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Hawk Highlights-Friday, December 5, 2025

Posted Date: 12/05/25 (04:00 PM)
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Hawk Highlights

Friday, December 5

The entrance to Highland School, a modern building with a welcoming facade.
 
Colorful graphic with the text 'MARK YOUR CALENDAR' and calendar illustrations.
  • Tuesday, December 9- PTA Meeting(6:30-7:30 pm)
  • Tuesday, December 16- Winter Concert (7:00 pm, Old Orchard Junior High School)
  • Thursday, December 18- Board of Education Meeting-(7:00pm, 9440 Kenton Ave)
  • Monday, December 22 to Friday, January 2- Winter break, no School
  • Monday, January 5- Teacher Institute Day, no school.
 

Mission Moment

Mrs. Linforth's class showing off their creativity with their Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons.
Great job 4th graders!
A group of diverse students pose with decorated balloons in a classroom.
 

Dangerous Driving at Highland

With the cold weather, we have suddenly seen some very dangerous, and illegal, driving practices at drop off and pick up.
For example:
  • Eastbound drivers crossing the road to park on the opposite side of the street when headed towards Crawford Ave on Payne St.
  • Car doors opened on the far side of Payne St with children popping out and running into the street without looking either way.
  • A significant amount of double parking and even cars stopping in the intersection to let children out.
  • Children exiting cars on the side of the car away from the sidewalk, getting out directly into the street.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Snow and ice make it even more important to slow down and use extra caution, whether you’re behind the wheel or crossing the street. It is never so cold or snowy that a child cannot walk a few extra steps to the school door. Parking directly in front of the entrance is not necessary. It is far more important to keep all children safe than to save a minute or two. A little snow on a coat is manageable; a child hit by a car is not.

Please do your part by following all traffic laws: stay on the correct side of the street, do not double-park, drive the correct direction through the one-way front lot, and use crosswalks when crossing the street. Together, we can keep our students — and one another — safe.


 

After-School Clubs Registration (Grades 1–5)

Registration for the winter session after-school clubs will open Friday, December 12 at 12:00 PM.
Please review the list of clubs below, along with the day each club meets and how to register.
Each child may register for one club only.
Informational flyer about D68 After School Clubs, including registration details and schedule.
Flyer for Highland Elementary School after-school clubs, with session dates and club details.
 
Poster for a winter concert featuring elementary orchestras and a chorus.
 

Missing something? Check Our Lost & Found!

It’s that time of year again! Our lost-and-found area is overflowing.
If your child has lost something, please swing by the office before or after school to check the items.

After winter break, all remaining items will be donated.
 

Skokie Public Library Connections

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

Be the Scientist
Tuesay, December 9, from 4:30pm to 5:15pm
Build your understanding of scientific concepts with fun activities.This month, we're learning about memory, and we'll make a neuron with candy. For kids in grade K-5. 
Make a Gift
Wednesday, December 10, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Make a gift for a loved one for any occasion using some of the available art materials. For kids grade 3-5 to attend on their own. Register to participate.

 
9700 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847-676-5001
Fax: 847-676-5099