Dear Parent/Guardian, Student, and Highland Ram Supporter,
We are excited to celebrate some accomplishments achieved through hard work and dedication by HHS faculty and students this past month. First, our Girls Varsity basketball team will be starting their district tournament this week, playing to see if they can go to state. They are the #2 seed and play on Thursday night at 7pm at Highland High School. On Friday night at the boys varsity game we will recognize our Senior Girls Basketball players. We are excited for post season play! Go Lady Rams!
Also, Mr. Travis Bell (Assistant Principal and Athletic/Activities Director) was chosen as district employee of the month and Highland student Brinley Kissel was chosen as High School student of the month. We are proud of both Mr. Bell and Brinley. They work hard, are selfless, and are examples of what a Highland Ram should be.
The Business Professionals of America Club, led by Mr. Matt Noble, had an amazing week last week while participating in a regional competition at ISU. Thirty-five students qualified for state and 10 qualified in all events. Also, 15 students were awarded the Diplomat Torch Award. Great Job BPA students and Mr. Noble!
Speech and Debate took 2nd overall at the Madison Tournament over the weekend. Cheerleading, also competing at Madison, swept all events except 1. Boys Basketball continues to improve competing against Bonneville and Rigby this week. Wrestling placed 4th at the Tiger Grizz and had an individual champ at Red Halverson. They have their last home dual on Wednesday at 6:30pm vs. Madison. Dance has also been competing with 5 first place finishes, 2 third place finishes and an overall banner. Band continues to practice and compete having lots of success as well. We are proud of each of the students in these programs and their coaches/directors. The students put in countless hours of practice and grit. They are awesome!
For the next month we will be focusing as a school on academic planning for the 2017-18 school year with 9th-11th graders. Seniors will be reviewing checklists for graduation. We will also be gearing up for the SAT and ISAT Exams. Please communicate with your child about what they are learning and doing.
Graduate Checklists
Senior Calendar Items-
- Focus on Academics-You can't graduate if you don't pass your classes, stay focused on school work.
- Herff and Jones Cap and Gown order-contact Ms. Fleischmann for assistance.
- Fill out diploma name card-contact Mrs. Burrup (registrar) for assistance.
- Turn in baby picture at front office for Senior Breakfast slide show.
- Parents interested in helping with Senior All Night Party please contact the school.
Senior College and Career Items-
- Gather Letters of Recommendation-signed copy, sealed and signed copies, electronic signed copy.
- Transcripts-get and/or mail, contact Mrs. Burrup (registrar)
- Apply for colleges, trade schools, tech schools, apprenticeships, etc.
- Meet with college, career, and/or military recruiters.
- Fill out financial aid information and apply for scholarships.
- Take or retake college entrance exams (SAT/ACT), military exams (ASVAB) or other tech/trade school exams, license exams or certification exams.
- Visit schools of interest, jobs of interest-shadowing and making contacts, career fairs, and tech/trade fairs.
Recently PSAT scores were returned. For a description on how to read the results of the PSAT please view the following video created by our broadcasting students of RAM TV-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWVFq1mB2I4
There will be an important meeting on Tuesday 2/7 starting at 6:30pm in the HHS media center about local, state, regional and national scholarships. Also, Herff and Jones will be in the commons area on Friday 2/3 at 12:30pm for graduate orders. The prices continue to rise the closer we get to graduation.
We love our students at Highland High School. We recognize the sacrifices they make and their dedication and resilience. They truly are examples of excellence!
If you have questions or concerns please call or email.
Go Highland Rams!
Highland High School Administration (208)237-1300
Brad Wallace-Principal (wallacbr@sd25.us) phone ext.103
Travis Bell-Assistant Principal/Athletic and Activities Director (belltr@sd25.us) phone ext.105
Jena Wilcox-Assistant Principal (wilcoxje@sd25.us) phone ext.104
Steve Morton-Assistant Principal (mortonst@sd25.us) phone ext.107
IMPORTANT HHS SITES KEEPING YOU INFORMED:
HIGHLAND NEWSLETTER: Check in on the weekly blog updated by HHS administration each weekend. http://rammessages.blogspot.com/?view=classic
HIGHLAND FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Highland-High-School-Pocatello-Idaho/105991149433039?fref=ts
HIGHLAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Check out RAMTV for a student broadcasting class report of daily announcements and broadcasts of events happening at Highland High School = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dzu9D7sw_44YVVXyiFh9g
HIGHLAND INSTAGRAM: Follow=RAMTV's Account @highlandramtv & the Media Center's Account @highlandreads
HIGHLAND TWITTER: Follow @HHSRams
HIGHLAND SPORTS/ACTIVITES CALENDAR:
http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Highland-High-School-Pocatello-ID
HIGHLAND FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Highland-High-School-Pocatello-Idaho/105991149433039?fref=ts
HIGHLAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Check out RAMTV for a student broadcasting class report of daily announcements and broadcasts of events happening at Highland High School = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dzu9D7sw_44YVVXyiFh9g
HIGHLAND INSTAGRAM: Follow=RAMTV's Account @highlandramtv & the Media Center's Account @highlandreads
HIGHLAND TWITTER: Follow @HHSRams
HIGHLAND SPORTS/ACTIVITES CALENDAR:
http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Highland-High-School-Pocatello-ID
Ticket Prices for Holt Arena:
$8-adult
$6-Middle School w/Student ID
$4-Child/Senior
$2-High School w/Student ID
$2-District Employee w/Activities Card
Ticket Prices for Events @ HHS:
$6-Adults
$5-Seniors 55 and up
$4-Children 6-14yrs.
FREE-Staff w/Activities Card
FREE-Any Pocatello School District High School Student w/Activities Card
$3-Middle School Student w/Activities Card
$4-Visiting Student(s) w/Activities Card
Family Events/Activities Passes available for $130. This gets you and your entire immediate family (except high school students-they must buy their own activity card) into any home event for the entire school year. This does NOT include Holt Arena.
Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Pocatello Raffle for Athletics and Activities: Support athletics and activities and buy raffle tickets for $2 for the chance to win a new Dodge Dart worth $25,000 donated by Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Pocatello. There is no limit on the number of tickets you can buy. All expenses for the car are covered, including taxes. All proceeds go to school athletics and activities. Tickets are on sale until March 24, 2017 and the drawing will take place at the new Lithia Dealership in Pocatello on March 31, 2017. Contact the school to buy tickets (208)237-1300 and/or look to buy tickets and see the car on display at home events.
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 6, 2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday 1/30/17
6am Dance Team Practice
3pm Cheerleading Practice
1:45pm Boys Varsity/Freshman Basketball Practice
4pm Boys JV Basketball Practice
4pm Girls Varsity Basketball Practice
4:30pm LAN Club Meeting Mr. Hopwood's Room (learn how to build computers and plan network gaming)
Tuesday 1/31//17
6am Dance Practice
2:30pm Boys Freshman/Varsity Basketball Practice
4:15pm Boys JV Basketball Practice
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4pm Wrestling Practice
4pm Girls Varsity Basketball Practice
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B74
6pm Little RAMS-Little Kid Wrestling Practice (call school for more info)
6:30pm HHS Scholarship Night in Media Center-Find out about Local, Regional, State and National Scholarships.
7-9pm Open Indoor Track Workout @ Holt Arena
8pm Baseball Open Winter Workout
Wednesday 2/1/17
6am Dance Practice
6am Baseball Open Winter Workouts
12:30pm Shredder's Club Meeting Room B74-Getting Ready for Sun Valley Trip
12:30pm-Native American Club Meeting in Native American Tutoring Center
4pm GirlsVarsity Basketball Practice
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4:30pm LAN Club Meeting Mr. Hopwood's Room (learn how to build computers and plan network gaming)
6:30pm JV/Varsity Wrestling vs. Madison High School @ HHS.
6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Bonneville High School
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Bonneville High School
Thursday 2/2/17
TBD Baseball Open Winter Workout
6am Dance Practice
2:30pm Boys Freshman/Varsity Basketball Practice
4:15pm Boys JV Basketball Practice
4pm Track Open Workouts @ HHS weight room
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4pm Wrestling Practice
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B74
7pm Girls Varsity Basketball vs. TBD (2nd Round of District Tournament) @ HHS
Friday 2/3/17
5:30am Bus leaves for Shredders Club Sun Valley Trip
6am Baseball Open Winter Workouts
Wrestling Dick Fleischmann Tournament @ Pocatello High School -leave HHS @ 9:50am.
12:30pm Herff Jones in the Commons during Lunch for Graduate Orders.
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4pm GirlsVarsity Basketball Practice
5pm LAN Club Meeting Mr. Hopwood's Room (learn how to build computers and plan network gaming)
6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball vs. Rigby High School @ HHS
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Rigby High School @ HHS
7:30pm HHS Girls Senior Basketball Players Honored during Game @ HHS
Speech and Debate Grizz Invitational @ Skyline High School
Saturday 2/4/17
8am Highland Cupid Cheerleading Competition @ HHS
Speech and Debate Grizz Invitational @ Skyline High School
Wrestling Dick Fleischmann Tournament @ Pocatello High School
Girls Dance Competition Tiger Rumble @ Jerome High School-leave HHS @ 7am
1pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Twin Falls High School-leave HHS @ 10:30am
2:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Twin Falls High School-leave HHS @ 10:30am
Monday 2/6/17
6am Dance Team Practice
3pm Cheerleading Practice
1:45pm Boys Varsity/Freshman Basketball Practice
4pm Boys JV Basketball Practice
4pm Girls Varsity Basketball Practice
4:30pm LAN Club Meeting Mr. Hopwood's Room (learn how to build computers and plan network gaming)
Upcoming Events:
- Boys State and Girls State Meeting Tuesday 2/7/17 in room C28.
- 2/7/17-7pm Girls Varsity Basketball District Tournament Game @ HHS
- Indoor Track Meet @ Holt Arena Friday 2/10 and Saturday 2/11/17-Mountain State Game
- 2/10-2/11 Speech and Debate Trojan Invitational @ Rigby High School
- Tuesday 2/14/17 5:30-9:30pm HHS Family Ski Night @ Pebble Creek Ski Resort-Apsen Bunny Hill. No lift pass required. Pebble Ski package rental $12. Pebble Snowboard package rental $15. Barrie's Ski and Sports Rental Packages $10 for ski or snowboard.
- 2/16-2/18 Speech and Debate NSDA National Qualifier Tournament @ Blackfoot & Snake River High Schools
- 2/25 District Debate @ Century High School
To see Highland's schedule of athletics and activities for the entire month please visit=
Highland School Song's
Highland Fight Song
It’s for Highland we are fighting,
It’s for colors black and white,
As our Ram goes out for us
We will fight with all our might.
As our team brings in the victory
On the field or in the gym,
Highland’s teams will be victorious
And the trophies will come in.
It’s for victory, honor, valor
And the prize we run the test,
As our school up on the hill will
Always be far past the rest.
And the victories we take humbly,
Losing comes without regret,And we do all these things gladlyFor our Highlands best school yet!
Ram Power
When you say Rams
You’ve said a lot of things
Nobody else can say
When you say Rams
You’ve said you care enough to only
Want the best (of teams)
There is no other one
There’s only something less
Because the Highland Rams
Are beating all the rest
When you say RAM POWER…
You’ve said it all!
Loyalty
Highland we’re loyal to you
Highland we’ll stand beside you
To the black and white we’re true
Highland we are true
First place a victory best place
Our Rams will show the best taste
Victory is ours forever
Ours for Highland High.
Highland up on the hill our
Highland and Rams are best still
We are the students always
Loyal and true.
(and as for)* learning and honest labor
Our Rams will stand the measure
The best in all the land
We know is Highland High