8th Grade: The Next Step
Most students who graduate from Highland Middle School attend Libertyville High School. During student's eighth grade year, several events happen to prepare and celebrate students for this next journey. Important information for 8th grade families will be placed on this page throughout the school year.
8th grade End of the year Events
February 28th, 2025 - Administration will meet with the 8th grade class to discuss end of year events and student expectations.
May 16th, 2025 - The graduation party will take place in the Highland Middle School South Gym on Friday, from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.
May 20th, 2025 - The 8th grade Motion Madness Field Trip to Six Flags will take place on this date.
May 23rd, 2025 - The 8th grade students will have an awards assembly and then participate in their first graduation practice.
May 27th, 2025 - 8th grade students will have a graduation practice at HMS first thing in the morning and then be bussed to Adler Park for the 8th grade Picnic.
May 28th, 2025 - 8th grade students will have their final graduation practice during the school day and then be released early at 11:15 am. The graduation ceremony will take place at Libertyville High School at 7:00pm.
Forms and Permission Slips
Ticket Forms, Picnic Permission Slips, and more are soon to come ...
8th grade graduation live-stream - We will once again be live-streaming the 2025 8th grade graduation ceremony. To access the live stream, use this link: Live-Stream Link
Student End of Year and Graduation Guide - Teachers will issue this information directly to students but parents can access the document as well using this link: Student Graduation Guide
8th grade Picnic & Graduation Practice Permission form - Parents should review the letter and information in the Picnic and Graduation Practice Permission Form.
8th grade Graduation Ticket Information - Parents should review the letter and information in the Graduation Ticket Information Letter.
HFA 8th grade Party and Gown Form - Parents should review the Party and Gown form from the HFA.
8th Grade Diploma Form - 8th grade parents should fill out the 8th grade Diploma Form in the fall.
High School InformatIon
Libertyville High School (LHS) PreACT - Current 8th grade students who live in the District 128 boundary are automatically registered for this important high school placement assessment. For more information, click HERE.
Welcome to the class 2029! - Your 8th grade student will soon begin the process of transitioning to Libertyville High School for the 2025-2026 school year. Throughout the year we will post updated information as we prepare for the upcoming school year. For more information, click HERE.
Pre-Registration & Admission Process to Libertyville HS - Your 8th grade student and family will soon begin the process of transitioning to District 128 and Libertyville High School for the 2025-2026 school year. In order to get started on this process, we would like to invite you to begin the preregistration process for your 8th grade student. For more information, click HERE.
Important Dates for D128 and Freshman
- Pre-Registration deadline: October 14th, 2024
- 8th Grade Orientation: January 9, 2025
- Choice Zone Declarations due Feb. 3, 2025
- 8th Grade Course Selection Deadline: Feb, 7, 2025
- 8th Grade Activities & Athletics Fair: March 13, 2025