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Hawk Highlights Friday May 29, 2026

Posted Date: 05/29/26 (04:00 PM)
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Hawk Highlights

Friday May 29, 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, June 8 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. Report cards sent to Parents via Parent Square. Dismissal at 2:30 pm

  • Thursday, August 20 PTA Popsicle Playdate 5:30-7 pm

  • Monday, August 24 First Day of School



 

Mission Moment

Children in green shirts play a game with a large blue ball and white baskets on an outdoor court.

Highland Field Day!!

Students enjoyed a day of fun and games!
Three smiling people hold blue and yellow water guns outdoors on a sunny day.
Our "specials" teachers had loads of fun soaking the students with water!
 

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 a Summer Reading Program and other family-friendly events all summer long!

Summer Reading Popsicle Picnic:
Wednesday, June 3 (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) and Thursday, June 4 (12:30 pm - 2:00 pm).
Learn more about Summer Reading 2026, pick up a log (if you haven't already), enjoy a popsicle, and have fun with other Skokie families!
 
9700 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847-676-5001
Fax: 847-676-5099