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

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Backpack Document posted on Monday, August 30th, 2010

Photos updated on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 in the HMS Mascot Gallery.

Highland Announcements
Highland Curr. Night
Please join us Tuesday, September 7th for an opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn about their course of study for the year. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. You will have the opportunity to follow your child's schedule and visit all of their classrooms. Your child will be given a copy of their schedule for you to follow on the morning of September 7th during Studio One. Please join us for this fun and informative evening.
Supt. Podcast
Libertyville School District 70 Superintendent Dr. Schumacher highlights summer happenings and future plans for the 2010-2011 school year. click here to view the Podcast. Remember to hit the play button to see the podcast visuals. (Unfortunately, you can't see the visuals with the Firefox browser.)
Announcements 9-3-2010
Highland Middle School's Picture Day is today. This is your chance to take a great picture that you can share with your family and friends. Be sure to bring your order form and payment envelope to the gym when it is time for your photo shoot…plus bring the most important thing of all…your smile. Hey there HMS students, do you want to play a game that was invented over a thousand years ago? Yes you do! So attend chess club this Tuesday, September 7th from 3:40 until 4:40 in room 006. If you have any questions, see Mr Friedman. Speaking of games if you like having loads of fun while playing games then the games Games Galore Club if for you. The first meeting is today, September 3rd from 3:40 until 4:40 also in room 006. If you have questions see Mr Friedman. Students are reminded that bicycles should be chained and locked to the bike rack at the west end of the building. Students who ride bicycles to school will assume responsibility for following all safety laws. All bicycles MUST be walked on school property. Students should walk bicycles using the sidewalks. Jazz band auditions will be starting soon. Information about auditions is posted outside the bandroom and on Mr Swartzloff's website. Auditions are open to any jazz band instrument including piano, string bass and guitar. Contact Mr Swartzloff if you have any questions. Are you interested in being a part of the Highland yearbook? Please join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday Sept 7th at 3:45 until 4:00 in 120-Ms Hauman's room. If you can't attend this meeting stop by room 120 for an application. Would you like to receive a yearbook at the end of the school year? Please make sure you place your order now. Order forms can be found on the Highland Webpage under "Yearbook."
Announcements 9-2-2010
Highland Middle School Student Announcements Sept 2, 2010 Highland Middle School's Picture Day is tomorrow-September 3rd. This is your chance to take a great picture that you can share with your family and friends. Be sure to bring your order form and payment envelope on Picture Day…plus bring the most important thing of all…your smile. Hey there HMS students, do you want to play a game that was invented over a thousand years ago? Yes you do! So attend chess club this Tuesday, September 7th from 3:40 until 4:40 in room 006. If you have any questions, see Mr Friedman. Speaking of games; all HMS student, if you like having load of fun while playing games then the Games Galore Club if for you. The first meeting is Friday, September 3rd from 3:40 until 4:40 also in room 006. If you have questions see Mr Friedman. Students are reminded that bicycles should be chained and locked to the bike rack at the west end of the building. Students who ride bicycles to school will assume responsibility for following all safety laws. All bicycles MUST be walked on school property. Students should walk bicycles using the sidewalks. Jazz band auditions will be starting soon. Information about auditions is posted outside the bandroom and on Mr Swartzloff's website. Auditions are open to any jazz band instrument including piano, string bass and guitar. Contact Mr Swartzloff if you have any questions. Would you like to receive a yearbook at the end of the school year? Please make sure you place your order now. Order forms can be found on the Highland Webpage under "Yearbook." Student lunch: American diner bar is today's special with Cajun chicken over rice with glazed carrots and cornbread. Italian sausage pizza, breaded chicken Del Sol on a bun or a little Italy wrap are also available.
Announcements 9-1-2010
Highland Middle School Student Announcements Sept 1, 2010 Calling all HMS students, if you like having loads of fun while playing games then the Games Galore Club is for you. The first meeting is Friday, September 3rd from 3:40 until 4:40 in room 006. Students are reminded that bicycles should be chained and locked to the bike rack at the west end of the building. Students who ride bicycles to school will assume responsibility for following all safety laws. All bicycles MUST be walked on school property. Students should walk bicycles using the sidewalks. Jazz band auditions will be starting soon. Information about auditions is posted outside the bandroom and on Mr Swartzloff's website. Auditions are open to any jazz band instrument including piano, string bass and guitar. Contact Mr Swartzloff if you have any questions. Would you like to receive a yearbook at the end of the school year? Please make sure you place your order now. Order forms can be found on the Highland Webpage under "Yearbook." Student lunch: Fiesta Bar featuring Macho Nachos with cheddar cheese also fiesta rice and Mexican corn. Additionally there is pizza, chicken & cheese quesadilla or cobb salad.
Announcements 8-31-2010
Highland Middle School Student Announcements August 31, 2010 Calling all HMS students, if you like having loads of fun while playing games then the Games Galore Club is for you. The first meeting is Friday, September 3rd from 3:40 until 4:40 in room 006. Anyone interested in being a part of Drama Club this year should attend the information meeting today after school. The meeting will be thirty minutes and will be in the drama room-108. Students are reminded that bicycles should be chained and locked to the bike rack at the west end of the building. Students who ride bicycles to school will assume responsibility for following all safety laws. All bicycles MUST be walked on school property. Students should walk bicycles using the sidewalks. Jazz band auditions will be starting soon. Information about auditions is posted outside the bandroom and on Mr Swartzloff's website. Auditions are open to any jazz band instrument including piano, string bass and guitar. Contact Mr Swartzloff if you have any questions. Would you like to receive a yearbook at the end of the school year? Please make sure you place your order now. Order forms can be found on the Highland Webpage under "Documents/Registration." Student lunch Mom's mashed potato bowl bar featuring turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy. Additional choices are Italian sausage pizza, Buffalo breaded chicken sandwich or a turkey BLT wrap.
Announcements
Highland Middle School Student Announcements August 30, 2010 Calling all HMS students, if you like having loads of fun while playing games then the Games Galore Club is for you. The first meeting is Friday, September 3rd from 3:40 until 4:40 in room 006. Morning study hall is now available at 8:15 in the Learning Center. If you need to take a test or do homework come prepared. Remember you must arrive by 8:30 am to be admitted and may not go to your locker first. There will be an organizational meeting and practice for any 6th through 8th grader wishing to participate on the Highland Cross Country team today after school 3:45 to 4:30 pm in the cafeteria. In order to participate in practice you must have a signed permission slip and a current physical on file with the nurse. Cross Country is a no-cut sport open to all grades. If you need a permission slip you can print one from the Highland Athletics website under Athletic Documents. If you have any questions please see Mrs Langlie. Anyone interested in being a part of Drama Club this year should attend the information meeting tomorrow Tuesday, August 31st after school. The meeting will be thirty minutes and will be in the drama room-108. Would you like to receive a yearbook at the end of the school year? Please make sure you place your order now. Order forms can be found on the Highland Webpage under "Documents/Registration." Student lunch: Italian Bar featuring creamy chicken pasta with broccoli and green beans. Other choices are pizza or BLT burgers with tater tots.
Announcements
Highland Middle School Student Announcements August 27, 2010 Rehearsal information for Concert Choir will be sent home today. Any students new to District 70 that played an instrument at their former school and wish to continue playing; please contact Mrs Bollinger for band or Mrs Janossy for orchestra. Morning study hall is now available at 8:15 in the Learning Center. If you need to take a test or do homework come prepared. Remember you must arrive by 8:30 am to be admitted and may not go to your locker first. There will be an organizational meeting and practice for any 6th through 8th grader wishing to participate on the Highland Cross Country team on Monday, August 30 after school 3:45 to 4:30 pm in the cafeteria. In order to participate in practice you must have a signed permission slip and a current physical on file with the nurse. Cross Country is a no-cut sport open to all grades. The last day of tryouts for the 7th and 8th girls' volleyball teams as well as the 7th and 8th grade soccer teams will take place today. In order to try out for either team you must have a signed permission slip turned in to the coach as well as a current physical on file with the nurse. You MAY NOT ATTEND TRYOUTS if you do not have both of these forms at or before the tryout. If you need a permission slip you can print one from the Highland Athletics website under Athletic Documents. If you have any questions please see Mrs Langlie. Anyone interested in being a part of Drama Club this year should attend the information meeting on Tuesday August 31st after school. The meeting will be thirty minutes and will be in the drama room-108. Would you like to receive a yearbook at the end of the school year? Please make sure you place your order now. Order forms can be found on the Highland Webpage under "Documents/Registration." Student lunch: Italian Bar featuring sauce with or without meatballs, pepperoni pizza, breaded chicken club on a bun or southwest corn and black bean wrap.
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Highland Middle School Student Announcements August 26, 2010 Concert Choir sign up for all 7th grade and new 8th grade students is available today. All interested students, please sign up in the music room-130. The room will be open during your lunch periods. Rehearsal information will be sent home tomorrow-Friday. Any students new to District 70 that played an instrument at their former school and wish to continue playing; please contact Mrs Bollinger for band or Mrs Janossy for orchestra. Morning study hall is now available at 8:15 in the Learning Center. If you need to take a test or do homework come prepared. Remember you must arrive by 8:30 am to be admitted and may not go to your locker first. There will be an organizational meeting and practice for any 6th through 8th grader wishing to participate on the Highland Cross Country team on Monday, August 30 after school until 5:00 pm in the cafeteria. In order to participate in practice you must have a signed permission slip and a current physical on file with the nurse. Cross Country is a no-cut sport open to all grades. Tryouts for the 7th and 8th girls' volleyball teams as well as the 7th and 8th grade soccer teams will take place today and tomorrow. In order to try out for either team you must have a signed permission slip turned in to the coach as well as a current physical on file with the nurse. You MAY NOT ATTEND TRYOUTS if you do not have both of these forms at or before the first tryout. If you need a permission slip you can print one from the Highland Athletics website under Athletic Documents. If you have any questions please see Mrs Langlie. Anyone interested in being a part of Drama Club this year should attend the information meeting on Tuesday August 31st after school. The meeting will be thirty minutes and will be in the drama room-108. Would you like to receive a yearbook at the end of the school year? Please make sure you place your order now. Order forms can be found on the Highland Webpage under "Documents/Registration." Attention 7th grade peer helpers. Please come to room 146 during lunch today for a quick meeting. Any questions please see Mr Esser. Student lunch: Today special is an Asian Bar featuring chicken fried rice and stir fry vegetables. Additionally Italian pizza, Swiss burgers or Parisian ham and cheese wraps are available.
Proposed Budget
The proposed budget for the 2010-11 school year is now available for review on this web site. Check it out by going to the Finance and Operations Department, to the Business Office, and then to Budget. District 70 remains dedicated to working within a lean, fiscally responsible budget.
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