Congratulations Mr. Jones and Mr. Schmitz on your retirement. We will miss you!
Our 2019 Valedictorians and Salutatorians!
Abigail Rose Beyer- Valedictorian
Lexys Lauren Gilliam- Salutatorian
Mae Lizabeth Riffel- Salutatorian
Katelyn Riece Marti- Salutatorian
Lauren Ann Townsend- Valedictorian
The Highland Bulldog Hockey Club would like to invite anyone that might be interested in playing ice hockey to join the team this summer during our open ice skating. Any student interested (male or female) with a birth year prior to 12/31/2006. Opening skating is free to anyone wanting to participate. If they would like more information the can contact Kevin Miles the club president at mileskh4@gmail.com.
The dates for this summer’s open skating for the Highland Bulldog Hockey Club are:
7/7 McKendree RecPlex at 5:00
7/14 East Alton Ice Arena at 3:00
7/21 East Alton Ice Arena at 3:00
7/28 East Alton Ice Arena at 3:00
8/4 East Alton Ice Arena at 6:30
8/11 East Alton Ice Arena at 6:30
8/18 East Alton Ice Arena at 4:15
8/25 East Alton Ice Arena at 4:15
Congratulations to seniors Nigel Bennett, Eli Burns, Elaina Cooksey, and Austin Reinhardt who successfully completed the Running Start program at SWIC earning college credit while in high school.
Congratulations to Highland High School's award winners. Please view the following link to see all the scholarship and department winners: https://5il.co/7rep
Highland baseball defeated Breese Central 4-2 tonight. The Bulldogs move on in Regionals. They will play the Knights at Triad on Thursday at 4:15pm. ❤️⚾️🖤
Due to pending weather, the softball regional game has been postponed to Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30pm. 🖤🥎❤️
Congrats to Max and Damaris as they finish their time as exchange students at Highland High School. We are so proud of you, thank you for spending the year with us, and will miss you!
A big shout out to Bill Napper and The Pioneer for such excellent coverage for our Seniors and Graduation. It is very appreciated.
Link from today’s graduation. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/highland-high-school-highland-il/evtc4cb13f61d
Thanks to Josh Case and Chris Durbin for their support. Congrats Class of 2019!
Congratulations Class of 2019! “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. And Live the life you have imagined.”-Henry David Thoreau
Congratulations to Evan Sutton, Tyler Woll, and Levi Weak. Bass Fishing State Champs! Thank you Coach Rinderer!
Congratulations Taylor Kesner! 6th in State in the Shot Put!
Great way to end the JV Softball season with a 17-6 win over Mascoutah!
Online Link for Graduation! Please share with friends and relatives not able to attend. Starts at 2:00pm Sunday.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/highland-high-school-highland-il/evtc4cb13f61d
Class of 2019-Graduation Practice today!
See you Sunday at 2:00pm-Doors open at 12:30pm
4x8 survives and advances! #packup
Thank you to Mike Case and Scottie Cates of Kloss Furniture for coming in to interview students in Mrs. Case’s public speaking classes. Working on soft skills and being career ready.
Mrs. Buss and Anatomy & Physiology students designed and created health books for primary students in Mrs. Counts’ class. Today they shared and read together. What a great learning activity in our amazing district.
SENIOR GRADUATION INFO-
Sunday, May 19
High School Gym at 2:00 pm.
Please assemble in the Commons by 1:30 PM SHARP for line-up. Doors open at 12:30pm for guests/parents.
Parents,
Please view the following link to see the May Parent Letter and Board Notes:
https://5il.co/7poy
Wed., May 15-
Baccalaureate Service, St. Paul Church-at 7:00 pm
Meet at St. Paul by 6:30 PM
Junior Marshals will lead the class into church.
Graduates wear cap and gown for this service.
Congrats to Don Schmitz, Larry Jones and Mary Jackson for winning awards today at the Madison Co CTE Awards Luncheon.
Congrats Seniors! Taylor Becker, Emily Allsman, Lexy Gilliam, and Lily Garbett
Hon Chem students using gas stoichiometry to design airbags for egg drops
Exploring equilibrium in Chem I classes
Congrats to Larry Jones and Don Schmitz on their retirements at the end of the year. They will both be missed at HHS.
Please see info on the ribbon cutting ceremony for the All-Abilities Playground on June 1.
Hello Seniors! We are excited to celebrate your last day on Tuesday. We are so proud of you! Have fun and enjoy tomorrow, but remember to be safe, make good decisions, and maintain a safe school environment.
Please view the following links for the Senior Letter and the Senior PowerPoint with additional information regarding seniors:
5il.co/72r1
5il.co/72r2
Educationally Yours,
Dr. Becker, Principal
Updated Athletic Events
Reminder for seniors to wear college or career apparel to school on Monday. Picture opportunities during lunch with college and career logos. Enjoy your last full day!
Staff Appreciation Week is May 6-10. We are forever grateful for such a talented, dedicated, and passionate faculty and staff at HHS! Please help us say thank you for all that they do for our students, our school, and our community.
Freshman Baseball at Belleville Althoff has just been canceled today. Unfortunately Mother Nature is still undefeated this Spring.
JV Baseball at home today Vs Central at 12 has been cancelled. All other sporting events are still on as scheduled at this time.
Former Exchange Student Tetsuya Yamamoto visits HHS with his family today. Tet came to Highland from Japan in 1993 and came back for a visit. He currently lives in Osaka, Japan. Current HHS exchange student, Max,who is visiting from Thailand, helped with the tour today.
May FTT Calendar and other end of year events!
HHS Spring Choir Concert
Prom 2019-Under the Canopy
Thanks you HHS students who participated in the Mock Crash today and helped encourage positive choices
Highland Students Jaqlyn Ferguson, Jack Biermann, Wes McMillen, Autumn Meyer, Elizabeth Huntley, Olivia Jansen, Sam Segrist, Jannessa Kimmle, Ashely Knackstedt, Madi Adolph, Tess Korte, Megan Vidmar, and Anthkny Gant were incredible today acting, narrating and doing make up for the Mock Crash
Big Highland Shoutout to SRO Flake, Deanna Dobbs, Steve Konopka, Mary Jackson, Dr Becker and Kirk Essenpries for their hard work, organization and acting before, during and after the Mock Crash.
Mock Crash 2019-Please be safe, make good choices, and enjoy the PROM- Please Return On Monday- We need you
Edwardsville and OFallon Goodwill donated the prom dresses for today’s Mock Crash. Thank you for the continued support.
Thanks to Steve Nonn, Coroner and Crystal Uhe, District Attorney’s office for lending reality and credibility to the Mock Crash.
Thanks to Randy’s Towing, ADR, Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home and Troy Heman for donating services and expertise to the Mock Crash. Our community is always incredibly supportive of our kids.
Special thanks to HIghland PD, Highland FD, Highland/Pierron FD, HSHS Rescue and Highland Parks and Rec for donating their time and expertise
Big thanks to Todd Zobrist, Ty Barr and Ryan Dumstorff for organizing and putting together the Mock Crash. It was an incredible event.
HHS Mock Crash 2019
Remember to make good choices-your life is too valuable
2019-2020 Registration Information-Please mark your calendars as online registration takes place July 1-July 22. See info on attachments for details. Open dates in buildings are July 9 and July 16 from 8am-3pm.
Due to projected rain and wet conditions on Thursday, the Mock Crash Assembly has been rescheduled for Friday, April 26th at 9:00am. The gravel student parking lot will be open on Thursday. Thank you for your cooperation.
Congrats to all of our National Art Honor Society Inductees tonight at the Induction Ceremony. Great to see students honored for their talents.
We are monitoring the weather regarding the Mock Crash set for tomorrow at 9am. It’s still on at this point. We will provide updates this evening and in the morning regarding changes If they occur. Rain date is Friday at 9am.
Coffeehouse Cabaret 2019!
Come to the Spring Bloom at Silver Lake today from 9-2!
HHS families,
Please use the link for our latest newsletter: https://www.smore.com/8zv5k
Enjoy your spring break,
HHS School Counselors
All this for your plants, pets, pretties and plants from the FFA for sale at Bloom Fest. Silver Lake Saturday the 20th from 9-2. Come support the FFA and Art Department.
Science teachers learning from @StationCDRKelly at #NSTA19 “How good you are when you start something has no relationship to how good you can become if you work hard.”
Carol Wylie from Scott Credit Union presents to Highland High School Students on CU Reality during 2nd Period. Special thanks to Ms Heinz for organizing.
Model UN students as they embark on a two day conference this week.
Mrs. Beyer and her World History class learning about the Persian Empire today.
Thanks to HHS counselors for helping to plan and prepare for the PSAT/SAT this week. A big thanks to Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Lieberman, and Testing Coordinator, Mrs. Spaeth.
PSAT/SAT Tomorrow-April 9th
HHS Weekly Athletics
*all times subject to change
Reminder: PSAT/SAT exam is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th. See details below.
Please view the following link for PSAT/SAT information for all grade levels:
https://5il.co/6wan
Thanks,
Dr. Becker, HHS Principal
Chris Flake, SRO, speaking to 5th graders in Mrs. Spies’ class about the dangers of vaping and importance of making good decisions.
Students in Mr. Durbin’s PTLW class work on CAD drawings.
Chemistry students solving problems in teams in Mrs. Basden’s class
Students learning about residential wiring in Mr. Schmitz’s Industrial Ed II class with a hands on activity.
Representatives from SWIC talking with Seniors in COOP class about career opportunities in technical areas as they prepare for life after high school.
Dear HHS Families,
Greetings from Highland High School. Today, 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. Thanks to parents, local law enforcement, students, and staff for working together to maintain a safe environment for our school and community.
Educationally Yours,
Dr. Chris Becker
HHS Principal
World Autism Awareness Day
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE for SEMESTER II-
May 17, 20, 21. Make-up is May 22
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0rxceYmezfialp2clEyUGUwYnlJaHBUeXpLd2hKWXBwQjFN/view
Students in Mrs. Martz’s English class reading and watching The Call of the Wild by Jack London. A big theme students noted was that “loss of imagination in Alaska can be deadly.” Students also did a Close Read and answered questions about the text.
Seniors in Mrs. Case’s English IV class view the movie Hotel Rwanda and learn about the horrible genocide that occurred in 1994. It is our hope that students learn about history to prevent tragedies like this from ever happening again.
April events and FTT Calendar! A reminder the PSAT/SAT Test is April 9 for grades 9, 10, and 11. Seniors have a College/Career Day.
Please view the following links for 2019 Mock Crash information (April 25) and the 2019 Guest forms for Prom (April 27):
https://5il.co/73b3
https://5il.co/73b5
Thanks,
Dr. Chris Becker, HHS Principal
Awesome job GC! Shrek Director, Mr. Andy Gibb-Clark and his wife & niece after the show on Friday.
Shrek-sound and light
Shrek- some key parts of the show!
Shrek!
More Shrek!
Shrek-Matinee at 2pm today! Come see the final show. The cast is phenomenal
Shrek-Matinee at 2pm today! Come see the final show. The cast is phenomenal
Most often, it’s more about serving others than ourselves.
Attention Senior Parents,
Please see information below regarding end of year activities for the Class of 2019.
SENIOR INFORMATION- The last day for Seniors is planned for Tuesday, May 7, and Senior Finals Exams take place May 8 and 9 for those not exempt. Please see the SENIOR informational letter and SENIOR PowerPoint for more details regarding end of year activities which include Honors Night, Baccalaureate, and Graduation.
April 2019
Tues. Apr. 9 NO SCHOOL for Seniors-College & Career Day
Tues., Apr. 16 Senior Grad Meeting @ Kennel 2nd Hour FTT-8:40-9:29 am
Thurs., Apr. 25 Mock Crash 9:00-10:15 am (ALL STUDENTS)
Sat., Apr. 27 PROM KC Hall 7:00-11:00 pm
Sat., Apr. 27 Post PROM @ HHS Gym 11:30 pm-3:30 am
May 2019
Wed., May 1 Jostens Cap & Gown Delivery 11:15-12:45 (all lunch periods)
Wed., May 1 Bulldog Appreciation Awards Commons 7:00 pm
Mon., May 6-Fri., May 17 AP Testing
Tues., May 7 Seniors Last Day
Wed., May 8 Senior Final Exams
Thurs., May 9 Senior Final Exams
Mon., May 13 HHS Awards Night-Commons 6:30 pm
Wed., May 15 Baccalaureate @ St. Paul 7:00 pm
Fri., May 17 Graduation practice - 9:00 am - 11:00 am Commons & Gym
Sun., May 19 HHS Graduation – 2:00 pm
Please view the following link for the Senior Letter and the Senior PowerPoint with additional information regarding seniors:
https://5il.co/72r1
https://5il.co/72r2
Thank you,
Dr. Chris Becker, HHS Principal
More from the SWIC Student Art Show. Reece Mercer and Madison Self displaying their pieces.
More from the SWIC Student Art Show. Reece Mercer and Madison Self displaying their pieces.
Stundent art show at SWIC. Geena Budwell wins the Ron Isom Contemporary Art Award.
More photos from Destress and Rest Week with our service dogs-Over 400 students came to visit during lunches.
Therapy Thursday-Service dogs as another part of our Destress and Rest Week. The students and staff really enjoyed it and the positive vibe was felt throughout the building.
BND article on the Building Trades program! We are excited to have it back and also welcome back Bruce Diebert as our instructor.
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/highland-news-leader/article228481984.html
Shrek the Musical is almost here! Shows are Fri & Sat at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets sold at the door. Doors open Fri and Sat at 6pm and Sun at 1 pm. We are expecting large crowds so please arrive early. It’s an amazing show!
More Science Olympiad 1st place photos!
Congrats the the Science Olympiad Team on a 1st Place finish yesterday!
Board of Education lowers athletic and activity fees. Check out the Highland Newsleader article!
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/highland-news-leader/article228450584.html
Mr. Case conducting band students this morning.
Mr. Houchins, Associate Principal, talking with 10th graders about the upcoming PSAT 10 on April 9th
Attention SOPHOMORE STUDENTS and PARENTS:
Please see additional information about the 10th GRADE SAT on April 9th.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hMByFiVs4eUJmdnctPUbkprxz1q56g6wRJhsWDi7fK4/edit?usp=sharing
Day 2 of Destress and Rest Week! Students and staff are learning the value of self-care. Today is Time Management Tuesday.
Mrs. Simmons and the Science Olympiad Team getting ready to head to Edwardsville for competition today. Good luck and make us Bulldog Proud!
Mrs. Case and AP Lit students breaking down Othello by Shakespeare. Students discuss text pieces in small groups to add meaning and purpose to what they’ve read. Learning is in the hands of students.
The varsity baseball game vs Central is ON for tonight-3/25! See you at HHS for a 4:15pm
Attention JUNIORS and JUNIOR PARENTS- Please see some additional information regarding the upcoming SAT TEST on Tuesday, APRIL 9th.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dDASJ27HWnxqvzESf7yrEjb3zGn1jI5lhg-wsEH-XgE/edit?usp=sharing
Due to field conditions, the JV baseball game vs. Central is cancelled today 3/25
Special Education: Life Skills Teaching Position-
https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=593
Reminder: Freshman, Sophomore & Junior students don't forget to have your PSAT/SAT permission slips signed in the office by April 1st so that you can leave after your test is completed. You will not be able to leave school without a signed permission slip. Extra forms are on the information desk and in the office. See link below for info on testing for April 9.
https://docs.google.com/a/highlandcusd5.org/document/d/1neA0-q7_LHQAnhdm2Kicw1LAGb7QOKx2WzyMQtK8Ea0/mobilebasic
Please view the following link for the March 2019 Parent Letter and Board Notes:
https://5il.co/6zmq
Highland CUSD 5 Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Derek Hacke presenting to HHS seniors on preparing for College and Careers. Some great dialogue and discussion regarding life after high school.
Ms Heidi Houchins, counselor at Triad, giving a presentation on good decisions and mental health to the freshman and sophomores at Highland High School
Highland Optimist Oratorical Contest-1st place Reagan Crask and 3rd place Lily Becker in Highland girls division from HHS
HHS Families,
Please click the link to see the latest School Counselor Newsletter:
https://www.smore.com/9tzuy
Have a great day,
HHS School Counselors
Varsity Baseball opening on the road this afternoon.
An amazing Eagle Scout project! Check out the story.
https://www.korteco.com/construction-industry-articles/students-eagle-scout-project-aids-peers-and-first-responders/?utm_content=87289212&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-98897041655
Art 2 students working on Calder sculptures in Mrs. Wander’s class
Ms Sylvies with assistance from Ms Buch helping students research their favorite musical acts from 1965-75. Nothing is more powerful then music from an era. This decade was the decade of the cultural revolution.
Mrs. Bland and English I students taking a quick break from reading the Odyssey by Homer. She is finishing up her last few days before going on Maternity Leave for the semester. We wish her the best as a new mom!
PSAT/SAT permission slips are due Monday, April 1, 2019, see link below for details about the test on April 9th.
http://5il.co/6wib
Parents,
Please see link below for information regarding the Illinois Science Assessment scheduled for April 26, 2019.
http://5il.co/6wia
Student Council sponsors and officers heading to the KDSC Convention with a $400 donation for Got Your 6, an organization that provides therapy dogs free of cost to veterans and first responders. Students helped Student Council raise money for the donation by attending the Spring Fling dance on Friday, March 8th.
Mrs. Kimmle and Algebra I students working on factoring.
Please view the following link for SAT information for all grade levels:
https://5il.co/6wan
Mrs. Simmons and Chemistry students working on a lab experiment with heat and energy transfer. Simmons is holding two different tiles and students had to predict which ice cube would melt more quickly on each tile.
The Band and Choir directors!
Mr. Gibb-Clark leading the Combined Choirs in Never Enough
Mr. Case leading Star Wars!
Mrs. Jamie Keys and HHS Jazz Band!
DESTRESS FEST is coming to HHS the last week of March. We'd love for everyone to have a shirt to wear. Use this link to purchase your T-shirt by Sunday, March 17th; shirts will be delivered to you at school. https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_got_your_6_support_dogs/shop/home
We are working on correcting some power and network issues at the Highland CUSD 5 Admin Center. Phones, internet and access to PowerSchool may be intermittent while we work on the issues.
We will send out updates as we make progress. Thanks for your understanding.
Shrek-Coming Soon!
Dominos Night March 12!
Ms Hall’s Health Class practicing conscious and unconscious choking to become certified in fFirst Aid and CPR.
Great work HHS Show Choir!
Spring Fling chaperones just hanging out
Spring Fling 2019!
Don’t forget to Spring Ahead this weekend!
Mrs. Stirewalt’s Algebra class applying and using order of operations. And yes, we still use Please, Excuse, My, Dear, Aunt, Sally to help remember the steps. (Parentheses-Exponents-Multiplication-Division-Addition-Subtraction)
Students in Mr. Lewis’ English III class researching and preparing projects on the history of American outlaws. Students are investigating the significance and impact on American history and folklore.
Students practicing and applying inscribed angles in Mr. Hawkins’ Geometry class
Dillon Powell, Connor Mortland and Chris Durbin represent the Technology Club at the March 4th Optimist Club meeting where President Rick Duft presented the club with a check as a thank you for the Broadcasting of the 2019 Optimist Club Shootout.
Congratulations to the HHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams who both qualified for the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award for outstanding grade point averages for the 2018-19 season. The boys team had a GPA of 3.71 and the girls team had a GPA of 3.75. We are so proud!
2019-2020: The first day of school for Highland will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, and the last day of school will be Thursday, May 28.
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/highland-news-leader/article227084999.html
Please have a conversation with your student about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes. Sometimes it’s hard to do, but we must try to attack this nationwide epidemic.
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/highland-news-leader/article226993384.html
Just a reminder Pieces of Highland fundraiser is going to be on March 23 at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com. Proceeds will benefit the school district’s Fine Arts Dept. Come out and enjoy lots of great food, drinks and music by Buffalo Road.
We are so proud of our faculty and staff and thank them for all they do!
HHS senior Tori Lynn performing in the American Choral Directors Association National Honors Choir in Kansas City.
Congrats to Emmy Nyquist on finishing 2nd in the IHSA 3A 3-point contest! Way to go! 🖤🏀❤️
Regional Champions!
Highland 31-Salem 19 at half of Regional Championship Game
Operation Snowball students presenting at today’s faculty meeting. They are working to create a sense of community, build relationships, and create an inclusive school culture that supports everyone. They did an amazing job.
Great to see retired HHS & HMS Counselor, Mrs. Sherry Thomas and retired Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, Mr. Steve Lanxon subbing in our building today. They love working with kids and we’re glad to have them. Thanks to all our subs who help every day!
Mrs. Duncan talking with juniors before the SAT practice test. Students used Khan Academy Test Prep to get some work in before the actual test on April 9.
Hello Juniors! Reminder we are taking the PRACTICE SAT on Friday from 7:40-11:00. If you have not checked your room assignment, they are outside the Counseling Office. See you in the morning ready to go!
The jv and freshman baseball practices have been cancelled due to weather conditions.
Girls soccer practice is cancelled for today 2/28 due to continued weather concerns.
Scholar Bowl match has been cancelled for 2/28
Athletics for 2/28-practices are not mandatory, but encouraged if students can make it safely. Please use discretion.
Due to the freezing drizzle and the timing of the current weather, Highland CUSD No. 5 will not be in session today, Thursday, February 28.
Boys Track and Field Preview https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/highland-news-leader/hnl-sports/article226805829.html
Please find attached the 2019/2020 School Calendar. It was board approved on Monday.
Next Friday, March 8th, we will be hosting the 🌸SPRING FLING🌸 in the HHS Commons!! Tickets will be $7 or $4 with a donation listed on the picture attached! Hope to see you all there!! @HHSbulldogsIL
Please see the BND article related to last week’s PLC Assembly on mental health and wellness. Thanks to Mrs. Heidi Houchins for sharing her powerful story with students.
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/highland-news-leader/article226645474.html
Ms Hayes’, Ms Hall’s, Mr Vance’s, and Mr Warnecke’s classes participating in team building exercises with the National Guard. Special Thanks to Ms Hayes for organizing the activities.
Awesome work today from HHS staff and NHS students supporting Special Olympics!
HHS Saturday Scholars at SLU -Adventures in Medicine and Science (cadaver lab ). Thanks to sponsors Mrs. Twyford and Mrs. Duncan.
Please view the following link to read the Highland High School Parent Letter and Board Notes for February: https://5il.co/6o09
FFA Faculty and Staff Breakfast this morning. Thanks to all FFA members and sponsors for an amazing meal.
MVC Music Festival at McKendree
MVC Music Festival at McKendree tonight
FFA Barbecue preparations with the help of Alumni. Enjoying FFA Week!
Reminder- tonight 6pm Collinsville Area Vocational Center Parent meeting
6:30pm SWIC running start parent meeting
Both at HHS
Highland High School Snowball-Domino’s Fundraiser Feb 26th!
The HHS Phone issue should be resolved now!
HHS phones are down at this time. We hope to resolve this issue quickly. Please send absence information to this email: jjansen@highlandcusd5.org
The HHS Symphonic Band at Kaskaskia College today to submit an audition tape for the SuperState Band Festival at the University of Illinois later this spring.
FFA on their trip today!
The boys track and field meet at Principia has been postponed to start at noon tomorrow. The bus will leave at 9:30am, not 6:30am.
Mr. Vance, Mrs. Hall, and PE students playing some line tag this morning. Sometimes a simple game that involves basic strategy and movement is all that is needed.
HHS families:
Please click the link for the latest School Counselor Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/y4nzx
Have a great weekend,
HHS School Counselors
US Navy presenting on Nuclear Engineering and how it is utilized in our Armed Forces, in Ms Golder’s room.
Ms Golder and Mr Welz teaching velocity, energy, and friction with hands on experiment.
Ms Hall’s Health Class doing a group activity on how to overcome odds.
President Lincoln (AKA Mr. Bradley) hosts a Q and A session in history classes. They learned more about his life and impact as our 16th President.
Ms Eaker leading a discussion on the Iditarod Race in Alaska. The students will monitor the race when it starts in a couple of weeks.
Working on solving Algebraic Fractions in Mrs. Korte’s Algebra class. Students simplify, reduce, and multiply to solve problems.
This is a reminder that the 2018-19 Illinois 5Essentials Survey will close on Feb. 15, 2019.
Please see the parent link to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Ms. Connie Unruh from the TS Institute Financial Literacy presented a check to Colton Cissell, Daniel Williams and Cameron Shultz for a video they created on the benefits of saving money. Well Done!
The HHS Dance Team continued their success this weekend with a 1st place in Jazz, 2nd in Lyrical and Pom-Dance. Overall Grand Champion AA !!! Great way to cap an amazing season!
Show Choir placed 2nd in their division on Saturday at the Troy Buchanan Invitational! An amazing accomplishment for their first ever competition.
A quick shot of Colton Brown and Devin Wills at Sectionals today. Both qualified for State in Champaign next weekend! #Bulldogproud
Wrestlers Colton Brown and Devin Wills are State Bound! Way to go!
Mr. Holt’s Economics class playing the Stock Market Game. Neat activity attempting to simulate real world economics. Who will come out ahead?
Congrats to our winter signing class, Nick Sikora, Brady Feldmann, Jake Kruse, Cody Blackburn, Emmy Nyquist, Jaqlyn Ferguson, and Kelsi Dant.
Congrats to our winter signing class, Nick Sikora, Brady Feldmann, Jake Kruse, Cody Blackburn, Emmy Nyquist, Jaqlyn Ferguson, and Kelsi Dant.
Mrs. Heinz and Personal Finance students learning about budgeting and future planning.
Mrs. Perkes and her students working on “coding”today. One student created code for building a mock website for a resort in Arizona.
Ms Barr working with the students on their Ag Projects.
Highland Choirs performing at a fundraiser breakfast on Saturday.
HHS Cheer at state later today. Bring it home ladies!
HHS Cheer advances to day two at IHSA State in Bloomington! Good luck on Saturday ladies!
Come to the FFA Auction and Chili Supper tonight in the HHS Commons! Registration at 6:00pm and Dinner at 6:30pm. See Mr. Jones and Mr. Schmitz In their final semester before retirement.
Come on out for breakfast tomorrow from 8-11 at HMS to support the Highland Choirs-See attached flyer! Grab some breakfast while listening to some great music
Solving trigonometry equations in PreCalculus with Mr. James
Students taking a geometry assessment covering the Pythagorean Theorem in Mr. Miscik’s class.
Information on 8th Grade Parent Night! We welcome the class of 2023!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0rxceYmezfiSDY5TlpQSHRySmNwQVozQnVJelFOSjM3WFpn/view?usp=sharing
Updated FTT Calendar for Jan and Feb
8th grade parent night will still be held as scheduled Wednesday evening (1/30) from 6:30-7:30pm in the high school commons.
Please view the following link to see the parent letter and board notes for January.
https://5il.co/6cek
2019 “Love the Bus” Campaign
https://nasdpts24.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/2019-Love%20the%20Bus%20Assn%20Article.pdf
All questions should be directed to the American School Bus Council info@americanschoolbuscouncil.com.
Attention Freshman:
Don’t forget signed class registration forms for 19-20 are due to the Counseling office by
Wednesday, Jan. 30
Congratulations to the Varsity Dance Team for their 5th place finish at the IHSA State Tournament!
Our final band performer from ILMEA all-state in Peoria
Our final band performer from ILMEA all state today in Peoria!
Varsity Cheer- 3rd Place at Sectionals today! Qualified for State next weekend.
A few ILMEA all-state band members after their performance today in Peoria.
ILMEA Choir Members after their performance in Peoria today
Several HHS Choir and Band students performed at ILMEA all state and honors all state this weekend in Peoria. Great work!
HHS students watching the Dance team compete at state via livestream. Good luck tomorrow in the finals!
Mrs. Wander’s Advanced Drawing students gesture draw from "model", student teacher Ms. Hoelscher.
HHS students had an assembly today from Chestnut Coordinator, Mr. Ty Bechel, who presented on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Please talk at home about making positive choices. Data regarding Madison County is concerning.
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article224599680.html
Mrs. Basden’s chemistry class learning about chemical reactions: A demonstration called the methane mamba
HHS Varsity Takes 1st Place for the 5th Time
Highland High School Varsity Cheerleaders, coached by Angie Fears, earned their fifth 1st place honor of the season at the Mater Dei ICCA Invitational on January 20. The fast paced, highly challenging routine was enough to earn top ratings over the other 4 medium varsity teams, despite a few bobbles.
The team competes again on Saturday, January 26 at the IHSA Sectionals at Edwardsville, working to secure a spot at the IHSA Competition in Bloomington on February 1.
Today we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Congrats HHS Dance!
Congrats to the Dance Team who won their 7th straight Sectional Title today! Best of luck at State next week!!! ❤️💃🏻🖤
Ms. Ott’s chemistry class working on a chemical reactions lab. Learning by doing, experimenting, and problem solving.
Updated Girls Tournament Bracket for Sunday! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B52lcR75KLemMWVqN0RHYkluakpfV1pCa0x4WWFHcWlocHY0/view
Both the Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball teams were defeated tonight.
The Girls Basketball Tournament has been postponed to Sunday. A bracket will be posted to the HHS athletic website by 5pm on Saturday evening.
HHS Librarian, Ms. Kati Richardson conducting a “Book Tasting” for students in Mrs. Himsel’s English class. Students are able to preview a variety of genres at each table. Great to see hard copy books still in use at HHS!
The Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. Edwardsville will be played in Jerseyville tonight at 7:30pm, not tomorrow.
HHS Athletic Events Jan 13-19
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All HHS sports and activities are cancelled for Friday and Saturday. This includes show choir practice, all games, sports practices, etc. Be safe and see you Monday!
Please see the athletics website for the updated bracket for the Highland Girls Basketball Tournament!
https://sites.google.com/highlandcusd5.org/hhsathletics/home
The Boys Bowling Regional at Salem has been postponed to Monday, January 14, 2019 at 9am.
The Highland Girls Basketball Tournament games for Saturday, January 12, 2019 have been postponed. Please see the HHS Athletics website for an updated bracket. The bracket will be posted later today.
The JV/V Boys Basketball games vs. Columbia have been cancelled for Friday, January 11, 2019. A makeup date has not been confirmed at this time.
Reminder that the 5Essentials Parent Survey closes Feb. 15, 2019.
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
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Happy New Year Bulldogs! Everyone be safe tonight and best wishes for an amazing 2019!
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Officer Flake visited with Mr. Elledge's Driver Ed classes to discuss what to do if pulled over or involved in a traffic crash. Students had many questions on traffic laws. Officer Flake discussed the laws regarding the consumption of alcohol and driving under the influence.
Congrats to Sam LaPorta on his commitment to play football at the University of Iowa. We are so proud of you.
Our Winter Choir Concert is this evening at the Highland Elementary School at 7pm. Students should be there ready to rehearse at 5:30pm and the doors open to the audience at 6:30pm. Below is a link to the live stream of the concert. See you all tonight!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/highland-high-school-highland-il/evt4e02c44fef
More from You Can’t Take It With you! Our cast was amazing.
You Cant’t Take It With You
Students being assessed on restaurant conservations in Mrs. Buchthel’s Spanish class. How to order? How to pay? How to ask what’s the special? How to deal with a problem like the wrong Food order? Definitely an authentic task for students.
Mrs. Ott’s Biology class participating in a review game as test prep. Engaged in learning with a competitive aspect to increase participation with peers
HHS Fall Play-You Can’t Take It With You
Sat & Sun at 7:00pm-HHS Kennel
Adults $8
Students $5
HHS Winter Band Concert
Mr Gibb Clark and the entire Madrigal Cast putting on a great Sunday Matinee with the Madrigal Dinner. Congrats to all involved.
Varsity Boys Basketball
Highland 50
Ladue 34
Madrigal Dinner was outstanding this evening. Congrats to all participants and Mr. Gibb-Clark for directing. An amazing show full of phenomenal talent. Bravo!
More PD on a Google and VR Goggles.
HHS Faculty participating in PD training on Google Tools, Google Classroom, and Virtual Reality Goggles. Excited to expand what we do to improve teaching and learning.
Remember Pearl Harbor
Please see the link below for information on Final Exams-Dec 19,20, and 21.
https://www.highlandcusd5.org/o/highland-high-school/page/final-exams
HHS Counselors at their professional development session today. Thanks Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Lieberman, and Mrs. Spaeth.
We had a great day at the Career and Technical School Counselor Workshop. We can’t wait to bring this info back to our students!
Dr. Bonnie Gelly an OB-GYN from SOGA came into parenting class today to answer questions about pregnancy, labor, and delivery
GEMS engineering fair this morning showcasing some Project Lead the Way and engineering curriculum. Great work ladies and Mr. Durbin with some amazing projects.
JV hoops battling against Carlyle!
Bulldogs 50-Chatham Glenwood 42. Boys took over in the 2nd half and owned it showing hustle, heart, and toughness to seal the game. A great win against a tough CS8 opponent.
Varsity Boys Basketball up by 2 at half against Chatham-Glenwood. Good ball game so far.
New TV at the information desk to increase communication with HHS news, announcements, games, concerts, and events. Today we are running the Mattoon FB playoff game. Students take a quick look during passing periods and lunch.
PAC is sponsoring a charity Christmas Tree that will be put up in the Commons. Bring in your hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and extra coats to support a child in need this winter season. The items can be slightly used or bought new. Items are due by DEC 14th. #helpingothers
Happy Friday everyone! If you’re out and about this Saturday, the Highland FFA has just the thing you need to complete your Christmas decorations! They have worked putting together real Christmas wreaths as a fundraiser. The FINAL wreath sale will be held from 7am-12pm tomorrow. You can pick up one of these wreaths from Tru-Buy, Rural King, or Alhambra Maedge’s! Once they’re gone, they’re gone so come get one! They look absolutely beautiful
Circuit Judge Sarah Smith presented to HHS students today on positive choices and good decision making. Please continue to encourage your student to be smart and to make healthy choices. We care about them so much.
National Honor Society inductions. So proud of these students. Thank you teachers, parents, and community, and for the powerful keynote from Mrs. Duncan and thanks to our sponsor Mrs. Himsel.
Winter sports and activities have been invoiced and full payment is due by December 15 or students will not be eligible to participate in competitions, events, and performances. Thank you for your assistance regarding this matter and enjoy the winter sports season!
Please view the following link for November information from HHS. This note includes--info on Final Exams, the new district App and social media, the Veterans Day Assembly, and other HHS events and happenings.
https://5il.co/5oyi
Please see the link below for information on Final Exams-Dec 19,20, and 21.
https://www.highlandcusd5.org/o/highland-high-school/page/final-exams
Excited to see everyone back at school on Monday! FTT is 3rd Hour.
From: Rene Barr
Due to forecast, the FFA will not be walking in the Christmas Parade this evening. We will have toy drive flyers for members to distribute next week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Happy Thanksgiving from Highland High School! We are grateful for a wonderful faculty, amazing students, supportive parents, and a strong community. Please enjoy this special day of thanks as you spend quality time with family, friends, and loved ones.
Mrs. Barr and Mrs. Baden’s classes after winning Thanksgiving Trivia after morning announcements.
Youth Leadership Optimist Dinner this evening honoring some amazing student leaders at HHS.
Culinary students in Mrs. Jones’ class prepared a Thanksgiving Feast from scratch- start to finish. They also talked about table etiquette, having conversations instead of using phones, and family traditions. Amazing work by our students.
A quick preview of the Final Exam Schedule for Dec 19, 20, and 21. More details to come after Thanksgiving. https://drive.google.com/a/highlandcusd5.org/file/d/0B0rxceYmezfibEM0T1Bud1NHNG45T2F6UWlMeUdoMWE1eUE4/view?usp=drivesdk
Students in Ms. Seelhoefer’s class working on a science activity simulating cell transport. They searched the room to crack the code with an engaging activity.
HHS Madrigal Dinner is December 7-9. 6:30 dinner performances on the 7th and 8th are $20 and the
2:00 appetizer performance on the 9th is $15. Please call the High School office to make reservations. 618-654-7131.
Thank you Highland CUSD 5 custodial, maintenance, and facilities teams for clearing sidewalks and lots today. We appreciate your hard work to get school ready for Friday! Students please allow extra time and be safe coming to school in the morning. It’s almost Friday!
Happy Snow Day! Attached are athletic practices for today 11/15. Students and parents should use caution when driving. Practices are encouraged, but not mandatory. Madrigals practice is cancelled. Also, FTT with be 6th hour on Friday. Be safe out there!
School Cancelled for 11/15/18
Honors Chemistry students identifying unknowns for the What’s in That Bottle lab
Check out info on the Bulldog Grounds Coffee Shop with Mrs. Gayla Stirewalt.
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/highland-news-leader/article221379150.html
Today, we show gratitude and give thanks to all who have served our great nation. We appreciate your service.
Thank you is not enough to say to our athletes, seniors, the City of Highland, coaches, fans, and students. It was a wonderful season. 11-1.
JCA 48-Bulldogs 21-7:36 remaining
JCA 42-Bulldogs 21 5:21 left in 3rd
JCA 35-Bulldogs 14- 7:55 left in 3rd
JCA 28-Bulldogs 14 at half
JCA 21-Highland 14. Feldmann with a 2 yard TD run. 57 sec left in 1st half.
Let’s go Bulldogs!
An impactful lesson in Mrs. Bland’s College Writing class as students crafted thesis statements and participated in learning conversations with peers. They are learning to take their writing to the next level with meaning and purpose.
Some exciting new things are happening in the Highland FFA! The new tractor that was leased with grant money was delivered yesterday. Also, our plot sponsor sign is now up, with landscaping still to come. A special thank you to all of our sponsors that support the FFA plot! Also a huge thank you to Alumni member Shawn Hogg and Trouw Nutrition employees for helping the FFA members install it.
Some pictures from today’s Veterans Day Assembly. Honoring our veterans and forever grateful for their service. It was a powerful day for all.
The Highland Bulldogs take on the
Joliet Catholic Hill Toppers
Saturday at 5 PM.
Bulldog Radio will have all the play by play action on Bulldogradiohighland.com
Veterans Day Assembly begins around 7:40 am today. Watch at NFHSNetwork.com and search for Highland High, IL. Thanks for your service.
Check out the article on the Football Bulldogs https://www.bnd.com/latest-news/article221358400.html
Students should report to the gym at 7:30am Friday for the Veterans Day Assembly at 7:40. We are proud to honor all those who have served.
HHS Blood Drive! Doing what we can to save a life and putting others before ourselves. Thanks to all who donated blood and volunteered to work today. Thanks to Coach Vance for sponsoring.
Hey Highland Bulldogs...with generous local businesses trying to help our quest to bring the 12th man to the game Saturday, the bus has been paid for! Permission slips and $6 (ticket price) are due Friday by 9am! First come, first served!
I'm attaching the following photo to be included in The Pioneer Paper. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for supporting our High School.
Front Row(L-R): Kate Marti-Foreign Language, Carlie Mettler-Vocational, Kate Feldmann-Science, Mae Riffel-Social Studies, BayLee Wetzel-Band, Madison Self- Art,
Back Row (L-R): Hannah Kernan-Family & Consumer Science, Miranda Arnold-English, Trevor Zobrist-Business, Emilie Hoepker-Math, Tori Lynn-Chorus.
Missing from the photo is Ryan Riggs-PE.
Plaques donated by Dave's Trophies.
HHS will be taking a fan bus to the quarter final football game this Saturday, November 10 in Joliet. The cost is $20 per student, which includes the game ticket. Permission slips and money are due to the HHS office by 9:00 am Friday morning.
Please view and download the following link for the permission slip:
http://5il.co/5i1b
The Highland Bulldogs will play Joliet Catholic Academy next Saturday, November 10 at 5pm at Memorial Stadium in Joliet.
Bulldogs beat Mattoon 56-35! On to the quarterfinals next weekend.
HHS Band!
Girls XC 21st at State! HHS is so proud of our team and coaches.
Stop by P/T Conferences on Friday to see teachers during Open House session! Hours are 8-3pm and we are closed for lunch from 11:30-12:30. We hope to see you there!
Good Luck Lady Bulldogs XC at State on Saturday in Peoria. Compete hard, give it your all, and run fast! You make HHS proud.
Down the New District App!
The first Bulldog Football playoff game is this evening at 5PM! If you can't make the game, catch LIVE on the NFHS network, brought by HHS’s own WDOG Media Group at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/highland-high-school-highland-il.
Tickets for tomorrow’s 5 PM football game will go on sale today from 11:15am until 12:45pm at HHS. Tickets are $5 for all attendees per the IHSA. 🖤🏈❤️🏈🖤🏈❤️🏈🖤🏈❤️🏈
Good Luck Cross Country at Sectionals on Saturday in Decatur!
Go Bulldog Football!
Regional Champions!
Highland FFA recognized as a three star chapter today at National FFA Convention in Indianapolis ; super proud of these kiddos! @hhsbulldodAD
It’s post season for the Bulldogs! The volleyball team will play in the Regional final Thursday at 6pm against Jersey at Jersey. Football will play at home against Rich Central on Saturday at 5pm. Tickers are $5. We will do a pre sale on Friday from 11:15-12:45. The gate will open at 3:45pm Saturday. The cross country team is headed to Decatur on Saturday. The girls run at 11:30am and the boys run at 12:15pm. Let’s go Dogs!
HHS Parents,
Please click the link for our latest newsletter: https://www.smore.com/592hr
Thanks,
HHS School Counselors
Please view the following link and participate in the 5 essentials survey:
http://5il.co/5d8n
Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
ALL SCHOOL-PLC ASSEMBLY THURSDAY 10/25/18 from 9:15-10:15am in GYM-Olympian Walker:Debbi Sullivan
Jostens will be in the commons during all lunch periods today to collect orders for graduation announcements, cap & gown, and other graduation items.
Please contact Jostens directly at 654-1001 for any questions or Cheryl Holtzclaw at 654-7131, Ext. 4102.
Students solving equations in Mrs. Ayer’s Algebra class with the game “Deal or No Deal.”
Students hear a Peace Corps presentation about Columbia in Mrs. Twyford’s Spanish III class.
Back by popular demand, your Bulldog School Store!
https://hglndhssprt2018.wswebstore.com/store
Orders are due by November 15th and will be delivered to HHS before winter break.
If you ordered Pink gear for this weekends football game...it’s here! Pick it up this week in the HHS office! 💕🏈💕
College Fair tonight at SIUE! 6-7:30pm www.siue.edu/ircf
GO BULLDOGS! @hhsbulldogad
UPDATE-The IHSA has ruled on our playoff footballgame time for Saturday. We will kickoff at 5pm, not 7pm. Let’s go Dogs! ❤️🏈🖤
The HHS phones are operational, again.
Thanks, Dr. Becker, Principal
The phone system at HHS is down, currently. Please send emails for any urgent concerns to:
choltclaw@highlandcusd5.org
jdaniels@highlandcusd5.org
jjansen@highlandcusd5.org
cbecker@highlandcusd5.org
Thanks, Dr. Becker, Principal
Athletic Events Oct 22-27
-note we are waiting for final confirmation from IHSA on playoff football game date and time
HHS Football Playoffs-The Bulldogs will host Rich Central at 7pm on Saturday, October 27 at the HHS Stadium! See you there!
SLU COLLEGE FAIR : Sunday Oct 21st 1-4pm
Simon Recreation Center
Fox News Pep Rally-Go Bulldogs!
From Coach Welz-JV Football: Super proud of these boys right here. Finished off their season tonight winning, and with a record of 7-2 on the season. Couldn’t be more proud to be their coach! (Most of our games were played on Saturdays. Hints the flag.)
HHS Volleyball-Hard work and dedication pays off! All levels completed the regular season going undefeated in conference play! Varsity has now set the single season record for wins with their 31st win of the season tonight and is looking to continue adding to it this post season! Great job ladies!
Go Bulldogs!!
Record: 31-2
Next week we will be sponsoring a Red Ribbon Week to show our support in the fight against drugs! Participate for a chance to win some cool prizes! @HHSbulldogsIL
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days! 10-22 to 10-26
Congrats to our culinary students!
Girls Tennis headed to a State!
Please see the October Board Report for highlights and happenings at HHS: http://5il.co/5bc7
MVC Champions!
Congrats Lady Bulldogs!
Congrats Lady Bulldogs Volleyball!
Friday Pep Rally at 6 am at HHS Gym
Flame tests in AP Chem today
HHS Football Bulldogs are MVC Conference Champions!!
HHS Student Section vs. CM
