Mrs. Himsel’s AP Comp students finish the book Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Ms. Beyer and Ms. Wander create the Louvre right here at HHS. They collaborated together to show their love of travel, history, and art. The display shows classic art, as well as music associated with the museum.
We are honored to announce that Highland High School counselor, Mrs. Amber Spaeth, has been nominated for the College Board Counselor Recognition Program. This year, the College Board recognized more than 400 school counselors nominated by colleagues for their work in their school and community. A full list of those counselors can be found at https://counselors.collegeboard.org/pdf/2021-crp-recipients.pdf.
Amber continually works hard to support our students, faculty, and our school with College Board tasks such as SAT, PSAT, NMSQT, and AP testing, National Merit Scholars, and AP Classroom. She also prepares and organizes testing schedules and accommodations sessions for various exams. Congratulations Mrs. Spaeth on your accomplishment!
Our boys basketball team will head to Roxana for their first game of the season on Tuesday, February 9. The freshman start at 4:30pm. No visiting fans allowed. The game will be televised on the NFHS Network and it will be announced live on Bulldog Radio. Good luck!
Students in the STEP program are back at work in the Bulldog Grounds Coffee Shop under the direction of Mrs.Stirewalt and Mrs. Huelsmann. Although we are not serving drinks just yet, students can purchase snacks to eat safety at another time or masks if needed.
Students clean their hands, wear face coverings, and social distance while they wait. Associate Principal Houchins pays a visit as well to see the operation. These students are amazing - both our customers and our workers.
Ms. Stille's Foods and Nutrition class bake blueberry and chocolate chip muffins in the foods lab. Students not only learn how to bake, but also the nutritional value of the ingredients in the food.
It is an honor to announce that Highland High School Choir Teacher, Mr. Andrew Gibb-Clark, has been recognized as part of the Yamaha 40 Under 40 in music education list for 2021. Andy was selected from more than 450 educators nominated from across the country.
Yamaha is featuring and honoring all the 40 Under 40 educators for the positive impact they have on their students, school, district, and wider musical community. Please see the links and article below for more details regarding the award.
https://yamahaeducatorsuite.com/40-under-40/2021/gibb-clark-andrew
https://www.yamahaeducatorsuite.com/40-under-40
Thank you HHS Counselors for all that you do for our students, faculty, and school!
Students in Mrs. Sylvies’ World History class are studying Ancient Greece. Today, they watch Clash of the Titans as they learn more about mythology and Greek gods and goddesses as part of the the culture.
Students in Mrs. Cope’s Spanish I class do some research and create questions on favorite activities. Many selected sports, music, and video games, all written in Spanish. Remote Learners participated from home as well.
Mrs. Simmons and chemistry students conducting a quick assessment this morning.
A big thanks to the Pampered Chef community within the Highland School District for supporting our teachers and staff today with an amazing gift. Thanks for thinking of us!
A special thank you to organizers Jenny Fulton, Wendi Munguia, Jen Beadle, Heather Kunz, and all those who donated from across the community.
We are honored to work with your students and appreciate the support.
This week we celebrate National School Counseling Week. We are grateful for Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Spaeth, and Mrs. Lieberman who work so hard to support HHS students with their academic, social, and emotional needs each day. Thanks for all that you do for our students, school, and community.
February is National Children’s Dental Month! Do not forget that all incoming freshmen need a dental exam on file. Thank you Dr. Santel and staff for your donation of dental items.
Thank you to the Highland Optimist Club for your generous donation to put sprinklers on our softball field!
As we continue to make changes to our athletic schedules, family’s have access to them in real time going to our website. Please be patient as we continue to make adjustments. https://sites.google.com/highlandcusd5.org/hhsathletics/home?authuser=0
Here is a preview of football!
Congratulations to Abbey Mortland for receiving a 1st place finish for her solo at the IDTA regionals on January 30. Abbey has qualified for the state competition on March 13.
There are only 24 hours left to get your Bulldog gear! Order today!
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/bulldogs21
Jeremy smiles while delivering mail on this sunny Friday in one of the stellar Highland CUSD 5 vans. He works very hard to help deliver mail and other supplies and materials districtwide each day.
