Alhambra Primary School

Center Schools receive Exemplary Status from State of IL

Open House Dates

Thank you to the Highland CUSD #5 School Board as we recognize November 15 as School Board Members Day

Aramark, our Food Services vendor, has launched the Student ViewPOINT Survey — a quick, easy way for parents to share feedback on their child’s school dining experience. Your input helps us improve meals and better meet student needs. The survey takes less than 2 minutes and is open through the end of October. Take it anytime, anywhere using the links below! We appreciate your continued support.

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Alhambra Primary 2025-2026 Supply List

3rd Grade is Moving!

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

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

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 Kindergarten eligible students 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 kindergarten eligible, please click on the link below to start the registration process. https://ps.highlandcusd5.org/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=15176 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. Any questions, feel free to email tstieb@highlandcusd5.org

Highland CUSD 5: 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 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R2bkBTUGOB5aCrOhAoizIOobFKJM2PJA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116257695689899350070&rtpof=true&sd=true

Greetings, 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!

It may be a great surprise, but the Teacher's Institute for tomorrow, Monday, January 6, will be postponed to Tuesday, January 7. Unless further notified, students will return to school on Wednesday, January 8th. Thanks, and enjoy the snow! Superintendent, Mike Sutton

To access a message from Highland CUSD No. 5 regarding potential weather impact for next week, please click here: https://5il.co/344pu

Please see the School Nurse position at Alhambra Primary and Grantfork Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year! Apply today at https://www.highlandcusd5.org/page/employment-link or call or email interest in the position to Dena Henricks at 618-654-2106 or dhenricks@highlandcusd5.org

The December VIP Principle is Service-Thank you for helping others this time of year

Courage is the VIP for October

Congratulations to Mr. Derek Hacke on your retirement from Highland CUSD #5.

Thank You Highland Optimist Club!