Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • Daisies (Kindergarten, 1st)

    • Monday, 25 September 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
      Ms. Darlene's Room

    Daisies are the youngest girl scouts, kindergarten and 1st graders

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  • Girls' Basketball (1st-3rd Grades)

    • Monday, 25 September 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
      gym

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  • 4H Club

    • Tuesday, 26 September 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm
      AE Lab, 2nd Floor

     4‑H is America's largest youth development organization, the 4 Hs standing for "head, heart, hands, and health." Students help guide the focus of the club by completing several projects a year chosen by the club members.

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  • Parent Education Workshop: Self-Esteem

    • Tuesday, 26 September 2023 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    We're partnering with Parenting Network to offer a workshop around parenting and helping your child develop strong self-esteem.

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  • Strengthening Families: Ages 10-14

    • Wednesday, 27 September 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
      Highland Community School Lyceum

    Strengthening Families 10-14/Familias Fuertes (SFP 10-14) is the most proven AODA prevention program globally.  It helps parents communicate better and support their children's goals; it helps teens identify their goals and resist the negative peer pressure that can lead to drug use and dropout behavior.  This program meets for 7 consecutive Wednesdays. Dinner provided.

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  • GSA

    • Thursday, 28 September 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
      Ms. Blythe's Art Room

    Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA): GSAs unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. Fees: $20, cover project supplies and get-to-gethers

    Schedule & Location: Thursdays: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

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  • Ultimate Frisbee Club

    • Thursday, 28 September 2023 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
      King Park

    4th grade and up. Those enrolled in afterschool take first priority.

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  • NO SCHOOL Records Day, Toddler Program in Session

    • Friday, 29 September 2023

    Fun Day Available, Toddlers in Session

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  • 4th-5th Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Friday, 29 September 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Coach Nigel Harvey, nigelharvey120@yahoo.com

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  • MPM Field Trip (Ms. Martha)

    • Monday, 02 October 2023
      Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA

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  • Daises (Kindergarten and 1st Grade)

    • Monday, 02 October 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
      Ms. Darlene's Room

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  • Girl Scouts: Grades 2nd -8th

    • Monday, 02 October 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

    2nd Graders meet in Ms. Tomo's Room (2nd Floor) 
    3rd/4th Graders meet in Ms. Stephanie's Room (2nd Floor) 
    5th-8th Graders meet in Ms. Carrie's Room (3rd Floor)

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  • 1st -3rd Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Monday, 02 October 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
      Highland Gym

    Coach: Beth Neuens, eneuens@hcsmke.org

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  • Girls Who Code

    • Tuesday, 03 October 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
      AE Lab, 2nd Floor

    Name ofClub/Activity: GWC (Girls Who Code)

    Description: STEMand Coding club for female and non-binary identifying students

    Days/Frequency/Durationof meetings: Every other Tuesday from 3:45-5 pm (starting September 19th)

    Schedule &Location: GWC will be held 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28, and 12/12.Location: Ms Hart's room/ AE Lab 

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  • Mandatory MMUN Meeting

    • Tuesday, 03 October 2023 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
      Lyceum

    Families of Sixth graders should plan to attend.

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  • Strengthening Families: Ages 10-14

    • Wednesday, 04 October 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
      Highland Community School Lyceum

    Strengthening Families 10-14/Familias Fuertes (SFP 10-14) is the most proven AODA prevention program globally.  It helps parents communicate better and support their children's goals; it helps teens identify their goals and resist the negative peer pressure that can lead to drug use and dropout behavior.  This program meets for 7 consecutive Wednesdays. Dinner provided.

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  • GSA

    • Thursday, 05 October 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
      Ms. Blythe's Art Room

    Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA): GSAs unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. Fees: $20, cover project supplies and get-to-gethers

    Schedule & Location: Thursdays: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

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  • Ultimate Frisbee Club

    • Thursday, 05 October 2023 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
      King Park

    4th grade and up. Those enrolled in afterschool take first priority.

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  • 4th-5th Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Friday, 06 October 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Coach Nigel Harvey, nigelharvey120@yahoo.com

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  • Indigenous People's Day

    • Monday, 09 October 2023

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  • Girls' Basketball (1st -3rd Grades )

    • Monday, 09 October 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
      Highland Gym

    Coach: Beth Neuens, eneuens@hcsmke.org

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  • Parent Board of Directors Meeting

    • Tuesday, 10 October 2023 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
      Highland Community School Lyceum

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  • Hunger Task Force Mobile Markets at Highland and 18th

    • Wednesday, 11 October 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
      Highland Gardens, 1818 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA

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  • Strengthening Families: Ages 10-14

    • Wednesday, 11 October 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
      Highland Community School Lyceum

    Strengthening Families 10-14/Familias Fuertes (SFP 10-14) is the most proven AODA prevention program globally.  It helps parents communicate better and support their children's goals; it helps teens identify their goals and resist the negative peer pressure that can lead to drug use and dropout behavior.  This program meets for 7 consecutive Wednesdays. Dinner provided.

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  • GSA

    • Thursday, 12 October 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
      Ms. Blythe's Art Room

    Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA): GSAs unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. Fees: $20, cover project supplies and get-to-gethers

    Schedule & Location: Thursdays: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

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  • Ultimate Frisbee Club

    • Thursday, 12 October 2023 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
      King Park

    4th grade and up. Those enrolled in afterschool take first priority.

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  • Chess Club

    • Thursday, 12 October 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
      Ms. Lindsay's Room

    Description: Students learn strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship through chess. Join us to develop skills, make friends, and excel in a fun, intellectually stimulating environment. Competition schedule will be announced later in the year. Open to Grades 1st -8th Grade. Club is capped at 22 participants. 

    Chess Club will meet on 10/12,10/26, 11/16, 11/30, 12/14, 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/7, and 3/21. 

    Schedule & Location: Begins October 12th in Ms. Lindsay’s room, 3:45 pm - 5pm. Runs every other Thursday through March. 

    Contact/Club Lead: Lindsay Evans, levans@hcsmke.org | Raphi Rechitsky, raphirech@gmail.com

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  • 4th-5th Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Friday, 13 October 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Coach Nigel Harvey, nigelharvey120@yahoo.com

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  • AP Babysitting Night

    • Friday, 13 October 2023 | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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  • Daisies (Kindergarten and First Grade)

    • Monday, 16 October 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
      Ms. Darlene's Room

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  • Girl Scouts: Grades 2nd -8th

    • Monday, 16 October 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

    2nd Graders meet in Ms. Tomo's Room (2nd Floor) 
    3rd/4th Graders meet in Ms. Stephanie's Room (2nd Floor) 
    5th-8th Graders meet in Ms. Carrie's Room (3rd Floor)

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  • 1st -3rd Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Monday, 16 October 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
      Highland Gym

    Coach: Beth Neuens, eneuens@hcsmke.org

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  • Girls Who Code

    • Tuesday, 17 October 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
      AE Lab, 2nd Floor

    Name ofClub/Activity: GWC (Girls Who Code)

    Description: STEMand Coding club for female and non-binary identifying students

    Days/Frequency/Durationof meetings: Every other Tuesday from 3:45-5 pm (starting September 19th)

    Schedule &Location: GWC will be held 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28, and 12/12.Location: Ms Hart's room/ AE Lab 

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  • Parent Committee: Social Justice

    • Wednesday, 18 October 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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  • Strengthening Families: Ages 10-14

    • Wednesday, 18 October 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
      Highland Community School Lyceum

    Strengthening Families 10-14/Familias Fuertes (SFP 10-14) is the most proven AODA prevention program globally.  It helps parents communicate better and support their children's goals; it helps teens identify their goals and resist the negative peer pressure that can lead to drug use and dropout behavior.  This program meets for 7 consecutive Wednesdays. Dinner provided.

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  • No School Conference Days, Toddlers in Session, Fun Day Available

    • Thursday, 19 October 2023 - Friday, 20 October 2023 | 

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  • GSA

    • Thursday, 19 October 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
      Ms. Blythe's Art Room

    Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA): GSAs unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. Fees: $20, cover project supplies and get-to-gethers

    Schedule & Location: Thursdays: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

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  • Ultimate Frisbee Club

    • Thursday, 19 October 2023 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
      King Park

    4th grade and up. Those enrolled in afterschool take first priority.

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  • No School Conference Days, Toddlers in Session, Fun Day Available

    • Thursday, 19 October 2023 - Friday, 20 October 2023 | 

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  • 4th-5th Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Friday, 20 October 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Coach Nigel Harvey, nigelharvey120@yahoo.com

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  • 1st -3rd Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Monday, 23 October 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
      Highland Gym

    Coach: Beth Neuens, eneuens@hcsmke.org

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  • 4H Club

    • Tuesday, 24 October 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm
      AE Lab, 2nd Floor

      4‑H is America's largest youth development organization, the 4 Hs standing for "head, heart, hands, and health." Students help guide the focus of the club by completing several projects a year chosen by the club members.

    See more details

  • Strengthening Families: Ages 10-14

    • Wednesday, 25 October 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
      Highland Community School Lyceum

    Strengthening Families 10-14/Familias Fuertes (SFP 10-14) is the most proven AODA prevention program globally.  It helps parents communicate better and support their children's goals; it helps teens identify their goals and resist the negative peer pressure that can lead to drug use and dropout behavior.  This program meets for 7 consecutive Wednesdays. Dinner provided.

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  • Picture Retake Day

    • Thursday, 26 October 2023

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  • GSA

    • Thursday, 26 October 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
      Ms. Blythe's Art Room

    Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA): GSAs unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. Fees: $20, cover project supplies and get-to-gethers

    Schedule & Location: Thursdays: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

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  • Ultimate Frisbee Club

    • Thursday, 26 October 2023 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
      King Park

    4th grade and up. Those enrolled in afterschool take first priority.

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  • Chess Club

    • Thursday, 26 October 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
      Ms. Lindsay's Room

    Description: Students learn strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship through chess. Join us to develop skills, make friends, and excel in a fun, intellectually stimulating environment. Competition schedule will be announced later in the year. Open to Grades 1st -8th Grade. Club is capped at 22 participants. 

    Fees: $35 

    Schedule & Location: Begins October 12th in Ms. Lindsay’s room, 3:45 pm - 5pm. Runs every other Thursday through March. 

    Contact/Club Lead: Lindsay Evans, levans@hcsmke.org | Raphi Rechitsky, raphirech@gmail.com

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  • 4th-5th Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Friday, 27 October 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Coach Nigel Harvey, nigelharvey120@yahoo.com

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  • No School Professional Development Day

    • Monday, 30 October 2023

    No Toddlers
    No Fun Day Available

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  • 1st -3rd Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Monday, 30 October 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
      Highland Gym

    Coach: Beth Neuens, eneuens@hcsmke.org

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  • Girls Who Code

    • Tuesday, 31 October 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
      AE Lab, 2nd Floor

    Name ofClub/Activity: GWC (Girls Who Code)

    Description: STEMand Coding club for female and non-binary identifying students

    Days/Frequency/Durationof meetings: Every other Tuesday from 3:45-5 pm (starting September 19th)

    Schedule &Location: GWC will be held 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28, and 12/12.Location: Ms Hart's room/ AE Lab 

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  • Strengthening Families: Ages 10-14

    • Wednesday, 01 November 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
      Highland Community School Lyceum

    Strengthening Families 10-14/Familias Fuertes (SFP 10-14) is the most proven AODA prevention program globally.  It helps parents communicate better and support their children's goals; it helps teens identify their goals and resist the negative peer pressure that can lead to drug use and dropout behavior.  This program meets for 7 consecutive Wednesdays. Dinner provided.

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  • Lower Elementary Circus Performances

    • Thursday, 02 November 2023 - Friday, 03 November 2023 | 

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  • GSA

    • Thursday, 02 November 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
      Ms. Blythe's Art Room

    Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA): GSAs unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. Fees: $20, cover project supplies and get-to-gethers

    Schedule & Location: Thursdays: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

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  • Lower Elementary Circus Performances

    • Thursday, 02 November 2023 - Friday, 03 November 2023 | 

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  • 4th-5th Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Friday, 03 November 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Coach Nigel Harvey, nigelharvey120@yahoo.com

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  • GS Troop 11313 (Grades Planetarium trip

    • Saturday, 04 November 2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium, 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA

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  • 1st -3rd Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Monday, 06 November 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
      Highland Gym

    Coach: Beth Neuens, eneuens@hcsmke.org

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  • Election Day

    • Tuesday, 07 November 2023

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  • 4H Club

    • Tuesday, 07 November 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm
      AE Lab, 2nd Floor

      4‑H is America's largest youth development organization, the 4 Hs standing for "head, heart, hands, and health." Students help guide the focus of the club by completing several projects a year chosen by the club members.

    See more details

  • Strengthening Families: Ages 10-14

    • Wednesday, 08 November 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
      Highland Community School Lyceum

    Strengthening Families 10-14/Familias Fuertes (SFP 10-14) is the most proven AODA prevention program globally.  It helps parents communicate better and support their children's goals; it helps teens identify their goals and resist the negative peer pressure that can lead to drug use and dropout behavior.  This program meets for 7 consecutive Wednesdays. Dinner provided.

    See more details

  • GSA

    • Thursday, 09 November 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
      Ms. Blythe's Art Room

    Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA): GSAs unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. Fees: $20, cover project supplies and get-to-gethers

    Schedule & Location: Thursdays: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

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  • Follow the Child

    • Thursday, 09 November 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm

    Let your child be your guide. Join us for a unique open house where the student leads their family through their day-to-day work. Classrooms will open between 3:30 pm and 3:45 pm for families. 

    children enrolled in after-school should be checked out of afterschool before attending the event. While we encourage you to take your child home after you’ve toured the classroom, we understand that some families may need to return their child to afterschool. If that's the case for your family, please let us know in advance.

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  • 4th-5th Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Friday, 10 November 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Coach Nigel Harvey, nigelharvey120@yahoo.com

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  • AP Babysitting Night

    • Friday, 10 November 2023 | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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  • Daisies (Kindergarten and !st Grade)

    • Monday, 13 November 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
      Ms. Darlene's Room

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  • Girl Scouts: Grades 2nd -8th

    • Monday, 13 November 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

    2nd Graders meet in Ms. Tomo's Room (2nd Floor) 
    3rd/4th Graders meet in Ms. Stephanie's Room (2nd Floor) 
    5th-8th Graders meet in Ms. Carrie's Room (3rd Floor)

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  • Girls Who Code

    • Tuesday, 14 November 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
      AE Lab, 2nd Floor

    Name ofClub/Activity: GWC (Girls Who Code)

    Description: STEMand Coding club for female and non-binary identifying students

    Days/Frequency/Durationof meetings: Every other Tuesday from 3:45-5 pm (starting September 19th)

    Schedule &Location: GWC will be held 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28, and 12/12.Location: Ms Hart's room/ AE Lab 

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  • Parent Board of Directors Meeting

    • Tuesday, 14 November 2023 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
      Highland Community School Lyceum

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  • Parent Committee: Social Justice

    • Wednesday, 15 November 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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  • GSA

    • Thursday, 16 November 2023 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
      Ms. Blythe's Art Room

    Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA): GSAs unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. Fees: $20, cover project supplies and get-to-gethers

    Schedule & Location: Thursdays: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

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  • Chess Club

    • Thursday, 16 November 2023 | 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

    Description: Students learn strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship through chess. Join us to develop skills, make friends, and excel in a fun, intellectually stimulating environment. Competition schedule will be announced later in the year. Open to 1st -8th Grades

    Schedule & Location: Begins October 12th in Ms. Lindsay’s room, 3:45 pm - 5pm. Runs every other Thursday through March. 

    Contact/Club Lead: Lindsay Evans, levans@hcsmke.org | Raphi Rechitsky, raphirech@gmail.com

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  • 4th-5th Grades Girls' Basketball

    • Friday, 17 November 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Coach Nigel Harvey, nigelharvey120@yahoo.com

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  • Community Feast

    • Tuesday, 21 November 2023

    Join us for a tradition nearly as old as Highland itself.  Families are invited to join their child's classroom for a potluck-style family meal. Please look for more details from your student's classroom.

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  • No School Thanksgiving Break

    • Wednesday, 22 November 2023 - Friday, 24 November 2023 | 

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2023-2024 Closure Dates
August
31 All-Classroom Orientations

September
5 First Day of School
29 NO SCHOOL Records Day **

October
19 & 20 NO SCHOOL Conference Days **
30 NO SCHOOL Professional Development

November
22, 23 &24 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
December
21-31 NO SCHOOL Winter Break

January
1 NO SCHOOL Winter Break
2 NO SCHOOL Planning Day
15 NO SCHOOL MLK, Jr. Day
16 NO SCHOOL Records Day**

February
16NO SCHOOL Records Day**
19 NO SCHOOL Midwinter Break

March
14-15 NO SCHOOL Parent-Teacher Conferences**
25-29  NO SCHOOL Spring Break

April
1 NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day

May
6 NO SCHOOL Records Day**
27 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day

June
3-11 8th-Grade Break
12 Last Day of School
** Indicates “Fun Day” Available / Toddlers in Session