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.
McKendree is hosting a Virtual Visit on Tuesday Sept. 22nd during Homeroom. Please sign up at https://forms.gle/9YDGWuqpoWZyWWZ27
Results from the boys varsity golf match at Cardinal Creek par 36. Highland 155 to Belleville East 173. Scoring for Highland were match medalist Evan Sutton 35, Jaxton Black 39, Bryce Knackstedt 40, amd Jake Brauns 41. Congratulations fellas! 🖤⛳️❤️
Congratulations to the girls tennis team who defeated Waterloo 9-0 today! Way to go ladies! 🖤🎾❤️
Attached are the red/black day calendars for September and October. Please note that these are subject to change.
HHS Families,
Please see the link below for important information on the SAT/PSAT Test on Wednesday, October 14th. All seniors will test and juniors who signed up for the PSAT. Freshman, Soph, and Juniors who are not testing will have a non-school attendance day for College and Career planning. Please see the letter for more details.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/154ofd50hcpHVt5KGB0Q52wBKSfyD0YrPU_aUs77LeX4/edit?usp=sharing
Join us for a Virtual Parent Night- Learn about Financial Aid, FAFSA and Scholarships presented by the HHS School Counselors & ISAC. To join the webinar: https://illinois.webex.com/webappng/sites/illinois/meeting/download/abf6366cc3624ab8ae83e07cbb54e545?siteurl=illinois&MTID=m6876720a8372fb30d8653af12ce6e6f3
IACAC Virtual College Fair starts today- check out the schedule of sessions and register online at https://www.iacac.org/virtual-college-exploration/students/?eid=5f45683b95940c6d70036820
The first month of school has been quite the adventure. So many highs, some lows, and everything in between. It’s been really hard sometimes-no playbook and no roadmap. But through it all, we’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished and we will continue to do the best we can for our students. We will fight through adversity and rise above to prepare them for their future.
Whether you’re a student learning in-person, on full remote learning, or you’re currently on quarantine, we’re proud of you. We’re very thankful for an amazing faculty and staff who continue to focus on teaching and learning to do what’s best for students. They’re putting their heart and soul into teaching and it’s not easy during a pandemic. So much about teaching has changed since COVID-19 arrived and sometimes we’re learning as we go. It’s hard.
Our faculty and staff continue to plan and prepare to engage our students, clean our school and campus, and create a positive school culture for everyone. They care about what they do and continue to find ways to make things work. Our parents and community have been behind us as well, we feel it, and we appreciate it. We can’t do it without your support.
It’s truly been a team effort to accomplish what we have since school began on August 17. We know it’s not been perfect and there’s more work to do, but our community should be proud of what we’ve done.
Thank you to our students, our faculty and staff, and our community. Whatever happens moving forward, we will continue to do the best we can with the resources we have for everyone. Thanks for your continued patience, support, and understanding. We’ve got this. #BulldogStrong
