Highland Middle School

District 70 takes closing schools seriously. When the decision is made due to inclement weather or power outages in schools, District 70 uses an emergency notification system to deliver phone calls and emails about school closings or safety emergencies.

For more information about school closings, please read the FAQ.

 There also now is an option to opt-in to receive the information via text by texting 67587 with either Y or YES as the message you send. (This will not be activated for 48-hours from when you opt-in.) This text (SMS) service only will be used in the event of school closings or a school emergency.

Congratulations to our Class Act Students winners this week who can visit Student Services to claim their prize.

The Wrestling Coaches will have an informational meeting on October 23rd after school until 4:30 in room 109, Coach Crown's room. If you are interested or new to the sport please come too.

Come out and have fun on Poms. Tomorrow and Wednesday Pom clinics will be held in the Multipurpose room from 3:45 to 5. You must have a signed permission slip and a current physical on file to attend and tryout. Tryouts are on Thursday, Oct. 24th. Any questions see Mrs. Engstrom

The weather was sublime this Saturday in Normal, Illinois as Margo McGormley and Emma Williamson represented Highland Middle School at the State Cross Country meet. Please congratulate both girls on reaching their personal records in the race.

The 8th grade boys’ basketball practice scheduled for today has been canceled. This is for 8th graders only. All 7th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will go on as planned today. 

• Oct. 16 - Early Release - Highland only at 1:45 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Oct. 17 - Early Release - K-5 at 1:15 p.m., Highland at 1:45 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences 
• Oct. 18 - No school (students, teachers. ERC is open.) 

Reminder to all Drama Club students; T-shirt orders are due today. Please turn them in to Mrs. Burton. Due to conferences there is no Drama Club this week. 

The Wrestling Coaches will have an informational meeting on October 23rd after school until 4:30 in room 109 ,Coach Crown's room. If you are interested or new to the sport please come too.

Come out and have fun on Poms. Next Tuesday and Wednesday (10/22-23) Pom clinics will be held in the Multipurpose room from 3:45 to 5. You must have a signed permission slip and a current physical on file to attend and tryout. Tryouts are on Thursday, Oct. 24th. Any questions see Mrs. Engstrom
 

The approved calendar for the 2019-20 school year in Libertyville School District 70. 

Reminder to all Drama Club students; T-shirt orders are due tomorrow. Please turn them in to Mrs. Burton. Due to conferences there is no Drama Club this week. 

Also due to conferences, Math Counts is canceled today. See you next week!

Attention all 6th Grade Student Council officers and class representatives, the first meeting of the year will be today in Mrs. Kubala's room (002) during the first half of lunch.

There will be a 7th grade Student Council class representatives meeting today during the first half of lunch in Mrs. Rosen's room 121. 

Calling all 8th grade Student Council representatives. Today is our first meeting during 7th period lunch and recess. Please bring your lunch to room 121, Mrs Rosens room. If you have any questions see Mrs Kimbarovsky. 

Come out and have fun on Poms. Next Tuesday and Wednesday (10/22-23) Pom clinics will be held in the Multipurpose room from 3:45 to 5. You must have a signed permission slip and a current physical on file to attend and tryout. Tryouts are on Thursday, Oct. 24th. Any questions see Mrs. Engstrom

Students who ride their bicycles to school must walk their bicycles when on school property. Failure to do so could result in a school consequence and a contact home. When locking your bicycle to the bicycle racks, please make sure to move your bicycle to the back of the racks so that all students can lock their bicycles as well.
 

Attention all 6th Grade Student Council officers and class representatives, the first meeting of the year will be tomorrow, in Mrs. Kubala's room (002) during the first half of lunch. If you have any questions, or cannot make the meeting, please see Mrs. Kubala or Mr. Romano.

There will be a 7th grade Student Council officers only meeting today during the first half of lunch in Mrs. Rosen's room 121. Tomorrow a 7th grade Student Council class representatives will meet during the first half of lunch in Mrs. Rosen's room. Any questions see Mrs. Battaglia in room 122.

8th grade Student Council, our first meeting will be held in Room 121 tomorrow during lunch/recess. Please bring your lunch with you. 

A lost and found site has been set up in the hallway between the north and south gyms. Pick up your lost items before your parents come to conferences and find it.

Attention all 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for Cheerleading. Cheer Clinics will be held in the Multipurpose Room again today 3:45 until approximately 5:00. If you missed the clinic yesterday and are interested in trying out for Cheerleading you MUST attend the one today.

There will be an informational meeting about 7th and 8th grade POMS after school today until 4pm in Room 104. If you are unable to make it please see Mrs. Engstrom or Mrs. Speer in Room 104. 
 

There will be a 7th grade Student Council officers only meeting tomorrow during the first half of lunch in Mrs. Rosen's room 121. There will be a 7th grade Student Council class representatives meeting this Wednesday during the first half of lunch in Mrs. Rosen's room 121. Any questions see Mrs. Battaglia in room 122

8th grade Student Council, our first meeting will be held in Room 121 on Wednesday, October 16th during lunch/recess. Please bring your lunch with you. 

Tech Clubs - Please keep checking the Tech Club calendar and google classroom frequently. Also please bring in your permission slips. Reminder; 6th Grade Tech Club was changed to today after school. 

A lost and found site has been set up in the hallway between the north and south gyms. Pick up your lost items before your parents come to conferences and find it.

We are so proud of our Highland Cross Country Teams as they ran a fast and furious race for Sectionals on Saturday. Out of fifteen schools, the Boys' Team came in 7th and the Girls' came in 4th. 6th grader, two students will represent Highland Middle School at the State Meet next Saturday. Wish them well!

Attention all 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for Cheerleading. Cheer Clinics will be held in the Multipurpose Room today and tomorrow 3:45 until approximately 5:00. Anyone interested in trying out for Cheerleading MUST attend one of these clinics. 

There will be an informational meeting about 7th and 8th grade POMS tomorrow after school till 4pm in Room 104. If you are unable to make it please see Mrs. Engstrom or Mrs. Speer in Room 104. 

7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be held today and tomorrow after school 3:45-5:30.

You must have a signed permission slip and current sports physical on file in order to try out for any of these sports   If you brought them in today please bring them to the nurse now.