The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for October 21st & 22nd, 3:15 pm - 6:00 pm, and start exploring together. Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: Highland Book Fair Homepage.
❤️🌟 HIGHLAND LEADERS OF THE MONTH! 🌟❤️
🎉 Today we celebrated our amazing Leaders of the Month for Habit 1: Be Proactive! ❤️🐦
Being proactive means taking initiative, making positive choices, and remembering that we are in charge of our own actions and attitudes! 💪✨
We are so proud of these Cardinals for stepping up, taking responsibility, and showing what it means to be a leader both in and out of the classroom! ❤️🤍
👏 Help us congratulate our wonderful student leaders! Keep shining bright and showing us what it means to Love to Learn, Learn to Lead! 🌟
🎉 Today we celebrated our amazing Leaders of the Month for Habit 1: Be Proactive! ❤️🐦
Being proactive means taking initiative, making positive choices, and remembering that we are in charge of our own actions and attitudes! 💪✨
We are so proud of these Cardinals for stepping up, taking responsibility, and showing what it means to be a leader both in and out of the classroom! ❤️🤍
👏 Help us congratulate our wonderful student leaders! Keep shining bright and showing us what it means to Love to Learn, Learn to Lead! 🌟
📚❤️ LET’S CONNECT, CARDINAL FAMILIES! ❤️📚
It’s time to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences! 🥰 We’re excited to partner with our Highland & Monroe Center families to celebrate student growth, share successes, and support learning together! 🌟
🖥️ Sign-ups are OPEN in Skyward Family Access!
📍 Highland Elementary
❤️ Wednesday, October 21 | 3:00–6:00 PM
❤️ Thursday, October 22 | 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 Monroe Center Elementary
💙 Tuesday, October 20 | 3:00–6:00 PM
💙 Thursday, October 22 | 3:00–6:00 PM
⏰ Conferences are scheduled for 15 minutes each. If you need additional time to discuss your child’s progress, please contact your child’s teacher to arrange a separate meeting.
We look forward to connecting with you and celebrating all the wonderful things our students are learning and accomplishing! Together, we make a difference! 🍎📖✨
❤️ Thank you for being part of our Cardinal family! ❤️
It’s time to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences! 🥰 We’re excited to partner with our Highland & Monroe Center families to celebrate student growth, share successes, and support learning together! 🌟
🖥️ Sign-ups are OPEN in Skyward Family Access!
📍 Highland Elementary
❤️ Wednesday, October 21 | 3:00–6:00 PM
❤️ Thursday, October 22 | 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 Monroe Center Elementary
💙 Tuesday, October 20 | 3:00–6:00 PM
💙 Thursday, October 22 | 3:00–6:00 PM
⏰ Conferences are scheduled for 15 minutes each. If you need additional time to discuss your child’s progress, please contact your child’s teacher to arrange a separate meeting.
We look forward to connecting with you and celebrating all the wonderful things our students are learning and accomplishing! Together, we make a difference! 🍎📖✨
❤️ Thank you for being part of our Cardinal family! ❤️
Fall is officially here, which can only mean one thing….it’s TRUNK OR TREAT time 🎃 👻 🍭
Join us October 17th for the best afternoon! Trunk or treating, of course, but also games, prizes, costume contests, food trucks & more ❤️🖤
We’d love to see your trunks all decorated! To provide candy for the trunks as well, we’re asking for candy donations!
To sign up, please click the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer that came home with your student! We’re looking forward to another great year and hope to see you all there 🎃🛻✨
Click to sign up —-> https://forms.gle/i8DBRgru1vgmQpBq9
Join us October 17th for the best afternoon! Trunk or treating, of course, but also games, prizes, costume contests, food trucks & more ❤️🖤
We’d love to see your trunks all decorated! To provide candy for the trunks as well, we’re asking for candy donations!
To sign up, please click the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer that came home with your student! We’re looking forward to another great year and hope to see you all there 🎃🛻✨
Click to sign up —-> https://forms.gle/i8DBRgru1vgmQpBq9
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school library.
¡Ya llega la Feria del Libro de Scholastic! Este evento imperdible entusiasma a los niños con la lectura y recauda fondos para la biblioteca de nuestra escuela.
SAVE THE DATE:
Online shopping: October 19-23
In-person shopping: October 21st & 22nd, 3:15 pm- 6:00 pm
Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
🎀✨ 9️⃣ • 2️⃣ • 5️⃣ — POUR YOURSELF A CUP OF AMBITION! ✨🎀
It’s Dolly Parton Day at Highland Elementary! 💕🎶
In honor of 9 to 5, we’re celebrating our amazing staff with a little extra sweetness! ☕💗 Our Staff Appreciation Drink Cart is rolling through the school today, bringing drinks, smiles, and a whole lot of appreciation! 🥤🛒✨
Because our staff works hard from 9 to 5 (and then some!), we think they deserve a little pick-me-up! 💕👏
🎀 Cheers to our incredible Highland staff!
☕ Sip. Smile. Shine.
💗 You make our school sparkle!
It’s Dolly Parton Day at Highland Elementary! 💕🎶
In honor of 9 to 5, we’re celebrating our amazing staff with a little extra sweetness! ☕💗 Our Staff Appreciation Drink Cart is rolling through the school today, bringing drinks, smiles, and a whole lot of appreciation! 🥤🛒✨
Because our staff works hard from 9 to 5 (and then some!), we think they deserve a little pick-me-up! 💕👏
🎀 Cheers to our incredible Highland staff!
☕ Sip. Smile. Shine.
💗 You make our school sparkle!
🎉❤️ CELEBRATING OUR TENURED TEACHERS! ❤️🎉
Today we’re celebrating some very special members of our Highland Elementary family who have reached an exciting milestone — TENURE! 🎓🍎
Please join us in congratulating:
🍎 Mrs. Riley
🍎 Miss Fetherston
🍎 Mrs. Mendoza
🍎 Mrs. Mulder
🍎 Ms. Yordy
These amazing educators have dedicated their time, talent, heart, and countless hours to making a difference in the lives of our students. We are so thankful for the passion, patience, and love they bring to our school each and every day! 🥰📚
👏 Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment! 👏
Help us give these incredible teachers a BIG CARDINAL CHEER! ❤️🖤📣
We are so lucky to have you as part of our Highland family! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating some very special members of our Highland Elementary family who have reached an exciting milestone — TENURE! 🎓🍎
Please join us in congratulating:
🍎 Mrs. Riley
🍎 Miss Fetherston
🍎 Mrs. Mendoza
🍎 Mrs. Mulder
🍎 Ms. Yordy
These amazing educators have dedicated their time, talent, heart, and countless hours to making a difference in the lives of our students. We are so thankful for the passion, patience, and love they bring to our school each and every day! 🥰📚
👏 Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment! 👏
Help us give these incredible teachers a BIG CARDINAL CHEER! ❤️🖤📣
We are so lucky to have you as part of our Highland family! 🎉
🤪🎉 CRAZY HAIR DAY was a HUGE success! 🎉🤪
Our Cardinals brought their A-game... and their CRAZIEST hair! ❤️🖤
From wild colors and crazy curls to wild creations we can hardly explain 😂—our students definitely understood the Homecoming Spirit Week assignment! 🥳
We LOVE seeing our Cardinals show off their creativity, school spirit, and BIG personalities! ❤️🖤
📸 Check out these crazy-haired Cardinals!
Which hairstyle is your favorite? 👀👇
Our Cardinals brought their A-game... and their CRAZIEST hair! ❤️🖤
From wild colors and crazy curls to wild creations we can hardly explain 😂—our students definitely understood the Homecoming Spirit Week assignment! 🥳
We LOVE seeing our Cardinals show off their creativity, school spirit, and BIG personalities! ❤️🖤
📸 Check out these crazy-haired Cardinals!
Which hairstyle is your favorite? 👀👇
🎉❤️💙HIGHLAND'S HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! 💙❤️🎉
Get ready, Cardinals! 🐦✨ It’s time to show off your school spirit and have some FUN as we celebrate Homecoming Week! 🏫🎉
👕🎨 Dress up, get creative, and let your Cardinal spirit SHINE! ❤️
Each day brings a new way to show your spirit, so check out the Spirit Week schedule and get ready to participate!
📸 We can’t wait to see all of our Cardinals showing off their school pride! ❤️🤍💙
LET’S GO, CARDINALS! 🐦🎉
Get ready, Cardinals! 🐦✨ It’s time to show off your school spirit and have some FUN as we celebrate Homecoming Week! 🏫🎉
👕🎨 Dress up, get creative, and let your Cardinal spirit SHINE! ❤️
Each day brings a new way to show your spirit, so check out the Spirit Week schedule and get ready to participate!
📸 We can’t wait to see all of our Cardinals showing off their school pride! ❤️🤍💙
LET’S GO, CARDINALS! 🐦🎉
Check out the Health Services Newsletter for this quarter!
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🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | CARDINALS AT HOME
Varsity Football hosts Genoa-Kingston, and we have a full night of Cardinal recognition planned!
🚪 Gates Open: 5:30 p.m.
Pre-Game Youth Recognition
📣 6:15 p.m. — Lil Warrior & Jr. Tackle Cheer Recognition
🏈 6:20 p.m. — Flag Football Recognition
🏈 6:30 p.m. — Jr. Tackle Recognition + varsity tunnel
⏱️ 6:40 p.m. — Varsity warm-ups
🏈 7:00 p.m. — Kickoff
During the Game
📣 Little Cheer Camp performance — between the 1st & 2nd quarters
💃 SVHS Dance Team — halftime
👏 Special recognition of Mr. Jim Miller — halftime following Dance
🎟️ Admission
Adults — $5
Students/Seniors — $3
SVHS Students — FREE
📺 Livestream:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/stillman-valley/organization/16027/stillman-valley-high-school
GAME DAY REMINDERS
• Football games are not a drop-off event. Students in 8th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
• No outside play balls are permitted inside the stadium.
Come early — there’s a lot to celebrate Friday night!
#CardinalPRIDE
Varsity Football hosts Genoa-Kingston, and we have a full night of Cardinal recognition planned!
🚪 Gates Open: 5:30 p.m.
Pre-Game Youth Recognition
📣 6:15 p.m. — Lil Warrior & Jr. Tackle Cheer Recognition
🏈 6:20 p.m. — Flag Football Recognition
🏈 6:30 p.m. — Jr. Tackle Recognition + varsity tunnel
⏱️ 6:40 p.m. — Varsity warm-ups
🏈 7:00 p.m. — Kickoff
During the Game
📣 Little Cheer Camp performance — between the 1st & 2nd quarters
💃 SVHS Dance Team — halftime
👏 Special recognition of Mr. Jim Miller — halftime following Dance
🎟️ Admission
Adults — $5
Students/Seniors — $3
SVHS Students — FREE
📺 Livestream:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/stillman-valley/organization/16027/stillman-valley-high-school
GAME DAY REMINDERS
• Football games are not a drop-off event. Students in 8th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
• No outside play balls are permitted inside the stadium.
Come early — there’s a lot to celebrate Friday night!
#CardinalPRIDE
📣 LONG WEEKEND ALERT, CARDINALS! ❤️🤍
We’re heading into a 3-day weekend! 🎉☀️
📚 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 — EARLY DISMISSAL
⏰ Students will be dismissed at 11:10 AM.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 — NO SCHOOL
School will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy the extra time together, get some rest, have some fun, and make some memories! ❤️ We’ll see all of our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, September 8! 🐦⭐
Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! 🎉
#HighlandElementary #CardinalPride #LaborDayWeekend #ThreeDayWeekend
We’re heading into a 3-day weekend! 🎉☀️
📚 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 — EARLY DISMISSAL
⏰ Students will be dismissed at 11:10 AM.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 — NO SCHOOL
School will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy the extra time together, get some rest, have some fun, and make some memories! ❤️ We’ll see all of our Cardinals back at school on Tuesday, September 8! 🐦⭐
Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! 🎉
#HighlandElementary #CardinalPride #LaborDayWeekend #ThreeDayWeekend
Say cheese, Highland Elementary! 📸✨
Mark your calendars: School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 8, 2026!
Whether it's picture-perfect smiles, slicked-back hair, or that classic goofy grin, we can't wait to see our Highland stars shine bright.
Quick Tips for the Big Day:
*Pick the outfit early: Choose bright, solid colors (avoid super busy patterns or large logos so your child's smile takes center stage!).👔👗
*Comb & prep: Send a comb or brush in their backpack for quick touch-ups before their class turns.🪮
*Practice those smiles: Remind your kiddos that their natural, happy smiles are the absolute best!😁
Order forms come home this week, or you can order online at inter-state.com. Let's make this year's picture the best one yet! 🍎✏️💙💖
Mark your calendars: School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 8, 2026!
Whether it's picture-perfect smiles, slicked-back hair, or that classic goofy grin, we can't wait to see our Highland stars shine bright.
Quick Tips for the Big Day:
*Pick the outfit early: Choose bright, solid colors (avoid super busy patterns or large logos so your child's smile takes center stage!).👔👗
*Comb & prep: Send a comb or brush in their backpack for quick touch-ups before their class turns.🪮
*Practice those smiles: Remind your kiddos that their natural, happy smiles are the absolute best!😁
Order forms come home this week, or you can order online at inter-state.com. Let's make this year's picture the best one yet! 🍎✏️💙💖
🏈 Friday is here!
Cardinal Football opens the season at home!
📅 Friday, August 21
🆚 Winnebago HS
🚪 Gates Open: 6:00 p.m.
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Stillman Valley High School
📺 Watch LIVE on Hudl Fan:
https://fan.hudl.com/.../boys-varsity-football/watch...
GAME DAY REMINDERS
🔹 Students in 8th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult — games are not a drop-off event.
🔹 No outside play balls are permitted inside the stadium.
Thank you for helping us keep Cardinal events safe and enjoyable for all spectators!
#CardinalPRIDE
Cardinal Football opens the season at home!
📅 Friday, August 21
🆚 Winnebago HS
🚪 Gates Open: 6:00 p.m.
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Stillman Valley High School
📺 Watch LIVE on Hudl Fan:
https://fan.hudl.com/.../boys-varsity-football/watch...
GAME DAY REMINDERS
🔹 Students in 8th grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult — games are not a drop-off event.
🔹 No outside play balls are permitted inside the stadium.
Thank you for helping us keep Cardinal events safe and enjoyable for all spectators!
#CardinalPRIDE
Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!
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Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!
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Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!
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Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!
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HIghland Elementary: All orders for the HES Leadership Day shirts are due Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Please click here: https://thejtdesigns.com/products/leadership-day-2025
Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!
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