HFA
Volunteer Opportunities
Connect With Us:
HMS Association Facebook link*
Meetings:
Second Tuesday of the Month at 9:30am in the Learning Center. - ALL ARE WELCOME!
*(These accounts are not operated by District 70.)
HFA News & Announcements
Your Highland Family Association (HFA) has hit the ground running. There’s something always going on! Join us for various events by participating and/or volunteering. Bring any combination of your Time, Talent and Treasure – we’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
Upcoming Events for Everyone
- Aug 24 - Charlotte Strong Pool Party fundraiser: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/charlotte-strong-pool-fundraiser/items?cart
- Aug 27-30 - STAR Testing. Make sure your student gets a good night's rest and energizing breakfast
- Sep 2 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
- Sep 5 - HMS Curriculum Night: meet with your student’s teachers and hear what your student will be working on.
- Sep 6 - Outdoor Movie Night: grab a blanket and enjoy popcorn with your student and their pals in the HMS field. All family members are welcome. The movie to be voted on by the students.
- Sep 10 - HFA Meeting 9:30am-11am - Everyone is welcome!
- Sep 11 - Early release at 1:45pm
- Sep 12 - Picture Day!
Connect with the HFA
Looking for additional information, have a suggestion, or want to get more involved?
• Join us at an HFA meeting (September 10 and October 8 @9:30am in the HMS Library)
• Email us at highlandfamilyassociationd70@gmail.com
Volunteer with the HFA
We have great opportunities for you to support our students’ HMS community and meet other like-minded parents. It’s a quick click to add your name to the HFA Volunteer lists and be among the first to be contacted. Signups for volunteer opportunities can be found on the left side of the HFA web page.
Note there is no immediate commitment – we’ll reach out to you with different roles that could fit your schedule. Open roles range from 1-2 hours (i.e., Treat Days, Staff Appreciation, event chaperones) to team-driven efforts and committee lead positions (i.e., Gym Jams, Graduation). Select what works for you!
If you are ready to take on a larger role, we are actively looking for the following positions to be filled:
| The HFA is recruiting for… Committee Chairs | The HFA is recruiting for … Shadow roles |
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Donating to Support our Programs!
Did you know that if each family donated $30, the Highland Family Association will be fully funded to support all of the great things that we do for our students, teachers, and families, including:
- Treat Days for students (4 per year)
- Teacher Appreciation (meals for conferences, breakfasts, and other gifts)
- Lunch provided for our 6th/7th grade field day
- Contributions to Highland’s annual book fair
- Popcorn for family movie night
- And to be able to provide when Highland asks for other supports
Thank you for supporting our students. Any donation amount is appreciated. Donations can be made at the HFA Webstore on the left of this page.
The objective of the HFA is to promote good will, effective communication, and cooperation between and among parents, faculty, administration and students.
In addition, the organization will work to plan/coordinate social functions for each grade level, and provide volunteer resources for a variety of programs/activities that support Highland Middle School. Each parent/guardian is automatically a voting member of their school Family Association once their child is enrolled in the school.
Each academic year, the HFA is responsible to plan and execute fundraisers where the proceeds/profits are used to purchase items and/or fund programs that enhance the educational experience of the students. The organization’s largest fundraiser is Friends of the HFA – that requests families to make an annual pledge to the school.
Highland Family Association (HFA) is an Illinois-based nonprofit organization recognized under section 501(c)(3).
Here’s a Snapshot of What We’ve Done| HFA Projects
- Spring, 2021 - HFA is working on sourcing new outdoor furniture for the Court Yard Space so students can enjoy reading outside and small groups can meet in this outdoor space.
- Summer, 2020 – HFA supported Learning Center Renovation | Phase 2, that created meeting rooms. These new spaces are additional work areas for students to collaborate.
- Summer, 2019 – HFA supported Learning Center Renovation | Phase 1, sponsoring a “Collaboration Corner – The HIVE” where students can work together on projects and creative tasks, as well as collaborate with teachers for extra help. HFA provided furniture for the new workspace.
- Spring, 2018 – HFA funded the installation of a Projector/ Screen System in the Multi-Purpose Room.
- Spring, 2017 – HFA transformed the Outdoor Courtyard (adjacent to Learning Center) into usable space for the Staff and Students to enjoy.