REGISTRATION FAQ
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When does online registration open? Online registration is available starting on April 14, 2025.
What are the perks of having a PowerSchool Parent Portal?
Register your students
View student(s) class schedule
View student(s) grades and attendance
View student(s) bus transportation information
How do I start the registration process? If you are a returning student and have a Powerschool Parent Portal, you may fill out the forms linked to your students account. If you are a new student or a returning student without a parent portal, contact the Administrative Center at 618-654-2106
When and how can I register my new student? Call the Administrative Center to request a New Student link.
When will my student receive their class schedule? Class schedules will be posted in your PowerSchool Parent Portal on August 6, 2025.
When will my student find out who their teacher is? Teacher names will be posted in your PowerSchool Parent Portal on August 6, 2025.
When will I be able to see my student’s busing information? Transportation will be available to parents and students on August 6, 2025 through the PowerSchool Parent Portal and FirstView App.
When is the first day of school? August 13, 2025.
How can I register online if I do not have a computer or internet access?
Contact the Administrative Center for assistance 618-654-2106, M-F 8am – 4pm
Is there a PowerSchool app available for my phone? Yes, use the link to the app stores below. District code is MDQW.
When and where will my student get their picture taken?
Highland High School and Highland Middle School will be taken at the Highland Middle School on:
TBD
Highland Elementary and Highland Primary will be taken at the Highland Primary on:
TBD
Alhambra Primary
TBD
Grantfork Elementary
TBD
When is my student’s back to school night?
High School (9-12)
Aug 5, 2025 from 9:30 am - 11:15 am - HHS Freshman Day
Aug 12, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Open House
Middle School (6-8)
6th Grade - TBD Orientation, TBD (Students only)
6th, 7th and 8th Grade - August 11, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Open House
Highland Elementary (3-5)
Aug 11, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Open House
Highland Primary (K-2)
Aug 11, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Open House
Alhambra Primary
Aug 11, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Open House
Grantfork Elementary
Aug 11, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Open House
How much are the school fees for the 24/25 school year? See fee schedule
When will I be invoiced for school fees? Registration fees will be invoiced on August 1st. Athletic/Activity fees will be invoiced per the fee schedule.
How do I make an online payment for school fees & meals? All fees may be paid online by creating an account with www.schoolpaymentportal.com
Can I set up a payment plan to pay my registration fees? At this time Highland CUSD #5 is not able to offer automatic payment plans. You may pay in full or make partial payments within your www.schoolpaymentportal.com.
Do I need to apply for free and reduced meals/fee waiver each year? Yes you will, unless you have received a pre-qualification notification for the 24/25 school year.
When and where can I apply for free and reduced status? July 22, 2024 Application Link