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
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.
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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
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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
Program Assistant - Instructional Supervisory position available at Highland Elementary-
Apply today at https://www.highlandcusd5.org/page/employment-link
Courage is the VIP for October
Congratulations to Mr. Derek Hacke on your retirement from Highland CUSD #5.
Thank You Highland Optimist Club!
Thank you, Apex Network Physical Therapy
Ms Bailey Grigg returns full time to Alhambra and Mrs. Jessica Warnecke moves north from Highland Primary. We welcome them to our team.
Pre K Orientation: August 16, 11:00-12:00 Parents and Kids welcome! Pre K Start Date: August 19 Students can be dropped off 8:10-8:25 at Gym doors facing Jefferson Class Begins at 8:25 Student Pick Up: 3:00 at the same entrance We can't wait to see you!
Join the Highland CUSD #5 team as a Program Assistant/Paraprofessional this fall:
Apply today at https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=1041&posFirstChoice=Support Staff&posSpecialty=Program Assistant
Want to know more? Contact Dena Henricks: dhenricks@highlandcusd5.org OR Jamie Pence: jpence@highlandcusd5.org or 618-654-2106.
I am pleased to announce that Magic Moments 2 Daycare will be taking over our Latchkey Program at Alhambra Primary. Please see the information below from Whitney, the owner. Click on the image to enlarge it or if you are having problems opening it. To contact Whitney at Magic Moments, please email her at magicmomentslc@gmail.com
Hi All! Our internet and phones are functioning again, Sorry for any inconvenience. You may call and email Grantfork School if you need to.
Due to unforseen circumstances, Grantfork School will be without internet or phone today. Please call Alhambra Primary 618-488-2200 if have a need to call the school. Ms. Natalie can relay the messages. Thank you!
What a day! I'm so proud of our kiddos!!!!
