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Hawk Highlights Friday February 27, 2026

Posted Date: 02/27/26 (04:00 PM)


Hawk Highlights

Friday, February 27, 2026

The entrance to Highland School, a modern building with a welcoming facade.
 
Colorful graphic with the text 'MARK YOUR CALENDAR' and calendar illustrations.
  • Sunday, March 8 - Daylight Savings Time (Reminder to set your clocks ahead 1 hour).
  • Thursday, March 12 - Highland Family Book Chat (6:30 - 7:30 pm).
  • Tuesday, March 17 - Highland PTA (Parent/Teacher Association) Meeting (6:30 - 7:30 pm). All are invited to attend in the Highland Library.
  • Thursday, March 19 - Board of Education Meeting at 9440 Kenton Ave. or via YouTube, all are invited to attend (7 pm).
  • Friday, March 20 - NO SCHOOL - Eid al-Fitr.
 

Outstanding Arts Recognition !


CONGRATULATIONS !!
The following students have had their art chosen for the 2026
Skokie Outstanding Arts Recognition show at
Oakton Community College (Skokie location).


Taha M., Lucy F, Chavez W., Caleb B., Allison P., Katy C., Serena S., Zarah H., Charlie R., Logan S., Leaf H., Canon W., Joziah T., and Everett C
 

Spring session Clubs Registration Information

A colorful flyer details after-school clubs at Highland Elementary School, listing activities by day and session.
Please note that Hip Hop Dance Party is now called K-Pop Hip Hop Dance Party.
Information about D68 After School Club registration, including schedule and snack details.
ONLINE Registration Form
 

Illinois 5Essential Survey

You are invited to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
 
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:

  •  Effective Leaders
  • Collaborative Teachers
  • Involved Families
  • Supportive Environments
  • Ambitious Instruction
 
Prior research in more than 400 schools has shown that schools that were strong on at least three of these “5Essential” indicators were 10 times more likely to improve student learning gains in math and reading than those that were weak on three or more Essentials. 

Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.  To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
 
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu
 

Mission Moment

Two children playfully interact near a flagpole with an American flag, with a yellow school bus in the background.

Flag Patrol

Fifth graders Zayra, Piper and Aiden are responsible for raising and lowering the American Flag every day this month.
Three children in winter coats are carefully folding an American flag indoors.

Flag Folding

Folding the flag takes practice and cooperation. Zayra, Aiden and Piper have mastered the task.
 

PTA Corner

RAFFLE BUCKETS ARE FILLING UP!!

Thank you to all the parents and students who have participated in the Teacher Fundraiser Raffle. Your support and generosity helped make this event a wonderful success!
 

THANK YOU!!!


Thank you to all those who participated in the Domino's fundraiser!
We were able to raise $950 towards Highlandpalooza!

We welcome ideas on how to use this money for your favorite carnival fun!
 
Poster for "Highland Tech Connect" featuring "The Anxious Generation" book and healthy tech habits discussion.


Click here to sign up for event.

Skokie Public Library Connections



The BookMobile at Highland School

The BookMobile is at Payne Street and Keystone Avenue every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Every Highland student has a Skokie Public Library barcode for book checkout in coordination with the school.

Skokie residents can get a library card on the bookmobile. The library also offers free WiFi outside the bookmobile while it is parked at each community stop. You can come on board and browse books.

Holds pickup is also available if you requested "bookmobile” when you placed the hold on the Skokie Public Library website.
 
9700 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847-676-5001
Fax: 847-676-5099