Highland High School

Congratulations to your 2026 Vintage Vogue Prom Court and new King and Queen, Kaleb and Noemi!

Sophie Frey and Ayla Rushing were chosen to display their art at the SIU-E student show. Congratulations ladies on a job well done.

Today 7 seniors who participate in the Gateway CEO Program participated in Fish Tank- a pitch competition. Congrats to Jackson C who won 1st place, Avery A who won 2nd place and Drew J who was in a three way tie for 3rd place! Thanks to all the local business professionals who attended, serve as mentors and support Gateway CEO!

**Sneak Peek** Junior Class officers have everything prepped and ready to go for Prom Saturday night. Ticket sales continue today and tomorrow during lunch hours. You must purchase tickets before 2:30pm Friday.

This week, 9th-11th grade students will participate in presentations to prepare them for the upcoming ACT on Tuesday, April 14th. Click this link for more information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfBIEbrVw/rY68F3tdv6jTJ0gLzU6gZw/view?utm_content=DAGfBIEbrVw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he424992905

Highland baseball falls to Champaign Central today at Plummer Park. They will be back in action tomorrow at 4:30 vs Washington.

OS Impact has planned an amazing Post Prom with lots of great food, inflatables, and games. And don't forget the awesome attendance prizes that are up for grabs! Join us at the HHS gym from 10 PM-1 AM. Get in on the fun for only $5!

Plans are underway for the BEA Job Fair. See flyer and reach out to Ben Eberwein if your company or business would like a spot.
BentonEberwein@bradfordbank.com

Congratulations to our Senior Olympiad Students, Layna Powers, Tyler Larson, Emma Blaine, and Maddie Molitor on winning the ROE's 44th Science Olympiad. Great job Ms Stoff and Ms Simmons on this great accomplishment.

TONIGHT: College Fair at SWIC
March 18th
6-8pm
More info: https://www.swic.edu/students/services/advising/college-fair/

Highland Varsity Softball defeated Alton 17-4 in 6 innings on Thursday as Hayden Bruhn threw a complete game, striking out three and walking two. Highland tallied 17 hits as Lucy Becker went 4-5 with 2 doubles, 5 RBIs and Kami Leckrone went 3-4 with 2 RBI. Addison Short and Maebry Eilers each had two hits and Nikonovich, Bradford, Bruhn, Sexton, Wernle, and Knebel all reached safely with hits for Highland. RBIs from Bradford, Short, Wernle, Bruhn, and Knebel with 2.

Great job by all our talented musicians tonight at the HHS Pops Concert, Hero's and Villains. Well done Mr Polett and Mr Case.

Great job by all of our talented singers at the HHS Pops Concert, Hero's and Villains. Great job Ms Wesselmann and Mr Wilton.

Two HHS students have created a video to enter into the Illinois High School Radon Video Contest. The goal is to bring increased awareness to the dangers of radon gas. Please help Ada Huelskamp and Rowan Passmore by watching the youtube video, liking the video, and sharing the video. The more likes and shares they can get on youtube, the better their chances at winning! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8O2JfcvVtU

Thank you to our BEA Presenters today! We appreciate you sharing info with our seniors!

Patience and precision pay off for culinary occupations students as they tackled a chocolate soufflé.

Foods students have been busy in the lab turning play dough practice ➡️ Real pastry magic!

Reminder: Seniors our Know Before You Go Senior Seminar is tomorrow!
This is a great opportunity to network and ask questions.
Thanks to the BEA for your support of student success.

Support our HCUSD #5 by buying a raffle ticket. Proceeds help send our students to PACT: a week long camp where they're accompanied by one of our SROs. Reach out to Officer Clewis or Officer Biggs for more details!