At the beginning of every school year, you will need to register/verify your information.

* Please register/verify your information from a desktop or laptop.

This process will not work from the mobile apps. 

 

 

Register/Login

If you already have a Membership Toolkit

account with another organization,
you can use the same log-in here.

 

Questions? Please contact directory@highcrestpto.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help Stock the Teacher’s Lounge in October- 6th Grade House 2

Help the PTO stock the teachers' lounge this school year! Each month, a different house will bring items to the teachers' lounge so it stays fully stocked year-round. Click here to sign up! 

Next for October: 6th Grade House 2 (Jansyn, Gust, Dubs, Espinoza)

 

Volunteer for Lunch Duty!

Highcrest is in need of volunteers for lunch duty. The job is easy and it’s a great  opportunity to see your child at school.  Sign up here! 

 

Verify Directory Information

Please log in to your PTO Membership Toolkit account and verify your information. Event tickets to Freaky Friday and other events are coming soon and will require your active Membership Toolkit account to purchase tickets. 

Also join the PTO and gain access to the HMS directory on Membership Toolkit! 

The Back to School Shop is open in the Membership Toolkit site, where you can purchase your Yearbook and Birthday Book and contribute to the Teacher Gift Fund and iGNITE!

 

Help Fund Your Child’s Enrichment: Donate to iGNITE

Please consider donating to iGNITE at Highcrest. The Highcrest iGNITE program raises funds to pay for enrichment programs such as field trips and school assemblies along with contributing to enhancements to our schools directly related to our students such as outdoor learning environments and athletic equipment. The district does not pay for these activities. It is 100% funded by the iGNITE.  The PTO is pleased to provide these programs and appreciates your donation, which will ensure their continuation. 

 

Here are some upcoming enrichment activities planned for the school year (more programs to be scheduled):

5th grade - 5th Grade Connections (Sept), Matt Wilhem visit (Oct), Lloyd Bachrach visit (Jan), Field trip to the Adler Planetarium (May)

6th grade - John Halligan visit (Oct), Field trip to Heller Nature Center (Oct),  Joey FineRhyme visit (Oct),  Mr Freeze (Jan), Night Sky Viewing (tbd)

 

After School Clubs - You can still register!

The PTO organized after School Clubs will be starting up soon. There is still time to register for the following clubs. Please visit the PTO website here for more information on After School Clubs. . 

 

Chess-Ed Chess Club The chess program, guided by professional instructors, is open to all students in all grades and of all playing levels. Beginners are welcome. Spots still available. ($228) 

Club days and times: Thursdays, 3:45-4:45PM, Sep 19 – Dec 19 (No club on ‘No School’ days)
Club meeting location: HMS Cafeteria

Registration Link: https://highcrestmiddleschoolchess.eventbee.com

Ace’s Debate Club Learn research, writing, and oral argumentation. ($280)

Intro to Debate is full for fall. There is still room in the Advanced Debate. 

Advanced Debate (**only for debaters who have done debate before) - Thursdays, 3:45-4:45PM

Club meeting location: HMS Rooms 109 & 111

Register @ https://www.acesdebateclub.com/register/.

Skyline Children’s Theater: Wizard of Oz Jr., Broadway Performers - a few Friday section spots still open! ($380)

Rehearsal Days: Fridays, 3:45-5:45 pm, Sep 20 - Dec 13 (No class on ‘No School’ days)

Rehearsal meeting location: HMS Auditorium / Drama Room (Room 123)

Show Day: Thursday, Dec 19, 2024, time TBD @ HMS Auditorium

Register @ https://wix.to/cJdf5ga

High Five Choir  The High Five Junior Choir aims to share the love of music with peers regardless of abilities, share our voices through music, and have a lot of fun! ($125) 

 **Please note that this is different from the HMS grade level choirs. 

Club days and times: Thursdays, 3:45 – 4:45, Sep 19, 2024 – Jan 16, 2025 (No club on ‘No School’ days)

Club meeting location: Music Room 134

Winter concert dates and times: Jan 23, 2025, 4:15 – 4:45 pm @ HMS Auditorium

Instructor: HMS Music Director, Mrs. Martin

Register @ https://www.highcrestpto.org/store/12338

 

PASS 39 Coffee Hour - October 4

PASS39 (Parent Association of Student Services) is a parent organization committed to supporting parents of children with learning, behavioral, emotional and developmental challenges. The PASS39 Coffee hour is scheduled for October 4th 9:30-11:30AM. Come meet the representative and other parents of PASS39. RSVP to PASS39@Wilmette39.org for the location. Preschool kids and younger are welcome too!

 

5th Grade Connections will take place on Sept 20 

5th Grade Connections is a fun, interactive day just for the 5th graders.  It’s designed to provide the students an opportunity to meet and get to know new classmates better. 

When: Friday, September 20th

Where: Highcrest Middle School

Times:  House 1&2: 9:30am-12:00pm, House 3&4: 11:15am-1:45pm

 

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer so far. There are still  a few volunteer spots open. Click here to volunteer. 

Did you know enrichment activities like 5th Grade Connections are funded by the PTO? If you haven't already, please consider donating to our iGNITE fund, which funds this event (in addition to other enrichment activities). 

 

Help the PTO Recycle Plastic Bags

Did you know you cannot put plastic bags in your regular recycling? Never fear, you can drop them off at HMS! We have bins set up in the front entrance and in our teachers' lounge so families and staff can recycle. But we need your help to keep this program going. Twice a month, a parent volunteer picks up the bags and takes them to the Jewel on Greenbay Rd. Be a part of our plastics project and sign up here! 

 

Looking for PTO Volunteers

The PTO is looking for volunteers in the areas below. Interested in learning more? Email PTO president Laurel Nelson: president@highcrestpto.org.

EDUKITS LEAD VOLUNTEER: Edukit volunteer responsibilities include: confirming Edukit supply list with HMS principal and teacher representative (January),  finalizing online ordering and publicizing EduKit ordering (spring), and manage delivery of kits and distribution to classrooms (August). .

BOOK FAIR COMMITTEE: The HMS Book Fair with Anderson Books is October 21-23. We are looking for four or five committee members to support our Book Fair chairperson. As a committee member, you will help the chairperson market the fair, set up and break down, create SUGs for volunteers, coordinate a food truck and work with the librarian to ensure correct books are ordered. 

VARIETY SHOW CHAIR: The HMS Variety Show takes place some time in the spring on a date determined by the Chair and HMS Principal. General duties include: Set a date, assemble a team of volunteers (PTO Exec board can help create a team).  Hold auditions across 2-3 days, six to eight weeks before the show. Create a rehearsal schedule for the two weeks before the show. HMS/WJHS tech crew will be available for show date and dress rehearsal.  (More detailed notes available to those interested). 

WEBMASTER: The Webmaster is responsible for the design, content and functionality of the PTO website. A priority for the webmaster this year will be to upgrade the design of the current website. Some other responsibilities would be updating the content - removing past content, linking new sign ups etc.. Preferably looking for someone with prior website design and maintenance experience, or ability to pursue training.

 

Spiritwear - Available at Humankind!

HMS has spirit days throughout the year--show your Hawks pride with some swag! Available online at Humankind!