hang with Ryan and his wife, Kendall, at their house! Make sure you sign up for your class-designated day, there will be snacks or dessert. View the dates and register at this link. 

Camp Beloved & Beyond

This summer, we are giving our high schoolers a new service opportunity! We are going to Camp Beloved & Beyond in Rosebud, Tx for Term 4, June 24-29, 2023. Registration for this summer is now closed. 

all hsm summer events

Youth Week

Please click on the event-specific link below for registration and more info!

Park Day, 12-3pm, Sunday, May 26
Monday, May 27, 2024: Off! Happy Memorial Day
Midweek Tailgate, 6:30-8pm, Wednesday, May 29
Hawaiian Falls, 10am-3pm, Thursday, May 30
MS Mission Waco, Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
HS Hangs and Evangelism, Friday, May 31: More specifics coming soon!

Sondays Camp

Join us for a week filled with fellowship, games, worship, and teaching from God's Word. This event is for students who have completed grades 6-12 as of June 2024. Registration is open and will close on June 28.

Date: July 7-12, 2024
Cost:
Early-bird cost (Until May 31): $355 (discount automatically applies)
Standard cost (June 1-June 28): $385 
**Scholarships available upon request**

Serve with HSM

Small Group Leaders: College students and young adults who want to disciple students weekly through small group discussion and attending our large group gatherings and events.

Lead Teachers: Parents and young adults who want to engage our students in God’s Word through teaching curriculum and facilitating large group discussions.

Hospitality Team: Parents who want to serve our students and volunteers by helping us host them for special events or leader training events.

Please fill out this application or email   if you have any questions.

Staff

Ryan Oakes

Student Minister

Braya Choquette

Girls' Student Minister

Nathan Slonaker

Middle School Minister

Ivy Childers

Events Coordinator / College and Student Ministry Assistant

Natalie Harris

Student Associate

Katie deMasi

Student Associate

Colton Snow

Student Associate

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