Sunday, January 22, 2017

HHS January 23-January 30 Letter from Administration


Dear Parent/Guardian, Student, Highland Ram Supporter and Incoming 9th Graders,

This week we have the district wide Incoming 9th Graders Fair. All 8th graders and their families are invited to visit Pocatello High School, Century High School and Highland High School on Wednesday, and Thursday nights. We are proud to be a part of the schools in our district. Incoming 9th graders making a decision on where to go to high school will make a good choice no matter where they go. Each school has dedicated teachers and administrators who care deeply about helping students learn and grow towards being prepared for college or career. Beyond this, our district leadership is the best the state has to offer. We have an amazing district focused on the needs of each student.

School-of-Choice paper work is to be handed in at the student's middle school front office no later than January 30th. Students wanting to change schools after that point will be required to fill out transfer paperwork and will be subject to the rules and regulations of a transfer student, including sitting out of athletics or activities for 365 days. Students who are choosing a school out of their boundary area must provide their own transportation (school busing will not be available). With questions or concerns please call the district office at (208)235-3211.  

Below is the information we have put together to share with incoming 9th graders and their families. We feel as an administration it is important for all of our Highland students and families to have this information. Here is what we are sharing...

 HHS Incoming 9th Graders Fair
Thursday January 26, 2017 6:30-8pm


Highland High School formally invites all current 8th graders and their families to the Incoming 9th Graders Fair at Highland High School.  We are excited to have you come and visit.  We would love to have you as part of our school.  Highland has a deep tradition of excellence.  We strive to offer a comprehensive experience focused on preparing all students for future college and career success.

Highland Highlight Video (made by broadcasting students at HHS):

Highland High School believes deeply that Right Attitude Means Success. The ATTITUDES that lead to success and we seek to live as Highland Rams are:
Respect and caring toward ourselves, our families and our community;
·         Building healthy relationships-kindness, forgiveness, and selfless service.
Accountability and preparation for each class and event;
·         Being responsible-attendance, ownership, and diligent work.
Motivation and focus in academics, activities and athletics;
·        Developing a growth mindset-goals, optimism, and grit.
Spirit and Scholarship in school and in life.
·         Seeking engagement-emotionally, physically, and mentally.
Each Monday Highland students attend an advisory class.  There are 4 primary purposes that make up the vision or goals for Advisory:
1)    Build positive and productive relationships with students.
2)    Build positive and productive relationships between students.
3)    Provide students with support and interventions they may need.
4)    Instill the RAM Attitudes listed above through mini lessons and discussion.
Each student who visits on Thursday night will receive a Highland Folder. The folder will contain the following information:  
1) The organization of where things are located and the schedules for the evening;
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pSQP_-vNgB-OJIrSFcPeGyWIcqERtz1Dav7plqIT4fI/edit?usp=sharing

  5) Highland High Schools Interventions for Academics, Attendance, & Behavior;
Please feel comfortable enough to ask questions and voice concerns.  We are here to help you make the best decision on where to go to high school.

WHERE THINGS WILL BE LOCATED & SCHEDULES
The Fair Runs from 6:30-8pm and will follow an open house format, please let us know if you have questions or concerns.
Front Commons Area-Core, Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement Classes, Electives
  • Counselors
  • College and Career Advisors
  • Teachers
Refreshments are available in the commons.
Lower Gym-Career Technical Education (CTE) and School Clubs
  • Teachers
  • Student Club Leaders
Main Gym- Athletics
Fall Sports 6:45-7:05=Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country
Winter Sports 7:05-7:25=Basketball, Wrestling
Spring Sports 7:25-7:45=Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field
  • Coaches
  • Athletic/Activities Director
Cafeteria-Cheerleading and Dance Teams

  • Cheerleading and Dance Coaches
  • Cheerleaders and Dance Team

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 We hope to see you at Highland High School on Thursday from 6:30-8pm. Please explore our social media sites listed below and previous administrative newsletters.

 We love our students at Highland High School and we hope you become a part of the Highland family where excellence is a tradition.

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:

SCHOLARSHIPS: For current information on SCHOLARSHIPS please check the link-https://sites.google.com/a/sd25.us/schools/scholarships
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



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 23-30,  2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday 1/23/17
NO SCHOOL: K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences/9-12 Parent Contact Day/Professional Development Day
TBD Boys Basketball Practice
TBD Girls Basketball Practice
TBD Wrestling Practice
6pm Softball Open Workout

Tuesday 1/24/17
6am Dance Practice
2:30pm Boys Freshman/Varsity Basketball Practice
4:15pm Boys JV Basketball Practice
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4pm Wrestling Practice
4pm Girls Freshman/JV/Varsity Basketball Practice
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B74
4pm Track Open Workouts @ HHS weight room
6pm Gem State Band @ Madison High School
7-9pm Open Track Workout @ Holt Arena

Wednesday 1/25/17
6am Dance Practice
6am Baseball Open Winter Workouts
6pm Gem State Band @ Madison High School
12:30pm Shredder's Club Meeting Room B74
4pm Girls Freshman/JV/Varsity Basketball Practice
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4:30pm LAN Club Meeting Mr. Hopwood's Room (learn how to build computers and plan network gaming)
6pm Baseball Open  Winter Workouts
6pm Little Ram's Wrestling-little kid wrestling come sign up your kid to be coached by Highland Coaches and wrestlers-lower gym
6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Madison High School
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Madison High School

Thursday 1/26/17
6am Dance Practice
6:30am Color Guard Practice
7:15am Business Professionals of America Regional Competition @ ISU College of Technology
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
6:30-8pm INCOMING 9th GRADERS FAIR @ HHS

Friday 1/27/17
6am Baseball Open Winter Workouts
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4pm Girls Freshman/JV/Varsity Basketball Practice
Wrestling Red Halverson Invitational Tournament @ Minico High School -leave HHS @ 9:00am.
5pm LAN Club Meeting Mr. Hopwood's Room (learn how to build computers and plan network gaming)
6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Hillcrest High School
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Hillcrest High School
6pm Girls Freshman/JV Basketball @ Century High School
7:30pm Girls Varsity Basketball @ Century High School
TBD Snake River Open- Indoor Track Meet
TBD Speech and Debate Tournament @ Madison High School-leave HHS @ 11am

Saturday 1/28/17
Wrestling Red Halverson Invitational @ Minico High School School
TBD Speech and Debate Tournament @ Madison High School
TBD Band Competition ISU Day of Percussion @ ISU 
TBD Snake River Open- Indoor Track Meet

Monday 1/30/17
6am Dance Practice
2:30pm Boys Freshman/Varsity Basketball Practice
4:15pm Boys JV Basketball Practice
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4pm Wrestling Practice
4pm Girls Freshman/JV/Varsity Basketball Practice

Upcoming Events:
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.

To see Highland's schedule of athletics and activities for the entire month please visit=
http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Highland-High-School-Pocatello-ID

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



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