November 21, 2025
Welcome Hawks!
Hello Hawk Families,
We hope that you've had a wonderful conference season with us at Highcrest and that you are off to a great fall break. We will miss seeing our Hawks, but look forward to their big return in December! Shout-out to our 6th-grade students who participated in the toiletry drive and prepared kits for those in need. This was such a great act of service, and students took great pride in contributing to the greater community around them. Well done, Hawks!
In this week's newsletter, we focus on:
- Upcoming Events
- Notable Notes
- HMS PTO Updates
- D39 Updates
- Hawk Handbook Highlights
We hope that you all have a fantastic fall break ahead!
Go Hawks!
Anthony, Linda, + Susie
Athletics Updates: Wilmette Wrestling (5th-8th)
The Wilmette wrestling team will hold its first official practice on Monday, December 1st. Practices will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Gym A at Highcrest. Join us for a great season of hard work, wrestling, and fun. Please bring a change of clothes to practice. Everyone is welcome to come and give wrestling a try. You can find more information on our website wilmettewrestling.com. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Coach Lee at wjhswrestlingcoaches@wilmette39.org
Please consider donating to the Teacher and Staff Holiday Gift Fund. The suggested donation of $25 per student ensures every HMS teacher and staff member is gifted by the student community this holiday season. All Highcrest staff members are included in the holiday gift fund, from our teachers and janitors to our crossing guards. Click HERE to give (must be logged in).
Support Highcrest’s dedicated staff throughout the year! The PTO stocks the staff lounge with snacks and drinks throughout the year. Each House takes a turn purchasing requested items from the sign-up or donating to fund purchases.
Next month (December), Grade 6/ House 3: Flitz Heyde Eakley Facchini.
The Highcrest PTO is delighted to invite our 6th-grade students to participate in the time-honored tradition of the 6th Grade Social Dance! Students will receive expert instruction from Ms. Vera, who has been teaching on the North Shore for over 20 years. Students will learn the Fox Trot, Line Dancing, the Cha Cha, and more!
Save the date for a fun night with your friends at Centennial Ice Rink on December 19! Tickets will go on sale December 5, and spots are limited so mark your calendar!
We are thrilled to announce our fundraising partnership with Minted this holiday season. Please support the Highcrest PTO by using our unique promo code FUNDRAISEHIGHCREST to purchase your holiday cards and gifts from Minted this year. You’ll receive 20% off your order and 10% of each purchase will be donated back to us at the end of the year. Happy holidays!
