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Hawk Highlights-Friday October 31, 2025

Posted Date: 10/31/25 (3:55 PM)

Hawk Highlights

Friday, October 31, 2025

The entrance to Highland School, a modern building with a welcoming facade.
 
Colorful graphic with the text 'MARK YOUR CALENDAR' and calendar illustrations.
  • Friday, November 7- Flu Clinic
  • Thursday, November 13- Culture Day (6:00-8:00 PM)
  • Tuesday, November 18- 4th Grade Concert (9:45-10:20 & 6:00 pm)
  • Thursday, November 20- Board of Education meeting (7:00 pm, 9440 Kenton Ave)
  • Wednesday, November 26-Friday, November 28- Thanksgiving break
 

Mission Moment

Spooky good times were had at the Halloween party today!
A group of children in Halloween costumes pose in a classroom.
A group of children in Halloween costumes pose in a classroom.
 

Want to Lend a Hand?

We have heard from many families who are looking for ways to help our community! We anticipate a huge increase in need, and are inspired by your dedication to help others. We are partnering with the Niles Township Food Pantry to host another food and toiletry donation drive. The Pantry serves hundreds of families in our community, including many in District 68.

Next week, Monday, November 3rd to Thursday, November 6th, we will have boxes available at the front offices of our schools for your donations. At this time, the highest need items are: cooking oil, diapers, feminine hygiene products, and baby formula.

If you are unable to donate food, but would like to support, a monetary donation goes a long way. The Food Pantry is able to buy in bulk, buy refrigerated items, and without the sales tax, dollars go further. If you are willing and able, you can make a donation here:

You can support the great work the Niles Township Government does through the Food Pantry by volunteering, too! Families who prefer not to go out at this time can ask for a proxy shopper/delivery provided by Pantry Volunteers.

From the Niles Township Food Pantry:

November 1 SNAP benefits for 3,330 Township families will end.
At our food pantry, we witness firsthand the impact of hunger on families, children, and seniors, and we also see the incredible difference our community makes when we work together.

If we can get 1,000 neighbors to commit to $20 per month (less than the cost of a takeout meal), we can provide our community with fresh produce, fresh meat, eggs, culturally sensitive foods, pantry staples, hygiene items, and diapers. 

Your support helps us provide fresh produce, culturally meaningful foods, diapers, and other essentials so that every neighbor has access to the groceries and dignity they deserve.
When you give today, you’re not just filling a plate; you’re fueling hope, strengthening families, and building a stronger, more connected Niles Township.
 
Author Ben Clanton promotes his books with a photo and a mustache prop.
 

Family Book Chat

Families with students in third, fourth, or fifth grade are invited to join us at our Family Book Chat! We will ensure each family has a copy of the book. Your student and any adult family member will read the book on your own at home. At the book club meeting on the dates below, we will discuss the book and eat snacks.  

Please RSVP to Lisa Talbert (ltalbert@skokie68.org) or fill out this form. We hope you'll join us!
A flyer announces a Family Book Chat for 3rd-5th graders and their adults.
 

NTDSE Family Events

November 2025


Please register! To do so, please click on the links with the date/time below or…

Click here for Niles Township Community Events Flyer! 

CPR
This course will provide instruction on the basics of first aid. First aid is the immediate care that is given to someone with an illness or injury before a more advanced trainer arrives to take over. The course is divided into three parts: Medical Emergencies, Injury Emergencies, and Environmental Emergencies. Medical emergencies include appropriate care for heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, and seizure. Injury emergencies include care of breaks, sprains, bleeding, and burns. Environmental emergencies include care for temperature-related exposures, poisoning, and animal bites and stings. Upon completion of the course, all members will receive a certification card from the American Heart Association.


First Aid 
This course will provide instruction on the basics of first aid. First aid is the immediate care that is given to someone with an illness or injury before a more advanced trainer arrives to take over. The course is divided into three parts: Medical Emergencies, Injury Emergencies, and Environmental Emergencies. Medical emergencies include appropriate care for heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, and seizure. Injury emergencies include care of breaks, sprains, bleeding, and burns. Environmental emergencies include care for temperature-related exposures, poisoning, and animal bites and stings. Upon completing the course, all participants will receive a certification card from the American Heart Association.

PTA Corner

 

Culture Day


Come learn about the diverse cultures we have at Highland! Culture Day at Highland will take place on Nov. 13th from 6-8 pm. There will be displays, music, arts and crafts, food and more. We need your help for this to be a success! Would you like to represent your family’s culture at this event? There are many elements of culture---so the ideas are endless. Please fill out this form if you would like to participate or fill out and return the paper form sent home with all students. 
 

Skokie Public Library Connections

The Skokie Public Library is hosting these and many other family-friendly events this fall. 

Saturday Family Storytime
Saturday, November 1, from 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Enjoy a fun, all-ages storytime—drop-in event for children accompanied by an adult.

Read with a Dinosaur
Monday, November 3, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Practice your reading skills by reading to a dinosaur. While waiting to read, enjoy a dinosaur-themed craft. This event is for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Register here to attend.


The cover of a children's book titled 'My Best Pet' by Louise Tate.
An open book displays a dinosaur illustration next to a plush dinosaur toy.
 
9700 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847-676-5001
Fax: 847-676-5099