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

Emergency Closing

After School Activities will be canceled on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010.

Notes: All after-school activities for today, Feb. 9, are cancelled at Adler Park, Butterfield, Copeland Manor, Highland Middle and Rockland schools. These activities include, but are not limited to, all sport practices and games, band and orchestra rehearsals, the Highland Middle School talent show rehearsals and international language classes.

What's New

Today at Highland Middle School

Wrestling cancelled 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM Carl Sandburg Middle School, Mundelein
The wrestling meet scheduled for today at Carl Sandburg has been cancelled due to the weather.

Boys VB game cancelled 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Neal Jr. High, North Chicago
The boys VB game scheduled for today has been cancelled due to the weather.

New Items

Backpack Document posted on Monday, February 8th, 2010

Newsletter Posted on Monday, February 1st, 2010.

Highland Announcements
Student Talent Show 2-9-2010
Highland Middle School Student Talent Show has been rescheduled for February 18th at 4:00PM, due to inclement weather. The dress rehearsal will be Tuesday, February 16th at 3:45PM.
Summer School
Although winter is here, planning is underway for the popular Libertyville Elementary District 70 summer school session. Summer school for 2010 will be held from June 14 to July 16 at Butterfield School, 1441 W. Lake St., Libertyville. Busing will be available for students. In an effort to "go green," summer school classes will once again be posted on-line at the district web site, d70schools.org on Feb. 26, 2010. To get the listing, click on "schools" and then "summer school."
Student Activities 2-8-2010
Attention all Highland Students! This Wednesday is the STUDENT Talent Show! You can buy your tickets after school on Wednesday in the North Gym. Don't miss a chance to see all the talent here at Highland. Do you want to sew and create costumes? Or maybe build a set, paint a backdrop, run a spotlight, get your hands on a sound board, be a part of the backstage crew, take tickets, or even take photos for the Spring Musical! Come to the drama room tomorrow, February 9th to find out about being on Bugsy Malone, Jr. Tech Crew.
Student Activities 2-5-2010
The 6th grade Lunch Bunch club will meet today. We'll be talking about "Seedfolks." Do you want to sew and create costumes? Or maybe build a set, paint a backdrop, run a spotlight, get your hands on a sound board, be a part of the backstage crew, take tickets, or even take photos for the Spring Musical! Come or even take photos for he Spring Musical! Come to the drama room on Tuesday, February 9th to find out about being on Bugsy Malone, Jr. Tech Crew. Attention Highland students! Come see your friends and classmates show off their amazing talents at the STUDENT talent show! The show will be next week, after school on Wednesday, February 10th. Tickets can be purchased for $2.00 on the day of the show after school. Don't miss it! Students are expected to dress in a manner that upholds acceptable standards for cleanliness, modesty, and safety during the school day and at all school events. The following apparel guidelines must be observed: * Students must be covered from shoulders to mid-thigh * Tank tops and bib overalls may only be worn with a t-shirt underneath * No bare midriffs, no crop tops, no halter tops, no sheer materials or exposed under garment straps. * No extremely short shorts * No clothing or jewelry with reference to drugs, alcohol, tobacco. * All pants, shorts and skirts must be worn at the waist and waistbands should not be turned or rolled down. * No coats or outerwear may be worn in classes. Coats and backpacks must remain in lockers during the day. * Hats and bandanas are not permitted.
H1N1 Booster Clinic
The Lake County Health Department will hold several 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine clinics from Feb. 9-12. This is a good time for children who need a booster vaccine from the District 70 Jan. 16 clinic to get that vaccine. See our H1N1 site for more information under LCHD.
Student Activities 2-4-2010
Do you want to sew and create costumes? Or maybe build a set, paint a backdrop, run a spotlight, get your hands on a sound board, be a part of the backstage crew, take tickets, or even take photos for the Spring Musical! Come or even take photos for he Spring Musical! Come to the drama room on Tuesday, February 9th to find out about being on Bugsy Malone, Jr. Tech Crew. Attention Highland students! Come see your friends and classmates show off their amazing talents at the STUDENT talent show! The show will be next week, after school on Wednesday, February 10th. Tickets can be purchased for $2.00 on the day of the show after school. Don't miss it! Spanish Club meets today in Ms. Guido's room. New members are always welcome. Students are expected to dress in a manner that upholds acceptable standards for cleanliness, modesty, and safety during the school day and at all school events. The following apparel guidelines must be observed: * Students must be covered from shoulders to mid-thigh * Tank tops and bib overalls may only be worn with a t-shirt underneath * No bare midriffs, no crop tops, no halter tops, no sheer materials or exposed under garment straps. * No extremely short shorts * No clothing or jewelry with reference to drugs, alcohol, tobacco. * All pants, shorts and skirts must be worn at the waist and waistbands should not be turned or rolled down. * No coats or outerwear may be worn in classes. Coats and backpacks must remain in lockers during the day. * Hats and bandanas are not permitted.
Discipline Workshop
Libertyville Elementary District 70 parents are invited to a special presentation at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10 to learn about Dr. Larry J. Koenig's Smart Discipline Program for parents. The event will run until 9 p.m. at Rockland School, 160 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. "The presentation will highlight guaranteed ways to skyrocket self-esteem, even in negative kids, and proven techniques to get your kids to cooperate," Social Worker Keeley Lawriw said.
Student Activities 2-3-2010
The 7th grade Lunch Bunch Book Club will meet today. We'll be talking about "The Night Tourist." Attention Highland students! Come see your friends and classmates show off their amazing talents at the STUDENT talent show! The show will be next week, after school on Wednesday, February 10th. Tickets can be purchased for $2.00 on the day of the show after school. Don't miss it! Spanish Club meets tomorrow in Ms. Guido's room. New members are always welcome. Attention all students who are performing in the Talent Show and stage crewmembers. There will be a brief meeting today at the start of your lunch/recess period in Ms. Gordon's room. Please bring a copy of your music. Students are expected to dress in a manner that upholds acceptable standards for cleanliness, modesty, and safety during the school day and at all school events. The following apparel guidelines must be observed: * Students must be covered from shoulders to mid-thigh * Tank tops and bib overalls may only be worn with a t-shirt underneath * No bare midriffs, no crop tops, no halter tops, no sheer materials or exposed under garment straps. * No extremely short shorts * No clothing or jewelry with reference to drugs, alcohol, tobacco. * All pants, shorts and skirts must be worn at the waist and waistbands should not be turned or rolled down. * No coats or outerwear may be worn in classes. Coats and backpacks must remain in lockers during the day. * Hats and bandanas are not permitted.
Student Activities 2-2-2010
Attention Highland students! Come see your friends and classmates show off their amazing talents at the STUDENT talent show! The show will be next week, after school on Wednesday, February 10th. Tickets can be purchased for $2.00 on the day of the show after school. Don't miss it! Click here for an order form. Spanish Club meets this Thursday in Ms. Guido's room. New members are always welcome. Attention all students who are performing in the Talent Show and stage crewmembers. There will be a brief meeting this Wednesday at the start of your lunch/recess period in Ms. Gordon's room. Please bring a copy of your music. There will NOT be a yearbook meeting today. On the 12th day of February, you will truly see: 11 teachers dancing, 10 chords a changing, 9 zombies trolling, 8 it's great for Haiti, 7 jokes by hallmark, 6 cowbells clanging, 5 strings a stramming, 4's the time to be there, 3 magic hat tricks, 2 dollar cover and 1 rocking good time! Please remember to purchase your Teacher Talent Show tickets.
Student Activities 2-1-2010
The Highland Middle school wrestling team placed 3rd at the prestigious Deerpath Wrestling Tourney.
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