Parent Note: Parent Note – April 22, 2024

Called to Be a Blessing

Matthew 5:3-12

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:3-12

Home > Parent Notes > Parent Note – April 22, 2024

SCHOOL NEWS

We have such a spectacularly, special community!  THANKS TO ALL who took part in our annual Auction!  With over $180K raised, you SMASHED the record, AGAIN and we exceeded all our goals!  Great thanks for your incredible generosity! 

P.S. Since we had an unexpected audio glitch during “Raise the Paddle”, we’re resharing the video here: https://vimeo.com/937784745?share=copy  After all, Harold the Husky and all our kiddos are super grateful for your help as we add a sick room and upgrade office security this summer!

The Highland Christian School Annual Society Meeting will be held on Monday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the school gym. On the agenda will be the approval of three board nominees – Blake Evans, Carrie Hutton Latsoudis, and George Van Laten, and the approval of the 2024/2025 budget.  The Society Meeting Agenda and absentee ballots are available at www.highlandchristian.org and printed copies of the agenda and absentee ballots are available in the school office.

Moana is sailing into the HCS gym on May 2nd and 3rd! General admission tickets will be available at the door for each performance.  Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 16. As a special treat, on Thursday there will be a photo opportunity for children to pose with Moana, Maui and other characters before the play.  Doors will open for photos and seats at 6:15.  Doors open at 6:50 on Friday night. Join us for all the fun and excitement.

The Art Department is collecting paper grocery bags with handles for the students to take home their art projects from the year. Please send any donations to the office. Thank you!

CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

If you have chosen to apply for the CHOICE scholarship for your K-8 student(s) for the next school year, please click the link and complete the form after you have completed your reenrollment contact in OnCampus. Please contact Katie Hernandez at [email protected] with questions.   https://forms.gle/SBYnG7Bh3TFvCyZ37

PTO NEWS

Save the Date! Muffins for Misses is on May 8th. More information will be coming home soon!

Save the Date! The flower sale at Big John’s is during the month of May. Big John’s will be donating 15 percent of your purchase to Highland Christian PTO. You must present the form when purchasing. The forms for this fundraiser will be coming home soon!

 Are you interested in joining PTO or want to learn more about what we do? There are several open positions for next year. Please send your inquiries to [email protected]

ATHLETIC NEWS

Monday, April 22 –  Track Meet at Chicago Christian – 3:30 start

Thursday, April 25 – Illiana Track Meet – girls @ 3:00, boys @ 4:30

TRIP NEWS

TRIP orders are due this week, Thurs., Apr. 25th by 10 a.m. TRIP will be accepting physical gift card orders on May 9, 16, 23 and 30.  Online ordering is available 24/7.  Contact Ann Lynch at [email protected] for more information. 

Team B (Jamie Paul, Jessica Johnson, Olivia Ridder, Karen Christoffels) will be putting the TRIP orders together on Tues., Apr. 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 C – Apr. 30; Team D – May 14; Team A – May 21, Team B – May 28

Zandstra’s Greenhouse gift certificates are available for sale.  Each certificate is$17 each and the bonus rebate for each certificate sold will be $3.  You may purchase Zandstra’s gift certificates through the weekly TRIP orders or you can contact Ann Lynch to purchase these certificates at other times. 

COMMUNITY NEWS

2024 Illiana Christian High School Co-ed Wrestling Camp for 4th-8th graders

Learn the tools to stay competitive on the mat! Register at Illiana Christian HS Wrestling Camp: https://form.jotform.com/csiersema/wrestling-camp-2024  If you have any questions, please contact Coach David DeBoer at [email protected]

Summer volleyball camps are being offered at the Lincoln Center and hosted by Epic Volleyball this summer.  There are camps in both June and July.  Please check out www.epicvolleyball.org/camps for more information.