Highland High School

HHS Families, Please see the link below regarding our next scheduled PLC on Thursday, September 24th during 8th Hour Homeroom. Students are able to leave school at 11:22 am after 5th hour or they can stay for study hall or tutoring. Students can wait for their bus and lunch at 12:35 pm while social distancing if needed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sWH_nn3QJN7cq2rBPPCQMVQrUh7jtDw3yoZEx-djvXA/edit

Tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!🤩🙌🏼 Show your school spirit for tomorrow’s 🐾BULLDOG FRIDAY🐾 by dressing up for the BLACK OUT!! Students, help your class win the spirit stick and bragging rights by being the most spirited class tomorrow! Who will be the best dressed class tomorrow?! ⚫️⚫️⚫️

Want to learn more about a specific college? Utilize our Virtual College Visits during homeroom. Check our website for upcoming events and to sign up. https://sites.google.com/highlandcusd5.org/hhs-school-counselors/collegecareer/virtual-visits-sign-up

Sandy Dant, HHS Head Custodian, working between classes to keep our learning environment safe and clean.

Sometimes it’s the things you can’t see that make a big difference! Gelly Construction has installed drainage tiles on the varsity softball field. Next week earth work will be completed and sprinklers will be installed. Seeding is last. By spring, our field will be ready!

Class of 2021 Families: The FAFSA is a new state graduation requirement. Please join us for a webinar on how to complete this as well as how to get scholarship money for your students. https://illinois.webex.com/webappng/sites/illinois/meeting/download/abf6366cc3624ab8ae83e07cbb54e545?siteurl=illinois&MTID=m6876720a8372fb30d8653af12ce6e6f3

Virtual College Visit with SIUE during homeroom today!

Ms. Perkes' students working on projects in Photoshop class. These students are able to create wonderful images using the latest technology.

I have spirit, yes I do! I have spirit wear, how about you? Our school store is only open a few more days! Get your gear today! https://hhssw2020.wswebstore.com

Eastern Illinois University is hosting a Virtual Visit on Thursday Sept. 24th during Homeroom. To join register here: https://forms.gle/joNzkvQj6GkaLhvB6

Thanks to our HHS Office Staff and School Nurse for an amazing job the last 5 weeks. They’re handling attendance, phone calls, quarantines, remote learners, and many other things. We appreciate them so much. Thanks for showing them support, empathy, and kindness too.

Mr. Kirk Essenpreis, a member of our Facilities Team, continues to work hard to keeping the building clean and safe.

Students in Mrs. Stirewalt’s Job Skills class learn about the importance of soft skills while at work. They also conduct a critical thinking activity after their discussion.

Students in Mr. Durbin’s Principles of Engineering class learn about simple machines and pulleys. They extend the activity by watching a Khan Academy video and view a slides presentation.

Students in Mrs. Hall’s Health class talk about stress and how to overcome it with a variety of strategies

Mr. Elledge and Driver Education students talk about key points when crossing intersections and using proper stop time.

Our girls tennis team defeated Collinsville 9-0 tonight. Well done ladies! ❤️🎾🖤

JV Boys Golf finished second with a 154 behind Alton 152 but beat Belleville West 157. Logan Oestringer and Easton Belford shot 37 followed by Mason Emig (39) and Abe Hawkins (41).

HHS Families, Please see the following health and medical reminders from HHS School Nurse, Natalie Propst regarding required school physicals and immunizations. The deadline for all required health information is Thursday, October 15, 2020. Students who do not have the required information will be excluded from school per ISBE and the State of Illinois. Both In-Person and Remote Learners are required to submit health documents. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KmiOBW8_w2ieT-6t7WlrqE9-uNEJogi5Sk5_bl-CgPg/edit?ts=5f60e0bd

Dear HHS Parents & Guardians, If you have a student out on quarantine related to COVID-19, please be sure that the student does not return to school until the letter of release from the Madison County Health Department is received by HHS office staff or Nurse, Natalie Propst. Email release letters to jjansen@highlandcusd5.org or npropst@highlandcusd5.org. A student can also bring the letter to the HHS Office upon arrival to school. Thanks for your help in this matter and please contact us with any questions or concerns at 618-654-7131.