Prospective Students & Families
Prospective Family Events
Click on the tabs to learn more about our events for prospective students.
- Fall Orientation / Open House
- School Tours & Showcase Night
- Spring Meet & Greet / Registration
- Tips for a Successful Transition
Fall Orientation / Open House
Fall Orientation & Open House
6th Grade Orientation and All School Open House
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 8:00am-2:00pm
Welcome to Highland Park Middle School!
We invite YOU, our new sixth grader, to our annual student orientation from 8:00 am- 2:00pm on Thursday, September 3, 2026 in the middle school gymnasium.
Sixth graders: please arrive promptly at 7:50 am. BE READY FOR SOME FUN! The purpose of this orientation is to make the transition from elementary school to middle school a positive one. Eighth grade student WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) leaders will be facilitating large and small group activities. Wear comfortable clothes and don’t bring any materials (snack will be provided).
Save the Date!
6th grade Orientation & Open House for all grades
Thursday, September 3, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
7:50am Drop of 6th graders at the main entrance and begin WEB orientation at 8:00am
8:00am - 11:00am- 6th Grade Student Orientation and 6th grade Parent Information Sessions
11:00am - 11:30am- Foundation Classroom Sessions for all 6-8 families (virtual options will be available)
11:30am - 12:30pm- Lunch for all students and families in grades 6-8
12:00pm - 2:00pm- Open House for all students and families in grades 6-8
*More Details to come in August!
- See invitation for additional details
Orientacíon del grado 6 y Casa abierta de toda la escuela
Jueves, 3 de septiembre, 8:00am-2:00pm
¡Reserve la fecha!
Orientación de 6o grado y casa abierta para todos los grados
Jueves, 3 de septiembre, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
7:50a.m. Llegada de los alumnos de sexto grado a la entrada principal e inicio de la orientación WEB a las 8:00a.m.
8:00am - 11:00am - Orientación para estudiantes de 6.º grado y sesiones informativas para padres de 6.º grado
11:00am - 11:30am - Sesiones de aula de fundamentos para familias de 6.º a 8.º grado (habrá opciones virtuales disponibles)
11:30am - 12:30pm - Almuerzo para todos los estudiantes y familias de 6.º a 8.º grado
12:00pm - 2:00pm - Casa abierta para todos los estudiantes y familias de 6.º a 8.º grado
*¡Más detalles en agosto!
- Favor de ver la inviatcíon para mas informatción
School Tours & Showcase Night
School Tours & Showcase Night
Tours and Events for Prospective Students and Families
Current 5th grade families interested in a tour of Highland Park Middle School will be able to do so on one of the dates below.
- To be determined
Tours run from 8:45-9:30am. Tours are focused on 5th graders transitioning to middle school. We encourage parents and students to attend tours together. Please register for a tour, using this link.
Highland Park Middle School does not offer a student shadow option.
In addition, check out the Highland Park parent information folder and watch the video above to learn about all we have to offer students at Highland Park Middle School!
Our Family Showcase is TBD from 4:30-6:00. During the showcase, families are provided a brief introduction to the Highland Middle School community. Families will then have the opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers and support staff, and learn about middle school opportunities. No registration is required for the Showcase Night event.
Showcase at HPMS is TBD from 4:30-6:00 pm. For those unable to attend in person, please join us virtually via Google Meet https://meet.google.com/gdb-gjrn-rwb.
La presentación en HPMS tendrá lugar el jueves 15 de enero de 4:30 a 6:00 pm. Para quienes no puedan asistir en persona, les invitamos a unirse virtualmente a través de Google Meet https://meet.google.com/gdb-gjrn-rwb.
Spring Meet & Greet / Registration
HPMS Meet, Greet and Register
Wednesday, April 30, 2026 4:00 -6:30pm
Meet & Greet and Register
HPMS Counselors : Ms. Mulvaney, Ms. Katzmarek, Ms. Seifert
6th Grade Meet, Greet and Register
Thursday, April 30th, 2026, 4:00 pm - 6:30pm
- Registration presentation begins promptly at 4:00 pm (students should bring their SPPS school iPad with them)
- Meet teachers, visit classrooms, and register for electives between 4:00-6:30
- Learn about extra-curricular and athletic activities
- if unable to attend, families can register for classes online
6th grado Conocernos, Saludarnos y Registración
Jueves, 30 de Abril (4:00-6:30pm)
- La presentación de inscripción comienza puntualmente a las 4:00 p. m. (los estudiantes deben traer su iPad escolar de SPPS).
- Reúnase con los maestros, visite los salones de clase e inscríbase en asignaturas optativas entre las 4:00 y las 6:30 p. m.
- Infórmese sobre actividades extracurriculares y deportivas.
- Si no puede asistir, las familias pueden inscribirse en las clases en línea.
Tips for a Successful Transition
Transition to Middle School
Tips for a Successful Transition to HPMS
Parent Information Folder and Welcome Video
Please take time to look through our parent information folder and watch the videos above about Tips for transitions to middle school and about Highland Park Middle School and all we have to offer for our students!
Relax
Middle School is an exciting time and most students have fun and succeed in their classes. Students also like the new independence that comes with middle school. This is the first time when students get to work with multiple teachers and move independently through the school building.
Ask for Help
Our school has many support systems in place. Students and parents can get extra help from homeroom and team teachers, their grade-level counselor or administrator, and the school social worker to name a few. The key here is not to be afraid to ask for help.
Homework
Incoming 6th grade students are not usually accustomed to the homework demands in middle school. Be sure to review all course syllabi and ask teachers for clarification when necessary.
Stay Involved
Just like in elementary school, parental involvement is directly linked to student success. Parents should stay in contact with teachers and help their child keep track of their homework and tests.