Harper PTO

What's Happening @ Harper

Meditation, Sip & Shop

Harper Moms are invited to a relaxing and fun evening of guided meditation, wine + treats and shopping! 

  • When: Friday, April 14th at 7:30pm
  • Where: Soulshine Boutique and Healing Sanctuary ( 459 Central Avenue, Highland Park)
  • What: Guided Meditation with Laura Rategan, who has over 25 years of experience as an Energy Healer, Shamantic Healer and Spiritual Teacher. She will guide us thru a meditation on 4/14 that reminds us to practice self- care, gratitude and learn to “let go”
  • What Else: Wine and sweets will be served while we shop in the boutique (candles, crystals, jewelry, etc) post meditation
  • Cost:  $50 / attendee ($40 of which goes to the PTO)
  • Hosts: Kari Darmstadter, Suzanne Krakover and Alisa Zufall

For Tickets: $50/person – click link below to purchase! Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, March 21 at 9am!

Purchase your tickets today!

Please contact contact Lauren D’Auria with any questions.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby

  • When: Saturday, May 6th at 5:00pm
  • Where: Gianneschi Residence: 1038 Illinois Rd, Wilmette
  • What: Derby race, tacos, margaritas, mint juleps and more!
  • What Else: Any attire is welcome but if you have a fun hat or fascinator – wear it!
  • Cost:  $50 / attendee (ALL proceeds go to the PTO)
  • Hosts: Liz Gianneschi

For Tickets: $50/person – click link below to purchase! Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, March 21 at 9am!

Purchase your tickets today!

Please contact Lauren D’Auria with any questions.

Celebrate College Days

  • When: Saturday, May 20th at 7:00pm
  • Where: Mellon Residence: 1944 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette
  • What: Flip cup, Jell-O shots, corn hole, late-night pizza!
  • What Else: Sport your college gear!
  • Cost:  $50 / attendee (ALL proceeds go to the PTO)
  • Hosts: Lauren Mellon and Rochelle Tapping

For Tickets: $50/person – click link below to purchase! Tickets will go on sale Tuesday March 21 at 9am!

Purchase your tickets today!

Please contact ease contact Lauren D’Auria with any questions.

Thornwood Stormwater Construction Project

This summer The Village of Wilmette has been working hard on the Thornwood Stormwater Project. HERE is a full informational handout that discuses the back to school plan and how it impacts Harper. A few highlights:

  • Sidewalks are open on Hunter Road
  • Greenwood Ave is the official walking route to get to Harper! All students coming from the East of Harper should use Greenwood Ave
  • Thornwood between Dartmouth and Hunter is closed to pedestrian and car traffic
  • No large trucks will be entering Thornwood Park during drop-off and pick-up
  • Crossing guard locations (Illinois and Iroquois, Lake and Hunter, Hunter and Greenwood, Greenwood and Dartmouth).  There will be construction flaggers at Thornwood and Dartmouth. 
  • There will no longer be crossing guards at Elmwood and Dartmouth. All students should be walking to school via Greenwood. 
  • Drivers (parents,  grandparents, babysitters, nannies, etc.) – PLEASE stay off your phone from the time you enter carline on Kenilworth until the time you’ve completed carline and are blocks passed the school.  Harper students and their families are walking to and from school.  Please show caution and yield to pedestrians.

** Reminder: to enter the carpool line, you must use Kenilworth Avenue