District 70 - Highland Announcements

Announcements

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:16:31 -0500

Please join us on Tuesday, May 21st at 3:45 in the Learning Center to celebrate the retirement of Mrs. Branding. All students and parents are welcome. Former students are also encouraged to join us as well. Congratulations to Mrs. Branding on her upcoming retirement! Attention all Highland artists: please stop by the art room to pick up your work if it was on display in the hallway or during Youth Arts Month.

Announcements

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:07:02 -0500

Yearbook Club will meet next Tuesday, May 21 from 3:45 to 4:45. Pizza will be provided. Attention all Highland artists: please stop by the art room to pick up your work if it was on display in the hallway or during Youth Arts Month. Highland Middle School believes in academic responsibility ♦ We exhibit self-motivation. ♦ We take responsibility to be consistently on time and prepared for school and class. ♦ Academic work is submitted timely and honestly, demonstrating optimal effort and pride. ♦ Students will take advantage of academic opportunities and resources available.

Three Copeland Teachers To Retire

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:41:33 -0500

Jan Wagner, Jill Leffelman and Donna Brannstrom are preparing to retire this spring and bid farewell to Copeland Manor School. The three turned the tables on tradition recently when they hosted a luncheon for their coworkers to say thank you for all the wonderful years they spent together.

Announcements

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:04:14 -0500

Announcements

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:06:48 -0500

Thank you to all of the 6th grade students that brought in food for the food drive. In 3rd place was Mrs. Kubala's Studio One with 52 items. 2nd place was Mr. Lieding's Studio One with 60 items. In first place was Mrs. Michols' Studio One with 107 items brought in. Way to go! Attention all Highland artists: please stop by the art room to pick up your work if it was on display in the hallway or during Youth Arts Month. Attention all 6th Grade Chorus members: please meet in the choir room before school tomorrow. We will be recording "Life's a Happy Song." So come ready to sing! See Ms. Barnes if you have any questions. Highland Middle School promotes and supports a safe school o ♦ We support each other through compassion and empathy. o ♦ We recognize and understand the need for everyone to contribute to our culture of kindness. o ♦ As a community, we have an obligation to maintain a safe environment by sharing knowledge of harmful behaviors.

Announcements

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:01:15 -0500

The reviews are in bravo, bravo and bravo. Thursday night's Orchestra concert was truly awesome. Congratulations to all participants. 6th Grade Student Council members please bring any food you have collected in Studio One for the Libertyville Food Pantry to the back entrance by the north gym now during Studio One. Attention all 6th Grade Chorus members: please meet in the choir room before school Wednesday, May 15. We will be recording "Life's a Happy Song." So come ready to sing! See Ms. Barnes if you have any questions.

RAPTOR Security System

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:40:59 -0500

Please click <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/schoolsites/lib/redirect.php?res_id=3117">here</a> to read more information about Highland's new Raptor Security System.

Announcements

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:26:38 -0500

Attention all 6th Grade Chorus members: please meet in the choir room before school next Wednesday, May 15. We will be recording "Life's a Happy Song." So come ready to sing! See Ms. Barnes if you have any questions. The 6th grade dance is after school from 3:45 to 4:45 today. 6th graders should line up outside the 6th graders should line up outside the 6th grade entrance by the music room. Don't forget a canned food to receive an extra raffle ticket! Any member of the cast and crew of Sleepy Hollow who did not get a memory book, memory DVD at the cast party, or would like exchange their cast photo for the new photo, please come see Mrs. Burton today. Recess will be indoors today.

Announcements

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:55:32 -0500

Collection for the Libertyville Food Pantry will continue this week in the 6th grade Studio Ones. The Studio One with the most items will win a party. The winner will be announced at the dance on Friday. Sixth Graders: come to the 6th grade dance this Friday from 3:45 to 4:45. Meet outside at the 6th grade entrance. Bring a canned food to donate for an extra raffle ticket. Any student interested in being inducted into the Junior International Thespian Society please submit programs for points to Mrs. Burton today. If you have questions please see Mrs. Burton. Any member of the cast and crew of Sleepy Hollow who did not get a memory book, memory DVD at the cast party, or would like exchange their cast photo for the new photo, please come see Mrs. Burton no later than Friday. Highland Middle School exhibits strong character at all times o ♦ We engage in behaviors that demonstrate honesty and reliability. o ♦ We take ownership of our actions and words. o ♦ We have the courage to do what is right. And just a reminder to all- the orchestra concert this evening is at Butterfield Elementary School beginning at 7pm.

Prin. Hallmark Featured on National Blog

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:17:17 -0500

Principal Jon Hallmark talks about how he helps motivate almost 1,000 students at Highland Middle School on a <a href="http://mawiasgedom.com/class-act-interview-with-jon-hallmark/#.UYqghmTSPDV">national blog</a> by motivational speaker and author Mawi Asgedom. Hallmark uses character building aspects in every day learning and has the entire school raising money to build a piggery in Uganda. One of his key phrases is "harness their energy." Hallmark is pictured here with Mawi, who talked to the entire school in March.

Judge Fusz Talks About the Law to HMS Students

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:37:09 -0500

Lake County Circuit Court Associate Judge Michael J. Fusz, currently assigned to the law division, spoke to Highland Middle School students on May 7 to explain how the legal system works. The Hon. Fusz currently works on civil cases when assigned.

New Board Members Take Office

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:25:50 -0500

During a special board meeting on May 6, Board of Education President Maryann Ovassapian swore in four members to the District 70 Board. Taking the oath for the first time were Wendy Schilling and Luke Stowe, while voters returned incumbents Julie Damenti and Tom Vickers to elected service.

Institute Day Has Staff in School Learning

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:09:34 -0500

April's Institute Day may have meant a day off for students but District 70 staff was hard at work in school learning. Here D70 nurses and Supt. Schumacher go over procedures and protocols, learning from one another, as well as Condell Advocate Medical Center Clinical Nurse Educator Kim Vander Ploeg. Pictured here, from left to right, are Schumacher, Vander Ploeg, Rockland nurse Alice Novak, Butterfield nurse Martha Althoff, Highland Middle nurse Marianne Patterson, Adler Park nurse Kim Hutchinson and Copeland Manor nurse Sally Parkhill.

Last Day of School is June 4

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:59:35 -0500

The last day of school for the 2012-13 school year will be June 4. Full-day kindergartners through fifth-graders will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. Half-day kindergartners' last day will be June 3. Highland Middle School students, grades 6-8, will be dismissed at 1:45 p.m.

HMS DI Team Headed to World Competition

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:45:07 -0500

Congrats to Highland's Destination Imagination team, "That Team Over There," as they placed 2nd in state and now head off to globals to compete in the "In the Zone" challenge, with team members Elias Anderson, Mitry Anderson, Alex Dikelsky, Jacob Dikelsky, Andy Liu, Annika McDermott and Adam Sparks. The manager is Greg Sparks and the school sponsor is Megan Russell. In the problem solving challenge, the team builds a vehicle or vehicles that use three different power sources and move while performing a story on vehicle safety. Good luck That Team Over There!

Retirement Tea for Karen Branding

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:33:10 -0500

A retirement tea will be held for HMS teacher Karen Branding from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on May 21 at the Highland Middle School Learning Center. The event is open to the public.

HMS Hornet Hustle Photos Now Posted

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:38:49 -0500

Photos taken during the April 6 Highland Hornet Hustle 5K are now posted under photos on the red button on the left side of the announcement page. Photos can be downloaded there.

Student Presentation

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:26:25 -0500

Highland Middle School administration made arrangements to have Vernon Hills School Resource Officer Andy Jones come meet with students to discuss making good choices when using cellular phones and other technology. If you would like to view a recording of the presentation made by Officer Jones, click <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/schoolsites/lib/redirect.php?res_id=3074">here</a>

School is Canceled - March 5th, 2013

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:40:09 -0600

In anticipation of the major snowstorm headed our way, we will be closing ALL SCHOOLS on Tuesday, March 5. School closings affect Adler, Butterfield, Copeland, Highland and Rockland schools. Champions, before and after school program, will also be closed and there will be NO after school activities tomorrow. Thank you.

Hornet Hustle

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:22:12 -0600

The Hornet Hustle was a huge success! Thanks to all who participated and thank you to all the staff who made it possible. Thank you for supporting this cause.

Mawi Asgedom Visits HMS

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:46:21 -0600

Author, Mawi Asgedom, visited HMS on 3/1/13. Here he is talking with students about his book. He also spoke with students about how being a 'Class Act' can help students influence others.

Penny Wars

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:53:40 -0600

Penny Wars have arrived at Highland! Help your grade win and raise money for the Cove. Bring change to the lunchroom and use pennies to increase the amount in your grade's bin and silver coins to decrease the amount in the bins of the other grades. Student Council is sponsoring the Penny Wars and will last until spring break. Here 6th grade student council members count some of the pennies collected.

After School Activities are Canceled - February 26th, 2013

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:06:50 -0600

Due to severe weather, ALL after school activities are canceled today at all D70 schools. This also includes the Common Core meeting for parents tonight. The Common Core meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday March 7. The Champions after school programs will remain OPEN for their regular hours today.

Supt. Letter on Safety and Security Changes

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:01:48 -0600

An open <a href=" http://www.d70schools.org/lib/redirect.php?res_id=911">letter</a> to D70 parents from Supt. Dr. Guy Schumacher about upcoming changes and improvements to school safety and security.

HMS Teachers in the News

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:27:26 -0600

A <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/lib/redirect.php?res_id=910">story</a> about teaching students not to fear failure but to look at it as a first try and to know that mistakes are necessary. Featured in the Libertyville Review on Feb. 14, 2013. HMS teachers Mr. Liu and Mrs. Branding are featured.

Changes in ISAT Cut Scores

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:05:07 -0600

In anticipation of a new testing <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/lib/redirect.php?res_id=908">framework</a> in 2014-2015, the Illinois State Board of Education is recalculating the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) performance expectations for reading and mathematics. Higher performance expectations will likely result in a downward shift of where our students rank in meeting and/or exceeding state standards on the tests. This is not an indication that our students know less or are less academically capable or prepared, but that they are being measured against more rigorous standards.

D70 Full-Day Kindg. Featured in Tribune

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:33:16 -0600

The Chicago Tribune ran a story today (Jan. 29) on its front page about full-day kindergarten, featuring Libertyville Elementary <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/lib/redirect.php?res_id=906">District 70.</a> See how parent requests for full-day evolved with Supt. Schumacher's vision and the hard work and skills of teachers Karen Forkner and Angela Pontarelli.

D70 Administrators Continue to Review Safety

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:24:41 -0600

In a District 70 administrative meeting today, Supt. Dr. Guy Schumacher reviewed current plans and procedures set to address safety and greater security in all schools. Libertyville Police Chief Clint Herdegen collaborated with the administrators and the D70 Emergency Management Committee to support and guide plans that enhance and address the safety of children and staff. (Photo shows Supt. Schumacher, left, with Police Chief Herdegen.)

After School Activities are Canceled - December 20th, 2012

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:32:18 -0600

The Champions after school program will remain open today until 6:00 pm at Adler, Butterfield, Copeland and Rockland.

Supt. Addresses School Safety Concerns

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:00:21 -0600

Libertyville Elementary District 70 Supt. Dr. Guy Schumacher assures families of student safety at the schools as he talks about the current emergency management protocol in a new <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/~gschumacher/drschumacherpodcast/Podcast/Podcast.html">podcast.</a>

Calendar for the 2013-14 School Year

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:10:53 -0600

During the Nov. 26 Board of Education meeting, board members approved the school calendar for the 2013-14 school year. The first day of school for students will be Aug. 21, 2013. Winter Break will take run from Dec. 23, 2013 through Jan. 3, 2014. Spring Break will run from March 24 through March 28, 2014. The Board of Education will determine the calendar for the 2013-14 school year in April.

Highland is a Class Act

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:39:53 -0600

HMS has unveiled a new character education initiative for our students. As a district we are committed to delivering character education through the framework of Character Counts. Our goal was to create an age appropriate extension of those values established in elementary school. The "Class Act" value statements translate the six pillars of Character Counts into positive behaviors at Highland Middle School. "Class Act" helps communicate the expectations we have for our entire HMS community. These values give us common language to use throughout the building, regardless of grade level or location. We all share the responsibility for creating a positive environment for learning and growing, and this just helps HMS be a class act. To see our Class Act document, click on the documents page of our website.

The School Report Card

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:47:14 -0500

The School Report Card is used as a tool to inform the community about public schools in Illinois and contains information pertaining to school enrollment, average class size, time dedicated to subject area, teacher experience, school finances, and student performance. District 70 school report cards are available within the Curriculum Department on our district website at www.d70schools.org. Copies may also be requested from your school office.

2012-13 Mini Grant Winners

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:05:47 -0500

Winners of the 2012-13 Mini Grants have been announced by business leaders with District 70's Partners for Excellence in Education. The winners are now <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/lib/redirect.php?res_id=789">posted.</a>

Market Day Volunteers

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:34:01 -0500

Calling Highland students and parents.............. we are still in need of some volunteers for Market Day. Students, if you have PE either 9 or 10 period, you can get an excused absence or meet in the cafeteria after school until 4:30 to assist with Market Day delivery. Parents, we could use your help from 1:45-4:30 or anytime during that time period to help sort and pack. Thank you to all of those that assisted with the September delivery, come out and help on October 10 too. Jane Townsend

Follow us on Twitter!

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:24:42 -0500

Highland Middle School is now on Twitter. Click <a href="https://twitter.com/HighlandD70">here</a> to take a look! You don't need an account to see what's been going on ... simply click on the link.

Supt. Schumacher's Welcome Back Podcast

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:46:09 -0500

Libertyville Elementary District 70 Supt. Dr. Guy Schumacher welcomes students and staff back to school and highlights what's ahead in the 2012-13 school year with a new <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/~gschumacher/drschumacherpodcast/Podcast/Podcast.html">podcast.</a>

New Account System for Lunchroom at Highland

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:20:39 -0500

Please click <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/schoolsites/lib/redirect.php?res_id=2783">here</a> to learn about important information regarding the new lunch account system at Highland Middle School.

HMS Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:50:01 -0500

Click <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/schoolsites/lib/redirect.php?res_id=2782">here</a> to see a letter from the Chief of Police regarding pick up and drop off procedures at Highland Middle School. You can also visit the "Drop Off Procedures" tab for more information.

D70 Finances Praised by Daily Herald

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:34:52 -0500

The Daily Herald, often critical of government spending and financial housekeeping, praises D70 for its cooperative attitude in a short-term loan to cash strapped Gavin D37 - encouraging more school districts to work together. See the editorial <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/lib/redirect.php?res_id=821">here.</a>

Calendar for the 2012-13 school year

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:07:15 -0500

The official <a href="http://www.d70schools.org/lib/redirect.php?res_id=820">calendar</a> for the 2012-13 school year is now online. The calendar for the entire 2012-13 school year is now published on the website under "Calendar."