Read

Our library catalog, Destiny Discover, is available for you 24/7. Through this catalog you can search our physical library collect and access eBooks and eAudiobooks. 

Here are some directions about accessing your library account. 

Have your own book club and need help getting copies or title suggestions?  The library staff is happy to support your group! 

Contact Dr. Wyatt for more information!

Our Fall 2024 title is Free Lunch by Rex Ogle. 

The Highland Reads program aims to strengthen community by offering a common learning experience. Selected books strive to be engaging and accessible to Highland students, put a spotlight on a range of voices from differing perspectives, and give readers exposure to various genres and formats. Highland students get choice and voice in the selection process by suggesting titles and voting in the selection process. 

Check out our Family Guide for the book with information about conversation topics based on the books and resources to help explore and extend the book. 

Readers Choice Awards: 

Caudill, Lincoln, Bluestem Program

About the Readers Choice Program at HMS

In Illinois there are several Readers Choice Award programs for students to read and vote each year for the best nominated book.
We run a hybrid program at Highland and have all the Caudill books and some books from the two other lists. 
6th graders are invited to read from the Caudill and Bluestem selections at Highland.
7th graders are invited to read from the Caudill, Bluestem, and Lincoln selections at Highland. 
8th graders are invited to read from the Caudill and Lincoln selections at Highland.
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The Battle of the Books team will start in January!

Want to see the books for the 2025 program? Check out the resources lists in the library catalog as well as other info below! 

This program will run from September through February. There are several different ways to get involved in the fun:

• Vote for the Caudill winner! Read 3 of this year's Caudill books between now and February 2024 in order to vote for the winning author.
• Represent Highland in the Battle of the Books! The Battle of the Books will take place sometime after Caudill voting has taken place. Answer questions based on the books with lightning speed to help bring Highland glory as we compete against other area middle schools.