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Hawk Highlights Friday May 22, 2026

Posted Date: 05/22/26 (04:00 PM)
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Hawk Highlights

Friday May 22, 2026

The entrance to Highland School, a modern building with a welcoming facade.
 
Colorful graphic with the text 'MARK YOUR CALENDAR' and calendar illustrations.

  • Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL.
  • Wednesday, May 27 - Eid al-Adha - NO SCHOOL.
  • Friday, May 29 - Field Day at Highland.
  • Monday, June 8 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. Report Cards to Parents.

 

Mission Moment

HIGHLANDPALOOZA HIGHLIGHTS!

The weather was perfect to enjoy all the fun activities! A big shout out to the PTA for all their hard work and dedication to making HIGHLANDPALOOZA a big success!!
 

Dolly Parton Imagination Library!

Your students can now receive free books! Through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, children in Niles Township can receive a free book every month until they turn 5 years old. Registration is now open, and we hope you'll help us spread the word.

https://imaginationlibrary.com/about-us/
 

DO YOU NEED BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL CARE?

REGISTRATION FOR SPACE PROGRAM 2026-2027 

Before and after care at Highland School is available through the SPACE Program. This program is administered by the Skokie Park District.

SPACE Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year will open on Wednesday, May 6th at Noon for all families. Registration moving forward will be taken via WebTrac. Please note, you will need to create a Skokie Park District Household to register. 


You will have until Friday, July 31st to submit your SPACE Registration. Any registrations made on/after Saturday, August 1st will be placed on a waitlist that will be assessed in late September. 

SPACE Information can always be found on our SPACE site. 

We will be using EPACT for our Child Information Forms and Sign Out for the next school year. More information to come on this.

Thank you!
 

SUMMER CAMPS 2026 -2027

SKOKIE PARK DISTRICT SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION INFORMATION!
 

PTA Corner

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!


We are looking for 10 volunteers to help pass out popsicles from 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm on the last day of school, Monday, June 8th.

Please sign up if you are interested:

 

THANK YOU FROM THE PTA!


Thank you to everyone who attended and volunteered at Highlandpalooza!

The PTA hopes you had a great time. Feel free to share photos with us at ptahighlandschool@gmail.com.

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.

The Skokie Public Library has these and other family-friendly events this spring.

Pokemon Party
Tuesday, May 26, from 5:00-6:00 pm
Whether you are an expert in all things Pokémon or are curious about this popular Japanese franchise, come and enjoy crafts and games for kids of all ages.

Elemental Craft
Friday, May 29, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm
Make a simple craft related to the Elemental movie before watching the movie at 6:30 pm.
 
9700 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847-676-5001
Fax: 847-676-5099