Highland High School was among the top three Best High Schools in the Illinois Metro East for 2023-2024, according to U.S News & World Report.
Each year, U.S. News & World Report identifies the Top High Schools in Illinois and the United States. Rankings are based on weighted scores from six indicators of school quality: college readiness (30%); college curriculum breadth (10%); state assessment proficiency (20%); state assessment performance (20%); underserved student performance (10%); and graduation rate (10%).
We are so proud of the hard work, persistence, and dedication of our students, HHS and Highland CUSD #5 faculty, staff, parents, and community. Thank you for supporting the Highland CUSD #5 mission: Igniting bright futures to build a better community.
St. Louis Metro Report: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/missouri/rankings/st-louis-mo-41180
HHS Reports: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/illinois/districts/highland-community-unified-school-district-5/highland-high-school-6776
Ms. Buss beginning the journey of exploring the human body with her Anatomy & Physiology students. They start with the dissecting a fetal pig, so they can understand exactly what different body parts look like in real life.
Congrats to the Girls Golf team. They defeating Triad, Mascoutah, and Belleville West today at Oak Brook. Brooke Hunsche was low score (38). Alex Pokojski 39 and Kalei Gould 41. Congrats Girls!
Best of luck, Sam! All of HHS is rooting for you!
Meet Mr. Todd Strong, HHS Social Studies teacher!
Please join us for a College and Career planning parent night next week!
Tuesday Sept 12th 6:30pm. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFs9rGgrzk/csOpMF_06rC1J13ITDl5Dg/view?utm_content=DAFs9rGgrzk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
Reminder the Bulldogs BSN Apparel Store will close today. Here is the link for anyone wanting to get a last minute item or two. Go Bulldogs!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/bulldog02h
Bulldogs fall to Mahomet 28-0 tonight. Back at home vs Mattoon next Friday.
Volleyball had a program sweep on all 3 levels vs Granite City tonight. Congrats to Coach Murphy and the team!
Girls golf defeats Mascoutah today.
Highland -171
Mascoutah-234
Match medalist- Sydney Coziar with a 39
Congrats Coach Keeven and team!
Highland Soccer defeats Salem 7-1 tonight. Congrats to Coach Robertson and the team!
Class of 2024 parents- Please see attached Career Planning Toolkit. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFseowsDno/MmgF1oaXCmnNVYpSNJyvZQ/view?utm_content=DAFseowsDno&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
Please use the link provided if you plan to enter a float in the Homecoming Parade on September 20th:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wX5rvVTiGarDTg92vMUVtq0qJBazObrTcuRZolsXNd0/edit?ts=64f0a65d
Highland JV boys golf get wins over Belleville West and Alton with a score of 153. Nolan Houchins was medalist with a 34. Other scores that counted were Carter Holthaus 39, Trent Henrichs 39 and Ty Jansen 41. Congrats to Coach Brauns and the team!
Class shirt orders close tomorrow, August 31st!
Class of 2024: https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_seniors_class_of_2024/shop/home Class of 2025: https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_juniors_class_of_2025/shop/home Class of 2026: https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_sophomores_class_of_2026/shop/home
Class of 2027: https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_freshmen_class_of_2027/shop/home
Highland Volleyball Freshman and JV win in 2 sets vs Carlinville.
Varsity falls in 2 sets to Carlinville. Back in action Thursday vs Granite City at home. Go Bulldogs!
Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Soccer team on their 7-3 victory over Granite City tonight. Congrats to the JV Bulldogs as well for their 4-0 victory.
Meet Mrs. Reagan Boeckmann, member of the HHS math department!
More Club Day Fun! Thanks to all the clubs who participated.
Great turnout at today's Club Day during lunches.
