Highland Show Choir "Dissonance" recieved 2nd place in their division at Saturday's showcase of Excellence competition in Quincy, IL along with Mikayla Smith getting outstanding soloist in our caption. Several students participated in the solo competition as well with Hollyn Diamond recieving 4th, Mikayla Smith 2nd, and Daniel Williams in 1st place. Daniel was also awarded a scholarship for a future show choir camp as well. They have had a fantastic season and we look forward to next year! Way to go!
MATH TEAM ICTM REGIONAL RESULTS: On Saturday, Feb. 26 twenty students represented Highland at the ICTM Regional Math Competition.
The following students placed individually and qualified for State:
On the Algebra Written test Braden Schrof (9) placed first and Kylee Sowers (9) and Lexi Fogg (9) tied for second. On the Geometry Written test Naomi Saathoff (10) placed second. On the Algebra 2 Written test Gabe Schwarz (11) placed third. The Algebra 1 Team (Braden Schrof, Lexi Fogg, Kylee Sowers, Will Jansen, Liam Kobbeman, and Luke Stone) placed first. The Geometry Team (Naomi Saathoff (10), Tim Comish (10), Meredith Habing (9), Thomas Mitchell (9), Ella Manier (9), and Brionna Kelly (9)) placed first. The Calculator Team (Summer Carroll (12), Gabe Schwarz (11), Joe Jansen (11), Tim Comish (10), and Braden Schrof (9)) also placed first.
Everyone listed above qualified for the State ICTM Competition scheduled for April 30th!
Highland High School FFA and Seeing Green Environmental Club are hosting a drive to collect used oil and electronics at Highland Middle School on March 19th from 8 am - 11 am.
Highland High School and Highland Middle School have added a Social Worker position that is available for the 2022-2023 school year. Please see the link below to apply.
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/138131/High-SchoolMiddle-School-Social-Worker/job-details
Spring sports mean spring gear! Get your HHS Softball apparel today! The store closes on Sunday so don’t delay! https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_softball_2022/shop/home
HHS Senior Isaac Rieke singing the National Anthem at the IHSA State Basketball Tournament
Please see the attached flyer for a fundraiser for Jason Burton. Jason is battling cancer, and there has been a fundraiser put together for the family. Jason is the father of Ella, Garrett and Holly. All profits will go to the family.
SIUE College Fair: Tuesday March 22 6-7:30pm Meet admission representatives and learn more about college options. More info and a list of participating schools can be found online: www.siue.edu/ircf
The weather outside is cold and rainy, so that means spring sports must be underway! We will have an all spring sport parent meeting on Wednesday, March 9 at 6pm in the commons. We ask that all spring athletes have one parent or guardian attend. See your coach for more details!
Students celebrated the Spring Fling Dance on Friday with an amazing performance from Shotgun Creek. The band jammed from for three hours straight to the delight of the crowd. Thanks to Student Council and Excel for sponsoring the event.
Congratulation to senior Julia English who was selected to participate in the SIUE student show with her piece “Pink Phone and Curlers”.
Thanks to SWIC's Precision Machining Department for bringing out their Mobile CNC lab today. For more info about their program check out: https://www.swic.edu/academics/career-degrees/precision-machining-technology/
SWIC's Precision Machining Department is here today with their Mobile CNC Lab! For more info about their program check out: https://www.swic.edu/academics/career-degrees/precision-machining-technology/
Highland Middle School Principal Liz Weder shares a presentation on teaching and learning with Highland CUSD 5 Administrators at a recent roundtable.
The stage is set for the Highland Sectional Final. It's East St. Louis (away) vs. Chatham (home) at 7pm on Friday. Doors open at 5pm for the 3-Point contest that begins at 5:30pm. Get your tickets before they sellout! https://gofan.co/app/events/541975?schoolId=IL24030
Congratulations to Josie Hapack on winning the shot put event with a throw of 11.31 meters at the Mt. Zion Invitational today!
Tonight Highland hosts East St. Louis and Marion in an IHSA Semifinal battle. The winner moves on to the Sectional final vs. Chatham on Friday. Doors open at 6pm and the tip off is at 7pm. Get your tickets before you arrive:
https://gofan.co/app/events/541974?schoolId=IL24030
The Highland Bulldog Hockey Club are your 1A MVCHA CHAMPIONS! The Bulldogs defeated Alton 2-1 tonight. Congratulations! ❤️🐾🖤
It's a big night for basketball fans! Join us as Centralia takes on Chatham in the IHSA Boys Sectional Semifinals. Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/events/541973?schoolId=IL24030. Doors open at 6pm with a 7pm tip.