Dear Families and Students,
As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on the incredible community we have here at Highland Park High School. Our GIANT values of Gratitude, Inclusion, Accountability, Nurturing, and Teammates guide us every day, and this season, I want to pause and express my heartfelt gratitude for each of you.
To our families—those I have known for years, those I’m getting to know, and those I look forward to meeting—thank you for sharing your children and your stories with me. Your perspectives, dreams, and experiences enrich our community and help shape my leadership. These stories fill me with inspiration and remind me of the power of partnership in supporting our students.
To our students, thank you for being your honest, brilliant, and wonderfully unique selves. You are one GIANT reason I come to school every day. Whether it’s your greetings in the hallways, stopping by to share your opinions and take some candy, inviting me to watch you perform or compete, dancing with you as Banda Cerro Azul De Chicago plays, or even hype me up for a TikTok dance, each moment with you is a gift. Seeing your genius in classrooms, on the stage, and on the field is a constant reminder of the vibrancy and potential that define this school.
I sit here filled with gratitude, knowing that together we create a school where everyone can grow and thrive. I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving, filled with joy, connection, and time to recharge.
As always, thank you for sharing your students with us this week and beyond,
Holly
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