May 2025
From the Desk of the Principal
This will be the last newsletter of the 2024-2025 school year. I want to take a moment to thank you for your support and partnership this year. It has been a year filled with growth, learning, and countless moments of pride as our students have experienced success academically, socially, and emotionally.
As I tell the parents of incoming 6th grade students every year, middle school is an exciting ride and this year was no exception. Classroom accomplishments, extracurricular achievements, and memorable events allowed our students to shine. I'm proud of the Harter Learning Community!
To our 8th grade students and families, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your child's journey. We wish them all the best as they step confidently into high school. For our returning students, we're already looking forward to welcoming you back in the fall for another great year.
I wish all of you a safe, restful, joy-filled summer. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.
Proud to be a Knight!
Brian Faulkner, Principal
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5-9
May 5-9 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please take a minute to send a positive note to your child's teachers. We are lucky to have an awesome staff at Harter and they make our building an amazing place to learn and grow. #ThankaTeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek2025
KORT Hours
For students completing KORT hours, if you are using a paper form, please submit the hours by May 10th. If you are using the app, we will use the hours that have been submitted.
Lunch Accounts
Please check your child's lunch account as the school year wraps up to ensure they are not in the negative. If the account is in the negative, please bring the account back to a zero balance. Unused funds will transfer and can be used next year in Kaneland schools.
KHS Relay For Life Information
The Kaneland High School Student Council is hosting this year's Relay for Life on May 9th. For more information, you can access their flyer by clicking here. Student Council also put together a slideshow with more specific information (click here for the slideshow).
Please direct questions to Mr. Cimino: 65869@kaneland.org or Mr. Fuller: 15857@kaneland.org
Last Day of School & 4th Term Report Cards
The last day of school is Thursday, May 22nd. Please note that Wednesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 22nd are early release days. School ends an hour earlier on these days (1:40 p.m.).
4th Term Report Cards will be available for viewing on Thursday, May 22nd around 3:00 p.m.
Awesomeness Around Harter
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March Mammal Contest Winners |
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March Mammal Contest Winners |
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ILMEA District 9 Junior Jazz Festival |
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ILMEA District 9 Junior Jazz Festival |
Laying of the Wreath Washington D.C. |
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Washington D.C. Trip |
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5th Grade Tours |
5th Grade Tours |
5th Grade Tours |
5th Grade Tours |
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Spring Musical |
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Spring Musical |
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Spring Musical |
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Spring Musical |
Important May Dates
May 1 - 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert @ KHS Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
May 5 - May 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 - 6th-7th-8th Grade Choir Concerts @ KHS Auditorium 6:30 p.m.
May 7 - PTO Meeting (virtual link) 7:00 p.m.
May 13 - 6th Grade Band Concert (KHMS Cafeteria) 6:30 p.m.
May 15 - Spring Jazz Concert (KHMS Cafeteria) 6:30 p.m.
May 21 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 1:40 p.m.)
May 21 - 8th Grade Promotion (Gymnasium) 6:30 p.m.
May 21 - 8th Grade Dance (KHMS Cafeteria) 7:30-9:00 p.m.
May 22 - End of 4th Term & Last Day of School
May 22 - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 1:40 p.m.)
Proud to be a Knight!!!