Parent Note: Parent Note – January 22, 2024

SCHOOL NEWS

Everyone is invited to our 1^st Semester Gifts Assembly this Friday, Jan. 26 at 8:40 in the gym.

Highland Christian School is now accepting 2024/2025 preschool registrations for new students.  If you are considering an early learning opportunity for your 3, 4, or 5 year old child and would like more information, please contact the school office or register online at www.highlandchristian.org using the admissions drop-down tab. 

Girls on the Run is still looking for coaches!  Please contact Amber Powell if you’re interested. Text 219-808-3138 or [email protected] 

PTO NEWS

Our next restaurant night is this Friday January 26 at Panera Bread in Munster. This event will run from 4-8pm. Please mention HCS PTO when ordering or use code FUND4U for online orders and Panera Bread will donate 25% of the order back to PTO! Thank you for your continued support!

Interested in joining the PTO board? There are several positions opening and we need your help! Please email your inquiries to [email protected]

ATHLETIC NEWS

Monday, Jan. 22 –           6^th, 7^th, 8^th girls basketball vs. Calvin – HOME – 4:00, 5:00, 6:00

Thursday, Jan. 25 –         6^th & 8^th girls basketball vs. Tinley Park – HOME – 4:00, 5:00

Monday, Jan. 29 –           6^th, 7^th, 8^th girls basketball vs. DeMotte – AWAY – 4:00, 5:00, 6:00

TRIP NEWS

News for Online Participants – Convenience fees for using a credit card for payment on the RaiseRight app will go up to 3% per transaction on Feb. 1st.  The debit card convenience fee remains the same at 1% and orders through a linked bank account remains the same at 29c per transaction.

Mark your Calendar:  Feb. 1, Mar. 28 and Apr. 4 NO TRIP orders are due for physical cards.

TRIP orders (paper and online) are due this week Thurs., Jan. 25^th by 10 a.m.  TRIP will be accepting physical gift card orders on Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar. 7, 14 and 21.  Online ordering is available 24/7.  Contact Ann Lynch at [email protected] for more information.

Team D (Shelly Witham, Mary Brinks, Becca Trepton, Sherry Hiatt) will be putting the TRIP orders together on Tues., Jan. 23rd. Orders will be ready for pick up in the school office on Tuesday by 2:45 p.m.

TRIP Teams for Stuffing Orders:  Team A – Jan. 30; Team B – Feb. 13; Team C – Feb. 20; Team D – Feb. 27

COMMUNITY NEWS

Illiana Christian High School’s annual P.I.E. Fundraiser Dinner is happening on Thursday, February 8.  Don’t miss your chance to order Rosati’s pizza, Rise ‘n Roll apple pie, and a tossed salad!  Along with sausage and cheese pizzas, there is a new pepperoni pizza option this year.  Take your pizza home for dinner (pick-up in Illiana’s Commons from 2:30-5 pm), or keep it frozen for another night.  Ordering is open now through January 31.  Click the link for more details and to place your order: LINK HERE.  Your order directly supports students and staff through the Excellence in Education program.  Funds are used to provide “extras” not covered by tuition such as field trips, science lab equipment, RealCare baby simulators, math competitions, and much more.