Back to School Bash to be Held for Highland Middle School Sixth-Graders

A few Libertyville moms want to make sure incoming sixth-graders at Highland Middle School have a great start to the new school year.

The moms will host a Back to School Bash at Lake Minear from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 18.

The event is open to all incoming sixth-graders from Highland Middle School, and their parents are welcome to stay as well.

"It'll be good to see a familiar face and see people you haven't seen all summer," said Kim Waitek Bissing, who is one of the moms organizing the event. Her son will be a sixth-grader this year.

The event is free, but the children are asked to bring certain items. Boys should bring a six-pack of soda, water or juice, while girls should bring a half-dozen cookies or a bag of chips. 

Bissing said Lake Minear has hired additional lifeguards for that day, but parents are welcome to stay and serve as chaperones if they'd like to.

Fore more information, visit the Libertyville High School Class of 2020 Facebook page.