After School Clubs Registration Opens Monday

Looking for an exciting club to join after school? Highcrest After School Clubs are a great way get involved and learn a new skill. We are offering great programs that include STEM, Debate, Dodgeball, Yearbook and more. Visit the Highcrest PTO page for more information about each club. Registration begins Monday, September 10th at 8:00am. High Five Choir registration for grades 5-8th goes live via WJHS Clubs link – After School Clubs on Wednesday, September 12th at 9:00am. **Last year, some parents experienced problems using Apple/iOS devices so we encourage parents to use a computer if possible**

Volunteers Needed in the Garden, Store, and Cafeteria

See your kids in action by volunteering in the cafeteria, garden, or school store! Bring your spring fever and energy to school and enjoy time with the kids. The kids appreciate your help!

Parent Connections Speaker Series 2018-19

Parent Connections – Digital Age 2018

Navigating as a parent in today’s technology rich world is confusing. It is common to struggle with providing web accessible devices while protecting kids from potentially harmful effects. Join us for a presentation on topics that include creating boundaries with mobile devices, watching for potentially dangerous apps, what expectation of privacy should my child have, dealing with inappropriate content, and online social conflict.

Join us for a presentation on Parenting in the Digital Age.
9:15-11 a.m. at Highcrest Middle School Auditorium

Please click here to register.

Presenters include:
Tony DeMonte, Wilmette District 39, Director of Technology and Media Services and Raimond Pavely, School Resource Officer, Wilmette Police Department

This speaker series event was made possible by the combined efforts of D39, HMS PTO, and WJHS PTO.

Back to School Checklist – Start Here!

So much to do at the beginning of the school year. We’ve made it easy for you with this handy checklist!

✔ Check e-mail from HMS with class assignments on or about August 21st

✔ Complete your AtoZ Directory verification email from our Directory Chair to gain access to the AtoZ online directory and class lists, and to join the PTO. Your membership fee helps to support the PTO’s purpose to serve the parents, students and staff. You can also make your Ignite donation, sign up for Birthday Books and contribute to the Teacher Holiday Gift Fund for your child’s teachers and building staff, all through ONE checkout via AtoZ. You will receive a login email on or around August 23rd.

✔ Donate to Ignite to sponsor your child’s enrichment

✔ Purchase a Birthday Book to honor your child’s birthday

✔ Purchase your Yearbook

✔ Purchase HMS Spiritwear at the PTO Coffee August 23 rd (9:00 am -11:30 am) in HMS Cafeteria.

✔ Reserve your spot now! See many great volunteer opportunities

✔ Check the School Supplies Lists for 5th Grade and 6th Grade

✔Contribute to the Teacher Holiday Gift Fund for your child’s teacher and building staff.

✔ Don’t forget to visit the Highcrest home page for your school-related back-to-school checklist including school and lunch fees payments and medical forms.

✔ Visit the PTO Planning Coffee on August 23rd between 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 am in the cafeteria, (during 5th grade orientation) to learn more about ALL!

Birthday Books online ordering now available

Commemorate your child’s birthday by purchasing a book for the Highcrest Library Media Center! Click here to order your child’s Birthday Book.