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
FFA Toy Drive Update from: all boxes are being picked up this weekend by FFA Members and Monday we will fill up tractor scoops! This picture is of the presents donated at HHS ALONE! Stay tuned for the final count on Monday!
David Michael, CPA was an AMAZING guest speaker in Mrs. Heinz’s Accounting class today!
Students in Honors Spanish 2 work on their food skits
Students in Mrs. Mantz’s Life Skills class help prepare and serve at the Christmas Lunch for faculty and staff. They did an amazing job and were so excited to see everyone come and eat.
Mrs. Tyler, Special Services Director and Mrs. Mantz, Life Skills Teacher enjoy time with students at the Christmas Luncheon. The students prepared an amazing meal for HHS staff.
Mrs. Heinz’s Business & Technology students collected 334 food items for the HACSM Highland Food Pantry.
Congratulations to Kamy Daiber, Rileigh Bent, and Karley Broske who were selected to the ICCA All State Cheer team. Kamy Daiber was also selected as an ICCA scholarship finalist! Well done ladies!
Best of luck to our Cheerleaders as they compete at home tomorrow in the Highland ICCA Tournament. The girls compete at 2pm. Come on out and support the team!
In bowling girls varsity and JV beat Waterloo tonight. Molly Marshall pulls high game 231, and high series 673. High boys game 279 and series 692 go to Austin Davis well done!
First titration in the books. What was the concentration of your acid?? #stilllearning #itsnotbreakyet
Be kind.
Please find the December 2019 Board Notes and Parent Letter through the following link.
https://5il.co/btgn
Some Photoshop Graphics
Holiday Door Decorating Contest!
Holiday Door Decorating Contest!
Ms. Duncan going over a SAT practice test with her SAT Prep Class. Ms. Duncan loves to see the improvement her students show as they take practice tests and get closer to the actual test in April.
Holiday Door Decorating Contest!
Holiday Door Decorating Contest!
Holiday Door Decorating Contest!
Holiday Door Decorating Contest!
RECORD BREAKING! Girls Varsity Bowling beats Mascoutah and breaks the high game record by shooting a 1119 and the three game series record (9 year record) 3118. High game was shot by Megan Marshall with a 252. High series was a 669 shot by Molly Marshall. Awesome job!
RECORD BREAKING! Boys Varsity Bowling not only won against Mascoutah, but broke an eleven year old record by shooting a 3352 three game series. High game 264 by Steven Reinacher and high series 740 shot by Hunter Hediger. Way to go Bulldogs! ❤️🖤
Please click the link for the latest School Counselor Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/v8e4d
HHS has 6 students participating at Collinsville Area Vocational Center this year. They are studying Automotive, Criminal Justice, Clinical Health and Cosmetology.
First Student is looking for bus drivers. Check out the flyer and give them a call to set up an interview!
Highland bowlers win over Civic Memorial on all levels tonight. High girls game 257 and series 624 - Molly Marshall. High boys game goes to Steven Reinacher - 248. High series goes to Austin Roach - 647. Bowling is at home tomorrow vs. Mascoutah at 3:30 pm at Poplar Bowl.
Highland defeats CM 49-43 for their first MVC win of the year. Congrats to Coach Cunningham and the team.
Highland clings to a 39-36 lead with 6 minutes left.
HHS Winter Choir Concert
Highland Leads CM 30-24 at half here in Bethalto.
Highland Boys Basketball leads Civic Memorial 14-7 after one quarter of play.
Highland Cheerleaders getting ready for the tip of the Varsity Basketball Contest
Highland Varsity Boys getting ready to take on Civic Memorial in a MVC Contest.
Link for Choir Concert at 7:00pm-
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/highland-high-school-highland-il/evt3048b9edbe
Congratulations to Highland High School's All-State Chorus Winners:
Caleb Stratton (All-State Honors Choir)
Dale Miller (All-State Honors Choir)
Madi Crawford (All-State Choir)
Daniel Williams (All-State Choir)
Elizabeth Huntley (All-State Future Music Educators)
Reyna Boergerhoff (All-State Future Music Educators)
Please click on the link below for photo.
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Congratulations to the varsity girls basketball team who defeated Jerseyville 64 - 48 tonight. The girls are back in action when they travel to Waterloo on Thursday. Let’s go Dogs! ❤️🏀🖤
Congratulations to Mr. Case, Ms. Keys, the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band on the great Holiday Concert tonight. All of the students did a great job.
Tonight we celebrated Ellie Brown’s accomplishment of scoring 1000 points. She is one of 15 female athletes to achieve this milestone. Congratulations Ellie! 🖤🏀❤️
Congratulations to the following students who will be attending All-State this year!!
Dale Miller - All-State Honors Choir
Caleb Stratton - All-State Honors Choir
Madi Crawford - All-State Choir
Daniel Williams - All-State Choir
Reyna Boergerhoff - All-State Future Music Educators
Elizabeth Huntley - All-State Future Music Educators
Thanks to the Board of Education, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Hacke, and Mr. Williams who visited HHS as part of their district tour. Students and staff continue to do amazing things. Below they visit the Greenhouse and a World History classroom.
Thanks to the Board of Education, Mr. Sutton, Mr. Hacke, and Mr. Williams who visited HHS as part of their district tour. Students and staff continue to do amazing things. They visit the Coffee Shop and watch students in Building Trades upgrade the electrical in the Greenhouse.
Great seeing our students get coffee and tea for our Board Members this morning on the board tour. Jeff Williams and Gayla Stirewalt were instrumental in getting the coffee house completed with the support of Mr. Sutton, Mr. Hacke and the entire board.
Here is our weekly athletic schedule for the week of December 9
We can all do our part to spread joy, happiness, and kindness this holiday season. And also be mindful that some are dealing with things that are difficult. What can you do to make a positive impact on those around you? Start today at home, your job, school, and community. People notice and it matters.
The Boys and Girls Bowling Teams continue to see success!
‼️ TIME IS RUNNING OUT ‼️ Today is the last day to buy your bulldog ugly sweater!
Remember, sweatshirts are $25, and they will be delivered at school in time for our ugly sweater day and basketball game!
Order yours through the link now 🐾☃️🎄❤️
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Part 2 - Wrestling competed in the Civic Memorial tournament today. Alex Reed took second place. Colby Davis (not pictured) took seventh.
Part 1 - Wrestling competed in the Civic Memorial tournament today. Tanner Schranz took third place. Bryce Kirsch took fifth. Ben Mitchell took fifth.
Congratulations to the Bowing team who competed in the Taylorville Tournament today. The girls finished 4th and boys 5th. Molly Marshall placed 9th individually and placed Austin Davis 4th. Great job! ❤️🖤❤️🖤
Madrigals
Chamber Singers
Faerie and Gypsy Dance
Madrigals Matinee
Remembering Pearl Harbor
It’s Highland vs. Chatham! Let’s go Dogs!
Best of luck to the Dance team who has their first competition of the season on Saturday at Lindbergh. The girls perform at 9:30 and 11:15.
It’s showtime! Madrigals 2019
It’s showtime! Madrigals 2019
Bulldog fans...It’s Friday!🙌🏼 The perfect way to bring in the weekend is by ordering your ugly sweater ☃️🐾 orders must be in by Sunday night!
https://aa-sportswear.com/bulldog_nation_ugly_xmas_crewne/shop/home
It’s Campers Night at HHS! All boys summer camp attendees will receive free admission to the game tonight if you wear your camp tee shirt! The Bulldogs they take on Chatham starting at 6pm. We also welcome the Without Limits Cheer Team who will perform at the varsity game!
It’s a final in Triad. Highland wins 44-34. Great job ladies! ❤️🏀🖤
Boys varsity bowling defeated Mascoutah tonight. Austin Roach had the high game - 222, Austin Davis bowled the high series - 610. For the varsity girls, Molly Marshall shot both the high game - 212 and high series - 594. Way to go Dogs!
It’s game time! Highland vs. Triad! Let’s go Dogs!
Brody Lewis battles tonight in a JV match vs Triad and Waterloo. Let’s go Dogs!
A reminder that Fri., Dec 6, 2019, will be a 1/2 day teacher in-service and HHS students will be dismissed and at 11:00am. No lunches will be served.
Students in Mr. Deibert’s Building Trades class put the finishing touches on a few Madrigal set pieces today. They constructed a stage extension that will be used for performances this weekend this weekend.
Students in Mrs. Stille’s Parenting class make their own baby food in the lab today. Flavors included pear, banana, peas, squash, apple, mango, and green beans. They also compare homemade and store bought brands. Great skill for future parents or baby sitters.
Good afternoon! The voicemail system/attendance line is back up and functioning properly. Thank you for your patience.
Please click on the link to see the Illinois State Scholars Class of 2020
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Parents/Guardians- Our voice mail system is down currently. Please email attendance/absences to jjansen@highlandcusd5.org. We will send another message when functionality is restored. Sorry for the inconvenience.
There’s only a couple more days to grab your ugly sweater. Click the link to buy yours now! 🖤☃️❤️🐾
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The Bulldog Radio Group is seeking a play by play caller for HHS Girls Basketball. If you are interested, please contact Dennis at - indaward@gmail.com
Ms. Wander teaching the Art I class how to properly color and shade along with creating appropriate designs. It was Western Wednesday in the art studio, so lots of great country music being played.
Mr. Weber teaching his Freshman World History class about Ancient Rome and the other Ancient Civilizations in Italy. Students did a great job of comparing Ancient Rome's Government to the American Government.
Students in Mrs. Mantz’s class working with fractions today. They work with time, money, and other items to practice and learn the concept.
The varsity Bulldogs fall to Alton Marquette 50 - 43. The boys are back in action at home on Friday where we will welcome Chatham and all of our summer campers along with Without Limits Cheer Squad. See you here!
In Bowling, girls JV won against Belleville East. High boys game - Austin Davis 267. High boys series - Hunter Hediger 687. High girls game - 235 Carissa Merkle. High girls series - Molly Marshall 604.
It’s opening night for the boys. Let’s go Dogs!
Get your bulldog “ugly sweater” now!! 🐾🌲☃️❤️
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December 2019 FTT Calendar- Finals are right around the corner.
This week in athletics...
We know how important this is for our students, faculty, parents, and community. And we do our best every day.
Calling all Bulldog fans! Have you ever wished you could show off your love for the bulldogs and love for the holidays at the same time? Well, now you can! Bulldog Nation is selling “ugly Christmas crewnecks” from now through Sunday night.
Sweatshirts are $25, and they will be delivered to HHS on December 16th—just in time for ugly sweater days and the ugly sweater basketball game.
Order yours now through this link:
https://aa-sportswear.com/bulldog_nation_ugly_xmas_crewne/shop/home
Higland falls to Breese Central 51-44. The freshman play at home on Monday vs. Carlyle and JV/V play at home vs. Alton Marquette on Tuesday. Come out and watch our Bulldogs at home this week. ❤️🏀🖤
It’s the Highland Bulldogs vs. the Breese Central Cougars at St. Anthony. Let’s go Dogs!
The Lady Bulldogs start the season winning the Salem Thanksgiving Tournament after defeating Carterville 49-31 today. This brings the girls to 3-1 on the season. Keep it up ladies!
Congrats to Coach Cunningham and the Highland Bulldogs on their first win of the season over Tolono Unity 59-43. They will play at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon in the 5th place game. Great Job Bulldogs
Highland up 49-38 with 4 minutes left in the contest.
Shots have started falling in as the Highland Bulldogs take a 30-19 lead at half over Tolono Unity.
Highland trails Tolono Unity 13-6 after one quarter of basketball. Just need a few shots to start going in.
Highland Varsity Basketball getting ready to tip off versus Tolono Unity at 3:00 PM
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving with family, friends, and loved ones.
The Varsity Boys Basketball team fell to St. Anthony 68-25 tonight. They will be back in action on Friday at 3pm vs. Unity in the St. Anthony Thanksgiving Tournament.
Coach Welz talking with the Girls Frosh Basketball team who took on Belleville East this evening.
More Boys Basketball from Effingham
The Bulldog Wrestling team defeated Pickneyville, Centralia, and Effingham tonight. Congratulations to the entire team! Best of luck this weekend in Marion! (Colby Davis, below, pins his opponent!)
Bulldogs tip off against Effingham!
Trevor Zobrist started our wrestling season with a pin! And it was his first match...ever! Let’s go Dogs!
Ms. Mantz' Class eating a Thanksgiving Feast they had prepared for their entire class. as well as their families and teachers. It was a great meal and celebration.
AP Chem students using multiple techniques to separate a mixture to determine the composition and purity.
AP Chem students using multiple techniques to separate a mixture to determine the composition and purity.
AP Chem students using multiple techniques to separate a mixture to determine the composition and purity.
Students in Mrs. Cope’s Spanish II class working in groups on: El Pavo Disfrazado-Disguised Turkey Project. They create sentences and eventually share with the class.
Congratulations to all of our Just4You Insurance Players of the game for the 2019 Football season, Brent Wubbels, Sam Buck, Liam Gallagher, Logan Chandler, and Conor Sands. Thank you, Ryan Sautman, for your support of our athletic programs!
Boys bowling opened there season at home tonight versus Triad. The JV team won 7-0 and the Varsity team won 21-19 with Austin Davis shooting a nice 681 series. The high game goes to Logan Ostringer with a 263. Great job fellas!
Students learning to operate drones in Mr. Lamp’s Ag Science class. We used the gym for practice space.
Ms. Beyer is displaying the collection of WW II Memorabilia from Kyle Hess. It is a great collection and allows the students to feel and touch authentic supplies. These displays are bringing history to life.
Our Bulldog Cheerleading Team took 2nd at the ICCA Competition in Waterloo today. This performance earned the team a bid into the ICCA State Tournament. Way to go ladies!
Congratulations Ellie Brown on scoring your 1000 career point! Your Lady Bulldogs lead Salem 30-10 at the half!
The Lady Bulldogs fell to Teutopolis 40-36. They play again at 4pm vs Salem in the Salem Thanksgiving Tournament. Come cheer on the ladies as Ellie Brown is 3 points away from 1000 career points!
Great Job by Ms. Jones and the culinary occupations class on their wonderful Thanksgiving meal today. Everything was delicious, and the students did a great job of preparing all of the food.
Students in Mrs. Ruder’s English II class discuss how juries are selected and operate. They also analyze, discuss, and write about Twelve Angry Men in multiple ways.
It’s a final in game one of the Salem Thanksgiving Tournament. The Lady Bulldogs Basketball team defeated Centralia 59-42. They are back in action on Saturday at 12pm vs. Teutopolis and at 4pm vs. Salem. Keep it up ladies! ❤️🏀🖤
Come out to see the HHS Madrigal Dinner December 6-8, get your tickets ASAP!
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Chem II students investigating and acquiring knowledge of acids and bases
More National Honor Society Induction moments
2019 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
HHS Families,
Please click the link below for the November 2019 Parent Letter and Board Notes.
https://5il.co/bga5
The Madrigal dinner is right around the corner and tickets are selling fast! Thanksgiving is next week so make sure to call the High School office at 618-654-7131 or by email Mrs. Duncan at mduncan@highlandcusd5.org for your tickets today! You don’t want to miss this!
Congratulations to Taylor Fleming for being named Third Team All State by the Illinois High School Tennis Coaches Association. Well done Taylor! ❤️🎾🖤
Today, we wear red to show our love and support for the Vandalia community.
HHS students: Please join us in wearing red Monday to pay our respects and show support for the Vandalia School District and community who lost four family members/friends in a tragic accident on Saturday. Thank you.
Congratulations to Mrs. Dawn Jones on receiving the 2019 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Vandalia School District and community.
Need something fun to do tonight? Come join the HHS choir and band for a night of Rock n Roll Bingo at the VFW hall!
Get moving.
Scott Credit Union’s “CU 4 Reality” Day! Students were able to create a real life budget from a personal career choice. Over 200 students participated. Thank you Scott Credit Union!
Students working to create flower arrangements in Landscape/Greenhouse class with Ms. Geiger. Students plan to bring the finished products home for Thanksgiving.
Please click the link to see the latest School Counseling Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/5tb1x
You will find information about Semester 2 schedules and Registration for the 2020-2021 school year.
Honors Spanish 3 students in Mrs. Twyford’s class reviewing preterite vs imperfect for their test tomorrow using Kahoot.
Students in Mrs. Hayes’ and Mr. Vance’s PE classes playing volleyball this morning.
Congratulations to Megan Vidmar for signing her letter of intent to play volleyball and study nursing at Blackburn College next fall. Best of luck Meg!
Congratulations to Austin Toler for signing his letter of intent to play baseball and study accounting at Harris-Stowe State University next year. Way to go!
Congratulations to Sydney Coker for signing her letter of intent to play volleyball and study accounting at John A. Logan next fall! Go get ‘em Syd!
Students in Mrs. Barr’s Intro to Ag class learning about Record Books (SAEs). Next semester they will begin plans for their own books. They use phones or IPads as a research tool to watch SAE videos to learn more about the process.
Students in Mrs. Cases’s English IV class write about the genocide in Rwanda. They compare and contrast the film Hotel Rwanda with various historical articles.
The HHS Driver Education Parent Meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.
Winter Athletes, here is your updated practice schedule for Tuesday, November 12.
Varsity Boys Basketball - 12pm-3pm
Girls Basketball - 3pm-5pm
Freshman Boys Basketball - 5pm-7pm
Bowling - 3:30pm-5:30pm
Dance - 1pm-3pm (HE)
Wrestling/Cheer - Regular Schedule
Updated FTT Calendar
Good evening,
Due to the dropping temperatures and hazardous road conditions, Highland CUSD # 5 will not be in session tomorrow, November 12. Thank you.
Tickets for this years Madrigal dinner are now on sale and are selling fast! Please get your tickets ASAP by calling the High School office at 618-654-7131 or by emailing Mrs. Duncan at mduncan@highlandcusd5.org.
Congratulations to HHS Junior, Madi Crawford, for being accepted into and performing in the NAFME National Honors Choir in Florida this weekend!
Thank you veterans. We appreciate you.
Great job to the cast and crew of “Who Done It and To Whom?!?” Bravo!
Chem II students determining the amount of red, blue, & yellow dye in Gatorade.
Cast of Who Dunit after the show last night. Final performance this evening at 7:00 at them HHS Kennel. Come check it out!
The Highland Bulldogs were defeated by the Rochester Rockets 42 - 7. Thank you seniors for your dedication to Highland Bulldog Football!
Great State run Nick! Well done.
Congratulations to the girls cross country team who finished 16th in the IHSA state meet today. This is the girls second best finish in school history. Congratulations!
Thank you Bulldog Marching Band for your pregame performance today! You rock!
Your Highland Bulldogs take on the Rochester Rockets at 3pm today. Tickets are $6 each. Passes will not be accepted for this IHSA contest. Gates open at 1:30pm. Remember, no outside food or drink are allowed. Reentry is not permitted. Let’s go Dogs!
Good luck to our Highland Bulldogs as they compete at the IHSA State Cross Country meet today in Peoria! ❤️🖤
“Who Dunit...and to Whom?” Outstanding performance this evening! Come tomorrow night at 7:00pm-Doors open at 6:30pm at HHS Kennel
Check out the link below to watch today’s Veterans Day Assembly in its entirety. Thank you to all our veterans who have served our great nation.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/highland-high-school-highland-il/evtdfe830d91e
Come see the Fall Play Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm!
Veterans Day Assembly
Veterans Day Assembly
Honoring our Veterans
https://youtu.be/8gnDtWY0M5w
The Highland Hooligans and Bulldog Nation put together this video to send a HUGE shout out to our girls cross country team and one of our boy cross country members, Nick, as they leave this morning to run at the state tournament. In the words of fellow teammate Ethan Augustin, “[We] hope you run fast.” Good luck, Bulldogs! 🏃🏻♀️🐾❤️🍀
Students in Mr. Durbin’s PTLW Engineering and Design course working on capstone projects.
Just a reminder of our Veterans Day Assembly tomorrow morning. All veterans are invited to attend.
https://5il.co/b7oo
Students in Mr. Lewis’ English III class studying The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Students in Mrs. Mantz’s class learning about landforms and experimenting with volcanos this morning.
This morning, the Highland Police Department, along with officers from neighboring communities, brought several K-9 dogs to HHS for a drug search that included classrooms, hallways, lockers, and parking lots as part of our regular safety plan. Students are in class continuing their work and there is no safety concern at this time.
HHS Spanish Teachers collaborating with Triad World Language Teachers at a conference today
Model UN Fall Conference at McKendree University today!
HHS Choirs participating in a workshop with Western Illinois University’s University Singers and Dr. Winnie in the kennel at HHS!
Please see information about our Veterans Day Assembly on Friday
Students in Mrs. Kimmle’s Algebra class solve problems dealing with slope intercept.
Attention parent(s)/guardian(s) with a winter athlete, we will be hosting an all Winter Sport Parent Meeting on Wednesday, November 13 at 6pm in the HHS cafeteria. See you then!
Highland will take on Rochester at 3pm on Saturday, November 9 at HHS. Tickets will be sold at HHS on Friday, November 8 from 11:15am-12:45pm. Tickets are $6 each. No passes will be accepted for this contest. Let's go Dogs!
Please see the link below for information on our Veterans Day Celebration this Friday, November 8th.
https://5il.co/b4p8
AP Test Signup Deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 6. Fees are due at this time also. You can pay the full amount or $40 deposit. *This is a change from past years due to CollegeBoard change in policies*
What do you believe?
FTT Schedule for Nov-Dec. Semester I is on the move.
Congratulations to all of the HHS Choir and Band students who participated in the ILMEA District 6 Honor Festival Choir, Band, and Orchestra today!!
The Highland Bulldogs will take on the Rochester Rockets on Saturday, November 9 at 3pm at HHS. Let’s go Dogs!
Your Bulldogs held it till the end! It’s a final in Cahokia, 21-20 Highland! Stay tuned for details on our game next week!
It’s halftime in Cahokia. It’s 21-7 Bulldogs. Let’s go boys, one more half!
Congrats to the Lady Bulldogs Cross Country Team for finishing 2nd at the IHSA Sectional today and advancing to the State Meet next Saturday. Also congrats to Nick Hanratty for advancing as an individual on the Boy’s Side. Great year for the Boys Team as well, advancing to the Sectional for the first time since 2011
Spirit Stick...never leave home without it! Thanks Payton and Meg! At the end of the first quarter, it’s Highland 14 - Cahokia 0.
It’s game time! Let’s go Dogs!
Congratulations to both our boys and girls cross country teams! We are so proud of you!
Congratulations to the Highland Bulldogs Girls Cross Country team who took 2nd in the Decatur Sectional! The girls team is headed to State! The boys were also outstanding with Nick Hanratty qualifying for State! We are so proud of all of you! ❤️🏅🖤
It’s a big day for the Bulldogs! Best of luck to the girls and boys cross country team as they run at Sectionals in Decatur. Good luck also to the football team as they take on Cahokia in Cahokia this afternoon! Let’s go Dogs!
Great day at the CTE Counselor Workshop
This years Madrigal Dinner is approaching quickly! We will be adding a 4th show as a Saturday Matinee this year! Tickets will be available to the public starting on Friday November 8, they will go fast! See the attached poster for more details! (Poster drawn by HHS Junior Autumn Meyer)
Don’t forget, Halloween Costume Contest tomorrow! Lots of prizes up for grabs! 🎃
Ms Seelhoefer’s class practicing Newton’s Law of Morion concerning his 1st Law and Friction. Air Hockey table is a great example of this Law.
Mrs. Beyer’s World History class exploring the Enlightenment today. Students researched influential men and women from the time period with a mock newspaper and collaborated with peers.
Your Highland Bulldogs fell to East St. Louis tonight in two games. Thank you to our seniors for your time and talent! ❤️🏐🖤
You have to love it when kids have a desire to be in the gym! Way to go fellas. Keep pushing yourselves! ❤️🏀🖤
Students in Mrs. Jones’ Foods class learning to cook 5 different types of pasta and excited to learn a life skill.
We forgot Mr. Houchins!
Celebrating the 50th Day of School in Mrs. Mantz's class. Students shared things that they have learned during the first 50 days.
Celebrating the 50th Day of School in Mrs. Mantz's class. Students shared things that they have learned during the first 50 days.
Check out the following link to see what HHS students learned at the SWIC Manufacturing Day Field Trip! https://5il.co/aycl
Do you enjoy Love Your Melon? The Athletic Department has partnered with Love Your Melon and made a limited edition Bulldog Beanie! Fill out your order form and return it to the HHS office with payment to reserve yours! Beanies will be delivered the week of December 16.
Your Highland Bulldogs will take on the Cahokia Comanches at 2pm on Saturday, November 2 in Cahokia. Let’s go Dogs!
Link for IHSA Football Pairings to see where our Bulldogs end up!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ihsa/evtea7a140208
The weather may not have been great, but the race sure was!
Congratulations to our regional WINNERS, your lady bulldogs! Another huge congrats to our bulldogs who placed: Nick Hanratty (4th), Easton Rosen (5th), and Faith Brindley (5th). And a final congratulations to our boys who qualified as a team for the first time since 2011!
We are SO proud of all of you!!! ❤️🐾
We’d also like to give a huge thank you to all of the fans who came out and stood in the rain. There’s nothing better than seeing you support each other. 🖤
Here are your top five finishers for the boys and girls (missing one) today. Way to battle in the weather conditions! Best of luck at Sectionals!
Here are your Regional Champs! Congratulations ladies!
Coach Bradley’s last pep talk worked! The boys team is headed to Sectionals! Well done fellas!
https://www.enduranceracetiming.com/live/2019/hreg/
It’s 60 and sunny! (Just not here!) Let’s go Dogs!
It’s a final in Charleston. Highland 42 - Charleston 14. The Bulldogs will receive their playoff draw tomorrow evening between 9 and 10 PM on the IHSA network. Once the game time and location has been determined by school officials, it will be made public
Our first tennis team is headed home. Great job at the State Tennis tournament! Drive safe!
Reminder if you sold Optimist Pizzas this last rotation, you will need to pick those pizzas up on Monday, October 28 from 4-6 at Korte Meats.
Cross Country will run tomorrow at Fireman’s Park in Alhambra. Girls at 10 AM, boys at 10:45. It’s free to go and cheer on your bulldogs! 🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♀️🐾
That’s a winner!!! Thank you to our seniors for their dedication to the volleyball program; congratulations on a great high school career. ❤️🐾🏐 #WeLoveOurSeniors #HighlandBulldogs618
That’s a senior night victory for the Bulldogs! Great job ladies. Good luck as you start Regional play next week. The Bulldogs take on the Flyers of East St. Louis at 5:30pm at Triad on Tuesday.
It’s rockin’ at HHS tonight! Let’s go Dogs!
Click the link to view the video Bulldog Nation recorded for our tennis team as they compete at the IHSA State Tournament today 🎾🐾❤️ We’re all rooting for you, ladies! #LetsGoDogs
https://twitter.com/hhsbulldogad/status/1187390703103598593?s=21
Tonight is SENIOR NIGHT!! These 5 awesome seniors would love to see you help pack the gym for their last match ever at HHS! The theme is BLACK ⚫️UT! HHS students wearing black will receive free admission. Frosh at 4:15 then JV and Varsity.
Go Bulldogs!!🏐❤️🐾
Some Highland FFA students participating in the Rend Lake 3D Archery Competition in Ina, Illinois this morning with Mr. Lamp.
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Please see the link below to access the HHS October Board Notes and Parent Letter.
https://5il.co/aycl
Last night these girls helped their team win the 3rd MVC championship in a row, and tomorrow night they will celebrate their time as HHS volleyball players at their 🖤SENIOR NIGHT🖤 game!
We’d love to see you help us pack the gym as we cheer on these girls and their team to victory.
Tomorrow night’s game is a BLACK OUT⚫️⚫️⚫️
Games start at 4:15, and varsity will play around 6.
HHS students wearing black will receive free admission, so show up and be loud!!
#WeLoveOurSeniors #PackTheDogHouse 🏐❤️🐾
SIUE College Fair TONIGHT- 6:00pm-7:30pm Morris University Center
Thanks to paramedics Ty and Jess for speaking with the FMCC group about career opportunities as a Paramedic.
Freshmen and Varsity win in 3 tonight vs Waterloo! This win makes us the MVC Conference Champions for the 3rd year in a row!
Way to go, ladies!! ❤️🏐🖤
Record: 25-7-1
Freshmen and Varsity win in 3 tonight vs Waterloo! This win makes us the MVC Conference Champions for the 3rd year in a row!
Way to go, ladies!! ❤️🏐🖤
Going to game 3 to decide the match!
Highland Show Choir performing their first three songs for their competition in January. Great job by the singers and the accompanying band.
The Highland High School Mixed Choir performing at the Fall Chorus Concert. Great job.
Varsity VB taking on Waterloo!
Highland High School A cappella Choir made up of the Chamber Choir and Madrigal Singers performing at the Fall Chorus Concert Great job by Mr Gibb Clark and all of the singers.
The Highland High School Madrigal Singers performing at the fall chorus concert.
JV Volleyball vs. Waterloo
