Programs & Events

HMS Student Variety and Talent Show 2023

HMS Student Variety and Talent Show – Buy your tickets!

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!

Purchase your tickets

Questions? Please email varietyshow@highcrestpto.org.

Show your school spirit!

Show your Hawks pride with a variety of spiritwear options! Please contact Jen at spiritwear@highcrestpto.org if you would like to make a purchase.

Spring After School Clubs

Aces Debate Club – Registration opens on 4/5 at 9am!

Where you’ll learn to think fast and speak well! Learn research, writing, and oral argumentation. Programs for beginning and experienced debaters, 5th thru 8th grade! All programs consist of weekly class sessions held at HMS for 60 minutes with supplemental debate activities. All programs conclude with a 2-hour session to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates.

Club dates/times: 8 Week Spring Session begins April 13th – Thursdays 3:45-4:45pm (Advanced Debate), Fridays 3:45-4:45pm (Intro to Debate)
Location/room number: 109-111
Club fee: $275
Register here (opens on April 5th at 9am)

Chess-Ed – Registration opens on 3/17 at 9am!

Chess-Ed will continue to provide this unique, exciting and dynamic chess instruction which lifts each student to a new level of expertise. Each week students will enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play classmates. Students will grow their knowledge of the game – from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics and end game combinations. Students’ vocabulary and math skills will continue to advance.

Studies confirm that the student who plays chess does better academically. Playing chess increases IQ performance, improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills and more. The chess program is open to all students in all grades and of all playing levels. JOIN TODAY!

Club dates/times: 10 Week Spring Session begins April 6; Thursdays 3:45-4:45pm
Club fee: Early bird registration (prior to 3/23): $170; On time registration (prior to 3/30): $180; Late registration (4/1-4/21): $200
Register here
Other: Chess-Ed. does not pro-rate classes. Questions? Please contact info@chess-ed.com and include Highcrest in the subject line. A full refund, less a $20 administrative fee, guaranteed if notified before the third class. Contact Chess-Ed directly at info@chess-ed.com.

High School Musical 2 Jr. – Registration opens on 3/17 at 9am!!

What Time is It?! Join Skyline Studios, Highcrest School, and the East High crew for a fun filled spring session! You can be the basketball player, brainiac, or drama queen. Get ready to sing, dance and act in the scene. Sign up now and Get’cha Head in the Game. It’s going to be Fabulous — You can Bet on It!

Club dates/times: Wednesdays 3:45-5:45; First Class: April 5; Last Class/Performance: June 7
Directed by Ms. Heidi
Club Fee: $365
Register here