💳 Set up your Book Fair eWallet now!
It’s the easiest way for kids to shop without worrying about cash at school!
✨ Setting it up early gives you time to share with grandparents, family, and friends — so everyone can join in the fun of buying your child new books! 📚
So many loved ones enjoy giving the gift of reading ❤️
👉 Create your eWallet here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandparkelemschool14
Book Fair will be held October 27-October 31.
⏰ Reminder: The very first PTO Meeting of the school year is Thursday, Sept 18, 6–7 PM at the HP Media Center. Put it in your calendar NOW and set an alert. We can do so much more TOGETHER!
✨🍭 Lollipops for Lawsyn! 🍭✨
Join us in supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛
📅 Thursday, Sept. 18 & Friday, Sept. 19
⏰ 7:30–7:55 AM (Available before school)
Lollipops are just $1 each!
💛 All proceeds go to Lawsyn Lane’s Give Back Gang.
Join us in supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛
📅 Thursday, Sept. 18 & Friday, Sept. 19
⏰ 7:30–7:55 AM (Available before school)
Lollipops are just $1 each!
💛 All proceeds go to Lawsyn Lane’s Give Back Gang.
📣 Reminder: There will be no school for WPS students on Monday, September 15th. This will be a professional development day for staff.
📣 Reminder that today is early release (Friday, Sept. 12)— following Monday’s schedule, one hour early.
The homecoming parade runs down Main Street from 5th to 13th Street, starting at 3:30 PM.
📌 WPS Schedule Reminders
🏈 Friday, Sept. 12 – Early Release following Monday’s schedule
🚫 Monday, Sept. 15 – No school for students (Professional Day for Staff)
📅 Check the 2025–2026 Student Calendar for all upcoming dates: holidays, conferences, and breaks.
🔗 www.woodwardps.net
🏈 Friday, Sept. 12 – Early Release following Monday’s schedule
🚫 Monday, Sept. 15 – No school for students (Professional Day for Staff)
📅 Check the 2025–2026 Student Calendar for all upcoming dates: holidays, conferences, and breaks.
🔗 www.woodwardps.net
We are excited to announce that our annual Cookie Dough fundraiser starts Friday, September 12. We will be sending home all the information with your student. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Our goal is to raise $20,000 in total sales for important items and services not currently funded at this time.
You can help us by getting started early with digital selling! Simply go to SHOPFUND.com to register and share. Stay tuned for additional information, and be sure to check your student's folder on Friday. Thank you in advance for your support!
You can help us by getting started early with digital selling! Simply go to SHOPFUND.com to register and share. Stay tuned for additional information, and be sure to check your student's folder on Friday. Thank you in advance for your support!
Highland Park students kicked off Football Homecoming week by showing spirit through crazy and fun socks!! "SOCK IT" to the Alva Goldbugs on Friday!
Highland Park students kicked off Boomer Homecoming week by wearing crazy and fun socks to school! "SOCK IT" to those Alva Goldbugs on Friday! GO BOOM!
Mark your calendar for the first Highland Park PTO Meeting!
Thursday, September 18th | ⏰ 6–7 PM
📍 HP Media Center
Come be part of the conversation and help make a difference for our students! 💛
Thursday, September 18th | ⏰ 6–7 PM
📍 HP Media Center
Come be part of the conversation and help make a difference for our students! 💛
Highland Park Elem School Fundraiser Starts in 5 Days so get Pre-registered.
Our big fundraiser starts in a few days! Our goal is to raise $20,000.00 for important items and services that are not currently funded at this time.
We are asking ALL parents to pre-register their student(s) here:
https://www.shopfund.com/parentregister
Make sure you use Group Code: PFFCD
Please get at least one person to support our fundraiser before our official kick-off day. Any student that is registered and adds 10 contacts will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win over 1,000 prizes. How cool would it be if we took a chunk out of our goal BEFORE the fundraiser even starts? Mrs. Burnett
Our big fundraiser starts in a few days! Our goal is to raise $20,000.00 for important items and services that are not currently funded at this time.
We are asking ALL parents to pre-register their student(s) here:
https://www.shopfund.com/parentregister
Make sure you use Group Code: PFFCD
Please get at least one person to support our fundraiser before our official kick-off day. Any student that is registered and adds 10 contacts will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win over 1,000 prizes. How cool would it be if we took a chunk out of our goal BEFORE the fundraiser even starts? Mrs. Burnett
Boomers of the Week Sept. 2nd-5th. Thank you for your Leadership! And thank you to our Sponsor, SCOOTERS!!!
🎉 Homecoming Week at Highland Park! 🎉
Get ready to show your Boomer spirit with dress-up days Sept. 8–12, 2025:
👟 Monday – Crazy Sock Day
😴 Tuesday – Pajama Day
🏈 Wednesday – Sports Day
🤠 Thursday – Western Day
🖤💛 Friday – Black & Gold Boomer Pride
Go Boomers! 🖤💛
Get ready to show your Boomer spirit with dress-up days Sept. 8–12, 2025:
👟 Monday – Crazy Sock Day
😴 Tuesday – Pajama Day
🏈 Wednesday – Sports Day
🤠 Thursday – Western Day
🖤💛 Friday – Black & Gold Boomer Pride
Go Boomers! 🖤💛
HP Boomer Spirited Fridays. The WHS Fast Pitch Softball girls gave a big Boomer Greeting this morning!
Early Release for Homecoming Parade
📣 WPS will dismiss at one hour early on Friday, Sept. 12 for Homecoming! 🏈🎉
Buses will also run early, just like a Monday release day.
📅 September menus are here! Please note: No school on Monday, September 15th for Professional Development. 🍎
Mr. Vanderwork educated Mrs. Boone's first graders on Ag Week reading the book, Levi's Lost Calf. Mr. Vanderwork works with Farm Credit and also contributed Fidgets for the students. We appreciate our Community Partnerships!! Thank you Mr. Vanderwork and Farm Credit!!
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy the long weekend—we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday!
Enjoy the long weekend—we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday!
When you focus on the GOOD, the GOOD gets better!
