
middle school picture day
Our Middle School Picture day is next Thursday, August 27. Students will take their pictures during their PE class. Students will receive their picture forms on Monday during Homeroom. They will be reminded to bring them home Monday night.
shelter in place drill
On Tuesday, August 25 we will conduct a routine Shelter In Place drill in the morning. This is only a practice exercise to ensure our students and staff know how to respond safely in an emergency situation.
middle school drop off/Pick up
As a reminder, all middle school students should be dropped off and picked up in front of the middle school. The only time students should be dropped off or picked up at an elementary location is if they are doing so with a younger sibling.
If you drop off your children in the church parking lot, students must cross 59th Street at the cross walk near the 3rd/4th grade door.
Dropping off students on 59th Street near the baseball field is not an option. It is both dangerous and stops the flow of traffic.
As a final reminder, please remember to walk bikes and scooters on school property.
Pe uniforms
While most of our PE uniforms have arrived, we are still waiting on uniforms for some of our students. In the meantime, our PE teachers are giving any student that does not have a PE uniform a rental uniform to use for the time being. Students are not losing any points in PE as a result of not having a PE uniform yet. Thank you for your patience.
dropping off lunch for your child
As a reminder, if you are dropping off lunch or having a food delivery service drop off lunch for your child, please make sure his/her name is on the lunch. Also, if a delivery service requires a code for drop off, we will not accept the lunch. Finally, students are not allowed to have soda during the school day. If a soda is part of the order, it will remain in the office. Thanks for your help.
Save the date - middle school open house
Our Middle School Open House is set for Wednesday, September 2 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. We will share more detailed information as we get closer to the 2nd.
Fall SPorts information
Please see details below for all of our fall sports. As a reminder, students must have an up-to-date physical on file with the Middle School Office in order to try out.
Boys Baseball:
Thursday, August 27 - Away Game @ Westmont
Saturday, August 29 - Away Game @ Minooka
Boys' Softball:
Informational Meeting: Monday, August 24 - 3:30-4:00pm (Room 153)
Tryouts: Wednesday, August 26 - 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Cross Country:
Informational Meeting: Tuesday, August 25 - 3:20 pm (MS Commons)
Forms/Physicals Due: Thursday, August 27
Practice Starts: Monday, August 31 - 3:15 - 4:30 pm
Girls' Basketball:
- Tryouts: Monday (8/24) and Tuesday (8/25) - 3:30 - 5:00 pm
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lths football game spectator information
Please see the information below from Lyons Township High School for home football games:
Ticketing Information for Spectators:
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Digital tickets can be purchased through GoFan.
Spectator Rules/Agreements:
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No bags, backpacks, sports bags, tote bags, duffle bags, etc. will be allowed into the stadium during football games (this applies to students and adults).
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Once you leave the stadium, there is no re-entry allowed (this applies to students and adults).
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No outside beverages are allowed (this applies to students and adults).
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All middle school students and younger children must be accompanied by a paid adult with a ticket/pass who is present at the game for the entire time the child is present (maximum 4 children will be admitted with each adult).
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If there is no adult with students younger than high school age, they will not be allowed into the stadium.
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A child not in the presence of an adult or who cannot find their supervising adult will be required to contact a parent/guardian and be picked up from the game immediately.
We reserve the right to deny admission for failure to comply with the outlined spectator agreements, violation of board policy, or if attendance results in any safety concerns.


first day of school
We are so excited to welcome our Middle School students back to school tomorrow. As a reminder, outdoor supervision starts at 8:10, and the first bell rings at 8:20.
Please remind your children to walk their bike or scooter once they are on school property and to use a bike/scooter lock.
Finally, please remember to pull all the way up to the Middle School Main entrance when dropping off your child. After being dropped off at the main entrance to the middle school, students will enter the building through the following doors:
- 8th Grade: Door 36 (located at the front of our building addition)
- 7th Grade: Door 1 (administration main entrance)
- 6th Grade: Door 34 (midway between administration main entrance and middle school main entrance)
- 5th Grade: Door 33 (main entrance to the middle school)
We can't wait to see our middle school students tomorrow.
back to school bash
We are excited to end our first week together with our annual Student Council Back to School Bash. The Bash is on Friday, August 21 from 3:15 - 4:15 pm. Students can buy tickets Thursday and Friday during their lunch periods, or they can buy them at the door on Friday afternoon. Tickets are $5.00. The ticket includes entry into the Bash, pizza and a sweet treat. Students will be dismissed at 4:15 pm, and they can either walk/ride their bike home or get picked up at the main entrance to the middle school.

first day of school
We are so excited to welcome our Middle School students back to Highlands next Wednesday (8/19). As a reminder, outdoor supervision starts at 8:10, and the first bell rings at 8:20.
Please remind your children to walk their bike or scooter once they are on school property and to use a bike/scooter lock.
Finally, please remember to pull all the way up to the Middle School Main entrance when dropping off your child. After being dropped off at the main entrance to the middle school, students will enter the building through the following doors:
- 8th Grade: Door 36 (located at the front of our building addition)
- 7th Grade: Door 1 (administration main entrance)
- 6th Grade: Door 34 (midway between administration main entrance and middle school main entrance)
- 5th Grade: Door 33 (main entrance to the middle school)
We can't wait to have our halls filled with our Hornets next week!
change in student communication
To improve student safety, District 106 is no longer using the Schoology messaging feature for students, parents, and staff. Instead, everyone will communicate through district-issued email addresses. Student email addresses all use the following format: graduation year followed by the first initial of their first name, followed by the first five letters of their last name, and ending with @district106.net. For example, Molly Fountas, a 5th grader, would have the following email address: 30mfount@district106.net.
dropping off items for your child
In an effort to keep students safe and minimize traffic in the Middle School Office, we ask that any items you need to drop off for your child during the school day be left in the grade-level bins located in the vestibule outside the Middle School Office. If you are dropping off money, documents that contain student information, or electronics, please bring these into Mrs. Fountas. When you drop something off, please send your child an email to let him/her know that they have items waiting for them in the bins.
summer reading completion form
If your child completed any of our Summer Reading Challenges, please make sure to complete this form by August 21 so your child can claim his/her prize.

2026-27 student schedules
Student schedules for the 2026-27 school year will be available on the District website on Tuesday, August 11. In addition, a detailed Welcome Back communication will be sent out on Friday, August 7.
new district assistant principal
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Rebecca Cagle back to the middle school as she assumes the role of District Assistant Principal. She is a fantastic addition to our administrative team! Please see her introductory letter below.

5th grade step up night
Our annual 5th Grade Step Up Night is set for Wednesday, August 12 from 6:00 - 7:15 pm. We will send out more specific details to 5th grade families in the coming weeks. If your child is unable to attend Step Up Night, please reach out to Mrs. Fountas at lfountas@district106.net or Mr. Steele at ssteele@district.106 to set up an alternative time to tour the middle school.
executive functioning for Parents workshop
We are excited to host a parent workshop on ways to strengthen executive functioning skills and support families in building these strategies at home. Shelley LeLand, a certified Reading Specialist and Executive Functioning Coach, will present in the middle school gym on August 12 from 7:15 - 8:00 pm. The presentation will take place right after our 5th Grade Step Up Night and is open to all parents. We hope you can join us!

save the date - 8th grade washington D.C. trip
The 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. is scheduled for Saturday, February 13 - Monday, February 15. More specific details will be shared with 8th grade families once the school year starts.
highlands' baseball tryout information
Baseball tryouts are right around the corner! Tryouts will take place on Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm on Spina Field at the Pleasantdale Park District (7425 S. Wolf Road). If your child is interested in trying out for the team, this form must be completed prior to tryouts. Your child will not be able to try out if this form has not been completed prior to the 10th. In addition, an up-to-date physical must be on file with the middle school office. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Steele at ssteele@district106.net.
sports physicals
As a reminder, if your child plans on trying out/participating in a fall sport, he/she must have an up-to-date physical on file with the middle school office. Our fall sports are:
- Boys' and Girls' Cross Country
- Baseball
- Boys' Softball
- Girls' Basketball
ptc updates
- School supply sales have been extended through Sunday, July 12. Make sure you get your orders in before it's too late. The supply kits will be in your student's Homeroom for the first day of school. All supplies, including headphones and accordion folders, are warrantied through Spring Break 2027. Please use this link to order your supply kit.
- Information on ordering PE Uniforms for the 2026-27 school year will be sent out from the PTC. Keep an eye out for this email in the next two weeks.

middle school team updates
Please click the button below to access middle school team updates and find out the great things happening in our classrooms.
last day of school
Our last day of school is Wednesday, June 3. As a reminder, students are dismissed at 11:45 am. We hope everyone has a great start to their summer vacation!
library books
All library books were due this past Wednesday. There are still over 400 books checked out to students across the district. If you could take one last look around the house for any school library books that might still be at home, we would really appreciate it. Thank you for your help!
lost and found
We have another great round of lost and found items waiting to be returned to the rightful owner in our Middle School lunchroom. Please remind your child to check the Lost and Found one more time before the end of the year. We will donate any remaining items on Wednesday, June 10.

lyons township summer football camp
Please see below for information on LT's Summer Football Camp:
Grades 5-8
Dates: July 13-17
Time: 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Where: LT South Campus
Cost: $100
When registering- "Football II"
All campers will receive an LT football shirt, an Under Armour fitted hat, and for the first time, LT Football ESD shorts.
Please click on the link below to register:
The camp will teach the campers a variety of skills and techniques for the different positions of football. We will also teach them some basic offensive and defensive schemes. At the end of each day, players will compete in two hand touch football games, which the campers really enjoy. During the week, campers will also compete against their grade level campers in a pass, punt, 40 yard dash, and a pro agility competition. THIS IS A NON-TACKLE CAMP AND NO PADS WILL BE WORN DURING THIS CAMP.
The campers will hear from our coaches and high school players about their journey and specific attributes that will help them be successful on the field, in the classroom, and in life. We will talk about leadership, hard work, discipline, consistency, commitment, team work, humility, attitude, overcoming adversity, and sportsmanship. Last year, we were honored to have former Chicago Blackhawk and Stanley Cup Champion, Brian Campbell, speak to our campers. We're looking forward to having another guest speaker speak to our campers this summer.




memorial Day
There is no school on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
lost and found
We have another great round of lost and found items waiting to be returned to the rightful owner in our Middle School lunchroom. Please remind your child to check the Lost and Found one more time before the end of the year. We will donate any remaining items on Wednesday, June 10.
library books
All library books that are still checked out need to be returned by the end of the school day on Wednesday, May 27.
ptc updates
- School Supplies -- Don't forget to pre-order your student's school supplies for the 2026/2027 school year! The deadline for ordering is July 1st. The pre-ordered school supply kits will be sent directly to the school this summer and takes one back-to-school task off your list. Click here for the Middle School Kits. Please reach out to ptcboard@district106.net
with any questions.

lyons township summer football camp
Please see below for information on LT's Summer Football Camp:
Grades 5-8
Dates: July 13-17
Time: 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Where: LT South Campus
Cost: $100
When registering- "Football II"
All campers will receive an LT football shirt, an Under Armour fitted hat, and for the first time, LT Football ESD shorts.
Please click on the link below to register:
The camp will teach the campers a variety of skills and techniques for the different positions of football. We will also teach them some basic offensive and defensive schemes. At the end of each day, players will compete in two hand touch football games, which the campers really enjoy. During the week, campers will also compete against their grade level campers in a pass, punt, 40 yard dash, and a pro agility competition. THIS IS A NON-TACKLE CAMP AND NO PADS WILL BE WORN DURING THIS CAMP.
The campers will hear from our coaches and high school players about their journey and specific attributes that will help them be successful on the field, in the classroom, and in life. We will talk about leadership, hard work, discipline, consistency, commitment, team work, humility, attitude, overcoming adversity, and sportsmanship. Last year, we were honored to have former Chicago Blackhawk and Stanley Cup Champion, Brian Campbell, speak to our campers. We're looking forward to having another guest speaker speak to our campers this summer.





middle school team updates
Please click the button below to access middle school team updates and find out the great things happening in our classrooms.
friday, May 22
As a reminder, Friday, May 22 school is in session since we had to use an inclement weather day on Friday, January 23.
memorial day
There will be no school on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
8th grade graduation celebrations
It’s almost time to celebrate the amazing Class of 2026 as they prepare for their next chapter! We hope everyone grabbed their lawn sign from school this week. Next up, the 8th Grade Graduation Reception and Party Committees have been planning memorable events to send them off in style.
Below, you'll find details for the party, where to get tickets for the reception, plus more. For complete graduation details, important links, and updates, be sure to bookmark the 8th Grade Graduation Celebration page on the PTC website.
8TH GRADE PARTY
Thursday, May 28 | Middle School Gym | 6:00–8:30 PM
This special celebration is just for the Class of 2026! Parent volunteers are needed to help make the night a success. Please visit the graduation page for volunteer opportunities. (Parents may only attend if volunteering.)
8TH GRADE RECEPTION
Monday, June 1 | Marriott Southwest - Burr Ridge | Immediately Following Graduation
Families are invited to continue the celebration with a special reception that will include dinner and dancing. Tickets are $50 per guest. (Note: Graduates do not need to purchase a ticket.)
COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS AND DONATIONS
Support the Class of 2026 celebration by ordering a commemorative t-shirt or making a donation toward the party and reception. The additional form below also includes shirt sizing and a few additional requests, including student photos.
T-SHIRTS, PICS, VOLUNTEERING AND MORE
We look forward to all of the upcoming celebrations. Please let us know if you have any questions!
ptc updates
- Fun Lunch -- Our LAST PTC fun lunch of the year will be next Tuesday, May 19th. Participating Middle School students will receive Culver's chicken tenders and Lay's potato chips
- School Supplies -- As you are registering your child for the 2026/2027 school year, you will see a link for purchasing MS School Supplies. The PTC works with an outside vendor to provide name-brand products at a great all-in-one cost. The pre-ordered school supply kits will be sent directly to the school this summer and takes one back-to-school task off your list. Click here for the Middle School Kits. Please reach out to ptcboard@district106.net
with any questions.
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late start
We will have a Late Start Day on Friday, May 15 Students will enter the building at 9:05, and 1st period class starts at 9:10. Our Late Start schedule is below.

homeroom tardies
As a reminder, the bell to let students enter the building rings at 8:20 am, and Homeroom starts at 8:27 am. If students arrive after this time, they are marked tardy. Three tardies in a trimeter results in a Lunch Study. If a student has six tardies in a trimester, he/she receives a referral. Thank you for helping to get your student(s) to school on time as we get near the end of the school year.
8th grade graduation celebrations
It’s almost time to celebrate the amazing Class of 2026 as they prepare for their next chapter! We hope everyone grabbed their lawn sign from school this week. Next up, the 8th Grade Graduation Reception and Party Committees have been planning memorable events to send them off in style.
Below, you'll find details for the party, where to get tickets for the reception, plus more. For complete graduation details, important links, and updates, be sure to bookmark the 8th Grade Graduation Celebration page on the PTC website.
8TH GRADE PARTY
Thursday, May 28 | Middle School Gym | 6:00–8:30 PM
This special celebration is just for the Class of 2026! Parent volunteers are needed to help make the night a success. Please visit the graduation page for volunteer opportunities. (Parents may only attend if volunteering.)
8TH GRADE RECEPTION
Monday, June 1 | Marriott Southwest - Burr Ridge | Immediately Following Graduation
Families are invited to continue the celebration with a special reception that will include dinner and dancing. Tickets are $50 per guest. (Note: Graduates do not need to purchase a ticket.)
COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS AND DONATIONS
Support the Class of 2026 celebration by ordering a commemorative t-shirt or making a donation toward the party and reception. The additional form below also includes shirt sizing and a few additional requests, including student photos.
T-SHIRTS, PICS, VOLUNTEERING AND MORE
We look forward to all of the upcoming celebrations. Please let us know if you have any questions!
spring band concert
We are looking forward to celebrating the Spring Band concert on Wednesday, May 13th at 7pm in the Middle School gym. This concert is the culmination and celebration of a year of hard work and music making! It will feature the Beginning Band, 5th grade Symphonic Band, 6th grade Concert Band, 7th-8th Grade Wind Ensemble and the Jazz Band. We can't wait to share our music with you!
spring sports update
- Coed Blue Soccer
- Tuesday, May 12 - Away Game @ Gurrie Blue
- Thursday, May 14 - Away Game @ Gurrie Gold
- Coed White Soccer
- Monday, May 11 - Away Game @ Gurrie Blue
- Friday, May 15 - Away Game @ Gurrie Gold
friday, May 22
As a reminder, Friday, May 22 school is in session since we had to use an inclement weather day on Friday, January 23.
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ptc updates
- Friday Night Fever -- CALLING ALL 5th & 6th GRADERS! The final Friday Night Fever of the year will be on Friday, May 15th from 4:00-5:30pm.We'll have food, drinks, raffles, activities and more! Tickets are $10/student and can be purchased HERE.
We also need parent volunteers and drink donations to make this event a success. To volunteer or donate, click here. - Ice Cream Day -- Mark your calendars, the next PTC Ice Cream Day is Friday, May 15.
- School Supplies -- As you are registering your child for the 2026/2027 school year, you will see a link for purchasing MS School Supplies. The PTC works with an outside vendor to provide name-brand products at a great all-in-one cost. The pre-ordered school supply kits will be sent directly to the school this summer and takes one back-to-school task off your list. Click here for the Middle School Kits. Please reach out to ptcboard@district106.net
with any questions.


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