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Congratulations to our fifth grade January VIPs!
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Congratulations to our fourth grade January VIPs!
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Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winner Mateo and runners up Lucas and Joel! Way to go!
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Congratulations to our third grade January VIPs!
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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
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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. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R2bkBTUGOB5aCrOhAoizIOobFKJM2PJA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116257695689899350070&rtpof=true&sd=true
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!
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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
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To access a message from Highland CUSD No. 5 regarding potential weather impact for next week, please click here: https://5il.co/344pu
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We ended 2024 with a fun dodgeball tournament!
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We had some fun greeters this morning!
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Congratulations to our fifth grade December VIPs!
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Congratulations to our third and fourth grade VIPs for December!
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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
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The December VIP Principle is Service-Thank you for helping others this time of year
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Program Assistant - Instructional Supervisory position available at Highland Elementary-
Apply today at https://www.highlandcusd5.org/page/employment-link
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Congratulations to our third grade November VIPs! Thank you for being good role models!
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Thank you to the veterans who visited our school today for the flag presentation. It was a great way to recognize Veteran's Day.
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Let the voting begin!
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Our polling place is ready! The citizens of Highland Elementary will vote tomorrow. Who will be the winner- tacos or pizza?? We shall see...
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