Monday, September 25, 2017

HHS 9/25-10/2/17

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

We wanted to thank the Highland Graduating Class of 1977.  They held their class reunion this weekend and among the events they had planned, they raised and donated over $12,000 to Highland High School.  Thank you so much Highland Class of 1977!
  
There has been an update on our school calendar.  Thanksgiving break this year will not be a full week, but will be Wednesday November 22-Friday November 24th.  We will be in school on Monday November 20th and Tuesday November 21st.

We are offering tutoring every Tuesday-Thursday after school from 4-5:30pm.  Check the academic calendar or the calendar for the week below for room numbers.

 Be sure and purchase your $2 Ticket or Tickets for the Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Pocatello Raffle benefiting Athletics and Activities.  Last year a Pocatello High School parent won a brand new Dodge Dart all expenses paid including taxes.  Over $56,000 was raised for school activities in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District in last years raffle.  Support athletics and activities again this year and buy raffle tickets for $2 for the chance to win a new Jeep Renegade 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 May 21, 2018 and the drawing will take place at the new Lithia Dealership in Pocatello on May 31, 2018.  Contact the school bursar to buy tickets (208)237-1300 and/or look to buy tickets and see the car on display at home events throughout the school year.

Highland Homecoming 2017 "Highland's Got Game" is this week!  We are excited for the many events our student government has worked hard to put together so that we have a great week.  We appreciate all of their hard work. Here is the schedule for the week=
Monday 9/25/17=Battleship Theme
  • Dress-Camo/Military
  • School Day Event-Powder Puff Football Game
  • 4pm Boys Soccer @ Bannock Field

Tuesday 9/26/17=Game of Life Theme
  • Dress-Dress for your future career
  • Lunch Volleyball Tourney in Small Gym Begins
  • 6pm Fresh/JV Volleyball v Bonneville @ HHS
  • 7:30pm Varsity Volleyball v Bonneville @ HHS

Wednesday 9/27/17=Scrabble Theme
  • Dress-Wear a T-Shirt w/one letter on it (like a scrabble piece)
  • Lunch-Volleyball Tourney in Small Gym Continues
  • Door Decorating Contest Judging 5th period
  • 7:30pm Open Mic Night @ HHS Cafeteria

Thursday 9/28/17=Twister Theme
  • Dress-Tie-dye
  • Lunch-Volleyball Tourney in Small Gym Continues
  • 6pm Fresh/JV Volleyball v Madison @ HHS
  • 7:30pm Varsity Volleyball v Madison @ HHS
  • 7pm Bingo Night @ HHS Cafeteria

Friday 9/29/17=SPIRIT DAY
  • Seniors wear Black
  • Juniors wear White
  • Sophomores wear Red
  • Freshman wear Grey

Homecoming Assembly Bell Schedule=
1st: 8:32-9:30
2nd: 9:35-10:33
3rd: 10:39-11:36
4th: 11:40-12:39
Assembly/Student BBQ
5th: 2:44-3:42
8:15pm Varsity Football Game sponsored by Mountain America v Bonneville @ Holt Arena

Saturday 9/30/17=Homecoming Dance 8:30-11pm

I love the school spirit of homecoming week.  Again, I appreciate our student government and their advisors and all the hard work they put in to plan and make this week happen.  

Also, Coach Pearson is putting on a 4-person golf scramble fundraiser all proceeds go to support the Highland Golf Team.  See the below flyer for details=



Please do not hesitate to contact school administration for questions, concerns, or frustrations.  Working together we will continue our tradition of excellence through continual improvement.

Go Highland Rams!

HHS Athletics/Activities Weekly Report:

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
News and information from the Counselors and College/ career Advisors

Next Steps Idaho 
In late September, direct admissions letters will notify more than 20,000 public high school seniors that they have been accepted to college. Using college entrance exam scores and GPA information reported from students’ junior years, the State Board of Education works with Idaho’s higher education institutions to proactively admit Idaho’s graduating seniors to six or more of the state’s public institutions where they can continue their education.
Students simply submit an application for enrollment at the college or colleges of their choice to accept this opportunity (by February 16, 2018). This year, students can submit one application to one or more of Idaho’s colleges and universities for free, using Apply Idaho. 
Visit Nextsteps.idaho.gov, your counselor or the CCA for questions.

Seniors across the state should receive their direct admissions letter this week.  Once you have read all of the information, you can go to nextsteps.idaho.gov and utilize APPLY IDAHO to apply to several Idaho schools with one application.
The following is what each student will need to successfully fill out the application=
  •  Use of legal name
  •  State ID (EDUID#)  see the College/Career Advisors or the Counselors for this number
  •  Date of birth

)      ***An email account that will still be accessible after graduation*** It is very important that this email be utilized now and after graduation to receive updates/information from the Idaho colleges you apply to.
Once you finish the APPLY IDAHO easy online application, colleges and university should be in contact with you via email within a two week time frame.  Depending on the college/university, you may be required to submit more information so watch your emails carefully!

On October 11th (PSAT Day) any Juniors who are not taking the PSAT and all seniors will have the opportunity to participate in several activities at Highland. We will have rooms available to complete scholarship applications, FAFSA, resumes, and do mock interviews. There will also be apprenticeship programs on campus for students who are interested: Iron Workers, Plummers and possibly Electrical Workers. If students are interested in attending the majors/minors fair at ISU we have one bus going for the first 40 students who sign up in the College and Career Advising Center (CCA Office). Also ISU College of Technology has offered to host our students for a “Tech Day” allowing 40 students to tour their programs sign-ups for this will also be in the CCA office. Please be aware that attendance will be taken on PSAT day.


REMINDER: Students taking Dual Enrollment at Idaho State: Early College Program at ISU plans to enforce a strict registration deadline of September 29th meaning you students must register for the classes AND request funding by that date. If any students are having difficulties requesting funding on their Advanced Opportunities portal please send them to Mackenzie Smith the CCA at Highland.

IMPORTANT HHS SITES/LINKS KEEPING YOU INFORMED:


HIGHLAND SPORTS/ACTIVITES CALENDAR:

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

HIGHLAND SCHOOL DATA ANALYSIS:

HIGHLAND INTERVENTIONS for ACADEMICS/ATTENDANCE/BEHAVIOR:

DISTRICT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CLASSES:

DISTRICT AP/DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES:

HIGHLAND FACULTY, CLUBS, ADVISORS & EMAILS:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zT89ZOcir5HijP53_J6fZ2X0uvj8g6kt_B1XlR_g0GY/edit?usp=sharing

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 MEDIA CENTER INSTAGRAM: Follow @highlandreads 

PRINCIPAL WALLACE's TWITTER: Follow@wall7935

Be sure and purchase your $2 Ticket or Tickets for the Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Pocatello Raffle benefiting Athletics and Activities.  Last year a Pocatello High School parent won a brand new Dodge Dart all expenses paid including taxes.  Over $56,000 was raised for school activities in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District in last years raffle.  Support athletics and activities again this year and buy raffle tickets for $2 for the chance to win a new Jeep Renegade 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 May 21, 2018 and the drawing will take place at the new Lithia Dealership in Pocatello on May 31, 2018.  Contact the school bursar to buy tickets (208)237-1300 and/or look to buy tickets and see the car on display at home events throughout the school year.


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

Soccer Ticket Prices @ Bannock Fields
Soccer is now charging for games at Bannock Fields.
The prices are=
$3-general admission
$10-family general admission
FREE-High School Students w/Activities Card 
FREE-Kids 6 and Under
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 September 25-October 2, 2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
  
Monday 9/25/17-Battleship Theme
Dress-Military/Camo
1pm Powder Puff Game
4pm Boys Varsity Soccer v Rigby @ Bannock Field
5:30pm Boys JV Soccer v Rigby @ Bannock Field
4pm Girls Varsity Soccer @ Rigby
5:30pm Girls JV Soccer @ Rigby
5pm Ram Rally Fundraiser for Highland Golf-4person Golf Scramble @ Highland Golf Course Questions Call (208)251-4823 Coach Pearson

Tuesday 9/26/17-Game of Life Theme
Dress-Dress like your future career (appropriate attire please)
12:30pm  Student/Staff Volleyball Tourney in Small Gym
12:27pm FCCLA Club Meeting @ Room C29
9:50am Utah State visiting during 2nd Period
4-5:30pm General After School Tutoring Rooms B4 and B74
4-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B70
6:30pm Fresh/JV Volleyball v Bonneville @ HHS
7:30pm Varsity Volleyball v Bonneville @ HHS

Wednesday 9/27/17-Scrabble Theme-MIDTERM
Dress-Wear shirt with 1 letter on it like scrabble piece
12:27pm  Student/Staff Volleyball Tourney Small Gym
12:27pm Junior Civitan Club Meeting
Door Decorating Contest Judging 5th Period
4-5:30pm General After School Tutoring Rooms B4 and B74
4:50 Math Tutoring Room B69
7pm Homecoming Bingo Night @ HHS Cafeteria


Thursday 9/28/17-Twister Theme
Dress-Tie-Dye
12:27pm Student/Staff Volleyball Tourney @ HHS Small Gym
12:27pm Native American Club Meeting @ Native American Tutoring Room
12:27pm Key Club Meeting @ Room B67
8:30am Boise State visiting during 1st Period
4-5:30pm General After School Tutoring Rooms B4 and B74
4-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
3pm Cross Country Dani Bates Invite @ Twin Falls
4:30pm Freshman Football @ Bonneville
7pm JV Football @ Bonneville
6pm Freshman/JV Volleyball v Madison @ HHS
7:30pm Varsity Volleyball v Madison @ HHS
7pm Open Mic Night @ HHS Cafeteria

Friday 9/29/17-SPIRIT DAY/Homecoming Assembly
Dress-
  • Seniors wear Black
  • Juniors wear White
  • Sophomores wear Red
  • Freshman wear Grey
Homecoming Assembly Bell Schedule=
1st: 8:32-9:30
2nd: 9:35-10:33
3rd: 10:39-11:36
4th: 11:40-12:39
Assembly/Student BBQ
5th: 2:44-3:42

8:15pm Varsity Football Game sponsored by Mountain America v Bonneville @ Holt Arena
Rocky Mt. Tournament Varsity Volleyball @ Rocky Mt. in Boise

Saturday 9/30/17
JV Volleyball Hillcrest Tournament @ Hillcrest
Rocky Mt. Tournament Varsity Volleyball @ Rocky Mt. in Boise
8:30-11pm Homecoming Dance "Highland's Got Game" @ HHS $30 per Couple

Monday 10/2/17
4pm Boys Varsity Soccer @ Hillcrest Thunder Stadium
5:30pm Boys JV Soccer @ Hillcrest Thunder Stadium
4pm Girls Varsity Soccer v Hillcrest @ Bannock Field
5:30pm Girls JV Soccer v Hillcrest @ Bannock Field

Upcoming Events:
  • No School for Students on October 5 & 6-Teacher Professional Development Days.
  • October 11 Sophomore PSAT Day.  All sophomores across the state of Idaho (and juniors who pay $15) will take the PSAT.
  • 10/17-18 Picture Day Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors.  Picture Day Seniors 10/19.
  • 10/19 ARMY All-American Assembly for Tommy Togiai.
  • Junior Civitan Community Stone Soup Event @ ISU on October 23.
  • 10/31 Senior Year Book Pictures Due 
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