HHS Counselors Mary Jackson, Amber Spaeth, and Carrie Lieberman meet with students behind the scenes to prepare for the 21-22 school year. Counselors meet individually with students to help select courses for the upcoming school year. Face to face interactions are so important.
Highland High School senior, Spencer Powers, was awarded a $200 scholarship after finishing 2nd place at the VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest last month. This year’s prompt asked, “Is this the country the founding fathers had envisioned?”
Students in PE classes are still able to participate as they wear masks, wash hands, and sanitize equipment after use. Today we see some floor hockey being played in Mrs. Hayes’ class.
Students in Mrs. Himsel’s AP Comp class watch To Build a Fire by Jack London. Students also incorporate Chromebooks to answer critical thinking questions. It’s interesting to point out that remote learners were also able to view the film while at home.
Students in Mrs. Stille’s Foods class learn to make pancakes today. Ingredients are added during each step so students clearly understand the reason they are included in the recipe.
Students in Mrs. Twyford’s Spanish class review an online program using Chromebooks to support in-person and remote learners.
Our ISAC Rep is hosting a Statewide FAFSA (Financial Aid) workshop Jan. 12th at 6pm- registration info can be found in HHS Class of 2021 Google Classroom.
Students in Mrs. Huson’s English II class annotating text and using critical thinking this morning during 1st hour
Students in Mrs. Case’s English II class, both remote and in-person, discuss several topics this morning.
Ms. Wander and her Art II class working on coloring and shading to start off the new year.
Ms. Korte teaching her Algebra students that Math always adds up.
HHS Band students, under the direction of Ms. Keys and Mr. Case, get some warmups in this morning during 1st hour.
Ms. Beyer's World History Class utilizing Chrome Books to start a lesson for 2nd Semester.
Ms. Keys works with members of the band on a new piece of music to start the new year. It's great to hear music in the halls of Highland High School.
HHS Band students, under the direction of Ms. Keys and Mr. Case, get some warmups in this morning during 1st hour.
Final Exam Schedule for Dec 21 and 22
Congratulations to our choir students who made it into All-State this year!
All-State Choir:
Alyssa Cooksey, Madi Crawford, Justin Galligos
Honors All-State Choir:
Julia Graham, Isaac Rieke, Daniel Williams
Future Music Educators:
Reyna Boergerhoff
It’s the last day of spirit week!!! UGLY SWEATER DAY! We can’t wait to see all of your ugly sweaters!! 🎄🎁
Josh, a member of the Highland CUSD 5 Facilities Team, works on the intercom system this morning. It’s a fantastic piece of equipment and still works like a champ.
