Nurse Makenzie visited kindergarten classrooms to encourage our students to "Say BOO to the Flu!" with proper handwashing! She used glitter to serve as the "germs" to show how soap repels germs with her Halloween-themed science experiment.
¡Un gran agradecimiento a todos los que nos acompañaron en la Feria del Libro Scholastic de Highland! 🎉📖✨ Si se la perdieron o quieren empezar sus compras navideñas, ¡la tienda en línea estará abierta hasta el 2 de noviembre de 2025! ¡Sus compras ayudan a apoyar a nuestros increíbles estudiantes y bibliotecas! 🏫💖
“Illinois Principal Appreciation Week”
🗓️ October 19–25, 2025
⭐ Illinois Principal Appreciation Day – October 24
Join us in celebrating our building leaders for their dedication, vision, and commitment to our students and staff. Thank you for your leadership, which inspires excellence across Meridian CUSD #223 every day!
📖🎉 Tomorrow, Thursday, October 23rd, is the LAST night for in-person shopping at the Scholastic Book Fair at Highland Elementary from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM! Have you checked out our Book Fair Homepage yet? 📚✨
💥 Preorder Dog Man #14: Big Jim Believes, on sale 11/11/25! Just add it to your cart and use code FAIRSHIP for free shipping!
Can’t make it tomorrow? No worries! Shop online until November 2nd, 2025, and enjoy free shipping on orders over $35. Every purchase supports our school! Happy reading! 📚❤️
📖🎉 ¡Mañana, jueves 23 de octubre, es la ÚLTIMA noche para comprar en persona en la Feria del Libro Scholastic de la Escuela Primaria Highland, de 15:00 a 18:00! ¿Ya visitaste nuestra página de inicio de la Feria del Libro? 📚✨
💥 ¡Reserva Dog Man #14: Big Jim Believes, a la venta el 11/11/25! ¡Solo agrégalo a tu carrito y usa el código FAIRSHIP para envío gratis!
¿No puedes venir mañana? ¡No te preocupes! Compra en línea hasta el 2 de noviembre de 2025 y disfruta de envío gratis en pedidos superiores a $35. ¡Cada compra apoya a nuestra escuela! ¡Feliz lectura! 📚❤️
This morning, our Meridian Transportation team led school bus evacuation drills with students across the district to reinforce safe and efficient procedures in the event of an emergency.
A huge thank you to our students for their cooperation and our dedicated transportation team for their diligence, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our Cardinals safe every day—both on and off the bus! ❤️🖤
🎉📚 Calling all book lovers! Our Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! Join us in person on Tuesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 23, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an amazing selection of books! 📖✨ But you don’t have to wait—online shopping is available NOW! Check out our Book Fair homepage. Additionally, preorders for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Party Pooper and Dog Man: Big Jim Believes can be made on our Book Fair homepage.
🎉📚 ¡Llamamos a todos los amantes de la lectura! ¡Nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic está a la vuelta de la esquina! ¡Únanse a nosotros en persona el martes 21 y el jueves 23 de octubre, de 15:00 a 18:00, para disfrutar de una increíble selección de libros! 📖✨ ¡Pero no tienen que esperar! ¡Ya pueden comprar en línea! Visiten la página principal de la Feria del Libro: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3. Además, los pedidos por adelantado de El diario de Greg: Aguafiestas y El hombre perro: Big Jim cree se pueden realizar en nuestra página de inicio de la Feria del Libro.
Here is this week's transportation bus safety tip!
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BrCnGj0BhxW3pEq4KB9jelCFltSy_Rnm/view?usp=drive_link
💳 ¡No olvides crear una billetera electrónica para la Feria del Libro para tu hijo/a! Es una forma fácil y sin efectivo de comprar por su cuenta. ¡Además, familiares y amigos pueden contribuir! 🙌 Empieza aquí: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
💖 ¿Quieres apoyar a los estudiantes que necesitan ayuda para comprar libros? ¡Nuestro programa de donaciones está abierto a todos! Más información: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
🎉 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary on October 21st & 24th! 📚 Get ready to dive into a world of books! This week, students are bringing home Book Fair flyers, so start exploring together! 🌟
💳 Don’t forget to create a Book Fair eWallet for your child! It's an easy and cash-free way for them to shop independently. Plus, family and friends can contribute! 🙌 Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
💖 Want to support students who need help buying books? Our giving program is open to everyone! 🌍 Businesses, organizations, and alumni can help too! Learn more: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
Ya llega la Feria del Libro de Scholastic! RESERVE LA FECHA para21 y 23 de octubre y prepare a su lector para que elija sus propios libros! Comiencen a explorar juntos.
Genere la eWallet de la Feria del Libro para que su nino o nina pueda comprar sin usar efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente! Es facil de configurar y otras personas pueden enviar fondos con facilidad!
Comience a https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for October 21 & October 23 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! 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: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
Here is this week's bus safety tip!
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Jpx2gCHQvwSQG62DUmfyzxHKj57m2fg/view?usp=drive_link
Dear Meridian 223 Families,
SAVE the DATE! Highland is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair! Click the link below for more details.
LINK: Highland Book Fair Homepage
Highland Elementary School is preparing to host their annual Scholastic Book Fair! This is a perfect time to start or grow your family's home library.
For more details and to create your eWallet, visit our school's Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool3
Join us for the next Parent & Family University Workshop: Attendance Matters!
📅 Wednesday, September 18
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM (Virtual via Zoom)
Why it matters:
✅ Consistent school attendance helps children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
✅ Families will learn simple, practical tips to:
Build healthy morning routines
Reduce stress at home
Overcome barriers to daily attendance
Support their child’s school readiness
📌 Register today: https://forms.fillout.com/t/5sMCD8nDv9us
(Or scan the QR code on the flyer below!)
Your support in spreading the word makes a difference in helping families access valuable resources and strengthen their child’s success in school.
Contact information and important forms may be found here on the district webpage: https://www.meridian223.org/page/health-services
Our Transportation Department has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year by running routes and gathering necessary information. If you have registered your student and submitted a transportation request form, you should have received a call from your assigned bus driver.
If you have not received a call, please reach out to the Transportation Department at 815-645-2230 ext. 7011 or 7013, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
