From NCAA: In response to closings, cancellations and changes related to COVID-19, the Eligibility Center is closely monitoring the impact on students and their ability to meet NCAA initial-eligibility requirements. For information on COVID-19, please visit ncaa.org/COVID-19 and continue to monitor for more information.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from the Highland Police Department
• In an effort to prevent social transmissions, effective today March 19, 2020, the City has imposed curfews on the City Parks from sunset to sunrise. Additionally, we ask parents of teenagers to support this action.
• In response to the Governor’s order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the City of Highland has implemented a procedure to allow citizens to call in and monitor meetings by phone by calling 618-882-5625 and when prompted, enter a conference ID # 422312. This allows audio only and does not allow for public comments. Public comments can be submitted to lhediger@highlandil.gov or by using the citizens’ portal on the city’s website found here: https://www.highlandil.gov/citizen_request_center_app/index.php. Any comments received prior to the end of the “Public Forum” portion of the meeting, will be read into the record.
• A Facebook message was circulated that Madison County was under a “lock down”. It comes from a Madison County, Indiana Emergency Management Facebook page. This was verified with Madison County, Illinois EMA Assistant Director Mary Kate Brown. Please be mindful of social media posts you are sharing. Verify they are accurate and from reputable sources.
• The State of Illinois has opened the following COVID-19 Coronavirus specific website that compiles all State Response information:https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/coronavirus/Pages/default.aspx
Thank you to all our citizens of Highland for how responsible you have been in your actions and for the numerous acts of kindness we have seen over the last few days as we go through this together. Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!
https://www.highlandil.gov/
State of Illinois Coronavirus response:
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/coronavirus/Pages/default.aspx
Illinois Department of Public Health:
http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control:
https://www.cdc.gov/
Please click the link for the March 19, 2020 Parent Letter. https://5il.co/dy4b
Hi Seniors- We miss you. . . if you complete a scholarship application that was due to the HHS Counselors or HHS Office- please email (scan or take a photo) or share if in google with any of your school counselors. We will get them to the right place.
It’s March 19! Happy Birthday to Lily Jakel, Alexia Edwards, Kiara Slattery and Angel Tedrick!
Thinking of the Class of 2020.
Taking down walls!!! These are pictures of the former basketball coaches office, boys locker room and current training room. We are expanding training room one swing at a time!
HHS has not been able to do our daily announcements, but we have not forgotten our student/staff birthdays! Happy Birthday - March 17 to Robert Williams and Cameron Dennison. Happy Birthday today to Dylan Litzenburg, Mackenzie Myer, Mr. Vance, Mr. Uhls, and Mr. Case!
Learning never stops as students across Highland CUSD #5 and throughout our great nation and world carry on. Be strong, be courageous, and rise up.
There has been a lot of progress in the last 24 hours!
“We know this is a unique time for us as a school family. Your School Counselors and Support Staff want to make sure you have resources during this time.”
https://5il.co/dswn
HHS is taking advantage of the school closure to start construction on the gym. New lighting and removal of walls are first up on the to-do list. . It’s going to be a beautiful transformation!
HHS Families,
HHS Office Hours are 8:00am-3:00pm this Tues., Wed., & Thurs. We are closed Fri., March 20.
Teachers shared Engaged Learning plans with students today. Please contact the office at 618-654-7131 if you need assistance or have your student email their teacher with questions or concerns. We will do our best to assist and also provide periodic updates from the office.
Finally, we appreciate your continued patience, support, and ability to make the best of things during this challenging time for our school, our community, and our nation. Most importantly, please tell your kids and family you love them, you care for them, and that we will all get though this. Together.
Sincerely,
Dr. Chris A. Becker
Please be patient with Highland CUSD 5 teachers and staff as we navigate the engaged learning and distance learning days while school is closed. Teachers, admin, and school staff have been working around the clock to prepare learning opportunities for students in our community. Please thank them for their efforts. If you communicate with them and have questions, please use kindness, empathy, and compassion. As a community, we will do the best we can.
There will be no 6th Hour FTT on Monday, March 16th.
Due to the impending school closure, the high school and middle school parking lots will be barricaded per the direction of the Highland Police Department and Highland CUSD 5. Staring Monday, March 16th at 4:00 PM both parking lots will be closed for the duration of the school closure. All district facilities will be closed as well.
Monday will be a normal attendance day at HHS. Students should bring books and materials as normal. (Some teachers may have already indicated some items are not needed for Monday)
Students should take home all materials at the end of the day Monday that are needed to be engaged during the closure. Teachers will review with students at school on Monday regarding distance learning when school is closed.
We are developing plans for a number of situations during the mandatory school closure. Please expect multiple communications over the next few days. We are creating a plan to keep kids engaged to the best of our ability given the circumstances.
ALL ATHLETES AND COACHES:
From the IHSA. If you temporarily suspend your spring season, your athletes should not practice or compete with their non-school (club/travel) teams or they will be ineligible for the high school team if and when the suspension is lifted.