Good afternoon,
Due to several questions being posed regarding the remote learning environment option, we have prepared a FAQ document. Please click the following to access: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JSAGLSCufXZ4YTwzqD47UO4ydIWJzPh1OQ2CfzqaYFs/edit?usp=sharing
To see the latest information on Highland CUSD No. 5 plans for Return to School, please click the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AZ9odB0dAlBodnC9oVDGjR1_mQzzbAAfVSkAC8GtNC0/edit?usp=sharing
Please click on the following link for a message from Highland Community Schools: https://5il.co/hh0n
This shouldn't come as a big surprise, but Governor Pritzker announced this afternoon that Remote Learning will continue through the end of the school year. Many issues need to be addressed as we move into May and beyond. Many announcements will be forthcoming.
Have you completed your Census Questionnaire yet? Visit MyCensus.gov - it’s easy!
Today is Census 2020 Day! Please be counted! Go to My2020census.gov and you can even complete the process using your smartphone. It's easy!
Please click the following link to access the latest HCUSD No. 5 communication regarding the Gov. Pritzker announcement today: https://5il.co/egi8
Please click the following link to access information regarding the Revised Food Distribution Plan: https://5il.co/e6hp
Thank you!
Huge thanks to our volunteers making food distribution possible! We will be ramping up efforts next week. Details to come!
As trivial as it sounds in this unprecedented time we are living, please remember to complete the Census 2020. You may have received the reminder in the mail. It is extremely important to complete this quick and easy process to ensure local resources continue to be available.
As a result of the Governor's announcement today at 3:00 p.m., please see the following information: https://5il.co/dzzj
Here's a nice video regarding the changes we are currently experiencing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OjjWh-8Iv0&feature=youtu.be
What is social distancing: https://5il.co/dy5y
I sent an email update on the COVID-19 situation to all families and staff at 1:15 p.m. on 3/18/2020. Please check the district website if you did not receive it. We will attempt to provide all updates via email and post to the website. Thank you for your ongoing patience!
My apologies, the offices are open this week with the exception of Friday. Because it was scheduled originally to be out of session, offices will be closed.
Each school office is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are expecting further restrictions on our ability to keep this schedule. It is likely building access will be more restricted next week. Details will be shared in the coming days.
We have been through a number of plans and revisions through this fluid situation. We hope to see some great exchanges between staff and students over the next couple of weeks. Our offices are staffed and ready to support these efforts for the remainder of the week.
Please understand, however, that this is new to all of us. Also, understand that we want to partner with families to do the best we can to engage students in the learning process, not create burdens for families.
Learning will certainly vary across the spectrum of grade levels and courses. Early grades will likely have paper-based materials, while middle and high school students may see a blend of paper and digital resources.