Highlands Elementary SchoolMs. Laura Magruder, Principal
We had an amazing last week of school! Our Field Day was absolutely wonderful. I want to thank all our family volunteers for helping to make it a perfect day. We couldn't have this event without you.
Also, our 4th-Grade Awards Assembly, End-of-Trimester Recognition Assembly, and 4th-Grade Clap-out were perfect. Thank you to all of our 4th-Grade families who came out to help us celebrate and who cheered on our 4th graders as they did their final walk around the elementary school.
Of course, we wrapped up the year with our annual slideshow and singing of "Summer's in the Air," which always brings such joy, watching all 500+ of our students sing in unison about the joys of summer.
I hope everyone has a wonderful summer break and that it finds you making new memories with friends and families, finding lots of time to rest and relax, and enjoying the warm weather.
We look forward to seeing you all in August!
Field Day Fun!
We had the best time at Field Day. Our students had a great day participating in various activities, including Cross Country Colors, Hula Hoop Flip Toss, Tug of War, Boxes and Bags, and more!
I want to extend special thank yous to the following individuals and groups:
- Mr. Bray and Mr. Muys for all of their organization and planning for Field Day.
- Kim Regan and the PTC for sponsoring our Tie-Dye t-shirt activity
- Ms. Berstein and Mrs. Gillen for bringing forth the Tie-Dye t-shirt idea. The unity was wonderful.
- All of our parent volunteers who ran our stations and supported us in so many ways. This event would not take place without you. Thank you!
4th Grade Character Bob Barnes Award......
The Bob Barnes Award is presented to two students of the year in honor of Mr. Bob Barnes, a 4th-grade teacher at Highlands for over 30 years. He consistently instilled positive character traits in all his students and had a profoundly positive impact on everyone whose lives he touched. The 4th-grade teachers selected the recipients of this award based on their exemplary academic and character achievements. The students who receive the Bob Barnes Award consistently demonstrate these strong qualities and go above and beyond.
Congratulations to our Bob Barnes recipients….
Madelyn S. and Grant C.
Our 4th Grade President's Award Recipients......
President’s Award of Academic Excellence
Students receiving the President’s Award of Academic Excellence have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The Criteria include a grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for all of 3rd grade and the first 2 trimesters of 4th grade, and a 90th percentile or higher on two of the last four nationally normed Measures of Academic Progress and iReady Assessments (in 3rd and 4th grade).
Our 4th Grade Hornet Awards.......
This award is designed to recognize students who excel in our five areas: Perseverance, Growth, Kindness, Respect, and Work Ethic. We are so very proud of our students who have achieved this award for the first time in our school's history.
Our SCOTY Award Recipient.....
The West40 School Citizen of the Year (SCOTY) Award recognizes students across western Cook County, Illinois, who serve as exemplary models of good citizenship, character, and kindness.
Our West 40 SCOTY recipient is Olivia R.
Touch a Truck!
Upcoming Events.......
June 16: School Board Meeting at 7:00 PM
June 22 - July 26: Highlands Summer School and Summer Enrichment
July 30: Kindergarten Orientation and New Family Orientation @ 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room
Highlands Elementary SchoolMs. Laura Magruder, Principal
We had a wonderful and busy week! The students finished up their Aimsweb benchmark testing. This testing helps us understand our students' growth in literacy and math throughout the school year. The data from the assessment also allows us to prepare for our learners when they return in August. Although we are wrapping up this year, our minds are already on how we can meet all learners' needs when they return in August!
Speaking of next year..... our students participated in their Step Up meetings this week. Each of our students in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade had the opportunity to meet their team of teachers for next year. The teachers shared what to expect in the upcoming grade level and answered students' questions.
Our 4th graders also participated in a Step Up to 5th-grade where they received a tour of the middle school, learned about what to expect in 5th grade, and had the opportunity to ask questions.
4th Grade Picnic Fun!
Our 4th-Grade picnic was tons of fun. Our students had a lovely time dining on Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and DIY ice cream sundaes. They also received a special Highlands drawstring bag as a farewell gift.
The students enjoyed having lunch with their friends and getting extra time to play and run around.
A tremendous thank you to all of our PTC and 4th-Grade volunteers for making this such a special event for our students. They had an amazing time, and I truly enjoyed seeing their excitement and smiles throughout the picnic. It was also wonderful to have the opportunity to connect and chat with so many of you. Thank you for your time, dedication, and support in making this event such a success!
Field Day - Monday, June 1
Here are some things to remember to make it a fun and safe day:
- Students should wear their tie-dye t-shirts that we made at school. It is going to be an amazing way for us to show unity and our Hornet pride!
- Sunscreen should be applied before they come to school
- Any sunscreen sent to school should be easy-to-apply
- All students must have a water bottle
- All students must wear gym shoes
- Hats are recommended
- Shorts and other comfortable pants are great
- No swimsuits
If you are a parent/family volunteer, you should have received all of the information regarding volunteering for the event. If you have not, please let me know.
This Week's Events:
Monday 6/1: Field Day
Tuesday 6/2: Regular Day
Wednesday 6/3:
- Early Release at 11:45 AM
- Year Book Signing
- 4th Grade Awards Assembly
- All School End of Trimester 3 Assembly
- Singing of Summer's In The Air
- 4th Grade Clap-Out
Due to space limitations in the MPR, our last-day events are limited to our students and 4th-grade families. We thank you for understanding.
Calling All library books!
All library books were due this past Wednesday. There are still over 400 books checked out to students across the district. If you could take one last look around the house for any school library books that might still be at home, we would really appreciate it. Thank you for your help!
Come Join us for the Safety Walk!
Upcoming Events
- une 1: Field Day
- June 2: Field Day (Rain Day)
- June 3:
- Last Day of School (11:45 dismissal)
- Yearbook Signing (student-only event)
- 4th Grade Awards Assembly & Clap Out
- End of Trimester 3 Awards Assembly
- June 30: Deadline for PTC School Supply Kit Order Order Here
- July 30: Kindergarten and New Familiy Orientation @ 6:00 PM in the MPR
Highlands Elementary SchoolMs. Laura Magruder, Principal
We had a wonderful last Highlands Family Day. We wished our 4th-grade family members farewell, and each 4th grader received a picture of their family. We also celebrated with freeze pops and time outside playing games and enjoying time with friends.
Highlands Mini-Golf Fun!
We had another successful year of our STEM Mini-Golf Club. Our student participants had a great time, and a HUGE thank you to our parent volunteers. I could not have done this without you. Your weekly commitment and help in bringing the students' ideas to fruition are what make this club and event so special. Also, a special thank you to the D106 Foundation for their support of the club and this opportunity for our students.
Tie-Dye T-Shirts
As a reminder, the Highlands PTC is sponsoring a tie-dye t-shirt activity for our students. Our students will be tie-dying t-shirts on Tuesday, May 26, during the school day. Students will bring home their t-shirts on either Tuesday, May 26, or Wednesday, May 27.
Parents should follow the directions sent home with the t-shirts when washing them. Please remember that if you have more than one Highland student, they MUST be washed separately, as they will be different colors.
The plan is for all students to wear their tie-dye t-shirts on Field Day, which is Monday, June 1. We hope to take a school-wide photo with their shirts.
Thank you to the PTC for sponsoring this activity and to Miss Bernstein and Mrs. Gillen for bringing this great idea forward.
2nd Annual Safety Walk - Come Join Us!
- School Supplies -- Don't forget to pre-order your student's school supplies for the 2026/2027 school year! The deadline for ordering is July 1st. The pre-ordered school supply kits will be sent directly to the school this summer, taking one back-to-school task off your list. Click here for the Elementary School Kits. Please reach out to ptcboard@district106.net
with any questions.
Upcoming Events
- May 25: Memorial Day - No School for students or staff
- May 27: Step Up Meetings (student-only event)
- May 27 - 28: Incoming Kindergarten Screening
- May 29:
- Kindergarten Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo
- 4th Grade Picnic
- June 1: Field Day
- June 2: Field Day (Rain Day)
- June 3:
- Last Day of School (11:45 dismissal)
- Yearbook Signing (student-only event)
- 4th Grade Awards Assembly & Clap Out
- End of Trimester 3 Awards Assembly
Highlands Elementary SchoolMs. Laura Magruder, Principal
We had a wonderful week. Thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House, Art Show, and PTC Ice Cream Social. It was so wonderful to see everyone. This is always one of our favorite events, as it is a great way to celebrate all the work we have done throughout the year and to connect with our teachers, families, neighbors, and friends.
I also want to give a special shout-out to Mrs. Chelmecki for her Fantastic Glow Garden Art Show this year. It was absolutely stunning, and she received so much positive feedback from the event. Thank you, Mrs. Chelmecki, for all of your amazing work and creative thought on this year's art show. Also, a big thank you to the PTC for providing us with our Italian Ice to sweeten this year's event. We appreciate you!
Roller Skating Fun!
We sure love to roller skate in the elementary school! On Sunday, May 3, Mr. Steele and I took Ronan T, Neave T, and friends out roller skating at Fleetwood Roller Rink as their prize from the D106 Casino Night. We had a blast roller skating, hanging with Mickey, and eating fun snacks! Always a great tradition!
D106 Foundation Mini-Golf Event
Please come join us for a great night of mini-golfing. This year, we are making it a free event for families.
Space is limited, so please sign up through the Chedder-Up link below.
4th - 8th Grade Band Concert was a Hit!
The 4th-8th Grade Band performed on Wednesday, May 13, and did an amazing job. It was so wonderful to see how much our Beginning 4th Grade band has grown this year. Also enjoyable were the Jazz Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and the Wind Ensemble. All the songs were so catchy, and listening to the students share their personal introductions to them was the chef's kiss. The students show such wonderful growth under Mrs. Hardesty's direction, and it does not go unnoticed. Bravo!
- Fun Lunch -- Our LAST PTC fun lunch of the year will be next Tuesday, May 19th. Participating Elementary School students will receive Little Joe's hot dogs!
- 4th Grade Picnic -- The PTC will be hosting a special lunch on Friday, May 29th, to celebrate our 4th graders moving up to Middle School! Be on the lookout for a special email with details on this fun, celebratory lunch!
- School Supplies -- As you register your child for the 2026/2027 school year, you will see a link to purchase ES School Supplies. The PTC works with an outside vendor to provide name-brand products at a great all-in-one cost. The pre-ordered school supply kits will be sent directly to the school this summer, taking one back-to-school task off your list. Click here for the Elementary School Kits. Please reach out to ptcboard@district106.net
with any questions.
Upcoming Events
- May 19: PTC Fun Lunch: Little Joe's Hot Dogs
- May 21:
- 2nd Grade Field Trip - Naper Settlement
- D106 Mini-Golf Event 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- PTC Public Meeting @ 1:30 PM
- Highlands Family Day
- May 22: 1st Grade Field Trip - Brookfield Zoo
- May 25: Memorial Day - No School for students or staff
- May 27: Step Up Meetings (student-only event)
- May 27 - 28: Incoming Kindergarten Screening
- May 29:
- Kindergarten Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo
- 4th Grade Picnic
- June 1: Field Day
- June 2: Field Day (Rain Day)
- June 3:
- Last Day of School (11:45 dismissal)
- 4th Grade Awards Assembly & Clap Out
- End of Trimester 3 Awards Assembly
Highlands Elementary SchoolMs. Laura Magruder, Principal
We had the most wonderful Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you to everyone who reached out to our staff members, dropped off notes of thanks, gifts, and treats. Also, a very special thank you to the PTC for taking such good care of us all week long. Our bellies are as full as our hearts!
We also want to wish all of our Moms, grandmothers, Aunts, and other mother figures out there a wonderful Happy Mother's Day. Thank you for all you do and all the love you give. You make the world a better place!
Superintendent for the Day!
Parker B. had the honor of serving as Superintendent for the Day, which his family won at the D106 Foundation Casino Night. It was a great day of running the school district with Mr. Munch. They spent time going around the District, ensuring that the students in both buildings were learning, checking on staff members, visiting the different departments in the middle school, and checking on all the special classes in the elementary school. They also spent time learning about the building operations, the technology department, and so much more. Parker did a great job running the radios and making sure all of his communications were clear and followed.
4th - 8th Highlands Spring Choral Concert
Wow, the 4th - 8th Spring Choir Concert was absolutely amazing. The 4th - 5th Grade Chorus, 6th - 8th Grade Chorus, and the 7th - 8th Grade Acapella Group were all amazing. It was wonderful to see how much the students have grown throughout the year. Also, just as wonderful were the thank-you speeches the 8th graders gave to Mr. Martinez. All around, it was a wonderful concert and night!
3rd Grade Field Trip to the Field Museum
Our 3rd Grade students have been studying Native Americans in their Amplify CKLA curriculum. As a culminating experience, they went to the Field Museum's Native Truths: Our Voices Our Stories exhibit, where they learned about a variety of Native American tribes and experienced the life of the Pawnee, who are native to this area. It was a great day of learning!
Highlands Open House, Art Show, and PTC Ice Cream Social
We hope you will join us for this wonderful event, one of our favorites of the whole year!
Date: Thursday, May 14
Times:
- Open House: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Art Fair: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- PTC Ice Cream Social: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
D106 Foundation Mini-Golf Event - Thursday, May 21
We hope you will join us for our D106 Foundation Mini-Golf Event on Thursday, May 21.
Event runs from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tickets will be available via Chedder UP (coming soon!)
Field Day - Monday, June 1 (Rain Day - Tuesday, June 2)
It's hard to believe the Field Day is one month away. ** We still have 5 volunteer spots available for our 3rd/4th Field Day. Our Field Day schedule is as follows:
- 8:45 AM - 11:15 AM - 3rd and 4th Grade
- 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Kdg, 1st and 2nd Grade
If you are interested in volunteering, please click the link below.
- Square 1 Art - If you child illustrated a Square 1 Art sheet, be sure to check out the keepsake options HERE by entering your child's name. You can also use the custom code that came home with your student.
- Ice Cream Day -- Mark your calendars! The next PTC Ice Cream Day is Friday, May 15.
- Ice Cream Social -- Speaking of Ice Cream, we hope you can join us for this year's Ice Cream Social on Thursday, May 14, held during the Open House and Art Fair.
- School Supplies -- As you register your child for the 2026/2027 school year, you will see a link to purchase MS School Supplies. The PTC works with an outside vendor to provide name-brand products at a great all-in-one cost. The pre-ordered school supply kits will be sent directly to the school this summer, taking one back-to-school task off your list. Click here for the Elementary School Kits. Please reach out to ptcboard@district106.net
with any questions.
Friendly Reminder for May 22!
Upcoming Events:
- May 13: 4 - 8th Grade Spring Band Performance 7:00 PM - MSG
- May 14: Open House, Art Show, PTC Ice Cream Social 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- May 15: Late Start @ 9:05 AM
- May 19: PTC Fun Lunch: Little Joe's Hot Dogs
- May 21:
- 2nd Grade Field Trip - Naper Settlement
- D106 Mini-Golf Event 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- PTC Public Meeting @ 1:30 PM
- Highlands Family Day
- May 22: 1st Grade Field Trip - Brookfield Zoo
- May 25: Memorial Day - No School for students or staff
Highlands Elementary SchoolMs. Laura Magruder, Principal
Wow! This has been an amazing week at the Highlands!
Our Boosterthon Fun Run was a fantastic success! We surpassed our District-wide goal of $67,000, raising $107,000. Way to go, Hornets! As for the Elementary, we surpassed all our goals, which means our Dunk Tank is coming in May!!!!!!! Our students also earned their extra recess, Freeze POP Friday, and Duck Trading Day. The most important thing is that the students had a great time running and enjoying the variety of events related to the Boosterthon!
I want to extend a HUGE thank you to Emily Goss and Erin Fort for all of their coordination and to ALL of our Boostherthon volunteers for helping us along the way and on the big day. Also, thank you to all of our Highlands families for your support of our school, our students, and our community!
Speaking of weeks, next week is Staff Appreciation Week! We are very excited to celebrate our AMAZING Highlands staff and all that they do for our students, families, and each other. Please join us in saying thank you!
A Principal's Day to be Remembered!
Mr. Steele and I are so touched by all the heartfelt greetings, well wishes, gifts, and acknowledgments on Principal's Day. We were spoiled beyond measure by our staff, students, and families, and our hearts are full. Thank you to everyone for thinking of us and making it such a special day. We always consider ourselves so lucky to be a part of the Highlands, and today proved that once again. - With much thanks and gratitude, Ms. Magruder and Mr. Steele!
Orchestra Spring Concert Success!
Last night, the 4th-8th Grade Orchestra held its spring concert. It was a wonderful show that highlighted the growth, skills, and talent of the different orchestra sections, including the 4th Grade Beginning Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra, and Concert Orchestra. They wowed us with tunes such as Frere Jaques, Dragon Dances, Canyon Sunset, Golden from KPop Demon Hunters, and Yee Haw. It is always such a treat to see how much our Highlands orchestral musicians learn and grow under Ms. Majdoubeh's direction. Well done to Ms. Majdoubeh and all of her students!
Highlands Open House, Art Show, and PTC Ice Cream Social!
It is officially May, and we are starting to think about the Highlands Open House, Art Show, and PTC Ice Cream Social! We hope you will join us for this wonderful event, one of our favorites of the whole year!
Date: Thursday, May 14
Times:
- Open House: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Art Fair: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- PTC Ice Cream Social: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Save the Date - Highlands Elementary and D106 Foundation Mini Golf Event - May 21
Our 3rd Annual Mini-Golf Family event is on Thursday, May 21. Specific Details coming out soon. Get out your golf pencils and mark it down on your calendars. We hope to see you there.
Field Day - Monday, June 1 (Rain Day, June 2)
It's hard to believe the Field Day is one month away. We are looking for volunteers to run stations and be floaters for the event. Our Field Day schedule is as follows:
- 8:45 AM - 11:15 AM - 3rd and 4th Grade
- 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Kdg, 1st and 2nd Grade
If you are interested in volunteering, please click the link below.
- Fun Lunch -- Mark your calendars! The next PTC Fun Lunch is Tuesday, May 5th. Elementary School students will enjoy pizza from Pisa Pisa.
- School Supplies -- As you register your child for the 2026/2027 school year, you will see a link to purchase MS School Supplies. The PTC works with an outside vendor to provide name-brand products at a great all-in-one cost. The pre-ordered school supply kits will be sent directly to the school this summer, taking one back-to-school task off your list. Click here for the Elementary School Kits. Please reach out to ptcboard@district106.net
with any questions.
Friendly Reminder For May 22!
Friday, May 22, is a regular attendance day due to our inclement weather day on Friday, January 23.
Annual Permanent Art Awards -
Due May 8
Upcoming Events
- May 4 - 8: Staff Appreciation Week. We LOVE our staff!
- May 5: PTC Fun Lunch - Pizza
- May 6:
- National School Nurse Day
- 4 - 8th Grade Spring Choir Performance 7:00 PM - MPR
- May 8: 3rd Grade Field Trip - Field Museum
- May 13: 4 - 8th Grade Spring Band Performance 7:00 PM - MSG
- May 14: Open House, Art Show, PTC Ice Cream Social 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- May 15: Late Start @ 9:05 AM
Highlands Elementary SchoolMs. Laura Magruder, Principal
Spring has sprung at the Highlands! We are excited about learning, playing with friends, and the Boosterthon!
We are so excited about the Boosterthon at the elementary school. The students have been enjoying the theme days. They also enjoyed Freeze Pop Friday because we earned our first challenge: getting pledges from at least 25 states outside Illinois! Woot Woot!
This weekend, we have challenges being offered from both the Foundation and the Elementary School! So many challenges, so little time!
Elementary Challenges
Don't forget, our theme days......
- Monday 4/27 - Swinging for the galaxy - Sports Day
- Tuesday 4/28 - Even the stars need to rest - PJ Day
- Wednesday 4/29 - The big race for the stars - Highlands T-shirts
Event Day: April 29
Register & donate at: MyBooster.com
This year, students will earn points for donations and redeem them in an Online Reward Store, along with additional school-wide incentives and class challenges to keep the excitement going!
Learn more, find links, run schedule, and access FAQs here:
Highlands April Family Day!
On Thursday, we had our April Highlands Family Day. As April is Autism Acceptance Month, our activity is centered on understanding that neurodiversity means every brain is "wired" differently, and that these differences make a community stronger and more interesting. Students watched a video about Autism and then created Autism honeycombs to share what they like and what makes them unique.
- School Supplies -- As you are registering your child for the 2026/2027 school year, you will see a link for purchasing MS School Supplies. The PTC works with an outside vendor to provide name-brand products at a great all-in-one cost. The pre-ordered school supply kits will be sent directly to the school this summer, taking one back-to-school task off your list. Click here for the Elementary School Kits. Please reach out to ptcboard@district106.net
with any questions.
Upcoming Events
- April 29: Boosterthon Fun Run
- April 30: 4 - 8 Grade Orchestra Spring Performance 7:00 PM
- May 1: Snacks & Stuff - Grades 1 & 2
- May 4 - 8: Staff Appreciation Week. We LOVE our staff!
- May 5: PTC Fun Lunch - Pizza
- May 6:
- National School Nurse Day
- 4 - 8 Spring Choir Performance 7:00 PM - MPR
- May 8: 3rd Grade Field Trip - Field Museum
Highlands Elementary SchoolMs. Laura Magruder, Principal
Happy Friday! We have had a great week of learning, growing, and fun. We are even more excited for the upcoming week as we kick off our 2026 Boosterthon! On Monday, April 20, students will come home with a Boosterthon Lanyard, which they will use to sign up for this year's Boosterthon. To add some additional fun, each day will be a theme day as we lead up to the official Fun Run! Also, I will be sending out the run schedule to families via email. That will go out this weekend. Here is information regarding this year's Boosterthon:
Boosterthon Fun Run Starts Monday! 
Our Hornets Fun Run kicks off this Monday, April 20! This fun, school-wide event helps raise funds for classroom grants, student programs, and enrichment opportunities through the Educational Foundation.
Event Day: April 29 Register & donate at: MyBooster.com
Students will receive a lanyard on kickoff day to help them get registered and start sharing with family and friends.
This year, students will earn points for donations and redeem them in an Online Reward Store, along with additional school-wide incentives and class challenges to keep the excitement going!
Learn more, find links, run schedule, and access FAQs here:
Thank you for your support!
Boostherthon Theme Days!
- Tuesday 4/21 - Hats off to Space exploration - Wear your favorite hat
- Wednesday 4/22 - Stars come in many colors - wear the colors of the rainbow
- Thursday 4/23 - We have unity in our Highlands Universe - Family Day - Wear Highlands Family Wear
- Friday 4/24 - Outerspace outerlimits - Wear your best mismatched outfit or outerspace hair
- Monday 4/27 - Swinging for the galaxy - Sports Day
- Tuesday 4/28 - Even the stars need to rest - PJ Day
- Wednesday 4/29 - The big race for the stars - Highlands T-shirts
National School Library Month
April is National School Library Month, and we would like to thank Mrs. Kolar for the incredible work she does for our students, staff, and district. Her love of literacy is evident in everything she does. She thoughtfully selects read-alouds that are engaging, meaningful, and inspire a love of reading in our students. She also guides students in choosing books that help them explore new titles and genres while finding ones that are just right for them. Mrs. Kolar supports readers from kindergarten through eighth grade and collaborates with fellow librarians across the La Grange area. We are truly grateful to have her on our team.
Wednesday, April 22, is Administrative Professionals' Day!
Where would we be without Mrs. Lantro and Mrs. Dunlap? They are the glue that holds the Highlands together! We are so appreciative of all that they do for our students, staff, and families. Please join us in thanking them as we approach Administrative Professionals' Day on Wednesday, April 22!
Congratulations to Mrs. Davini!
Mrs. Davini was awarded a $1,000.00 grant from the Western Springs Federal Credit Union. Mrs. Davini will use the grant to purchase flexible seating and storage for her classroom. I was present today when Mrs. Davini shared the good news with her students, and they were very excited. We would like to thank the Western Springs Credit Union for its generous grant program. Our students will benefit greatly from this grant opportunity.
Ms. WheelChair Illinois Visits the ECE
Ms. Wheelchair Illinois visited our ECE this week. Carrie Mulderink is a Highlands alumnus and is from Indian Head Park. She was selected to represent the state, advocating for a platform focused on more affordable and accessible transportation for individuals with disabilities. While at the Highlands, she read to our ECE students. She also shared that she can still do many of the same things as the students, even though she uses a wheelchair. Ms. Mulderink praised the students for their excellent attention and behavior during her presentation.
Ella H. School Nurse Extraordinaire!
Ella H. won the School Nurse with Nurse Hale from the D106 Foundation Casino Night. She did an amazing job completing all her nursing duties and caring for staff members and students who came in with injuries or ailments.
- Fun Lunch -- The next PTC Fun Lunch is Tuesday, April 21st. The Elementary Schoolers who are signed up will be having Jimmy John's sandwiches.
- Chicago Dogs Game -- Need a fun night out for the family? Join us on Saturday, May 16th, for a Chicago Dogs Baseball game. Tickets are $20/person and include your box seat, hat, and fireworks after the game. Purchase your tickets here. Can't attend? We also have three optional raffle prizes available for purchase via the ticket link.
- School Supplies -- As you register your child for the 2026/2027 school year, you will see a link to purchase MS School Supplies. The PTC works with an outside vendor to provide name-brand products at a great all-in-one cost. The pre-ordered school supply kits will be sent directly to the school this summer, taking one back-to-school task off your list. Look for the link while registering and reach out to ptcboard@district106.net with any questions.
It's Here! It's Here! See details above!
Upcoming Events......
- April 20:
- Boosterthon Kick-off
- 4th Grade Field Trip to The Forge
- April 21: PTC Fun Lunch - Jimmy John's
- April 22: Administrative Professional's Day
- April 23: Highlands April Family Day
- April 24: WSCAE Art Expo 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Cheney Mansion, Oak Park, IL
- April 29: Boosterthon Fun Run
- April 30: 4 - 8 Grade Orchestra Spring Performance 7:00 PM
- May 1: Snacks & Stuff - Grades 1 & 2
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