Highland Middle School

A letter from the Board of Education addressing the critical process, opportunities for input, and important dates as the search for a new Superintendent of Schools begins. A new superintendent will be in place for the 2019-20 school year.

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The online report card window for Trimester 3 is now open on PowerSchool for parents.  To access your child's report card when using the desktop version of PowerSchool, simply click on Grade History in the left sidebar on the home screen once you log into the program. You will only be able to view the report card if you are signing in under a parent account.  You will then use the link provided to view.  The online report card window for Trimester 3 will remain open for the next two weeks.

Yearbooks will be distributed today.  Remember as you sign each others” yearbooks to make sure you are kind to one another.  Inappropriate comments or drawings will not be tolerated.  If any students make a poor choice he or she will not be slowed to participate in the rest of Field Day.

Reminder from the nurse, all medication must be picked up today.  Any medication that has not been picked up will be discarded.  NO medication is kept for the following school year.  New medication and authorization forms must be brought in at the beginning of the new school year.  Any questions call Mrs. Patterson may be reached at 847-362-9020 ext. 4105.

Get excited - yearbooks will be distributed on Monday!  If you did NOT order a yearbook, but would like one, bring $25 to enter a raffle for the chance to get one.  We have a limited number of extras - see Ms. Croner on Monday morning to turn in your money.   Yearbooks will be distributed Monday.  Remember, as you sign each others' yearbooks you are expected to be a "Class Act".  Inappropriate comments or drawings will NOT be tolerated. If any student makes a poor choice, he or she will lose end of year privileges and may face additional consequences.   If you ordered a yearbook this year, delivery is on Monday, June 4th.  We CANNOT distribute early if you are not going to be here that day.  You can pick up your yearbook in the main office Monday through Thursday during the month of June.

Reminder from the nurse, all medication must be picked up by this coming Monday.  Any medication that has not been picked up will be discarded.  NO medication is kept for the following school year.  New medication and authorization forms must be brought in at the beginning of the new school year.  Any questions call Mrs. Patterson may be reached at 847-362-9020 ext. 4105. 

The front offices for Adler Park, Butterfield, Copeland Manor, Highland Middle and Rockland schools are open throughout June. However, staff may be off campus for important meetings so please call ahead if you plan to schedule a visit. Thank you and enjoy your summer. 

Schools are closed throughout July and re-open Aug. 1. 

If you ordered a yearbook this year, delivery is on Monday, June 4th.  We CANNOT distribute early if you are not going to be here that day.  You can pick up your yearbook in the main office Monday through Thursday during the month of June.

Today will be the last day to sign up for all lunch/recess options such as indoor recess and study halls.  This will also include morning and afterschool study halls in the Learning Center.  Again, this will be the last day to sign up for indoor recess and all study hall options.

Congratulations to the Designation Imagination team "Fill in Here."  They received 14th place out of 61 teams at the Global tournament last week in Tennessee.  Wonderful job and Great DI year!

If you ordered a yearbook this year, delivery is on Monday, June 4th.  We CANNOT distribute early if you are not going to be here that day.  You can pick up your yearbook in the main office Monday through Thursday during the month of June.

Orchestra students; all instruments need to go home for the summer.  Be sure to pick up your instrument at the end of today and take it home.

8th graders; remember to export your Google Drive information by June 15th.  Please refer to the directions on Highland's webpage under Resources, Grade Levels, 8th grade.  If you have any questions, see Mrs. Kimbarovsky.

Tomorrow we will be collecting your Chromebooks, cases and chargers.  Please bring all three items to school. You will be turning them in during Studio One.  

Reminder all medication must be picked up by Monday, June 4th.  Any medication that has not been picked up will be discarded as NO medication is kept for the following school year.  If you have any questions Mrs. Patterson may be reached at 847-362-9020 ext. 4105.

On Thursday, May 31st, we will be collecting your Chromebooks, cases and chargers.  Please bring all three items to school this Thursday. You will be turning them in during Studio One.  

8th graders; remember to export your Google Drive information by June 15th.  Please refer to the directions on Highland's webpage under Resources, Grade Levels, 8th grade.  If you have any questions, see Mrs. Kimbarovsky.

There will be NO before school Study Hall tomorrow morning.

Recently, Judges from Association of Illinois Middle Schools visited Highland Middle School to determine our eligibility for the Illinois Horizon and National Schools to Watch Award.  The award is presented to schools where students and staff exhibit a commitment to academic excellence and a commitment to supporting the middle school philosophy for students. We are proud to announce that HMS has been selected for this prestigious honor!  Many staff members here at HMS worked hard in preparing our application and preparing for the visit from the judges.  A big thank you to all involved!  Also, a big thank you to all of the students here at HMS for being a Class Act every day!  Finally, thank you to all of our parents for supporting your students and our school! Congratulations Highland!

The Kindergarten and New Student Registration Page is now open for the 2018-2019 school year. This is for NEW STUDENTS only. Parents of returning students will receive further instructions in April. Information can also be found through the NewStudents2018-2019 link under the HOME menu on the district or school web sites.

This page contains information parents will need in order to complete the registration process. It includes additional links to packets (PDF) of required forms, and medical and financial assistance information.

The calendar for the 2018-19 school year.