Freshman and sophomore level Computer Concepts classes discuss the huge responsibility of their actions on social media, how it effects future scholarships and employment, and its effect on mental health and self-esteem. Thanks, Officer Biggs!
Students interested in science or forensic science- Check out the SLU workshop on Monday Feb. 19th from 8:30-4pm. Topics Include: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Fingerprinting, Alternative Light Sources, Microscopy with hair and white powder identification.
Registration: https://form.jotform.com/232845708407057
Highland with a very good win 64-50 over a very athletic Litchfield team. They will be back in action Friday night vs Triad at home. Girls varsity at 6, boys varsity to follow. JV also with a good win tonight
Highland has a strong 3rd quarter and extend their lead to eight, 49-41 headed to the 4th quarter at Litchfield.
Litchfield with a strong 2nd quarter, but Highland still leads 32-29 at the halftime break.
At the end of the first quarter, Highland leads Litchfield 21-10, in a very entertaining 8:00 minutes of basketball.
Congratulations to choir director Shannon Wesselmann and members of the Mixed, Acapella, Chamber, and Madrigal choirs on another outstanding performance!
Check out the December School Counselor Newsletter: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF2OUPKP8s/9gzbRpbgyOomUsb3xM2PuA/view?utm_content=DAF2OUPKP8s&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Please see the holiday dress up days for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. All dress up items must follow school dress code policy. Enjoy the fun week ahead before Final Exams begin next Monday
This Saturday, HHS will be hosting our ICCA Cheer competition. Performances start at 9:00AM.
Schedule: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zd4Ox2Mp5XnknP-iFIwxJsYHcjeUn6us10ocvuvPqN0/htmlview?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Earlier this week, seniors participated in Senator Jason Plummer’s Youth Advisory Council with students from area schools at Kaskaskia College. They learned about leadership, heard from guest speakers, and created mock policies to present. The group will travel to Springfield next semester. Pictured are Maya Pollard, Jacob Lewis, Sophia Himsel, Tim Comish, and Naomi Saathoff.
After a record setting performance in Week 13, Detroit Lions rookie Sam LaPorta wins NFL rookie of the week.
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/12/7/23992334/detroit-lions-te-sam-laporta-win-rookie-of-the-week?fbclid=IwAR0IABbbuROURfq-OlPy5B6FOZ67fhDmVRC3XRRKBjzvl9vFh0ESvQB8FHw_aem_AfpwJ-qtoi6SqH5p_04b0lh952AZ1asyZAazu2aGXW56SAK-VmBsRYeDdPFcA5dQP1I
Meet Ms. Geiger, member of the HHS CTE department.
HHS Guard: Open gym is starting Wednesday January 10th - April 10th from 6pm-8pm at the HMS Pups Pen. This event is open to anyone and it is free of charge. Pick up an interest form at the information desk in the commons and return it to the office.
Congratulations to Coach Clint Hamilton!!!
Meet Ms. Alex Johannes, member of the HHS Ag department!
Another fantastic performance in a Detroit Lions win over New Orleans.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Madrigal Dinner, and a special congratulations to their director, Mrs. Shannon Wesselmann! Your hard work and dedication paid off, and your performances got everyone into the holiday spirit!
Members of the Highland High School LEO club shopped Saturday morning for the family they adopted through the HACSM food pantry. LEO stands for Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity. This is just one more way HHS students support their community!
HHS Cheer Team
