Freshman-Juniors, Yearbook Pick Up will be 9-12 on Wednesday, June 3rd in the teacher's parking lot. There will be tables set up, and you can drive up and get your yearbook. Seniors, if you haven't picked up your yearbooks or diplomas/picture, stop by Wednesday.
The summary of the Class of 2020!
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Reminder CLASS of 2020 Graduates should pick up diplomas, pictures, and yearbooks today at the HHS Teacher Parking Lot from 10:00am-12:00pm. Bring any textbooks as well.
We’re hoping to get some athletic updates soon from IHSA. Stay tuned for details and check out the quick article below.
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/ihsa-still-waiting-to-hear-fate-of-high-school-sports
HHS Students and Parents,
Please see the link below for the the 2019-2020 Bulldog Appreciation Awards Video. Congratulations to all of our award winners!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kttNVh87G_1mU_y5M1fujMA6TV5SCvso/view
Class of 2020 Students and Parents,
Please see the link below for information on diploma and materials pickup on Friday, May 29th from 10am-12pm as well as end of year info including links for the May 17 Graduation Ceremony and First Responder events.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1udsCEmw7DLB00ZgQukmN5zz1oQc-mjPKfwFPkEjfdLo/edit?usp=sharing
Today, we honor and remember the fallen.
Check out Mrs Basden’s highlight video that showcases learning from conceptual chemistry, honors chemistry, and AP chemistry this school year. Our students learned some amazing things.
https://youtu.be/31F6JOCubRk
Students from high schools around the area participate in the Stock Market Game for Economics classes. Congratulations to 1st place winners Ashley Basden and Cloe Altevogt and class sponsor Ron Holt.
Honor your favorite 2020 graduate by ordering a tee shirt featuring all 2020 graduates! Orders are due May 29. Get your today!
Please see the link below for the END OF YEAR video message from HHS Admin on diploma pickup, transcripts, fall transition, final grades, textbooks, yearbooks, and athletics. Have a great summer and call 618-654-7131 if you need assistance.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GRNBxomW5p-pFTmtLMhpnSFRPCgrkw1c/view?usp=sharing
Final HHS faculty meeting of the year with some staff checking in online with Google Meets and others in person. Thank you HHS faculty and staff for doing your best this year! Enjoy your summer.
The Lions Club is a generous supporter to HCUSD and they need our help. Let's join them for the EARL STEINER MEMORIAL HIGHLAND VIRTUAL BIATHLON! Let's get outside and get active for a good cause!
http://www.highlandbiathlon.org/
It’s May 22! Happy Birthday to Jeffery Blunt, Bryce Kirsch, Collin Oglesby, and Noah Fisher!
If anyone has textbooks or other school supplies that need to be returned, please bring them to the High School office between 8-3 today or Tuesday. Thanks to everyone who has already returned textbooks. It has been a great turnout.
We honor Mrs. Margie Duncan, Mrs. Susie
Martz, and Mr. Joe Dant who will be retiring from
Highland CUSD #5 at the end of the school year.
Each of them have made an impact over the years
and touched the lives of so many. We will miss them
dearly and wish them the best as they enter
retirement. Thank you for your service.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tZeOWqHfzaie-xjjHsWq0ua1F1uT2OaT/view?usp=sharing
We saw some more students today at book return and loved the smiling faces! Can’t wait until we open the school doors again!!
We saw some more students today at book return and loved the smiling faces!
The Teaching and Learning Team met yesterday to discuss how we can continue to provide the best education possible to our students. Shaun Voegele showed up and surprised us with a new graduation banner. It was great to see all the collaboration.
It’s May 21! Happy Birthday to Madelyn Ellis, Breanna Habermehl, Connor Hormann, Maecynn Poston, and Savannah Heady!
T-Minus 25 minutes until Freshman can drop off textbooks. Pull down the bus lane, follow the cones to the table and someone will be there to collect the books. If Juniors or Sophomores forgot to drop off earlier, please come in today and drop off your materials.
Thanks for all of the Sophomores who dropped off Textbooks today. Freshman tomorrow is your day from 9-12, in the bus lane of the teacher's parking lot.
We’ve missed our students and staff so much!
We’ve missed our students and staff so much!
It’s May 20! Happy Birthday to Peyton Seaman, Madeline Crawford, and Nyles Johnson.
Sophomores, today is the day. We are turning in textbooks from 9-12 at the bus lane. Just pull up to the table and cones, and someone will pick up your books.
Class of 2020 Co-Valedictorian & Class Treasurer
Megan Leigh Vidmar
-Daughter of Jim and Leigh Vidmar of Highland
-Attending: North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, Iowa
MAJOR: Nursing
Class of 2020 Co-Valedictorian
Tess Ann Korte
-Daughter of Todd and Julie Korte of Highland
-Attending: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia
MAJOR: Biology on the pre-med track
Class of 2020 Co-Valedictorian & Class Secretary
Ashley Jordyn Knackstedt
-Daughter of Brenda Knackstedt of Alhambra and the late Perry Knackstedt
-Attending: Maryville University, St. Louis
MAJOR: Elementary Education
Class of 2020 Co-Valedictorian
Ethan Patrick Augustin
-Son of Eric and Kristan Augustin of Pocahontas
-Attending: United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs
MAJOR: Aerospace Engineering
Class of 2020 Salutatorian
Tristan Thomas Maslar
-Son of Jaime Maslar and Grandson of Mike and Wanda Head of Highland, IL
-Attending: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
MAJOR: Marketing and Communications
Congratulations to seniors Dale Miller and Elizabeth Huntley who will participate in the 2019-2020 St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards. They will be recognized in a virtual celebration on May 24.
https://slhsmta.com/virtual-celebrations-announced-for-2019-2020-season/
Congratulations to our St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete, Ethan Augustin!
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/scholar-athletes/schools-d-through-j/collection_f257cd08-745c-11ea-80e1-439f34ebc5ee.html#32
Thanks to all the Juniors who dropped off textbooks and supplies today. If you forgot, you can drop off books tomorrow or Thursday from 9-12. We look forward to seeing the Sophomores tomorrow from 9-12 at the bus lane.
Juniors dropping off textbooks. Great to see some familiar faces today 😊
It’s May 19! Happy Birthday to Katrina Goth, Hunter Hediger, and Elysia Hugger.
Don't let the rain dampen your spirits Juniors, we are still dropping off textbooks and supplies today from 9-12 in the Teacher's Parking Lot. Just pull down the bus lane to the back door of the kennel, and a faculty member will be there to collect books.
Remote Summer School Planning Meeting today with social distancing in mind. It was nice to see some staff report for our final week of school.
Please see the link below to view the 2019-2020 Highland High School ART SHOW. Thanks to Mrs. Laura Wander-Vrell for creating the program and our talented students who continue to shine.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jba_46VFfFZAXeszo47Dwwp_n1TLKvjJ/view
Reminder to all Juniors, we will be having textbook and supply drop off tomorrow in the teacher's lot from 9-12. Please bring all textbooks, supplies and we will have a drop off at the back door of the Kennel, in the Teacher's Lot.
It’s May 18! Happy Birthday to Tatum Stock, Keith McGarity, Cheyenne Choat, and Addison Crask!
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020!!!
Join us tonight at 8:00pm to drive by HHS to see the stadium lights and local community vehicles as we honor our 2020 Graduates! We ask that you keep traffic moving on Troxler Avenue at all times. The High School Parking Lot will be closed, but the Middle School Parking Lot will be open from 7:30-8:30pm for viewing. Please keep safety in mind at all times. Stay near your vehicle with your immediate group, utilize parking spots, and maintain social distancing. Congrats to the Class of 2020!
It’s May 17! Happy Birthday to Colton Cissell and Tyler Prusa.
Class of 2020 Graduation Program-Part II
Class of 2020 Graduation Program-Part I
Graduation is almost here and we can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2020!
Please see the YouTube link below which airs Sun., May 17 at 2:00pm.
https://youtu.be/z_4GhLYp45s
A few notes:
-Graduation is 120 minutes as we showcase all graduate stage walks with families
-Receipt of diploma order will be valedictorians, salutatorian, and then alphabetical order
-Graduation Program document will be shared virtually on Sunday before the program begins
-HCS Cable Channel 3 plans to run the program on Sunday at 2:00pm
-Congrats to the Class of 2020 and we hope you enjoy the production
It’s May 16! Happy Birthday to Hunter Hall, Kylie Erwin, and Noah Munguia!
Please see the link below for updates regarding Sunday's Graduation and End of Term info for Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CpSHiOKTUjf__7n2PufFq98D0ME7wU08DDV6iciaXeg/edit?usp=sharing
It’s May 15! Happy Birthday to Katie Maine, Colton Prott, and Mrs. Twyford!
It’s May 14! Happy Birthday to Tegan Schauwecker and Taylor Lederman!
The Boys Track and Field coaches would like to share a short video in honor of all their senior athletes! Thanks fellas for all of your hard work!
https://youtu.be/mE29goVg4rk
Drive by HHS to see the lights this Sunday in honor of our 2020 Graduates!
Wellness Wednesday- What's a fun activity you can do outside?
Construction update! You’re looking at the girls coaches office with an added door, a painted girls locker room, and the balcony plaques being removed. The floor company will be here today to start on the locker room floor. Soon, the gym will get repainted. It’s looking good!
Wellness Wednesday- School is almost out for summer. Enjoy and stay safe!
It’s May 13! Happy Birthday to Leo Armendariz and Grace Kurtak!
HHS Schedules for Textbook/Materials Drop Off & Locker Item Pick-Up
Be sure to pick up your free copy of the Pioneer Newspaper today as it has a special insert highlighting and saluting all Highland High School graduates from the Class of 2020!
HHS Families,
See the link below for details on Graduation, Last Day of School, Textbook & Materials Return & Locker Pick-Up, AP Exams, Summer School, and End of the Year items.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y25Y89UCSul0-Lnbt4vowe-a60I6ZWHSbdv0uhoJpHk/edit?usp=sharing
This is a final call for anyone interested in joining the 2020-2021 HHS Dance Team! Please email highlandvarsity@idta.org by Friday if you would like to tryout!
It’s May 12! Happy Birthday to Kady Shaw and Kyle Tetreau!
Virtual Honors Night- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vuLi-HrJ5zXQxUjus4bWnWarsVjiTHE2/view
Click the link to watch our Virtual Honors Convocation Ceremony. Congratulations! https://my.visme.co/view/vdj0107p-honor-s-presenatation-class-of-2020
HHS Honors Convocation Night begins tonight 6:00pm! See the link below for details. Congrats to all our sponsors and award winners.
https://youtu.be/K1ZMcYGPtdo
Honors convocation will be posted tonight at 6pm. We hope you can join us!
Happy Birthday over the weekend to Meckenna Scholl (9), Michael Downey (9), Colton Watkins (9), Elizabeth Watkins (9), Mrs. Case (9), and Kylie Heldenbrand (10). Happy Birthday today to Brianna Barton and Travis Porter!
Happy Mother’s Day ❤️
Reminder to 9th, 10th, and 11th graders that Remote Learning assignments are due on Fri., May 15th. Please continue to do your best to engage and complete assignments this final week. End of year newsletter coming next week. Enjoy your weekend!
Watch the live stream of the HHS Music Awards Banquet tonight at 6pm!!
We had a change and it will now be on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YIhjprOKew&feature=youtu.be
HHS Students & Parents,
We received word that 2020 Yearbooks will not be here until sometime in June due to shipping and production delays. Additional communication on distribution will be provided at a later date. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your understanding.
Final Day of 2020 Graduate Walk-Thru Sessions
Watch the live stream of the HHS Music Awards Banquet tonight at 6pm!!
[https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/…/highland-high-s…/evt3f63a46230](https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/highland-high-school-highland-il/evt3f63a46230?fbclid=IwAR0_-SH_lsH_HfymBWBg4dt02LzVlR99ygmrPHzCgQ03KvBBMSQqylEUvSE)
Congratulations to our final four spring senior athletes. Reagan, Taylor, Maddie, and Nicole. Best of luck in your future endeavors!
It’s May 8! Happy Birthday to Chad Barker, Isaiah Parsons, Adriana Lance and Mrs. Cope!
This is a friendly reminder that we will have our Athletic and Fine Arts Drive Thru event on Friday from 10am-12pm. We will do this rain or shine! Coaches and sponsors will send specific details if needed. Don’t forget your uniforms and/or equipment for turn in.
Class of 2020: Graduate Walk-Thru Sessions Day 4! So many smiles and tears of joy.
Today we continue to highlight our amazing spring senior athletes. Congratulations Sam, Ashlen, Meridith, and Carlie!
It’s May 7! Happy Birthday to Mackenzie Becker, Lucas Hollenkamp, Julia Graham, Savannah Graham, and Mrs. Jansen!
Teacher Appreciation Bingo Night on Zoom!
See the message from Student Council to our amazing teachers and staff!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jcpds3OQ8mWXxHxJ6W3Qdd_XdE_cVrD2/view?usp=drive_web
Class of 2020 Walk-Thru Graduation Sessions Day 3!
Happy National School Nurse's Day to our favorite school nurse Ms. Propst. We are very lucky to have Ms. Propst providing outstanding care to our students.
As we continue to celebrate our spring senior athletes, today we would like to honor Connor, Trevor, and Connor. Congratulations fellas! Thanks for the memories!
Wellness Wednesday! Tips for coping with stress. We hope you are all healthy and doing well. Let us know if you need anything.
Happy Wellness Wednesday! Exercise is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety. What's your favorite way to exercise?
It’s May 6! Happy Birthday to Jada Hediger and Brook Rheaume!
Day 2 of Walk-Thru Graduations!
What a difference 24 hours makes! The boys locker room is also empty!
The girls locker room is officially empty! Bring on the epoxy floors!
Please see the link below for some END OF YEAR INFO at HHS
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OsAdTn1zt72v9tcbF6nx700t2vd_3Ut1J-nc5YK_CF0/edit?usp=sharing
As we continue to celebrate our senior athletes this week today we would like to congratulate Owen, Ethan, and Brylee. Congratulations!
Seniors last day class picture - so proud of these AP Chem students - they are destined to do great things. 🧪🥽💚 #classof2020
Here is a look at the finest staff an admin team could ask for! Happy Teacher (and Staff) Appreciation Week!
https://youtu.be/UWa5CX5OVHg
It’s May 5! Happy Birthday to Maddison Adolph, Nicholas Hanratty, Jaxton Black, Eli Jones, and Cyle Korunka!
Highland High School is forever grateful for such an amazing faculty and staff who go above and beyond the call each day. You arrive early, stay late when needed, and pour your heart and soul into teaching and learning.
You listen to concerns, put others before yourself, and lend a hand to those in need. You support our mission to be the best school we can be and are talented in so many ways.
Whether you’re an administrative assistant, support staff, counselor, psych or social worker, faculty member, custodian, or nurse, each of you make a significant impact to support our students, our school, and our community each and every day. You empower others to be great and it truly shows.
We appreciate you, we value you, and we are forever grateful for your dedication and service to Highland CUSD #5. Thank you HHS Faculty and Staff for a job well done.
We miss you all.
HHS National Honor Society was challenged to do the ice bucket challenge by the Highland Hooligans; here’s their video! Click the link to find out who they’ve challenged next!! We can’t wait to see this next response 😁🥶🐾 #BulldogPride #IceBucketChallenge
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4DCojsgzphyrx0jusHkMt-wHF9ojKfK/view?usp=sharing
Attention Class of 2020 graduating seniors!
Your Google Apps for Education account made by the school district will be closed and removed starting on June 30th.
Please be very aware of this date and what you need to do if you wish to save any email, documents, or other work you may have saved in your Google Apps for Education account.
If you are using your school account to communicate with colleges or other institutions, be sure to let them know another email address ahead of time, so you don't lose important communications. Be proactive by ensuring that college offices and other post high school entities have your permanent personal email account.
You can choose to transfer all or some of your school account via one of two methods:
Use the account transfer option to move content from your school account to your personal Gmail account. https://takeout.google.com/transfer
Use the account export option to save the entire contents of your Google Apps account, or just the parts of your account that you want to keep. Exports are contained in an archive file that you can open and work with. https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout
Any work that you do not choose to save will be irrevocably lost after June 30th. We cannot make exceptions to this, and we cannot retrieve any accounts or work after this date. It is solely your responsibility to determine if you wish to keep any work from your school account, and to export it before June 30th.
We recommend you use this on or near the last day of classwork. You may instead choose to manually export individual documents from your Drive, if you wish. However, do NOT use the Google share documents feature with your personal account as the shared link will no longer work after June 30th.
HCUSD5 Technology Department
We would like to take time to recognize all of our Spring Athletes this week. Today we celebrate Ethan, Colby, and Nick! Thanks for an amazing four years!
A few more seniors from the Class of 2020!
A few more of our seniors attend walk-thru Graduation Sessions have begun! We are so exited to see our seniors and their families!
Our walk-thru Graduation Sessions have begun! We are so exited to see our seniors and their families!
Congrats to Samantha Kutzgar on her college choice. Good luck Samantha.
It's a highly anticipated construction update...enjoy!
https://youtu.be/MjWp7WNf4h4
Join us Friday for our Drive-Thru Awards and Equipment Event. See the photo for more details!
It is Teacher Appreciation Week 2020! Take a minute to wish your Bulldog faculty and staff a happy teacher appreciation week!
It’s May 4! Happy Birthday to Brooklyn Roberts, Trent Hickey and Mrs. Ramsey!
UPDATED LINKS for Senior Walk-Thru & report times.
Senior Walk-Thru Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zmAZP49IFRIZhAAJShO8FCz4l-ZjIvhQ/view?usp=sharing
Senior Schedules: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wfSdfukEGnLo7e8KOluCrdbp6en_sRcPdaZnZ_tf9SU/edit?usp=sharing
Senior Families:
See links for Graduate Walk-Thru info & report times May 4-8 @ HHS gym. Park in HHS Teacher Lot, wear Face Coverings, and maintain social distancing.
Senior Walk-Thru Info:
https://drive.google.com/file/...
Senior Schedules:
https://docs.google.com/spread...
It’s May 3. Happy Birthday to Cloe Altevogt and Summer Carroll. Another big birthday shoutout goes to our fearless leader, Dr. Becker!
Hello Class of 2020! We are ready to roll on Monday morning with graduates and their families at HHS.
Seniors please be sure to check your scheduled walk-thru time for graduation festivities this week! Links can be found below on events and scheduled times for graduates.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-sZDjVZOCBDVQxqkysRDoIeMbXS2OtvN/view?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wfSdfukEGnLo7e8KOluCrdbp6en_sRcPdaZnZ_tf9SU/edit?usp=sharing
The Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health just issued new graduation guidance for Illinois high schools. Thank you! https://www.isbe.net/Documents/IDPH-ISBE-Grad-Ceremony-Guidance.pdf
Congrats to Jack Korte on his college choice. Good Luck!!
Happy School Principals Day to all our Highland CUSD 5 Principals!
Mrs. Korte, Mrs. Hickey, Mrs. Miscik, Mrs. Brauns, Ms. Weder, Mr. Baumgartner, Dr. Becker, Ms. Boscolo, Mr. Houchins, & Mrs. Tolbert
Here is the end of year newsletter from the PTO! The themes for our Virtual Teacher Appreciation Week will be posted here on Monday morning! #HighlandVTAW20 #HCUSD5PTO
Attention HHS Students! Applications are now open for ISBE’s Student Advisory Council! Learn more and apply by May 29 at isbe.net/studentvoices
Congrats to Dylan Litzenburg on his college choice. Good luck next year!!
Good luck Colby Davis on your college plans for next year.
Way to go Meridith Kleinmann and Payton Cave on your college choices.
Congrats to Austin Davis and Chloe Watkins on your college choices. Good luck!!
Way to go Ellie Brown and Elizabeth Huntley on your college choices.
If any seniors have college or career pictures they would like to still have posted, there is time. Send them to chouchins@highlandcusd5.org. Big thanks to our Highland Counseling Department for organizing this cyber event.
Congrats to Izzy Scaggs and Nick Hanratty. Good Luck at school!!!
Congrats to Payton Wernle and Shelby Stallard on their college choices.
Congrats to Kadin Staub and Ethan Andrews, good luck in your future plans!!!
Way to go Maddie Adolph and Ashlyn Klucker on your choices for college.
Congratulations to all members of our Girls Track and Field program. We miss you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovkY6NmUQk8
As we start the month of May, we want to honor all of our spring athletes. We would like to start with our baseball program. Congratulations to all of our 2020 Bulldog Baseball Seniors. Thank you for your dedication to our program! https://youtu.be/uEDt2wDFthk
Way to go Alexis Miller and Reagan Crask, good luck next year!!
Good luck to Carlie Mettler and Kamy Daiber next year at school!!!
Good luck to Chase Wilson and Alexie Rose next year at college!!
Congrats to Avery Padak and Madison Clarke. Good luck next year at school!!
Congrats to Meg Vidmar and Alexa Padak. Good luck next year at school!!
Good Luck Elijah Landers and Tyler Werner at your schools next year!!
Kylie McFarland and Madysen Castile way to go on your college choices!!
Way to go Alexis Finley and Tess Korte on your college choices.
Congrats to Megan Kronk and Olivia Jansen. Good luck next year.
Brylee Portell and Rileigh Bent on your college choices. Good luck!!
Great job Alex Buchmiller and Taylor Flemming on your college choices!!!
Congrats to Ashley Knackstedt and Mackenzie Myer, and good luck next year!!!
Way to go Nicole Knackstedt and Trevor Zobrist on your college choices.
Ethan Augustin and Tristan Maslar, good luck next year!!!
Way to go Alex Price and Cloe Altevogt on your Career and College Choices for next year.
Way to go Bree Etherton and Kenzie Gelly on your College Choices for next year.
Our First Two Seniors for College and Career Day at Highland High School, Kathleen Ziegler and Austin Toler Congrats.
It’s May 1! Happy Birthday to Blaine Habere and Elise Forys!
Calling all members of Bulldog Nation and HCUSD5! The Highland Hooligans want to see you paint the town red and black for the month of May as a way to celebrate the Class of 2020. Show off that bulldog pride to show support for our graduating seniors by decorating your home, yard, storefront, porch, cars...etc. (anything you can think of!) in red and black. 🐾❤️🖤
The Highland Hooligans were nominated by HHS StuCo to do the Ice Bucket Challenge. Check out who they’ve nominated by clicking the link to watch their video.... 🥶🧊🐾 #BulldogPride #HighlandHooligans
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NOmhnZtFwhQnr4gAgKa2P2vnJMIVSitD/view
Tomorrow is Signing Day!
Wellness Wednesday- Grief Balloon/Butterfly Release
We invite everyone to join us by writing down and/or drawing a picture that represents what you are grieving (but feel free to be creative and do your own thing). After you finish your balloon or butterfly please take a picture and send it to Mr. Konopka (skonopka@highlandcusd5.org) or Mrs. Hibbard (jharsy@highlandcusd5.org).
Reminder Seniors, we want pictures highlighting your Enlistment, Enrollment, or Employment. Please send all pictures to chouchins@highlandcusd5.org. We will start posting pictures on Friday, May 1. We are looking forward to honoring our Seniors, and their post graduate plans.
Happy Wellness Wednesday- This week we are thinking about how to handle grief from all the things we are missing out on. Check out the google classroom to hear from Mrs. Hibbard and Mr. Konopka about a virtual balloon/butterfly release next week.
It’s April 29! Happy Birthday to Robert Curry!
HHS Student Council has a special message regarding the Ice Bucket Challenge. Thanks to our sponsors Mrs. Buchtel & Mrs. Case for putting it together. Be strong Bulldogs!
https://drive.google.com/a/highlandcusd5.org/file/d/1OStGnDyf0vQnABQzsGcljPWh_WhIVuC4/view?usp=drive_web
HHS Families,
Please see the link below for the SENIOR LETTER regarding Graduation and end of year plans. Additional end of year information for Grades 9-11 will be provided at a later date.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-sZDjVZOCBDVQxqkysRDoIeMbXS2OtvN/view?usp=sharing
Happy Birthday over the weekend to Lexus Smith (26) and Bryson Cameron! Happy Birthday today, April 27, to Alexa and Avery Padak, Eleonora Thiems, Hollyn Diamond, and Mason Steinbeck!
Seniors- Get your pictures ready and sent to Mr Houchins!
It’s April 25! Happy Birthday to Ethan Leftwich, Nolan Geiger, and Camryn Burns!
Today would have been Prom Day 2020 at HHS. We’re heartbroken that we are not able to celebrate with you at this time. We know how much you looked forward to being with your classmates.
We will explore possibilities for something later in the summer, but unfortunately, it could be cancelled if we are not able to assemble in large groups. We will monitor things the next few months and see what happens.
We also plan to release preliminary graduation plans next week after presenting ideas to the Board of Education at Monday’s Board Meeting.
HHS Families,
We hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Check the link for our latest newsletter: https://www.smore.com/j2qcb
Take care,
HHS School Counselors
-Seniors picking up Cap and Gowns today!
-Class of 2020 Yard Signs are on a truck somewhere and should be here next week!
-We also hope to release Class of 2020 Graduations Plans next week after the Board Meeting on Monday!
Don't forget Seniors, cap and gown pick up is taking place right now at the HHS Student Parking Lot. Special thanks to all of the faculty and staff who are helping, as well as Trent Schauster, Parker Lawrence, Casey Huegen from Josten's for their support.
Seniors and Families,
Welcome to the start of your graduation journey. As we prepare for cap and gown pick-up, Friday, April 24 from 10am-12pm...here are the details for pick-up:
Enter the student lot by the Stadium entrance only.
Stay in a line and drive to the pickup tables located by the main entrance (as if you were dropping off a student in the morning).
Stay in your car and give your name to one of our staff members and we will gather everything you need and hand it to you in your car.
You will exit the parking lot using the center exit.
We can't wait to see you!
It’s April 24! Happy Birthday to Hailey Armistead and Karli Dant!
Quick reminder Seniors, we want pictures highlighting your Enlistment, Enrollment, or Employment. Please send all pictures to chouchins@highlandcusd5.org. We are looking forward to honoring our Seniors, and their post graduate plans.
Congratulations to our Post-Dispatch 2020 'A' Students! We are extremely proud of you!
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/b2/4b25a6b6-d778-51e5-8909-6ae0ec8981a2/5ea18ed444a02.pdf.pdf
Sometimes pictures say it all...
It’s April 23. Happy Birthday to Erik Jones!
HHS Seniors and Senior Parents,
Students please check your student school email and parents please check your text/email to complete the Class of 2020 Graduation Survey by April 23 at 3:00pm
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the backbone of HHS! We couldn’t do what we do without Cheryl Holtzclaw, Jami Jansen, Christa Huelskamp and Sarah Wiegman! Enjoy your day! (This photo is a throwback to Homecoming 2019!)
It’s April 22! Happy Birthday to Reagan Crask and Chloe Warnecke!
It's Wellness Wednesday! Check out the google classroom message from Mrs. Spaeth this week. Take care and let us know if you need anything.
It’s April 21! Happy Birthday to Lucas Hund and Oliver Odle!
May 1st is Signing Day- Enrollment, Enlistment and Employment!
Good Morning Bulldog Families, HHS Faculty & Staff,
Please see the link below for announcements on Remote Learning, Grades, and the Class of 2020.
https://youtu.be/K8QFVfBowOs
Free Virtual College Fair- Starts Today
Use this link for more information and to register for virtual sessions: https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/
To the Class of 2020, this tribute video was made just for you. So here’s a look back at this past year... Although this may not be the end any of us have imagined, we sure had one heck of a year, didn’t we? So much spirit, so much dedication, and those are just some of the things you’ll take with you moving forward. We love you, Class of 2020. This one’s for you! ❤️ Please click the link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/MWtrURDeRoc
*Video made by: Jessica Miller, class of 2022
Hello Class of 2020!
See the link below regarding CAP & GOWN & YARD SIGN pick up on Fri., Apr. 24 from 10am-12pm.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rWywB7Q6mC_v1ClBE6JwhfdG0uYypkrc/view?usp=sharing
Stay tuned for more details on End of Year Plans, Honors Night, and Graduation.
Happy Birthday over the weekend to Abraham Koch (19), Grace Zobrist (19) and Coltin Zeisset (19). Happy Birthday today to Nolan Geest, Mr. Hawkins, Mrs. Spaeth, and Ms. Romero!
Class of 2020 Families,
Please click the link for a few updates from your school counselors: https://www.smore.com/f7394
Stay safe and healthy! We miss you.
It’s April 18. Happy Birthday to Gavin Marti, Taylor Bussett, and Gabriel Marti!
Good Evening Bulldog Nation!
We wanted to share a video from PAC students who are thinking about you. Hang in there everyone and be strong!https://5il.co/f8k4
More details and specifics regarding the continuation of Remote Learning and End of Year plans will follow soon.
Hello Class of 2020! A few notes:
-Cap & Gown and 2020 Yard Sign pick up is Fri., April 24 from 10am-12pm at HHS Student Parking Lot
-Stay on top of your assignments as Seniors Last Day is May 5
-Honors Night & Graduation details coming soon
-More specific info shared next week
Good evening! As we prepare to light up the stadium, we ask that patrons drive by only. The parking lots at HHS and HMS are still closed to the public. As we continue to try and honor the Class of 2020, we will continue to follow social distancing guidelines.
Dear Parents, Staff and Community Members:
I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that remote learning in Illinois will be extended through the end of the 2019-20 school year.
Although in-person learning has been suspended for the remainder of the year, at Highland CUSD No. 5, I assure you our entire staff remains committed to learning and engaging with all students through remote learning, as well as continuing with our food distribution program.
Like you, we are saddened by the reality that our school community will not be able to reconvene in person this school year due to this public health crisis. So many of you have worked so hard to learn and grow in both the classroom and in extracurricular activities that today’s announcement may feel like a step back.
However, the final chapter of this school year hasn’t been written yet. These past few weeks have proven our school community is more resilient, more capable and more compassionate than maybe what we previously realized. I’m confident our collective strength will shine through during the remainder of the school year, and we will emerge even stronger.
Having said that, today’s announcement will result in significant and multiple scheduling changes in our district. As this announcement about the end of the school year was just made by Governor Pritzker this afternoon, it will take us a few days to sort out the many schedule details that are on the books, including spring concerts, promotion, graduation, etc. Please be patient as we work as a district to get information to you in the next several weeks.
I know this is not the school year that any of us imagined, but I want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we have dealt with this unprecedented situation together. This period of Remote Learning offers us new ways to learn and grow, and out of this Pandemic, we will emerge stronger. Plans will be underway soon for the return to in-person learning next school year.
It’s important we continue to work together and support our students. I can't thank you enough for all that you are doing as we all work together through this.
Sincerely,
Michael S. Sutton
Seniors: Your Exit Surveys and Final Transcript Request info in posted in your HHS Class of 2020 Google Classroom. Please complete these by April 24th. Contact your School Counselor with questions.
It’s April 17. Happy Birthday Madison Clarke!
HIghland High School is joining the national #BeTheLight campaign on Friday, April 17. The lights at the Stadium will be turned on at 8:20 PM (20:20 Military Time) and left on for 20 minutes and 20 seconds.
Seniors, we miss you and will do this in honor of you! #ClassOf2020
It’s April 16. Happy Birthday to Kolby Frey, Jacob Kloss, Faith Hickman, and MR. JOE DANT!
Congratulations to Megan Kronk and Connor Barton who signed their college letter of intent today!
https://youtu.be/CTSU56OcrbA
Here is a tribute to all of our athletes that will be competing at the next level.
https://youtu.be/XYM6GNVjH1s
Wanting to join the School Counselor's google classrooms? Here are the access codes:
Class of 2020: i2ax5xa
Class of 2021: fc4icnr
Class of 2022: lpqojct
Classof 2023: bg6tct6
It’s April 15. Happy Birthday to Ashlen DeLuca and Mackenzie Daiber!
It's Wellness Wednesday! One thing Mrs. Jackson does to help her start the day in a positive mindset is Journal- check out her video in google classroom. How do you get into a positive mindset?
It's Wellness Wednesday! One thing Mrs. Jackson does to help her start the day in a positive mindset is Journal- check out her video in google classroom. How do you get into a positive mindset?
It's Wellness Wednesday! One thing Mrs. Jackson does to help her start the day in a positive mindset is Journal- check out her video in google classroom. How do you get into a positive mindset?
Seniors- SWIC has updated their steps to enrollment. Find more info in your Class of 2020 Google Classroom or online at Swic.edu
Its Tuesday, April 14. Happy Birthday to Elise LaRose, Cole Blastenbrei, Kori Huelsmann, and Riley Mansholt!
HHS staff members conduct a meeting during the Teacher In-Service learning more about Zoom as a tool to enhance Remote Learning. Thanks to our presenters Mrs. Heinz and Mrs. Ayer.
Today was an online staff professional development day. Ms. Boscolo used today to watch a lesson taught by Mrs. Huson on iMovie and practice what she learned. Seniors, this is for you!
https://youtu.be/bJyO4yyVYxY
Happy Birthday over the weekend to Samantha Kutzgar (11), Marqia Bolden (12), Erin Hauer (12), Meridith Kleinmann (12), Chase Bruce (12), and Mari Eva Mallrich (12). Happy Birthday today to Calvin Parsons, Olivia Wilke, and Levi Ashford!
It’s time for some Spring Break Birthday! Happy Birthday to Chloe Watkins (9), Heath Follwell (9), Breanna Hunter (9), Abbygale Koch (10), and Logan Vidmar (10)!
Dear Families,
The Illinois State Board of Education has provided districts latitude to schedule up to 5 non-instructional “planning days” to support this period of remote learning. On these days, teachers will receive technology coaching and/or have the opportunity to collaborate and plan lessons with department, team, and grade-level colleagues. The district has scheduled a planning day next Monday, April 13. Students will return to remote learning Tuesday, April 14.
Respectfully,
HCUSD 5
Wellness Wednesday- Shared from American School Counselor Association 🐾❤️
Just a reminder of resources if you need them: https://5il.co/dswn
It's Wellness Wednesday! We want to share different strategies and quotes to encourage your success. What are you doing to cope during these times?
Today is about breathing.
https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath
It’s April 8! Happy Birthday to Tyler Kutz!
HHS will provide yard signs for each graduating senior from the Class of 2020! Details on safely distributing and delivering the signs will follow at a later date once they arrive.
Here’s a few teachers wrapping up their zoom collaboration meeting today. Click the link to see how they end their meetings... Don’t all successful zoom teacher meetings end this way?? 😂 #PassTheCoffee ☕️
https://youtu.be/08JGXUVz9nk
It’s April 7! Happy Birthday to Lia Basden and Ethan Wilson!
Today we conducted a PAC Meeting (principals advisory committee) with seniors and HHS Admin on Google Meets. It was great to hear from them and note they are continuing to provide leadership for our school. Proud of them!
It’s Monday, April 6! Happy Birthday to Mr. Konopka!
Happy Birthday to Alexie Rose (April 4), Peyton Strong (April 4) and Cole Basden (April 5)!
Happy Assistant Principals Week! Mr. Houchins serves as HHS Associate Principal and supports students, parents, faculty and community. He works hard with discipline, attendance & safety. He provides amazing leadership for students & staff . Thank you Mr. Houchins! Well Done!
Happy Assistant Principals Week! Ms. Boscolo serves as the HHS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director and supports students, parents, faculty and community. She is passionate and dedicated, and provides amazing leadership to coaches and athletes too. Thank you Ms. B! Well Done!
HHS Students: The Principals Advisory Committee is meeting with HHS Admin on Mon. See link below for senior PAC members and click names to email questions, concerns, or feedback.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YTx-WdtADev04ANDMf_djYkfH1j4OcLvqII_IJS2qRk/edit?usp=sharing
Good Evening HHS Families,
We realized that some families were not able to open the Remote Survey Link and wanted to be sure all were able to submit feedback.
Please see the updated HHS Remote Learning Survey link below.
https://forms.gle/Z68ARazA61eJWjT4A
Please click the following link for information on Remote Learning at Highland High School.
https://5il.co/enow
A message from Office Flake and HHS Admin.
It’s April 3! Happy Birthday to Kaley Rodebaugh and Caleb Stratton!
Grades, athletics, and construction...OH MY! Check out our announcements for April 2, 2020.
https://youtu.be/_is5xmoWjME
Seniors- We miss you but don't want you to miss out on free $$$$. Please be sure to check our website, google classroom and the local scholarship database for applications. Many of them are due this month! Email us with questions. Stay safe, healthy and take care!
It’s April 2! Happy Birthday to Rachel Henss, Alexander Jones, and William Jones!
Wake up, wake up, it’s the 1st of the month! Happy Birthday to Drew Tolbert, Michael Barry, Lilli Evans, and Nathan Moore!
It’s March 31! Happy Birthday to Cam Nelson and Jessica Miller!
Mrs. Buss created a quick video of Anatomy and Physiology students working on various classroom activities this year. Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuXjqw7Yauk&t=9s
It’s March 30! Happy Birthday to John Fensterman, Dominick Emig, Joanna Fogg, and Reese Rodebaugh.
It’s March 29! Happy Birthday to Jayden Coppedge (March 28) and Brady Knackstedt, Kyle Molitor, Gabe Korte, and Ms. Seelhoefer!
🐾Fridays are for the Dogs🐾 #HHSVirtualSpiritWeek2020 #CantHideOurBulldogPride ❤️
Want to congratulate our winners for Fun Music Friday. Winning were Olivia Jansen, Sydney Basler, Taylor Lederman, Abby Athmer, Sylvie Carroll, and Jenna Fenton. Thanks to all that participated.
Thanks for playing everyone. We have our 5 winners. I hope everyone stays safe, stays healthy and stays positive. Happy Weekend everyone!!
It’s March 27! Happy Birthday to Jessie Gilomen and Hannah Hogshead!
OK, click on this link, and see the announcements for March 27, 2020.
https://youtu.be/O1soHn2U9Y0
🐾FRIDAYS ARE FOR THE DOGS🐾 You already know what to do today! We may not be together, but one thing’s for sure, no one can hide our bulldog pride! So break out your best bulldog gear or your red and black and show us your school spirit! ❤️🖤❤️ Share your pics to bulldogshoutout@highlandcusd5.org and tag us on Instagram! #BulldogPride #HHSVirtualSpiritWeek2020
Morning Announcements March 27
https://youtu.be/el8PjyAV_n8
To the students of Highland High School, your teachers, staff, and administrators are missing you. So we wanted to put together a video to say hi and, hopefully, to make you smile. We hope to see you soon, and in the mean time, “keep your head up!” #BulldogPride ❤️🐾
Per ISBE:
“We know that the free SAT provided by the state is the only opportunity many students get to take a college entrance exam. ISBE is working with the College Board on developing options to allow current 11th grade students to take the SAT in the fall. We hope to have more information on these options by the end of April.”
Thanks to our amazing faculty and staff for their continued efforts to support HHS students and families. You can reach out to us-faculty, staff, or administration-if you need help or assistance.
Staff emails are below:
http://highlandil.apptegy.us/o/highland-high-school/staff
It’s March 26! Happy Birthday to Olivia Hawkes and Michayla Grieve!
Please see the information below on the REVISED Highland CUSD 5 Food Distribution Plan. This plan will take effect on Monday, March 30:
Thankful Thursday❤️. We’ve had a lot of time already to reflect. It can be easy to start to feel negative during times like these, but it’s SO important to stay positive and look for things that help us keep the faith. What’s something (or someone) that you’re extra thankful for right now? Tag us on Instagram or send to bulldogshoutout@highlandcusd5.org so we can post for you. We can’t wait to see you all spread the love today 🥰 #HHSVirtualSpiritWeek2020 #BulldogsGiveThanks
Ceramics and Art II students were in the middle of learning about sculpture. Mrs. Wander receives TP tubes all the time so she had plenty to give each student as a project while school was closed. They are turning out super cool.
Ceramics and Art II students were in the middle of learning about sculpture. Mrs. Wander receives TP tubes all the time so she had plenty to give each student as a project while school was closed. They are turning out super cool.
It’s March 25! Happy Birthday Jacob Stauber!
“What’s Distracting You?” Wednesday.... what’s keeping you occupied? What book(s) have you read? What show have you been binge watching? What projects, puzzles, crafts, etc have you done? 📖🎮🖥🎨🧩🎸 Take a picture and let us see what’s been helping to keep you distracted during the mandated closure. Tag us on Instagram or send your picture to bulldogshoutout@highlandcusd5.org for us to post to Facebook! #HHSVirtualSpiritWeek2020
Your school counselors miss you!
The full course schedule for the free, live online AP classes is now available, along with information about what will be covered this week.
Links to upcoming classes are here: spr.ly/60121Qibs. More will be posted shortly.
Lessons begin March 25.
A group of families put a box together and placed it at Highland Primary. This box is full of non perishable food. There is everything from Mac and cheese, apple sauce, granola bars, tuna, etc. When you pick up your meals Wednesday from 8am-10am, please take what you need!
St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Cardinals, Starlight Dance, and Alphas Boxing are just a little bit of what we’re missing. What else are you missing? Throw your jersey or team shirt on and send your picture in! #HHSVirtualSpiritWeek2020 #HighlansBulldogs618 🏒⚾️🩰🥊
The construction is moving quickly! New lights over the main floor, no walls...WOW! What a difference a week makes.
It’s March 24! Happy Birthday to Bryce Iberg and Mansukh Tut!
It’s Team Tuesday! A lot of us are missing our favorite sport right now.... hockey, opening day for baseball, March Madness... show us what you’re missing the most by repping your favorite jersey or team tshirt! 🏒⚾️🏀🏈 Tag us in Tuesday’s pictures and use the hashtag on Instagram, or send your pictures to bulldogshoutout@highlandcusd5.org and we’ll post them to Facebook! #HHSVirtualSpiritWeek2020
We’re loving your spirit day posts! Keep them coming! #HHSVirtualSpiritWeek2020 #PajamaDay #HighlandBulldogs618 🐾❤️
It’s March 23! Happy Birthday Mr. Miscik!
Let’s “Make It a Lazy Monday!” to kick off our virtual spirit week! Post your pictures lounging in your PJs/sweats today. 😴 If you’re posting on Facebook, post on this thread! Otherwise be sure to tag us on Instagram and use the hashtag #HHSVirtualSpiritWeek2020 (or send it directly to us if we don’t follow you!). We can’t wait to see everyone participating! 🐾 #BulldogPride #HHSVirtualSpiritWeek2020
There’s a first time for everything...and this week we’re hosting our first ever virtual spirit week! Let’s see who has the most school spirit, even from the comfort of their own house.... Follow the theme and take a picture each day. Post it to Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok; be sure to tag us (or send it to us if we don’t follow you!). If you’re posting to Facebook, look for the new thread each day on our page!
P.S. We miss you! ❤️🐾
It’s March 22! Happy Birthday to Dylan Pohl and Addison Rode!
It’s March 21! Happy Birthday to...Max Price and Michael Woodcock!
College Board plans to offer 45-minute AP exams that can be taken online at home. "To be fair to all students ... the exam will only include topics and skills most AP teachers and students have already covered in class by early March."
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus-update
It’s March 20. Happy Birthday Tony Wise!
Good Afternoon HHS Families, Faculty and Staff,
I hope you’re doing the best you can with family and friends this weekend. Recent events have been hard on all of us and it’s difficult, if not impossible, to understand and accept the current reality. And that’s perfectly okay right now.
The video link below, shared by a parent, depicts how many of us currently feel, especially our students. I encourage you to take a moment to view as a family or by yourself if you are able.
https://youtu.be/2OjjWh-8Iv0
We know there is no right or wrong way to feel at this time as we are all handling this in different ways, the best we can. Finally, be patient with each, be strong and courageous, and stay rooted in love.
Sincerely,
Dr. Chris A. Becker
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.
Good Evening,
With the recent announcement of school closures, HHS will be cancelling all athletics, extra curriculars, and facility use by outside organizations starting tonight, March 13, 2020 - March 30, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience.
A perfect 10!! These students used gas laws to predict the volume of gas produced in a chemical reaction.
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there will be no Spring Fling Dance tonight at Highland High School. Our #1 priority at Highland CUSD 5 is the safety of our students, and unfortunately the safe decision is to cancel the dance. Thank you.
Good afternoon Highland CUSD No. 5 stakeholders,
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has become the issue discussed in every location across the country at this time. Highland CUSD No. 5 nurses have been diligently working with the Madison County Health Department on preventative measures to reduce the likelihood of exposure and transmission within our schools. Recommendations to use good hygiene such as washing hands, not touching your face, and not reporting to school or work if you experience flu-like (cough, fever, respiratory issues or any other signs of illness) symptoms continue to be the focus for each of us. However, it has become evident that additional measures may become necessary to combat the spread.
The purpose of this correspondence is to clarify the district’s position. Many are calling for school closures and suspension of all activities. We do not currently have a confirmed case of COVID-19 in our district or county. Currently, school is one of the safest atmospheres for our nearly 3000 students. This is a very fluid situation and may change even by the time this correspondence goes out. We will prepare for the worst case scenario, but hope for the best. This is why our district staff are working towards an e-learning plan to engage students in the learning process should a prolonged district closure occur.
We are continuously in contact with the Madison County Health department, which is in contact with local, state and federal officials. As circumstances change, so do our plans. If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 locally, school closure will likely be one of the first considerations. We plan to have more information about opportunities and/or expectations of continued learning should a prolonged district closure occur. We are currently inundated with calls, email and concerns about our next steps. My commitment at this time is to the safety and wellbeing of all HCUSD No. 5 students and staff.
Regarding field trips, extracurricular and curricular activities, we will make decisions based on the risk of exposure for our students and staff. If it becomes evident that participation increases the risk of exposure, we will suspend or cancel as needed. We certainly respect parents’ decisions should they desire to opt out of any activities at this time.
Madison County Superintendents issued a joint press release yesterday as a result of a meeting with the Madison County Health Department. That release, as well as additional releases, will be available on the district website at www.highlandcusd5.org. Additional resources are available for families through the Madison County Health Department website at www.madisonchd.org
As this situation continues to be fluid, we will be exploring options to meet students’ individual needs to ensure a continuity of education.
Please click for the e-learning survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclYzEzaYyVY3VF9Tf0TrMo8R3NSHySdvmANL5mU-taissycw/viewform
Respectfully,
Michael S. Sutton
Superintendent
Please review www.highlandcusd5.org for the latest update from Superintendent Sutton regarding COVID-19. www.highlandcusd5.org
Congratulations to Freshman Garrett Schlarmann who was accepted to the prestigious FBI Youth Leadership Camp. There are only 60 invitees ages 14-16 chosen from students all over the world. Way to go Garrett for this awesome achievement, HHS is very proud.
CAVC- Collinsville Area Vocational Center Open House- March 12 5:30-6:30pm. Meet instructors, see classrooms and learn more about these programs. Cosmetology meeting at 6pm in the auditorium.
Pops Concert at HHS! Featuring the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band and HHS Choirs! @ Highland High School
Be sure to catch our HHS Pops Concert tonight at 7pm! If you can't make it watch the live stream using the link below!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/highland-high-school-highland-il/evtc911d5abea
Here is the girls soccer Mater Dei Tournament bracket.
Tennis practice is cancelled for today. There will still be a parent meeting at HHS at 6pm in the HHS Cafeteria.
There are lots of opportunities for students to get money to help pay for college. Applications are available in the Career Center. Check out our website for the scholarship database:
https://www.highlandcusd5.org/o/highland-high-school/page/counseling-department--18
Please click the link to see the latest School Counselor Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/8yp1d
There will be an all spring sport parent meeting on Monday at 6pm in the HHS Cafeteria. Tennis, Boys Track, Soccer and Softball will meet after at 6:30pm.
Anatomy field trip continued to the zoo for lunch and comparative anatomy. It was a great day with awesome students!
The Lady Bulldogs Softball program is selling spirit wear. Get yours today!
https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_softball_2020
Mrs. Buss’ Anatomy classes visited the SLU campus to participate in a cadaver lab.
Students in Mr. Deibert’s Building Trades class continue to make progress on the new storage facility. It’s been an awesome project so far and we can’t wait until it’s completed.
Students in Mr. Deibert’s Building Trades class continue to make progress on the new storage facility. It’s been an awesome project so far and we can’t wait until it’s completed.
Anatomy students put their heart into dissecting beef hearts❤️
Mark your calendars!! Posters and more information to come soon!
Interested in trying out for either the HHS Basketball or Football Cheerleading teams for the ’20-’21 season? There will be a parent and student meeting on Tuesday, March 17 at 7pm, at the HMS Plaza.
This is open to 8th graders and existing High schoolers from any school that will be attending Highland High School at the start of 2020-2021 school year. This meeting will include all paperwork needed to tryout out, all information on tryouts and all details on what our program involves.
Sign ups to tryout will open at the start of the meeting. You will need to have the signed paperwork and a current physical on hand before the start of the actual tryouts, which will be mid April.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Angie Fears at 618-792-4311.
Bulldogs fall to Cahokia 43-42 in OT.
Our Lady Bulldogs fell to Springfield Lanphier tonight, 57-46. Congratulations to all of our athletes on an outstanding season, especially our seniors. You will be missed. ❤️🏀🖤
Overtime! Tied at 37.
Tied at 37. 1:43 to go!
Highland 37-Cahokia 34 with 3:26 left
Highland is down 38-31 at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Bulldogs up 33-32 end of 3rd!
At the end of the first half, Highland trails Lanphier 20-26.
Bulldogs trail Cahokia 23-19 at half
Bulldogs down 14-8 to Cahokia end of 1st
At the end of the first-quarter, the Lady Bulldogs trail Lanphier 12-6.
It’s game time! Let’s go Dogs!
For those fans that are attending tonight‘s game at the University of Illinois Springfield please be aware that there is a significant accident on I 55. They will be shutting down 55 for a period of time and there will be detours. Be careful driving tonight.
There will be a parent/team meeting on Tuesday March 3, 2020 at 6PM for anyone interested in the Highland Clay Target Shooting Team at Highland Pistol and Rifle Club. Please contact Dave Rensing, 618-781-7807, if you have questions or are unable to attend the meeting.
WHITE OUT TOMORROW. We’re asking that everyone in the district, students and staff, wear white to school tomorrow, as well as the game, to show support for the girls❕⚪️🤍 #GirlsBasketball #SuperSectionals #WhiteOut
Super proud of the season these kids had this year! HHS Show Choir “Dissonance” ended these season today with their best performance yet, finishing 4th in their division!
There’s just a few days left to order your Destress Fest shirt. Get yours now! 🐶 https://aa-sportswear.com/destress_fest_2020_hhs/shop/home
The Bulldog Baseball Shop is open. Get your new gear for the upcoming season.
https://hlhsbb2020.wswebstore.com/store
Highland National Honor Society and Teachers getting ready for the Polar Plunge at Carlyle Lake. It supports the Special Olympics and is a blast.
Don’t forget about the used Oil Drive next weekend sponsored by FFA
Another amazing turnout from our community to support our FFA Program at last night’s Labor Auction. Thanks to all who attended and continue to support our schools and programs.
Another amazing turnout from our community to support our FFA Program at last night’s Labor Auction. Thanks to all who attended and continue to support our schools and programs.
Highland falls to Triad 65-37. The Bulldogs are in action on Monday playing Cahokia at 7pm at Triad.
Tickets available thru link below
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-pieces-of-highland-tickets-88070590507
Kirk and Joe working hard on a Friday to keep HHS looking amazing. Joe Dant, HHS Head Custodian, will be retiring later this this year and we will certainly miss him. He hopes to spend time fishing and with family.
As we prepare for the Girls Super Sectional game on Monday we have information for all of our fans.
Tickets for this game will be sold at HHS for $8 today through Monday at 3pm. UIS will sell tickets in their office Monday 9 am - 4 pm and in the lobby starting at 5 pm. The doors to gym will open at 6 pm and game begins at 7 pm.
A campus map is at the link here: https://uisprairiestars.com/documents/2019/8/16/19_20_Visitor_Guide.pdf
The athletic facility (TRAC) is located on the southwest side of campus and marked as 26 on the map. Coming from I55, fans will turn right onto Toronto Road. You will turn left on Shepherd Road (stoplight) to enter campus. Fans will turn left at the first stop sign to get into Lot I (located on your right). Lot I will be the primary lot to park in, but once that fills up, fans are encouraged to use Lots A, B, and D. Athletic staff members will be outside the entire evening directing traffic and ensuring a smooth parking process.
Student workers in the Bulldog Grounds Coffee Shop tend to customers this morning between class periods
Your SECTIONAL CHAMPS 🏀‼️ Huge thank you to everyone in bulldog nation who made the road trip to Effingham to cheer the team on to victory.❤️🖤 We will see you in Springfield on Monday when the girls play in the Super Sectional game!🐾
Sectional Champs!
Here they are! Your Sectional Champs!
Your Lady Bulldogs are Sectional Champs! Highland defeated Civic Memorial 48-34.
At the end of the 3rd quarter, Highland leads Civic Memorial 26-25
At the end of the first half, Highland leads Civic Memorial 20-13.
At the end of the first quarter, Highland leads Civic Memorial 12-5.
It’s game time! Let’s go Dogs!
FFA Alumni Barbecue
Don't forget about our Labor Auction tomorrow night. We also have been donated bags of NuTech Enlist E3 Soybeans to auction off!
🛑Tomorrow’s sectional championship game is a RED OUT!🛑 Let’s pack the stands in Effingham!!! #HighlandBulldogs #GirlsBasketball
A few more from senior night! Congratulations to our senior dancers; we will miss you ❤️🐾❤️ #SeniorNight #HighlandBulldogs
More from senior night🖤 Congratulations to our senior cheerleaders; you will be missed!❤️ #SeniorNight #HighlandBulldogs
We love our seniors! 🖤❤️🐾 #HighlandBulldogs #SeniorNight #HighlandHooligans
We love our seniors— varsity cheer and dance! 🖤❤️🐾 #HighlandBulldogs #SeniorNight
Congratulations to our Senior Cheerleaders! Thank you Kami, Rileigh, Karley, and Madysen for your years of dedication to HHS Cheer!
Congratulations to our Senior Dancers! Thank you Kylie, Alexis, Bree and Hannah for your many years of dedication to the HHS Dance Program! 🖤💃🏻❤️
It’s Senior Night at HHS. Congratulations Brylee Portell on a fantastic basketball career!
Kristie Simmons, HHS Science teacher, was recognized at tonight’s board meeting for achieving her National Board Certification. Congratulations!
That’s a Sectional win for the Lady Bulldogs! Highland defeated Mt. Vernon 66-30 tonight. The Sectional final will be on Thursday at 7pm in Effingham.
At the half, Highland leads Mt. Vernon 42-11.
At the end of the first quarter, Highland leads Mt. Vernon 23-6.
Let’s go Dogs! It’s Sectionals vs. Mt. Vernon in Effingham.
SWIC College Fair- Today 2/23/20 from 1:30-3:30pm SWIC Main Complex www.swic.edu- preregister with strivescan.com
Join us this Tuesday night, February 25th, at the boys basketball game for senior night to help us celebrate and congratulate our nine seniors from the boys basketball team, the varsity dance team, and the varsity cheerleading team. 🖤🐾 #HighlandBulldogs #SeniorNight
FFA students serving HHS faculty and staff at the teacher breakfast on Friday
HHS Show Choir “Dissonance” had a great performance at the Great River Invitational in Davenport Iowa!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MATH TEAM!
Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the ICTM Regional Math Competition at SIU-E the Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
Teams each placed second.
The Algebra 1 Team members were freshmen Jessica Chen, Brooklynn Lackey, Mazzy Robertson, Isabelle Sandberg, Elena Schrof, and Austin Werner. The Geometry team included sophomore Summer Carroll and freshman Emily Jansen.
The Algebra 2 Team included juniors Abby Bowers, Grant Brinker, Sylvie Carroll, David Forys, and Eli Jones.
Tying for first in the Two-Person Fresh/Soph competition were Jessica Chen and Summer Carroll, which advances them to the State competition. Additional State qualifiers were freshman Elena Schrof for tying for third place individually on the Algebra 1 Written test and sophomore Summer Carroll for placing first individually on the Geometry Written test. The State Competition will be held at the University of Illinois on May 2.
Boys track and field started their competitive season today. Top performances today included Easton Rosen who won the 1600 and Connor Sands who took 2nd in both the long jump and triple jump. Congratulations on a great start!
The sportsmanship displayed in bowling is outstanding. Congratulations to all of the bowlers representing Highland and our area! Congratulations on a fantastic weekend.
Our Lady Bulldog Bowling Team finished 9th place in the IHSA State Championship. Congratulations on a historic season! ❤️🎳🖤
Students in Mr. Deibert’s Building Trades class making progress on construction of the new storage facility behind the Football Stadium
Destress Fest is back this year!!! This time of year can be stressful—quarter 3 is almost over, the SAT is coming, etc, etc... So in just over a month, Brighter Futures will have a week filled with fun activities to help everyone relax...including the therapy dogs! To show our love for Got Your Six, Brighter Futures is selling shirts. *ON SALE NOW*
https://aa-sportswear.com/destress_fest_2020_hhs/shop/product-detail/1000824
Catch your lady bulldogs back in action on Monday night as they take on Mt. Vernon in the semifinal of the Effingham Sectional at 6 p.m. 🏀❤️🐾 #HighlandBulldogs #GirlsBasketball #Sectionals
Using popcorn to model the kinetics of a reaction in honors chem 🥽🍿
The Varsity Boys Basketball team fell to Jerseyville tonight 54-38. They are back in action next week with their final two regular season games before regional play.
Junior class members before their volleyball game at the PLC Assembly on Thursday
Congratulations to our Lady Bulldogs Bowling Team who has advanced to the IHSA State Finals! The ladies are currently in 9th place entering tomorrow’s finals. Well done girls! Keep it up! ❤️🎳🖤
Mrs. Heinz’s Accounting class attended an Accounting Challenge at SIUC today. Students competed against 22 other schools in Southern Illinois. Mrs. Heinz’s class was given a private walking tour of the University, residence halls and the College of Business.
It’s time for the afternoon session. Highland sits in 6th to start game 4. Let’s go Dogs!
It’s IHSA State Bowling! Let’s go Dogs! ❤️🎳🖤
Some photos from the HHS blood drive. Over 83 units collected! Our students and staff continue to save lives, volunteer, and support our community. Thanks to Mr. Vance, Nurse Propst, and HHS students for organizing the event.
Some photos from the HHS blood drive. Over 83 units collected! Our students and staff continue to save lives, volunteer, and support our community. Thanks to Mr. Vance, Nurse Propst, and HHS students for organizing the event.
Some photos from the HHS blood drive. Over 83 units collected! Our students and staff continue to save lives, volunteer, and support our community. Thanks to Mr. Vance, Nurse Propst, and HHS students for organizing the event
Some shots from today’s PLC Assembly with the HHS house bandCrayon Gossip and class volleyball games. Faculty team beat the seniors for the championship!
Abby Huelsmann, Kirstin Taylor, Megan Kronk and Lydia Hadowsky shot for Highland tonight in the 3 Point Contest. Congrats to Megan and Abby for advancing to next weeks Sectional Competition.
Regional Champs!! Congrats ladies on a great game.
Megan Kronk, Abby Huelsmann, Kirstin Taylor and Lydia Hadowski represented the Lady Bulldogs tonight in the 3pt Contest. Advancing to Sectionals are Megan Kronk (who was top qualifier with 12 of 15 made) and Abby Huelsmann (8 of 15). Well done ladies!
Your Regional CHAMPS 👏🏼🐾❤️ #HighlandBulldogs #GirlsBasketball
Highland defeats Jersey tonight 51-31 to win the Jersey Regional. They will be back in action next week in the Effingham Sectional. Congrats to Coach Hamilton and the entire program.
Highland leads 38-24 headed to the 4th quarter of the Jersey Regional Championship
Highland Varsity Girls lead Jerseyville 19-12 at half in the Championship of the Jersey Regional.
Information on Open House at Collinsville Area Vocational Center on March 12. Please check with your school counselor if you need more information!
CAVC- Collinsville Area Vocational Center Open House- March 12 5:30-6:30pm. Meet instructors, see classrooms and learn more about these programs. Cosmetology meeting at 6pm in the auditorium.
SWIC College Fair- This Sunday 2/23/20 from 1:30-3:30pm SWIC Main Complex www.swic.edu- preregister with strivescan.com
Best of luck to our Lady Bulldogs Bowling team who has just left for the State Championship. Thank you to our drum line who led the parade through the school. Let’s go Dogs! 🖤🎳❤️
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Basketball team who defeated Taylorville in the first round of regionals 75-34. The Lady Bulldogs are back in action on Thursday at 7 PM in Jerseyville.
Be Resilient
This outstanding group of young ladies placed 2nd as a team in Sectionals and qualified for the IHSA State Bowling Championship! Congratulations to Molly Marshall for placing 2nd and Carissa Merkle for placing 9th overall at Sectionals. ❤️🎳🖤
It was HMS Bulldog night at Highland. Congratulations to all of our middle school athletes and coaches on a great season. A special congratulations to Jake Meyer for winning our halftime games! And thank you, Bulldog Nation, for donating prizes.
Highland falls to Waterloo tonight, 73-57. Thank you to all of the athletes, parents, fans, and supporters of our Law Enforcement Appreciation Night! Thank you to Trooper Hopkins’s family for joining us. Congratulations to our cheer teams for your performance at halftime!
We’re ready for Law Enforcement Appreciation night at HHS where we’re taking on the Waterloo Bulldogs! The proceeds made from tonight’s raffles will be donated in memory of trooper Nicholas J. Hopkins. 🖤💙🖤 #HighlandBulldogs #BulldogsBackTheBlue
Come to HHS tonight to show some love for all law enforcement! It’s Law Enforcement Appreciation night as Highland takes on Waterloo with JV starting at 6pm. We have a variety of raffles all supporting ISP Heritage Fund in memory of Trooper Hopkins. 🖤🏀💙
Good luck to our Lady Bulldogs Bowling team as they head to Sectionals in Saturday! Let’s go Dogs! 🖤🎳❤️
Good luck to Ben Mitchell, Tanner Schranz and Alex Reed as they compete in Sectionals this weekend! Let’s go boys!
Best of luck to our dance team as they compete in IDTA State this weekend! Let’s go Dogs!
A few more from last night’s senior night game 🖤❤️ #HighlandBulldogs #Seniors
We love our seniors! ❤️ These girls sure have been fun to watch, and the Hooligans helped them celebrate their final home game in style tonight, disco lights and all. Meg, Ellie, Ashlyn, and Maddie, we love you!❤️🐾
Great work tonight as members of our Honors Band and Honors Choir performed at the MVC Music Festival. The event was held at McKendree University and included students from Highland, Triad, Civic Memorial, Waterloo, and Jerseyville.
It’s a final in Highland! The Lady Bulldogs defeated Mascoutah 74-30. Thank you Seniors!!! They will play in Jerseyville in the first round of regionals next Tuesday against Taylorville starting at 6pm.
It’s Senior Night for our Lady Bulldogs. Congratulations Ellie, Maddie, Ashlyn, and Megan!
HHS Dance Team 🐾 will be hosting a dance camp for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. The camp will be held on February 29, 2020 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Highland Elementary Gym.
It’s SENIOR NIGHT! Put on you best black shirt and show your support of our Lady Bulldogs as they take on Mascoutah with JV starting at 6pm and Varsity to follow.
Check out this job opportunity!
https:/www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/122014/High-School-English-Teacher/job-details
The 3 FFA Advisors attended Section Proficiency Judging today. Students have worked extremely hard on their recordbooks throughout the year. Highland took 23 books to compete and are thrilled to announce the results! Congratulations to all those who participated!!!
Follow the link for our latest School Counseling Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/ng06w
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science from the Science Department. #WomenInScience
Friday evening we celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Night as Highland takes on Waterloo. This blanket was handmade by Jeannie Adamick, and will be raffled at the varsity game. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the HHS office and at all home games this week.
Mrs. Jackson is excited to be serving as a judge at the SKILLSUSA District Competition at STLCC-Forest Park today... It’s exciting to see students putting real world skills to use.
Mrs. Jackson is excited to be serving as a judge at the SKILLSUSA District Competition at STLCC-Forest Park today... It’s exciting to see students putting real world skills to use.
CAVC Informational Parent night- learn more about the options and logistics of students to attend Collinsville Area Vocational Center. HHS Kennel 6:30pm Tuesday Feb. 18th
Your Highland Lady Bulldogs defeated the Waterloo Lady Bulldogs tonight. Come celebrate our seniors on Thursday as we host our last game of the season playing Mascoutah. JV starts at 6pm with Varsity to follow. And on senior night, we wear black!
It’s a battle of the Bulldogs! It’s Highland and Waterloo tonight at HHS. JV I’m underway and varsity will follow.
English and Language Arts teachers from HMS and HHS collaborate at a recent teacher in-service meeting. Our staff in Highland CUSD 5 are extremely talented and constantly work to improve teaching, learning, and professional practices. And most important, they care about students and are dedicated to their craft.
Technology and Engineering students in Mr. Durbin’s classes enjoy some real world learning opportunities this week.
Extremely proud of these kids! Their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm continue to make them improve constantly! Better Every Time! They performed the best I have seen from them today! Proud and humbled for the opportunity to have them as my students (choir, band, and crew)!
Technology and Engendering students in Mr. Durbin’s classes enjoy some real world learning opportunities this week.
Getting ready for the HHS Snowball event at HMS! A great night for so many students, young and old. Thanks to our sponsors as well.
Our Lady Bulldog Bowing team has placed 2nd in the regional and will move on to sectionals as a team! Well done ladies! Keep up the outstanding work! 🖤🎳❤️
Congratulations to our wrestling team as they completed regionals today. Moving on to sectionals are Tanner Schranz who placed 2nd, Ben Mitchell (not pictured) who placed 3rd and Alex Reed who placed 3rd. Good luck next week fellas!
The HHS dance team is hosting an IDTA Regional at Highland High School today. Come on out to watch amazing performances from around the area!
Good luck to our Bulldog Wrestlers as they compete at regionals in Mascoutah today! 🖤❤️🖤❤️
Best of luck to our Lady Bulldogs as they bowl at regionals today! 🖤🎳❤️
It was HSHS night at Highland High School! Thank you to our amazing athletic trainer, Erin Hoepfner for all that you do for our athletes. Congratulations to our halftime participants and thank you HSHS for your continued support!
Another outstanding performance by our varsity cheerleaders at the IHSA State Prelims! Go Dogs!
Mr. Matt Elledge, Driver’s Ed Instructor, conducts a parent meeting to share information about driving rules, regulations, and procedures. Roughly 50 new students start their program each quarter. Students then move to the Behind The Wheel sessions before or after school.
Our Lady Bulldogs fell to Jersey tonight. They will host Waterloo on Monday starting at 6pm.
Hello Juniors! A reminder we are taking the PRACTICE SAT on Friday, Feb. 7 from 7:40-11:00am. Be sure to check your room assignment in the English Wing or outside the Counseling Office. See you in the morning ready to go!
Ms. Golder demonstrates Bernoulli’s principle in her physics class.
Happy School Counselors Week! We are blessed to have Mrs. Spaeth, Mrs. Jackson, and Mrs. Lieberman on our team at HHS. We couldn’t run our building without them as they work hard to serve students, faculty, and our community. We appreciate you!
Due to weather conditions all extra curricular activities and practices are cancelled today, February 5, 2020.
Due to weather conditions, the freshmen boys basketball games at Waterloo have been cancelled tonight - February 5, 2020.
Congratulations to Trevor Zobrist and Carter Wiegman on signing there letter of intent today. Trevor will study cyber security and play football at Southeast Missouri State and Carter will study business and play baseball at Lewis and Clark.
Girl’s bowling beats Triad on all levels. Molly Marshall and Carissa Merkle tied for high game with a 247. Carissa took the high series with a 652. Girls varsity secured the MVC Championship with this win! (tied with Mascoutah)
Happy School Counselors Week! We are excited to meet with our HHS Class of 2024 to complete course requests!
Meet at the HHS parking lot at 1pm today if you want to do a quick clean up on this beautiful day. Unfortunately, it’s a little messier than normal. Community Service hours offered for young people as well. Thanks for your help in keeping our school and community clean.
Varsity boys basketball falls to Breese Central 56-33 tonight. They are back in action on Tuesday at HHS with JV starting at 6pm vs Mascoutah.
Choir students at ILMEA All-State this weekend!
All-State Choir: Dale Miller & Caleb Stratton
All-State Choir: Madi Crawford & Daniel Williams
All-State FMES: Reyna Boergerhoff & Elizabeth Huntley
Choir students at ILMEA All-State this weekend!
All-State Choir: Dale Miller & Caleb Stratton
All-State Choir: Madi Crawford & Daniel Williams
All-State FMES: Reyna Boergerhoff & Elizabeth Huntley
Varsity girls basketball team is leading 47-24 at half time at Collinsville. 🏀🐾 #GoDogs
Your Highland Bulldog Girls Basketball team defeated the Collinsville Kahoks this afternoon in an exciting game. The girls seemed to be draining threes all day, and Meg Kronk led the team with four 3-pointers in a row during the first half and finished it out with her fifth 3-pointer in the second half. Taylor, Brown, Kesner, and Klucker also got in on the 3-point action. The girls have just a few games left this season, so be sure to catch a game. Their senior night is Thursday, February 13th against Mascoutah; we’d love to pack the gym for these girls, so put it in your calendar and spread the word! They sure are fun to watch 🤩🐾❤️ #GoDogs #HighlandBulldogs #GirlsBasketball #SeniorNight
Congratulations to Alex Reed on his Wrestling MVC 1st Team All Conference honors. Highland finished 5th in the MVC Super Duals today. (See the photo for results.) Best of luck in Regionals next week!
The Highland Dance Team on the floor of the State Finals awaiting the final results. They finished in the Top 10 again this year. The Legacy Continues!!!
Congratulations to the Cheerleaders for their 2nd place finish at Sectionals! This performance has earned them a birth into the IHSA State Championship which begins next Friday! Let’s go Dogs!
Our dancers moved up a place at the IHSA State Championship finishing 9th in State. Congratulations ladies on your outstanding IHSA season! The girls host an IDTA event next Saturday, February 8 at HHS!
Come out to watch the girls varsity basketball team at Collinsville today starting at 3:30pm. Bring 3 of the listed food items for free entry! (Please note the JV contest was cancelled today.)
Highland Varsity Cheer had an amazing performance today at the Carterville Sectional! Scores coming soon.
Highland Dance just completed their State Final Dance Routine. By all accounts it was their best performance of the year and they left it all on the floor. Congrats to Coach Cotto, Coach Eilerman and the entire Dance Team on a wonderful season.
Perseverance
Come to HHS this morning to get your wrestling fix! We host the MVC Super Duals with wrestling starting at 9am.
Shoutout and best wishes to our cheerleaders as they compete in Sectionals today! The girls compete at 12:18pm in Carterville! Let’s go Dogs!
Best of luck to our dance team as they compete in the IHSA State Finals. If you are unable to make it to Bloomington, you can stream the event from the IHSA website. Our girls perform at 12:04pm. Good luck ladies!
Congratulations to our amazing dance team who made it to the State Finals!!! Best of luck ladies! We are so proud of you!!!
More 100th Day Celebration!
Therapy dogs visited HHS today as Carla and Nancy came in with Spirit and Liberty, both goldendoodles. Both are members of a national therapy dog organization through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. The visit was coordinated by Mrs. Tebbe and Mrs. Mantz.
Honors Spanish 2 practicing the past tense today
Great job to all of our dancers! Outstanding performance at IHSA State 2020!
Today we celebrate the 100th Day of School at HHS! All students and staff received a Gus’ Pretzel Stick fresh from St Louis. A great way to finish up January as we push forward in the semester!
It’s IHSA State Bowling 2020! Let’s go Austin Davis!
Congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs on their 59-34 win over Triad.
We are just minutes away from a conference matchup...it’s Highland vs Triad! Let’s go Dogs!
Congratulations Bella LaPorta on being named a SLT Player of the Week!
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/athletes-of-the-week/athletes-of-the-week-jan/collection_c30a266a-42cd-11ea-a923-2b1bef2fa8c9.html#1
Tonight we welcomed the Class of 2024 at 8th Grade Parent Night! We are so excited to welcome our Freshman Class in August. They are an amazing group of students and parents.
It’s Highland taking on Father McGivney in chess tonight at HHS. Let’s go Dogs! The Chess Team will compete at Sectionals this Saturday!
Your Varsity Boys Basketball team fell to Jersey tonight with a score of 73-64. They are back in action on Saturday playing at Breese Central starting at 6pm with JV and Varsity to follow.
Just a few hours left to get your tee shirt for our Law Enforcement Appreciation Event to be held at HHS on Valentines Day!
https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_for_the_love_of_blue/shop/home
Thank you seniors for your dedication to our wrestling program! Alex, Colby, and Trevor...you will be missed!
It’s Senior Night! Come on out and support Trevor Zobrist, Alex Reed and Colby Davis as they wrestle at home vs. Carlyle starting at 6pm.
The 6th Man Award for the Girls Tournament goes to these young fans! Thank you for your week of cheers! You made every fan smile with your chants and dances and helped push your Lady Bulldogs to victory!
Highland Varsity Cheer took their fourth consecutive 1st place finish at the Mater Dei Invitational on Sunday, Jan 26. They compete at IHSA Sectionals on February 1 in Carterville working to earn a spot at IHSA State Competition in Bloomington on Feb 7th. Go Dogs!!!
The Varsity Boys Basketball team fell to TF North 60-43 in their final game of the Salem Tournament. The boys are back in action at home on Tuesday taking on Jerseyville starting with JV at 6pm.
Another congratulations to the HHS Dance Team who earned their 8th consecutive trip to the IHSA State Finals in Bloomington next weekend!
Congratulations to the Highland Lady Bulldogs for winning the 34th Annual Scott Credit Union Highland Girls Basketball Tournament by defeating Civic Memorial 53-38. Congratulations also to Ellie Brown (1st Team All Tournament) and Bella LaPorta (Tournament MVP)
Congratulations to Austin Davis who shot a 1298 series to take 6th place in the IHSA Sectional and earns himself a trip to state.
Congratulations to Luke Twitty and Gage Pogue who took 3rd place at the O’Fallon Freshmen Wrestling Tournament.
Highland Boys fall 64-24 to Salem. They will be back in action tonight at 4 at Salem.
Congratulations to the HHS Dance Team on their amazing performance in the IHSA Sectional at St. Anthony. Your Lady Bulldogs have qualified for the IHSA State Championship next weekend in Bloomington! ❤️💃🏻🖤
Highland trails Salem 20-12 after one quarter of action.
All athletes planning on participating in a spring sport...register today!
https://sites.google.com/highlandcusd5.org/hhsathletics/sports-registration?authuser=0
Highland Varsity Boys getting ready to tip off vs Salem at the Salem Tournament
HHS Show Choir performing this morning at the Pancake Breakfast. They looked fantastic!
Best of luck to the Highland Dance Team, Austin Roach and Austin Davis as they compete in Sectionals today! Let’s go Dogs! 💃🏻🖤🎳❤️
Calling all students!!! Come out and support your varsity girls basketball team on Saturday as they take on Civic Memorial in the championship game of the Highland Girls Tournament. Bring your ID and get in free! The game will start at 2:30pm! Hope to see you there.
Your Lady Bulldogs defeated O’Fallon tonight 46-36. They will be in the Championship game of the Highland Girls Tournament on Saturday at 2:30pm taking on Civic Memorial.
Highland wins on all levels vs Civic Memorial. On the girls side, Megan Marshall shoots a 247 game and a 692 series 6th highest in the record book. Austin Roach has high boys game with 267. Austin Davis shoots 717 for high series.
Congratulations JV Girls Bowling team on breaking the JV Series Record with 2204 pins.
Congratulations Senior Bowlers!
Highland JV Boys getting ready to take on Civic Memorial on Senior Night
Highland JV Girls getting ready to take on Civic Memorial on Senior Night
Highland Varsity Boys getting ready to take on Civic Memorial on Senior Night
Highland Girls Varsity getting ready to take on Civic Memorial on Senior Night
Don’t have time to make dinner tonight? Are you craving a milkshake? Come out o Sonic in Highland and support our HHS Cheerleaders from 4-8pm tonight!
The Varsity Boys Basketball team fell to East St. Louis (73-33) in their first game of the Salem Tournament. They will be back in action on Saturday at 11:30am.
Congrats to the following HHS students who won awards for the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest!
Megan Kronk, 1st place; Steven Campbell, 2nd place; Abigail Bowers, 3rd place. Nancy Rieke, coordinator
Highland and Waterloo have teamed up for Law Enforcement Appreciation night on February 14 at HHS. Get your tee-shirt today!
Highland fans: https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_for_the_love_of_blue
Waterloo fans: https://aa-sportswear.com/whs_for_the_love_of_blue
The Lady Bulldogs defeated Mater Dei 41-33 in the second round of the 34th Annual Scott Credit Union Highland Girls Basketball Tournament today. The ladies are back in action on Thursday playing O’Fallon at 8pm.
Highland beat Jersey on all levels. Hunter Hediger hit a 300 game. Logan Oestringer shot a 790 series (new record). Varsity boys shot a new game record of 1254, and new series record 3401. On the girls side Carissa Merkle shoots a 237 game and Molly Marshall shot a 664 series.
Congratulations to Hunter Hediger for bowling a 300 tonight! ❤️🎳🖤
Today we Remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Your Lady Bulldogs defeated Oakwville tonight in round one. Well done ladies. Here is the first round bracket in its entirety. The Tournament is back in action on Monday at 4pm!
It’s the final game of day one of the Highland Girls Tournament! Let’s go Dogs!
The Varsity Boys Basketball team falls to Carnahan 70-48. They are back in action in the Salem Tournament starting on Wednesday.
Boys Bowling competed in the Regional today. Congratulations to Austin Roach and Austin Davis who advance to the bowling sectional at Camelot next weekend.
Join us for the 34th Annual Scott Credit Union Highland Girls Basketball Tournament! We are underway and excited for a great day of basketball! Come join us!
If you are joining us for the JV/Varsity Boys Basketball game against Carnahan on Saturday, we will be playing at Cleveland ROTC - 3125 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63139. JV starts at 4:30 and Varsity at 6:15.
The JV/Varsity Boys Basketball game has been cancelled tonight. The game has been rescheduled for Friday, February 7 starting at 6pm.
Class of 2022- Don't forget your signed registration forms are due to your school counselor on Tuesday- Jan. 21st.
Due to expected wintery mix in the noon hour, Highland CUSD No. 5 will be closed today, January 17th. This is a difficult decision, but early dismissal creates many issues for many parents. Thank you and have a great day!
The HHS Varsity Scholar Bowl Team ready for action!
It’s a final in girls basketball. Civic Memorial 37 - Highland 34. The Girls Tournament begins Saturday at HHS. Come on out for a great day of basketball.
Highland wrestling defeats Litchfield tonight and falls to Vandalia at home in a triangular match.
Girls Varsity and JV Bowling defeated Waterloo tonight. Girls high game of 237 was shot by Molly Marshall. High series of 661 went to Morgan Langendorf. Austin Davis shot high game (248) and high series (709).
Thanks to SWIC for coming out to register students in Dual Credit courses today!
Anatomy students dissecting brains to learn about the nervous system.
Students in Mr. Welz’s Health class practice infant CPR and learn how to use the AED. Basic First Aid training is a skill that every student needs for the future.
Want to work in an amazing district and make a difference in the lives of students, faculty and community? Highland High School has open positions for a MATH and ENGLISH teacher. Check out the following link https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/onlineapp/default.aspx.
Students completing the 5 Essentials Survey for the State of Illinois. Reminder parents, if you have not completed the survey, you can do the survey as a stakeholder in our district. We value feedback, as we continue to look for ways to improve or district.
Ms. Wander's Art II class learning 2 point perspective. Not only is this important in creating art, but also in drafting and creating blue prints.
Ms. Wander's Art II class working on 2 point perspective. This skill is important not only in art, but also drafting and constructing blue prints.
Getting a treat after the Excellence in Math Competition at St. Louis Community College- Gabe Schwarz, Jessica Chen, Mackenzie Myer, Reagan Crask, Addison Crask, Summer Carroll, Audrey Harris Row 2: Joe Jansen, Mazzy Robertson, Grant Brinker, David Forys, and Sylvie Carroll.
The Math Team participated in 5 competitions last semester involving the Southwest Math Conference and Excellence in Math. Highland students earned 22 individual awards and a second place team award. Regionals resume in February. Coaches are Valerie Kimmle and Brent James.
Here are your MVC Champs! Congratulations ladies!
Congratulations to our MVC All Conference Cheerleaders - Rileigh Bent, Kamryn Daiber, Karley Broske, Karlie Hooton, and Kileigh Buchen. Great job!
Highland bowlers beat Metro East Lutheran on all levels. High boys game (279) and high boys series (670) goes to Hunter Hediger. High girls game (236) and high girls series (664) goes to Molly Marshall.
Great job Varsity Cheer!!
Coach Joel Hawkins working with students in the Adaptive PE class on learning to shoot a hockey puck. The kids and coach had a blast on this almost 60 degree day.
Several students in Mrs. Jones' culinary classes passed their ServSafe Food Manager's Exam. They can now own their own place of business that sells food without needing other personal certifications from the IL Department of Public Health
The Varsity Boys Basketball team was defeated by Edwardsville tonight 63-25. The boys are back in action on Friday at HHS playing Columbia with JV starting at 6pm and Varsity to follow.
It’s the pregame warmup! Let’s go band!
Thank you HMS Dance team for your tremendous performance at tonight’s JV Basketball game! Well done!
Students in Mr. Lamp’s Industrial Ed class learning to wire a switch
Come to HHS tonight and enjoy a chili dinner followed by music and basketball. The Band Parents are hosting their annual chili supper for $6 as the JV/Varsity Boys Basketball teams will take on Edwardsville starting at 6pm. Tickets for the game are $4 (adults) and $2 (students).
The Lady Bulldogs defeated Mascoutah 72-34 tonight. The girls are back in action on Thursday as they take on Civic Memorial in Bethalto.
Join us on Valentines Day to honor all Law Enforcement and Trooper Nick Hopkins! It’s a battle of the Bulldogs as Highland takes on Waterloo. Highland fans, get your tee-shirts here!
https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_for_the_love_of_blue/shop/home
Orders are due by January 28!
Please click the link for the latest School Counselor newsletter: https://www.smore.com/gqtwd
Class of 2022- Registration appointments are this week with your School Counselor. Don't forget to have your parents sign your form and turn it in by 1/21/2020.
Congratulations to HHS senior Megan Kronk who was awarded 2nd place in the region at the VFW in Alton, IL for her essay “What Makes America Great?” Additionally, congratulations to Mr. Joel Hawkins who won the teacher of the year award for the region.
More from our Varsity Cheerleaders who took 1st Place at the ICCA State Championship this weekend!
Come on out and greet the ICCA Champion HHS Varsity Cheerleaders & FRESHLY crowned HMS Cheerleaders who JUST WON 1ST PLACE TOO. There will be a parade with an escort from our WONDERFUL fire dept beginning out at HMS at 8:00 TONIGHT!!! Parade Route will be from HMS, south down Poplar, west down Broadway, and around the square.
Thank you to the Highland High School Dance Team for your performance at the Highland Shootout. Outstanding as always!!
Congratulations to our Varsity Cheerleaders for taking 1st Place at the ICCA State Championship today! Way to go ladies! We are proud of you! 🖤❤️🖤❤️
Congratulations to the wrestling team who competed in the Charleston Wrestling Invite this weekend. Placing for the Bulldogs:
Ben Mitchell 2nd place
Colby Davis 6th place
Alex Reed 4th place
Tanner Schranz 5th place
The Varsity Boys Basketball team fell to Triad 37-56 in game two of the Highland Shootout.
It’s a final in game one of the Highland Shootout. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Greenville 58-40. Congratulations to Ellie Brown for being named player of the game. Way to go ladies!
Best of luck to our Cheerleaders as they compete at the ICCA State Tournament today in Springfield. Let’s go ladies! 🖤❤️🖤❤️
We are about to tip off the first game of the Highland Shootout! It’s the Lady Bulldogs vs. Greenville! Let’s go Dogs! ❤️🏀🖤
The Waterloo Bulldogs bounced back and defeated the Highland Bulldogs 51-44. Highland is back in action tomorrow in the 10am game of the Highland Shootout playing Triad.
It’s a battle of the Bulldogs down in the Loo. At the half, Highland leads Waterloo 24-13.
The Lady Bulldogs fall to Breese Central 47-45. The girls are back in action on Saturday morning at 8:30am vs Greenville in the first game of the Highland Shootout.
We are headed to overtime in Breese. Let’s go Dogs!
Highland Bowling defeated Triad on all levels tonight. Hunter Hediger took the high boys game with 267. Austin Davis had high boys series with 705. High girls game (257) and series (644) goes to Molly Marshall. Well done! ❤️🎳🖤
Whim ‘N Rhythm, an a cappella group from Yale University, performed for students at a PLC assembly this afternoon. It was a really great show!
Mr. Welz working with students during a biology lab learning about chromosomes.
English II students in Mrs. Huson’s class analyze and discuss elements of the novel, The Things They Carried, by Tim O’Brien, based on experiences of the 23rd Infantry during the Vietnam War. Some excellent conversations took place that engaged students at a high level.
JV/Varsity Girls and JV Boys bowling defeated Jersey tonight. High boys game (245) and series (658) go to Austin Davis. High girls game (225) and series (628) go to Molly Marshall. Way to go! ❤️🎳🖤
AP Chem students exploring the kinetics of glow sticks.
Chemistry students investigating concentration and dilution.
SRO Flake and HHS Administrative Assistants getting some additional safety training this morning
Join us at Highland High School January 18-25 for the 34th Annual Scott Credit Union Tournament featuring some of the best girls basketball programs in Southern Illinois!
HHS faculty and staff are thrilled to welcome back students on Tues., Jan. 7th. We are grateful for such amazing students, faculty, and a community who works so hard to make a positive impact. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!
Thanks to SRO Chris Flake and members of the Highland Police, Fire, & EMT, Madison County Sheriffs Department and other area first responders for providing valuable safety training for middle and high school staff at today’s Teacher Inservice
Thanks to SRO Chris Flake and members of the Highland Police, Fire, & EMT, Madison County Sheriffs Department and other area first responders for providing valuable safety training for middle and high school staff at today’s Teacher Inservice
Thanks to SRO Chris Flake and members of the Highland Police, Fire, & EMT, Madison County Sheriffs Department and other area first responders for providing valuable safety training for middle and high school staff at today’s Teacher Inservice
Thanks to Dr. Todd Whitaker for a great day with Highland CUSD 5 staff at our teacher inservice this morning.
Come for chili and stay for basketball! The band parents association is hosting a chili dinner on January 14 as boys basketball team hosts Edwardsville. Dinner is $6 per person and game tickets are $4 (adults) or $2 (students). Join us for a night of food, music, and basketball!
Save the date! HHS Cheerleading is hosting a fundraiser night at Sonic in Highland on January 23. Come support our outstanding girls and grab yourself some dinner!
The Highland Lady Bulldogs defeated Vincennes Alices 55-49 in the Breese Central Shootout. Bella LaPorta was the Highland player of the game as she set a new shootout record for points scored, 23. Well done ladies!
It’s tip-off time at the Breese Central Shootout! Let’s go Dogs!
Fun evening last night with most of our Highland basketball players at Edison's. The team enjoyed bowling, laser tag, arcade & eating together.
Happy New Year Bulldogs!
Varsity boys basketball falls to Metro East Lutheran in the final game of the Mater Dei Tournament, 60-44. The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday, January 10 in Waterloo with JV starting at 6pm.
A big thank you and well done to our cheerleaders who have been here throughout the Mater Dei Tournament! You have made a difference!
The Lady Bulldogs fell to O’Fallon taking 2nd place in the Mascoutah Holiday Tournament. Bella LaPorta and Ellie Brown were named to the All Tournament First Team. Congratulations ladies.
Lincoln Wrestling Tournament results- Tanner Schranz 8th place. Bryce Kirsh 7th place. Ben Mitchell 13th place. Colby Davis 8th place. Alex Reed 7th place. Trevor Zobrist 15th place. Well done fellas.
The Lady Bulldogs defeated Nashville tonight in the Mascoutah Holiday Tournament. The girls will be playing for the championship tomorrow at 4:30 PM versus O’Fallon.
Varsity Boys Basketball falls to Red Bay in the Mater Dei Tournament. They are back in action at 1:30pm Saturday vs. Mascoutah.
Highland Girls Basketball defeats Breese Central 50-33 at the Mascoutah Tournament. They will be back in action tonight at 8:30 in the Semi-Final versus the winner of East St Louis and Nashville. Good luck to Coach Hamilton and the team.
Highland falls to Mater Dei by a score of 66-38. They will be back in action tonight versus Okawville at 8:00 PM at Mater Dei High School.
Highland trails Mater Dei 31-23 after one half of basketball. It’s been a very hard fought well played first half.
Highland Bulldogs getting ready to tip off the Mater Dei Christmas Tournament against them host Knights. Good luck to the Bulldogs in the tournament.
Merry Christmas from HHS
Alton Christmas Bowling Tournament results: Girls place 3rd and the Boys place 6th. Congratulations to Molly Marshall who placed 1st overall.
More from the Highland Varsity Cheer team took who 1st place at the Edwardsville ICCA Tournament today!
The Highland Varsity Cheer team took 1st place at the Edwardsville ICCA Tournament today! Great job ladies!
The Varsity Boys Basketball team was defeated by Centralia tonight 56-23. The boys are back in action on December 26 at 9am vs Mater Dei in the first game of the Mater Dei Christmas Tournament.
Our lady bowlers had an outstanding day! The ladies took second overall in the Herrin bowling Tournament. Carissa Merkle placed 2nd overall and Molly Marshall took 1st. Way to go! ❤️🎳🖤
After the medal round in Mascoutah, Ben Mitchell took 8th as Tanner Schranz and Alex Reed took 4th for Highland. Well done fellas!
The Lady Bulldogs defeated Mater Dei tonight. They are back in action tomorrow playing Normal Community in the Civic Memorial Shootout. 🖤🏀❤️
Love Your Melon beanies are here! If you per ordered your beanie, please pick it up between 8am and 3pm in the HHS office. We will be selling extras ($30 cuff and $45 pom) throughout the day at at tonight’s girls basketball game!
StuCo and Brighter Futures teamed up to adopt families in the Highland community. Students and staff donated to “stuff the stocking” so that these groups could buy Christmas presents for two local families. Today they got to shop and deliver those presents. Thank you to everyone who donated; your generosity is truly appreciated this holiday season. 🎁🎄❤️
HHS Faculty and Staff at the Christmas Luncheon this afternoon. They do an amazing job supporting our students and families.
RESULTS ARE IN!!! The Highland FFA Toy Drive final count revealed JOHN DEERE as the winner with 194 presents, blowing away the CASE fans who collected 122 presents! 190 presents were donated from high school students, 126 presents from the community, and a special shout out to the HHS Bulldog Grounds Coffee Shop who donated $400 to the cause! Officers are delivering presents today to St. Louis Children’s Hospital! THANK YOU everyone for the donation of 316 presents, exceeding our goal of 200!!!!❤️🎄🎁
Highland athletics would like to thank Donnie and Vicki Bledsoe and their daughter Hannah for their $1500 donation. This donation honors their son Nick who passed away in 2011. Rural King, Steve Schmitt and the Nick Bledsoe Memorial Golf outing made this donation possible.
Civic Memorial defeated the Lady Bulldogs tonight 45-51. The Bulldogs host Mater Dei on Friday. Come on out in your ugly sweater to cheer on your Lady Bulldogs!
Winter view of the softball fields this morning. Finals are underway!
Good luck to HHS students taking finals this week. Relax, take a deep breath, and do your best. You got this!
HHS Students and Staff,
As some of you may have heard, four students from Collinsville and Triad were involved in a tragic accident yesterday. We ask that HHS students and staff wear BLUE on Wednesday, Dec. 18 to show our support. Please see the correspondence below from Triad Middle School Principal, Matt Noyes. Our thought and prayers go out to the families.
From the TMS Principal:
TMS Parents/Guardians,
I hope that you and your families were all able to stay warm and safe during the recent winter storm our region experienced. As you may have heard, four teenage girls (2 from Triad and 2 from Collinsville) were involved in a tragic, fatal atv accident yesterday. The two Triad Middle School students are doing fine physically, but are understandably struggling with the loss of one of their close friends, while worrying about the injuries sustained to another. I would like to encourage all Triad Middle School students and staff members to join Collinsville Middle School in wearing blue tomorrow (Wednesday, December 18th) when we return to school as a sign of support for the students involved in this unfortunate accident. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers during such a difficult time.
We will have additional counselors available tomorrow for any students who need their support.
Thank you,
Matt Noyes
Semester II Schedules are available in PowerSchool.
Freshman and Sophomores will get a printed copy during 1st Hour on Dec. 18.
Juniors and Seniors can pick up a printed copy in the office any time.
Schedule changes can be done on Jan. 7 or 8. Students can only make a change if they have a level change that teacher, parent and counselor have discussed, a hole in their schedule, or a class they have already successfully completed.
ENGLISH II students with Ms. Romero-Please check Google Classroom for the completed English II Final Exam Study Guide. Also, please remember to bring your copy of the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" to your scheduled final exam period. Good luck on all exams!
Update: The school parking lots and walkways are mostly clear right now, but refreezing could present some slick areas tomorrow morning. Please be safe when walking and driving through our parking lots. Country roads are not great, but school will be in session tomorrow Dec 18
Please click the link below to print a copy of the Final Exam Permission slip. The slips need to be signed for any student who wants to leave early after an exam.
https://5il.co/bx5f
Reminder that early December graduates need to have all school materials (books, uniforms, etc) turned in this week. If students have any final exams to take, be sure to communicate with teachers to get those taken care of. Final transcripts will be available on January 13, 2020.
Best of luck to all of our early graduates! If we can help in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out to your school counselors, administrative team or office staff.
Athletics update for Tuesday, December 17:
-Dance and Cheer will practice at their regular time and location.
-Bowling is off.
- Boys JV/V Basketball will practice at HHS from 2-5pm. Freshmen will practice at HE from 3:30-5.
Girls Basketball will practice at HHS from 12-2.
Wrestling will host CM and O’Fallon tonight starting at 6pm.
Be safe today!
HHS Final Exams will take place as scheduled Dec 18-20. Students should check PowerSchool or Google Classroom as needed for updates. Teachers will provide additional review prior to each assessment on exam days.
Students who are exempt from final exams are not required to attend unless students want to attempt to improve their grade. Students who failed a quarter are required to take the final exam and are not exempt.
Some advanced classes are required to attend to take their end of semester test and have been notified. (AP Calc & Chem, Photoshop, etc.)
Please contact the HHS office on Tuesday at 618-654-7131 or your child’s teacher via email if you need further assistance.
Link for World History Matching Assessment -Mr. Bradley
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pQhfSGS8F8-lwksEZ7MSuuY9uP7L2wGJ/view?usp=sharing
AP Chem students-Mrs. Basden-are REQUIRED to test during ONE of the following times to take their semester assessment: Wed 2nd hour exam (9:50 am) or 3rd hour exam (12:35 pm), or Friday after they complete their AP Calculus test. The semester test should take roughly an hour.
Students in Photoshop with Mrs. Perkes, Hours 1,5,6 and 7 must report to class for their end of term assessments for SWIC on their scheduled Final Exam Day, Dec. 18-20.
Students in 6th hour AP Calculus-Mr. Miscik-must report Friday, Dec. 20 for their end of term assessment from 7:40-9:40am.
Good evening,
Highland Community Unit School District # 5 will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17. We are hopeful that school will be in session Wednesday through Friday. Have a great evening!
With no HHS events tonight, students should continue studying for finals which begin on Wed. If we are off Tuesday, Final Exams will still begin on Wed. Dec 18. Students, check you PowerSchool/Google Classroom as some teachers have provided updates. More details to follow!
Good morning. The next round of storms are expected to begin between 9-11am, therefore all practices and games are cancelled for Monday, December 16.
Take advantage of Monday’s Snow Day to get some extra study time for finals. The Final Exam schedule remains unchanged and begins Wednesday, Dec 18 through Dec 20.
With the announcement of school being cancelled for Monday, December 16, we will determine practices and games tomorrow late morning/early afternoon. Please check Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Good evening, due to the inclement weather, Highland Community Unit School District Number 5 will not be in session tomorrow, Monday, December 16. Thank you.
Boys place 5th and Girls 2nd at the Belleville Southern IL Team Challenge. Austin Davis has the 3rd highest game of the tournament 279. Molly Marshall places 5th individually with a 1209 series. Carissa Merkle places 4th individually with a 1262 series.
Here are the results of the JV Wrestling Match from Jerseyville:
Broden Lewis 3rd place
Cole Reed 1st place
Trevor Bowman 5th place
Kendal Hughes 4th place
Luke Twitty 1st place
Great job fellas!
We’re proud of our Bulldog Cheerleaders!
Getting ready to perform!
Varsity Girls Basketball fell to Edwardsville 62-48 today. The Lady Bulldogs host Civic Memorial on Wednesday with JV starting at 6pm and Varsity to follow.
Highland's ICCA Regional Cheer Competition is underway... Highland Varsity takes the mat around 2:00pm