Good Afternoon, We’re currently experiencing a district-wide outage affecting our internet, phone lines, and the PowerSchool site. It looks like the issue is with our internet carrier. We apologize for the disruption and are working directly with our provider to get everything back online as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
The Community Survey on Walking and Biking Trails is now open!
The City of Highland is developing a Sidewalks and Trails Master Plan. They want to make our city a more walkable community, and with over 7 miles of bike trails, Highland is home to more city owned bike trails than any other city in the Metro East, and we'd like to know how you think we should expand on this community asset.
Please take a moment to complete this survey and share your thoughts and priorities.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Highland_SidewalksTrails_survey
Happy Principals' Day
Class of 2025 Graduation
Good morning,
The LUNCH Bunch group is at it again. They are looking for feedback for those interested in the summer LUNCH program. If you are interested, they need to know how to plan. Please use the following link to access the survey. Please see the directions for responses:) Here is the link: https://5il.co/3d5g2
Congrats to junior Holly Sexton, who blasted a three-run-homer against O'Fallon on Wednesday. It was Sexton's first career HR as a Bulldog.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XQhAFu3Bfmpcehov35Od73IEfsMgopQ6/view?usp=sharing
Please note a change in the Optimist Junior Golf Tournament date to May 28th. If you already registered, you do not need to do anything further. Here is the new flyer: https://5il.co/3b0yl
Highland CUSD No. 5,
If you have a child ages 10 to 18 and interested in participating in the Optimist Junior Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 27th, please access the flyer using this link: https://5il.co/397uu
It's time to pre-register for Kindergarten at Highland Community Schools!
If your child is turning 5 years old, on or before Sept 1, 2025, they are eligible for Kindergarten in the 25/26 school year.
Students who are Kindergarten eligible and are currently enrolled in PreK with HCUSD#5, please log into your Powerschool parent portal and fill out all forms tied to your students account to register online. https://ps.highlandcusd5.org/public/
For new students (who have never enrolled before) but are kindergarten eligible, please click on the link below to start the registration process.
Once your form is approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to set up a Powerschool parent portal, and will be able to fill out all registration forms online.
https://ps.highlandcusd5.org/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=15176
Any questions feel free to email tstieb@highlandcusd5.org
Openings at Highland Primary School
Good morning HCUSD No. 5,
We got just enough snow to make things messy again. Due to feedback from our bus company, drifting in the country, and all around messy conditions, Highland CUSD No. 5 will not be in session today Wednesday, February 19th.
It's time to Pre-Register for Kindergarten at Highland Community Schools!
If your child is turning 5 years old, on or before Sept 1, 2025, they are eligible for Kindergarten in the 25/26 school year.
For students who are Kindergarten eligible and are currently enrolled in PreK with HCUSD#5, please log into your Powerschool parent portal and fill out all forms tied to your student's account to register online. https://ps.highlandcusd5.org/public/
For new Students (who have never enrolled before) but are eligible for kindergarten, please click on the link below to start the registration process.
Once your form is approved you will receive an email with instructions on how to set up a Powerschool parent portal and will be able to fill out all registration forms online.
https://ps.highlandcusd5.org/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=15176
Any questions, feel free to email tstieb@highlandcusd5.org
Please see the GRADE 3 Teacher Opening at Highland Elementary School for 2025-26.
Click the link below to apply today!
https://www.highlandcusd5.org/page/employment-link
Highland CUSD 5 Parents and Staff,
Due to a number of circumstances regarding the weather forecast for tomorrow, Highland CUSD No. 5 will not be in session. It is likely that we could get to school without issue, but the timing of the potential sleet and freezing rain could impact dismissal times. We will not have an unscheduled early dismissal due to logistics of getting kids to parents so the safe route is to cancel school. I hope this gives an extra day for many kids and staff who are currently battling illnesses. Enjoy the middle of the week day off!
Please see the link below for information on the Highland Primary Open House scheduled for January 22 and 23. Due to the excitement of the new school, we added a second night, as we expect a large crowd in attendance and tight parking.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGcGMx5bxA/Nbz_E_3tTnfj2y997_JcbA/view?utm_content=DAGcGMx5bxA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h687cce2e28
Finally, opening a new building is no easy task and, as expected, has brought its share of challenges. But throughout it all, our students, staff, parents, and community stay positive and problem-solve any adversity that comes our way. This is a phenomenal accomplishment for Highland CUSD #5 and our community, and we thank you for your continued support. When an organization builds capacity as a team, great things happen.
We are looking for amazing teachers to join our team at HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL for the 2025-2026 school year! Please apply online if interested at the link below:
https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Highland+Middle+School%22
Highland CUSD No. 5 Parents and Staff,
Due to the timing of the winter storm advisory in effect for tomorrow morning and throughout the day, Highland CUSD No. 5 will not be in session tomorrow, Friday, January 10. It was a challenging week with weather and the opening of a new school, but we knew what we had after the previous winter storm. The forecast presents an unknown for tomorrow and we will be cautious given the circumstances. I feel it is important to make the call as early as possible to allow parents to make arrangements if necessary. Enjoy your weekend and hope to have a 5-day week next week!
Educationally Yours,
Michael S. Sutton, Superintendent
January 7, 2025
Good Afternoon, Highland CUSD #5 Students and Families,
We are excited to welcome back students and staff on Wednesday, January 8, for the start of semester II. Highland teachers and staff participated in a Teacher Institute on Tuesday, and we fully expect to be in session on Wednesday morning. Currently, school parking lots and walkways are primarily clear across the district thanks to the efforts of our facilities team. Colder temperatures are expected tonight, and refreezing may present some slick areas tomorrow morning. Please use caution when walking, driving to school, and navigating our parking lots. Finally, the updated Highland CUSD #5 School Schedule begins tomorrow, so please plan accordingly regarding these changes. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R2bkBTUGOB5aCrOhAoizIOobFKJM2PJA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116257695689899350070&rtpof=true&sd=true
Dress warmly, travel safely, and have a great start to the semester. We appreciate your continued support of Highland CUSD #5.
Educationally Yours,
Dr. Chris A. Becker
Assistant Superintendent
Good morning Highland CUSD No. 5 Parents and Staff,
I want to be definitive on the schedule for this week, but what I can communicate at this time without hesitation is that the Teacher's Institute scheduled for today was canceled and is scheduled for tomorrow (January 7, 2025). This means that the students will return to school on Wednesday, January 8. Our facilities team is hard at work to clear drives and walkways for tomorrow (Teacher's Institute). We anticipate some refreezing so please be careful to and from school and around the buildings and parking lots. Good luck digging out today and be careful!