Good Afternoon Highland CUSD 5 Families,
It has been a school year like no other. We have been in session 5 full weeks and are nearing the end of Quarter 1 which concludes Thursday, October 8. The end of the quarter opens the option for families to change their student's learning environment from Remote to In-Person or from In-Person to Remote for Quarter 2. We ask that only parents wishing to change do so in the form linked below. Please understand this selection will be in effect from Tuesday, October 13 through Tuesday, December 22.
We understood the many uncertainties and difficult decisions families were managing at the beginning of the year, and we were as responsive as possible to requests for changes during Quarter 1. However, those changes created many difficulties. During Quarter 2, building administrators will only consider learning environment change requests under extenuating circumstances. This form must be completed by a parent or guardian by September 25, 2020, at 4:00 PM for each student requesting a change.
For families wishing to CHANGE their current learning environment, please click the following link:
https://forms.gle/Gkvft9qKGz5ck9eT6
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).