Highland Middle School - 310 W. Rockland Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048

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HI-8th gr. US Const. Test
8th grade students at HMS will take their US Constitution tests on this date.

Hi- 7 Gold Field Trip Zoo
7th grade Gold students will be going to the zoo

Preschool Screenings 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Adler Park School
All 3, 4, and 5-year olds living in Libertyville School District 70 are invited to participate in a free screening that will evaluate their vision and hearing, speech and language, concept development, and fine and gross motor skills. An appointment is required. To schedule an appointment for this day's screening, call Mary at 847-362-9695 on April 24th or 25th, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

New Items

Backpack Document posted on 5-17-2012 12:28 PM

Newsletter Posted on Monday, May 7th, 2012.

Highland Announcements
Advocate Condell Opens Gallery with D70 Artwork
Libertyville School District 70 artists, from left to right, Elle Imm, Amelia Bertaud, Jack Nicholson, Natalie Smith and Rebecca Garcia-Stam, stand before their artwork now on display in Advocate Condell Medical Center's first art gallery. The gallery is dedicated to artwork from Libertyville School District 70 students and marks the first joint venture between the two Libertyville-based groups. Artwork will be changed every three months and feature work from students at all five schools. District 70 artists and their families, as well as board of education members, art teachers and administration from the school district and the hospital were on hand for an art gallery opening Wednesday.
Calendar 2011-12
The official calendar for the 2011-12 school year in District 70 is now posted. The last day of school is set for June 4. Students return for a full day of school on Aug. 22. For a copy, click here.
Announcements 5-15-2012
Reminder: all students interested in being inducted or earning points for the Junior International Thespian Society need to submit programs to Mrs. Burton today. All 6th grade gold will eat the first half of lunch today.
Announcements 5-14-2012
All students interested in being inducted or earning points for the Junior International Thespian Society need to submit programs to Mrs. Burton by tomorrow.
Teacher Appreciation
In honor of teacher appreciation week, the administration at Highland Middle School made lunch for the staff on Friday. The national day of Teacher Appreciation was May 8. Schools throughout the district celebrated in a variety of ways, including parent cooked lunches and student created cards.
Meeting a Cove Alliance Member Face to Face
Richard Mugisha, an administrative assistant with the Cove Alliance and a resident of Uganda, met with Highland Middle School students Friday. Highland is working to raise $10,000 for the Cove to buy a piggery in Uganda. Mugisha began his visit in the morning by talking with students in the Highland Student Council and National Junior Honors Society, and then toured the school. Mugisha started working for Cove in 2009 and has supervised the building of classroom blocks, dorm living, school kitchens and staff housing. This was Mugisha's first trip outside of Africa, said Highland science teacher Tara Oshinski.
Copeland Manor Holds Seventh Exploration Day
Copeland Manor Principal Erik Youngman met his match Friday when a student went toe-to-toe with him on eating a mealworm during the school's seventh Exploration Day where parents present careers and hobbies for the students to check out. One of the classes included students tasting candy infused bugs. Principal Youngman and students agreed the crickets in chocolate tasted like chocolate covered wafer cookies. They also agreed that after the mealworms, water was a good chaser.
Reminder from the nurse: 5-11-2012
All medication must be picked up by Monday, June 4th. Any medication left in the nurse's office will be discarded. NO medication is kept for the following school year. New medication authorization forms along with original medication bottles must be brought in at the beginning of the new school year. Any question please contact Mrs. Patterson, RN at 847-362-9020 ext. 4105
Happy Mother's Day
Butterfield fifth-graders held a surprise Mother's Day Tea on Friday, celebrating the holiday a little early with hats the students made from wrapping paper, liquid starch, silk flowers, ribbons, stickers, and a variety of other materials. Hand painted clay pots adorned with student-made flower pens are used as centerpieces at the tea. The students also created a digital movie with messages of thanks and gratitude, and wrote poetry to their moms. In addition to making projects, the students have been practicing to be 'hosts' for the Tea. "This day truly is one of the most special and memorable for the fifth grade classes," said teacher Amy Nemmers. "It is a great opportunity for boys and girls to curl up on their moms' laps, and give them a chance to have their special day. After this school year, our students travel to Highland Middle School and grow up so quickly and become so independent. This is a nice reminder for moms and families alike, that they are appreciated and loved, even as children grow older."
Announcements 5-11-2012
Congratulations Highland Orchestra members, you truly shared a musical treat with your family and friends at last night's concert. Bravo on your magnificent music making. All students interested in being inducted or earning points for the Junior International Thespian Society need to submit programs to Mrs. Burton by next Tuesday, May 15. Just a reminder Art Club's last meeting of the year is this afternoon! This is your last change to order from Market Day this school year-so be sure to stock up your freezer! During May get a FREE Quick ‘n' Crispy Shoestring Fries with a $40.00 purchase and a FREE ¼ lb. beef patties package with a $90 purchase on line. Internet orders are due by Saturday, May 12th.
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