Don’t forget to Spring Ahead this weekend!
Mrs. Stirewalt’s Algebra class applying and using order of operations. And yes, we still use Please, Excuse, My, Dear, Aunt, Sally to help remember the steps. (Parentheses-Exponents-Multiplication-Division-Addition-Subtraction)
Students in Mr. Lewis’ English III class researching and preparing projects on the history of American outlaws. Students are investigating the significance and impact on American history and folklore.
Students practicing and applying inscribed angles in Mr. Hawkins’ Geometry class
Dillon Powell, Connor Mortland and Chris Durbin represent the Technology Club at the March 4th Optimist Club meeting where President Rick Duft presented the club with a check as a thank you for the Broadcasting of the 2019 Optimist Club Shootout.
Congratulations to the HHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams who both qualified for the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award for outstanding grade point averages for the 2018-19 season. The boys team had a GPA of 3.71 and the girls team had a GPA of 3.75. We are so proud!
2019-2020: The first day of school for Highland will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, and the last day of school will be Thursday, May 28.
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/highland-news-leader/article227084999.html
Please have a conversation with your student about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes. Sometimes it’s hard to do, but we must try to attack this nationwide epidemic.
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/highland-news-leader/article226993384.html
Just a reminder Pieces of Highland fundraiser is going to be on March 23 at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com. Proceeds will benefit the school district’s Fine Arts Dept. Come out and enjoy lots of great food, drinks and music by Buffalo Road.
We are so proud of our faculty and staff and thank them for all they do!
HHS senior Tori Lynn performing in the American Choral Directors Association National Honors Choir in Kansas City.
Congrats to Emmy Nyquist on finishing 2nd in the IHSA 3A 3-point contest! Way to go! 🖤🏀❤️
Regional Champions!
Highland 31-Salem 19 at half of Regional Championship Game
Operation Snowball students presenting at today’s faculty meeting. They are working to create a sense of community, build relationships, and create an inclusive school culture that supports everyone. They did an amazing job.
Great to see retired HHS & HMS Counselor, Mrs. Sherry Thomas and retired Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, Mr. Steve Lanxon subbing in our building today. They love working with kids and we’re glad to have them. Thanks to all our subs who help every day!
Mrs. Duncan talking with juniors before the SAT practice test. Students used Khan Academy Test Prep to get some work in before the actual test on April 9.
Hello Juniors! Reminder we are taking the PRACTICE SAT on Friday from 7:40-11:00. If you have not checked your room assignment, they are outside the Counseling Office. See you in the morning ready to go!
The jv and freshman baseball practices have been cancelled due to weather conditions.
Girls soccer practice is cancelled for today 2/28 due to continued weather concerns.