Congratulations to Amara Vrell, Audrey Loyet, Quinn Stallard, and Reagan Adolph who participated in the select student SIUE art show this evening. Audrey Loyet placed 3rd out of 210 pieces. Thanks to art teacher Mrs. Laura Wander for her leadership in the classroom.
Due to weather conditions the track and field meet schedule for Friday, March 24 is cancelled.
Varsity Girls Soccer ends in a 1-1 tie against Murphysboro tonight at HHS. Good game ladies! ❤️🐾❤️
Meet Rory! Our favorite echidna! What’s an echidna? Come to the show and find out!!
Highland High School presents The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical next weekend March 31, April 1, and April 2. Please get your tickets today!
Athletic updates for Thursday, March 23.
JV softball fell to Belleville East 18-8, despite out-hitting Belleville East six to three. Lucy Becker, Bradford, Taylor Newingham, Nikonovich, Maddie Hunter, and Mya Kruse each collected one hit to lead Highland Junior Varsity Bulldogs.
Varsity softball tied Belleville East 3-3 in 10 innings. HHS outhit BE 9-4.
Alex Schultz, Karli Dant & Sophie Parkerson all had 2 hits. Alex had 2 RBI. Sophie pitched 8 innings allowing 2 ER on 4 hits.
Every memory begins as a moment. The Highland High School yearbook captures all those moments.
Order a yearbook or dedicate a senior tribute at jostens.com/yb23 or simply click the link below.
The deadline for senior tributes is March 31st, so reserve a space to celebrate your senior today.
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Best of luck to our boys track and field team and softball team as they head on the road today! Let's go Dogs! 🐾❤️🐾
Students in Painting 5&6 building their own stretcher bars in Mrs. Wander's class
Highland High School presents The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical next weekend March 31, April 1, and April 2. Please get your tickets today!
Tonight is the SIUE College Fair- 6-7:30pm at in the Morris University Center. Preregister at www.strivefair.com and check out siue.edu/ircf for the list of participating schools.
Come to Busch Stadium to watch your Highland Bulldogs in action
against the Mexico, MO Bulldogs after the St. Louis Cardinals take on
the Atlanta Braves at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Purchase
a ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/highland-bulldogs-at-busch-stadium
Girls soccer defeats Staunton 6-2 on this rainy evening. Congratulations ladies! 🐾❤️🐾
OPEN AG TEACHING POSITION
-Apply online @ https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=919
High School Teaching/Agricultural Education Teacher
Date Posted: 3/21/2023
Location: Highland High School
Date of Availability: 08/14/2023
Date Closing: 04/05/2023
Description: Full-time Agricultural education teacher in a 900 student high school
Highland High School, located in Madison County in Section 15, is seeking a highly qualified high school Agriculture Education Instructor and FFA Advisor for the 2021-2022 school year. The program currently includes approximately 300 students and 100 FFA members. The chapter is known for its competitive Program of Activities, community involvement, strong alumni, and administrative support.
Courses to be taught may include:
Classes include Ag Science, PSSA, Ag Intro, and Floral Design. Additional opportunities may include Industrial Ed I and II, Landscape, Welding I & II (Dual Credit Preferred), Ag Bus and possibly others based on qualifications.
Facilities and technology available include:
Four classrooms, CTE computer lab, school bus for department use, mobile labs (iPad and Chrome Book), Smart TV's in each classroom, Greenhouse, Ag Mechanics Shop, Land Lab, Woodworking Shop, and Welding Shop.
Applicant must be willing to:
-Work cooperatively with a team of Agriculture teachers to ensure consistency of instruction.
-Contribute to and support curriculum development and instructional improvement.
-Use research based methods to develop engaging lessons that require higher order thinking.
-Prepare teaching plans, demonstrations, and instructional materials for Agriculture Science and Technology classes.
-Coordinate, maintain inventories, and keep record of the agriculture materials and equipment for classroom and laboratory.
-Advise and evaluate students regarding Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs.
-Conduct site visits and keep records of SAE's at the local and state levels as recommended by the State Department of Education.
-Accommodate students with a variety of skills, abilities, and challenges.
-Work cooperatively with teacher of all departments to support a collaborative school culture.
-Accept professional development opportunities and commit to continual improvement.
-Communicate effectively both written and verbal.
-Communicate high expectations for teaching and learning.
-Provide strong classroom management and organizational skills.
-Be willing to serve as advisor for the FFA chapter.
-Be willing to work with the FFA Alumni members.
Qualifications:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with agriculture endorsement grades 6-12 preferred, or the ability to apply for a short-term approval in these areas.
Salary:
Per collective bargaining agreement; the position is for a 9 month contract and a $7,000 FFA Advisor stipend each; the 3 Circles Grant will also be available to qualified candidates.
Application Procedure:
-Apply online @ https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=919
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Illinois Teacher license information with your online application. Any questions regarding the application process, please contact Dena Henricks at 618-654-2106 ext. 1002 or by email at dhenricks@highlandcusd5.org.
-Highland Community Unit School District 5 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
Best of luck to our girls soccer team as they battle the rain in Staunton today!
Due to weather conditions, Girls Track and Field is cancelled today.
Highland High School presents The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical next weekend March 31, April 1, and April 2. Please get your tickets today!
JV softball defeats Freeburg 15-2.
The Bulldogs put up seven runs in the second inning. The offensive firepower by Highland Junior Varsity Bulldogs was led by Lily Becker, Mya Kruse, Taylor Newingham, Giulia Florian, and Jordan Bircher, all driving in runs in the frame.
