A Message from Our Administrative Team
When I speak to students, even after they have moved on to WJHS or beyond, they are always so excited to remember some of the very unique experiences that they have had at Highcrest. From the Highcrest Heart (be sure to ask your child about this...it is currently happening!) to Freaky Friday, there are some "only at Highcrest" adventures that your kids will remember for a long time to come.
One of these is the roller skating unit in PE. Students don helmets, in-line skates, or traditional roller skates, and the entire gym is turned into a roller skating rink for a month. Obstacle courses are set, and students enjoy skating to the music while practicing their skills in balance, speed control, and stopping. Check out the pictures below of skating at HMS!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kelly, Linda, and Susie
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DISTRICT 39 UPDATES
Student Registration for 2023-24 Academic Year
Registration remains open for the 2023-24 school year. For returning students, please visit the PowerSchool parent portal, click on the registration link and follow the instructions. For new students, including incoming kindergarteners, www.wilmette39.org/enroll provides detailed instructions on the registration process. Parents with incoming kindergarten students who wish to enroll your child(ren) in our KEEP39 program must complete registration by March 1 to guarantee a spot in the program. More information on the KEEP39 program is available on our website.
Registration is Now Open For 2023 Summer Enrichment Program
Registration is now open for our District 39 Summer Enrichment Program. This year’s program will take place from June 29-July 28, with no classes on July 3-4 for the holiday. Please visit our Summer Enrichment Program website for more information, including the link to register online. Should you need assistance with the online registration, please check out our online registration guide.
Parent Education Opportunities
On Wednesday, March 8, District 39 will host the second part of its three-part series titled “Being An Ally: Supporting Inclusivity and Approaching Difficult Conversations at Home.” Registration is open for this event now.
Part three of this series will be an in-person, evening event on Wednesday, April 12 (7 pm) featuring Kelly Jackson, Highcrest Middle School Principal and District 39 Administrator for Social-Emotional Learning and Family Engagement, leading a book study and discussion. Please see the linked flyer for more information on the event as well as information on the two books that will be the focal point of the discussion. Be sure to visit our D39 Parent Education webpage to learn more about our parent education program and find recordings of past presentations.
Additionally, on Thursday, March 2, the Family Action Network (FAN) will welcome Lisa Damour, Ph.D. for a presentation titled “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers.” This will be an in-person event held at the Loyola Academy Performing Arts Center and will also be streamed live. No registration is required for this event. More information on FAN events can be found on their website.
Board of Education Meeting – Monday, Feb. 27
The Board of Education will hold its regular monthly business meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 pm at the Mikaelian Education Center. The Board will be presented with the mid-year report for the 2021-26 District 39 Strategic Plan, consider approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Village of Wilmette for a shared Sustainability Coordinator, and have the second and final reading of several Board policies. Follow the link to access the complete meeting agenda and materials.
Tickets are on sale for the HMS - "Show Us What You Got” Student Variety and Talent Show on Friday, March 17 at 5:30pm!
We have an amazing lineup of acts from 5th and 6th students including dance, music, comedy and more! Come on out to support these courageous students. The show is sponsored by the HMS PTO and organized by parent volunteers.
The show will be held on the big stage in the auditorium at Wilmette Junior High School. Why this location? Because the venue is twice the size of HMS! Tickets are $5 online in advance or $7 at the door (cash only). Ticket sales are open to students, parents, friends and family. So grab your tickets now! To purchase, click HERE!
SEEKING 2023-2024 WJHS PTO BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Make friends. Be in the know. Make a difference. Support our teachers and staff. Enrich our student’s school experience. There are so many reasons to serve on the PTO. Please consider sharing your talents as a volunteer for the 2023-2024 WJHS PTO. For more information, please email president@wjhspto.com.
GREEN CORNER
Trex Plastic Recycling Challenge – From Bag to Bench
The Trex Plastic Recycling Challenge is ongoing! Thank you to all that collect their difficult to recycle plastic film items, such as produce bags, bubble wrap, and plastic mailers (see list) and bring them to HMS. One bin is located at the entrance of the school office, one in the front lobby, and one in the teacher’s lobby. The Environmental Affairs Committee will weigh, collect, and bring the plastic film to the collection sites.
Sap’s Rising
Date & Time: Sun, Feb 25 • 10:30 am and Sun, Feb 26 • 1:30 pm
Location: River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, Phone: 847-824-8360
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process of making maple syrup.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call River Trail at 847-824-8360.
