Monday, May 22, 2017

HHS May 22-May 26 Letter from Administration



Dear Parent/Guardian, Student, and Highland Ram Supporter,

This will be the last newsletter until August.  In August you will hear from our administration again informing you of important dates as the school year begins.  

Highland seeks to continually improve.  Please take a couple of minutes and fill out the following survey indicating areas you feel we can be better.  Your responses are anonymous.  We appreciate your feedback.  

https://goo.gl/forms/tGA8FuCS2RddRhvD3

Our spring extra curricular's finished up their seasons this past week.  Each program did extremely well and had great seasons.  We are proud of all of them.  Baseball finished the year as 5A Academic State Champions!  Track & Field along with Tennis had multiple student-athletes go to state and place.  Softball went all the way to Coeur d'Alene to compete at state and played hard.  Girls Golf won the state championship!  Business Professionals of America competed at Nationals in Orlando, FL and did amazing things.  We are so proud of each of these students and their coaches!

On Tuesday 5/23/17 we will take time to recognize the different spring programs on their successful seasons.   

The schedule on Tuesday will be the following:  

1st 8:32-9:40
Assembly 9:45-10:15
2nd 10:20-11:28
3rd 11:33-12:41
Lunch: 12:41-1:16
4th 1:21-2:29
5th 2:34-3:42

With just a few days left we wanted to remind students and parents of expectations for finals.

Students will remain in class during finals and will not be able to checkout during class time. This time has been reserved for students to complete finals and will be protected as such.  This will minimize distractions and create the best possible environment for assessment.  All the high schools in the district seek academic excellence and creating an appropriate environment for assessment is essential in helping students perform at their best.  

The question then becomes, "Can I check my student out during finals?"  The answer is, not during class time.  If there is an emergency then school administration will determine how to respond and will work with those involved.  Dental appointments or other doctor appointments do not count as emergencies and the school expectation is that these appointments will need to be rescheduled when they do not infringe on the time dedicated for finals.  Please call the school and speak with school administration with questions or concerns.    

We appreciate your support and understanding with this adjustment. 

Here is the Finals Schedule:

Juniors, Sophomores, Freshman Finals Schedule:

WEDNESDAY May 24-
o    8:32-8:55 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.
o    9-10:30  1st Period
o    10:30-10:40 Break
o    10:40-12:10 3rd Period
o    12:10-1:10 LUNCH
o    1:10-2:42 5th Period
o    2:42-3:42 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.

THURSDAY MAY 25-
o    8:32-8:55 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.
o    9-10:30  2nd Period
o    10:30-10:40 Break
o    10:40-12:10 4th Period
o    12:10-1:10 LUNCH
o    1:10-2:42 Early Morning 0 Period
o    2:42-3:42 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.

Another reminder....

May 22=Senior Makeup Day (for those who need it)
May 24 & 25=Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors Finals
May 25=Last Day of School
May 26=
  • 7am-9am Graduation Rehearsal @ Holt Arena
  • 9am-11am Senior Breakfast @ HHS Cafeteria-$5
  • 3pm Highland High School Graduation @ Holt Arena (graduates arrive at 2pm)
  • 10pm-2am Senior All-Night Party @ Outer Limits-$45
Reminder to all graduates and parents of the expectations for etiquette for the graduation ceremony.  Failure to adhere to the expectations will result in being removed from the ceremony.  We ask for your help in respecting the culture of the graduation ceremony and making sure it is a positive and inspiring event for all of us.  
  • Students will not be able to alter their cap or gown in any way. 
  •  Noise makers and/or objects like balloons, frisbees, laser pointers, blow horns, beach balls, or anything distracting from the ceremony are not allowed.  
  • Students should be properly clothed under their robes. 
We are excited to celebrate this momentous occasion with our students and their families.   

This has been an amazing school year.  We love our students and this summer we will be busy preparing to greet them again in the fall.  Please, be safe and have a great summer.  To our graduates, we love you and wish you the best in whatever you pursue!  

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 

Counseling Center (208)237-1300
Tami Romriell=students with last name A-D (romrieta@sd25.us) phone ext.131
Christa Santos-Smith=students with last name E-K (santosch@sd25.us) phone ext.109
Cali Baker=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.116
Roger Holyoak=students with last name S-Z (holyoaro@sd25.us) phone ext.110

School Psychologist
Debra Erlandson-(erlandde@sd25.us) phone ext.141


HIGHLAND SCHOOL DATA ANALYSIS:

HIGHLAND INTERVENTIONS for ACADEMICS/ATTENDANCE/BEHAVIOR:

DISTRICT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CLASSES:

DISTRICT AP/DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES:


HIGHLAND SCHOOL SONGS: 

HIGHLAND NEWSLETTER: Check in on the weekly blog updated by HHS administration each weekend. http://rammessages.blogspot.com/?view=classic


HIGHLAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Check out RAMTV produced by the HHS Broadcasting classes= https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dzu9D7sw_44YVVXyiFh9g

HIGHLAND INSTAGRAM: Follow=RAMTV- @highlandramtv & the Media Center- @highlandreads 

HIGHLAND SENIOR PAGES: Facebook-@HHSSeniors20161 and Twitter @HHSSeniors20161

PRINCIPAL WALLACE's TWITTER: @wall7935

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL MAY 22-MAY 26, 2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
  
Monday 5/22/17
Senior Makeup Day
6am Dance Practice
6:45am Open Weight Training & Conditioning @ HHS Weight Room
Cheerleading Practice
4pm JV/Varsity Basketball Camp
6pm Freshman Basketball Camp

Tuesday 5/23/17-Spring Recognition Assembly
6am Dance Practice
Assembly Schedule:
    1st 8:32-9:40
    Assembly 9:45-10:15
    2nd 10:20-11:28
    3rd 11:33-12:41
    Lunch: 12:41-1:16
    4th 1:21-2:29
    5th 2:34-3:42
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4pm JV/Varsity Basketball Camp
6pm Freshman Basketball Camp

Wednesday 5/24/17-FINALS SCHEDULE 
6am Dance Practice
       o    8:32-8:55 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.
o    9-10:30  1st Period
o    10:30-10:40 Break
o    10:40-12:10 3rd Period
o    12:10-1:10 LUNCH
o    1:10-2:42 5th Period
o    2:42-3:42 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.
Cheerleading Practice
4pm JV/Varsity Basketball Camp
6pm Freshman Basketball Camp

Thursday 5/25/17-FINALS SCHEDULE/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
6am Dance Practice
o    8:32-8:55 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.
o    9-10:30  2nd Period
o    10:30-10:40 Break
o    10:40-12:10 4th Period
o    12:10-1:10 LUNCH
o    1:10-2:42 Early Morning 0 Period
o    2:42-3:42 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.
4pm JV/Varsity Basketball Camp
6pm Freshman Basketball Camp

Friday 5/26/17-HHS GRADUATION DAY
7am Graduation Rehearsal @ Holt Arena
9am Senior Breakfast @ HHS Cafeteria=Cost $5
3pm HHS GRADUATION @ Holt Arena (Graduates arrive at 2pm)
10pm-2am Senior All Night Party @ Outer Limits=Cost $45


Upcoming Events:
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Monday, May 15, 2017

HHS May 15-May 22 Letter from Administration


Dear Parent/Guardian, Student, and Highland Ram Supporter,

Highland Little Girls Summer Basketball Camp dates have changed so that girls interested in attending Little Ram Basketball and Soccer Camps will be able to do so.  See changed dates in link-

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PxIQ1o0Ir_WoWv7LvGqdoH9KrUwp_iHjvH3CAdovwC0/edit?usp=sharing 

Recently Highland High School administration met with Pocatello High School and Century High School administration to ensure we are following the same procedures regarding finals.  As a result there have been some adjustments with how Highland handles checkout procedures on the days of finals to align more closely with the other schools.  

Students will remain in class during finals and will not be able to checkout during class time. This time has been reserved for students to complete finals and will be protected as such.  This will minimize distractions and create the best possible environment for assessment.  All the high schools in the district seek academic excellence and creating an appropriate environment for assessment is essential in helping students perform at their best.  

The question then becomes, "Can I check my student out during finals?"  The answer is, not during class time.  If there is an emergency then school administration will determine how to respond and will work with those involved.  Dental appointments or other doctor appointments do not count as emergencies and the school expectation is that these appointments will need to be rescheduled when they do not infringe on the time dedicated for finals.  Please call the school and speak with school administration with questions or concerns.    

We appreciate your support and understanding with this adjustment. 

Here is the Finals Schedule:

May 18th & 19th Seniors Finals and Last Day.

Juniors, Sophomores, Freshman Finals Schedule:

WEDNESDAY May 24-
o    8:32-8:55 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.
o    9-10:30  1st Period
o    10:30-10:40 Break
o    10:40-12:10 3rd Period
o    12:10-1:10 LUNCH
o    1:10-2:42 5th Period
o    2:42-3:42 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.

THURSDAY MAY 25-
o    8:32-8:55 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.
o    9-10:30  2nd Period
o    10:30-10:40 Break
o    10:40-12:10 4th Period
o    12:10-1:10 LUNCH
o    1:10-2:42 Early Morning 0 Period
o    2:42-3:42 Time to check in with teachers, prepare for finals, complete makeup work, etc.

At Highland we deeply believe that Right Attitude Means Success.  It is worth recognizing programs and students who exemplify this attitude and what it means to be a Highland Ram.  

Kelsey Van Demarr is an inspiring student who is graduating with Highest Honors as a Junior.  She has earned the Early Graduation Scholarship of $1500, and was offered the presidential scholarship from University of Portland $84,000, the presidential scholarship from Hollins University $120,000 and the presidential scholarship from Carroll College $32,000. Totaling $237,000 in scholarship offers.  She plans to attend ISU to become a psychologist and a motivational speaker.

Emma Carlsen is another student who is graduating with Highest Honors.  She has earned the BYU Heritage Scholarship (full tuition), a $4,000 National Merit Scholarship sponsored by Battele Energy, and a $1,000 INL Scholarship. She will attend BYU. She plans to study chemistry in college. 

McKenna Baker is a sophomore basketball player at Highland High School and was recently recognized in the Idaho State Journal as Player of Year.  She averaged 13.7 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, 3.4 assists per game, and 3.3 steels per game.  McKenna also plays soccer and excels with her academics.  

Lindsey Jones is a Junior at Highland High School and is a member of the Track & Field Team.  She recently broke the Highland girls pole vault record at an all city meet and then crushed her own record at the district tournament clearing 11 feet. Lindsey is headed to the state tournament.  She also excels with her academics.

We are proud of these students and how they represent Highland High School.  They are examples to all of us of hard work, dedication, and excellence.  They are inspiring.  

State tournament time is upon us.  Track & Field, Softball, Golf, and Tennis are all competing at state tournaments this week.  We are proud of these programs and recognize their hard work in getting to this point.  We wish them the best!  For detailed information on tournament brackets etc, please click on the appropriate link-

http://www.idhsaa.org/sports/golf.aspx
http://www.idhsaa.org/sports/tennis.aspx
http://www.idhsaa.org/sports/softball.aspx
http://www.idhsaa.org/sports/track.aspx

Just a reminder....

Graduation is fast approaching on May 26th at 3:00pm at Holt Arena (Graduates will need to be there at 2pm).  Herff Jones will be at the school to hand out caps and gowns on Tuesday May 16th.  Also, student seating assignments for graduation and other graduation information has been distributed to the students. For questions or concerns please contact the school.  

Here is the schedule for the rest of the year for graduates:

May 18th & May 19th-Senior Finals and Last Day-19th
May 22=Senior Makeup Day (for those who need it)
May 24 & 25=Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors Finals
May 25=Last Day of School
May 26=
  • 7am-9am Graduation Rehearsal @ Holt Arena
  • 9am-11am Senior Breakfast @ HHS Cafeteria-$5
  • 3pm Highland High School Graduation @ Holt Arena (graduates arrive at 2pm)
  • 10pm-2am Senior All-Night Party @ Outer Limits-$45
Reminder to all graduates and parents of the expectations for etiquette for the graduation ceremony.  Failure to adhere to the expectations will result in being removed from the ceremony.  We ask for your help in respecting the culture of the graduation ceremony and making sure it is a positive and inspiring event for all of us.  
  • Students will not be able to alter their cap or gown in any way. 
  •  Noise makers and/or objects like balloons, frisbees, blow horns, beach balls, or anything distracting from the ceremony are not allowed.  
  • Students should be properly clothed under their robes. 
We are excited to celebrate this momentous occasion with our students and their families.   

Also, we have entered May and in a short time the 2016-17 school year will be over.  As the school year comes to a close and we celebrate our growth and accomplishments, please be careful and make good decisions.  We want you to celebrate and enjoy yourself, but please do so wisely.  We are so proud of each student and all they have accomplished this year.  Let's finish out the year strong and celebrate our growth and accomplishments with prudence.  

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 

Counseling Center (208)237-1300
Tami Romriell=students with last name A-D (romrieta@sd25.us) phone ext.131
Christa Santos-Smith=students with last name E-K (santosch@sd25.us) phone ext.109
Cali Baker=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.116
Roger Holyoak=students with last name S-Z (holyoaro@sd25.us) phone ext.110

School Psychologist
Debra Erlandson-(erlandde@sd25.us) phone ext.141


HIGHLAND SCHOOL DATA ANALYSIS:

HIGHLAND INTERVENTIONS for ACADEMICS/ATTENDANCE/BEHAVIOR:

DISTRICT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CLASSES:

DISTRICT AP/DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES:


HIGHLAND SCHOOL SONGS: 

HIGHLAND NEWSLETTER: Check in on the weekly blog updated by HHS administration each weekend. http://rammessages.blogspot.com/?view=classic


HIGHLAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Check out RAMTV produced by the HHS Broadcasting classes= https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dzu9D7sw_44YVVXyiFh9g

HIGHLAND INSTAGRAM: Follow=RAMTV- @highlandramtv & the Media Center- @highlandreads 

HIGHLAND SENIOR PAGES: Facebook-@HHSSeniors20161 and Twitter @HHSSeniors20161

PRINCIPAL WALLACE's TWITTER: @wall7935
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. 

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL MAY 15-MAY 22, 2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
  
Monday 5/15/17
6am Dance Practice
6:45am Open Weight Training & Conditioning @ HHS Weight Room
12:30pm SAT/ACT Test Prep Room B20 w/Mrs. Plato
Softball Practice
Tennis Practice
Track/Field Practice
Cheerleading Practice
7:30 HHS Musical "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" @ HHS Auditorium $5 Students/$7 General Admission
State Golf Tournament @ Teton Lake Golf Course Rexburg, ID

Tuesday 5/16/17-Herff & Jones Passing Out Caps & Gowns
6am Dance Practice
7:30am Math Tutoring Room B70
Track&Field Practice
Softball Practice
Cheerleading Practice
Tennis Practice
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B74 and B4
4-5:30pm English Tutoring available in Room B15
4-5pm Math Tutoring available in Room B69
7pm Band Awards @ HHS Auditorium
State Golf Tournament @ Teton Lake Golf Course Rexburg, ID

Wednesday 5/17/17
6am Dance Practice
6:45am Open Weight Training & Conditioning @ HHS Weight Room
7:30am Math Tutoring Room C39
12:30pm Lunch Math Tutoring Room B68
12:30pm SAT/ACT Test Prep Room B20 w/Mrs. Plato
Softball Practice
Track & Field Practice
Tennis Practice
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B4
4-5pm Math Tutoring available in Room B69
6pm Choir Concert @ HHS Auditorium

Thursday 5/18/17-SENIOR FINALS
6am Dance Practice
7:30am Math Tutoring Room B70
7am Softball Leaving for State Tournament @ Coeur d'Alene, ID
9am Tennis Leaving for State Tournament @ Boise, ID
9am Track & Field Leaving for State Tournament @ Boise, ID
Cheerleading Practice
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B74 and B4
4-5:30pm English Tutoring available in Room B15
4-5pm Math Tutoring available in Room B69

Friday 5/19/17-SENIOR FINALS/SENIORS LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
6:45am Open Weight Training & Conditioning @ HHS Weight Room
Cheerleading Practice
4-5:30pm Math Tutoring in Room C37
State Tournament Tennis @ Timberline High School Boise, ID
State Tournament Track & Field @ Dona Larson Park Boise State University Boise, ID.
State Tournament Softball @ Coeur d'Alene High School Coeur d'Alene, ID

Saturday 5/20/17
State Tournament Tennis @ Timberline High School Boise, ID 
State Tournament Track & Field @ Dona Larson Park Boise State University Boise, ID.
State Tournament Softball @ Coeur d'Alene High School Coeur d'Alene, ID

Monday 5/22/17-SENIOR MAKEUP DAY
6am Dance Practice
6:45am Open Weight Training & Conditioning @ HHS Weight Room
12:30pm SAT/ACT Test Prep Room B20 w/Mrs. Plato
Cheerleading Practice
4pm JV/Varsity Basketball Camp
6pm Freshman Basketball Camp

Upcoming Events:
  • 5/22-5/25/17 4pm HHS JV/Varsity Basketball Camp & 6pm HHS Freshman Basketball Camp
  • 5/24-5/25/17 Fresh,Soph,Jun Finals
  • 5/25/17 Last Day of School/Last Day to Pay Senior Fees
  • 5/26/17 7:00am Graduation Rehearsal @ Holt Arena
  • 5/26/17 9am Senior Breakfast @ HHS Cafeteria
  • 5/26/17 3pm Highland High School Graduation @ Holt Arena
  • 5/26/17 10pm-2am Senior All-Night Party @ Outer Limits
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