Dear Parent/Guardian, Student, and Highland Ram Supporter,
If you are among the many that have been involved or have been following the proposal for our school district to move from school of choice to putting in and enforcing school boundaries at the middle school and high schools, there will be a public input meeting on Tuesday 1/23/18 5:30pm at Pocatello High School's Auditorium.
The latest information on the boundaries proposed by the school board can be found here=
Reminder to parents that student grades have been submitted for midterms. Please take the time to check infinite campus and contact teachers with any questions or concerns.
Teacher emails can be found here=
HIGHLAND FACULTY, CLUBS, ADVISORS & EMAILS:
Please also take the time to review the graduation requirements with your student(s) as in the next couple of months we will begin academic planning for the 2018-19 school year. The requirements for graduation can be found on pages iii-vii and pages 14-16 of the curriculum handbook along with other helpful information of classes available, dual credit classes, AP classes, etc.
School District #25 High School Curriculum Handbook=
http://www.sd25.us/PDF/Curriculum/Handbooks/17-18-HS-Handbook.pdf
We appreciate your feedback and support in our efforts to continually improve. Attached is an area where you can submit comments, anonymously where you feel Highland can improve. We appreciate your feedback.
Teacher emails can be found here=
HIGHLAND FACULTY, CLUBS, ADVISORS & EMAILS:
Please also take the time to review the graduation requirements with your student(s) as in the next couple of months we will begin academic planning for the 2018-19 school year. The requirements for graduation can be found on pages iii-vii and pages 14-16 of the curriculum handbook along with other helpful information of classes available, dual credit classes, AP classes, etc.
School District #25 High School Curriculum Handbook=
http://www.sd25.us/PDF/Curriculum/Handbooks/17-18-HS-Handbook.pdf
We appreciate your feedback and support in our efforts to continually improve. Attached is an area where you can submit comments, anonymously where you feel Highland can improve. We appreciate your feedback.
We will review these comments weekly as an administration. We love our students and we want to continually improve their educational experience at Highland High School. Please share with us regularly any ideas you think we could implement. Thank you!
Go Highland Rams!
ATTENTION POTENTIAL GRADUATES and PARENTS=
Senior All-Night Graduation Party plans are in full swing and we're excited for an amazing celebration! We are currently seeking monetary and prize donations. If you would like to donate or have connection with a business you could contact for donation, please let us know. Also, if you'd like to help with tickets, advertising, food, games, entertainment, fundraising, prizes, slideshow, decorations, security, or chaperoning, we'd love to have as many parents involved as possible.
Our next parent meeting will be in the HHS Media Center Thursday, Jan 18 at 7:00pm. Please contact for more information. Thanks!
Brett Lewis (Fundraising Team Leader) 208-705-7964 brett.lewis@dhw.idaho.gov
Leeann Campbell (Fundraising Team Leader) 208-221-8262 campleeann@cableone.net
News and information from the Counselors and College/ career Advisors
Highland High Scholarship Night!
Jan. 23rd from 5:30-7:30PM
Highland Media Center— Pizza provided
10 Things Every High School Junior Should Do in the Spring to Make the College Search Easier
Sophomore parents/guardians-
Sophomore students were given their PSAT test booklets, score report sheets and watched a RAM TV YouTube video explaining how to interpret their scores. Please take time to help your student(s) create an account through CollegeBoard using their unique access code located on the front of their score report to open up free opportunities including career interest inventories, SAT study planning, etc.
By visiting https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/for-parents/parent-action-plan-10th-grade you can access “Parent Action Plan: 10th Grade”.
Other career opportunities
In support of our students interested in opportunities that do not involve a four year degree we are happy to offer the following.
If your student is interested in opportunities offered by the military, have him/her speak to Mr. Holyoak who is our military liaison. Also, in the coming month both Local 732 Iron Workers and Local 449 Electrical Workers will visit Highland to discuss paid apprenticeship opportunities. More information will be released on how students can meet with them as we get closer to the date.
Depression in teens
This year we have noticed an increase of students who need support with depression. We are not certain if this in an actual increase in depression among our students or if they are feeling more comfortable being vocal and seeking help. It is not uncommon for us to talk to depressed students who claim their parents/guardians are not aware they have been struggling. Here are some resources that can be helpful in identifying depression among teens. Please don’t hesitate to contact your student’s counselor for additional support at school for your teen.
Teenager’s Guide to Depressionhttps://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/teenagers-guide-to-depression.htm
Parent’s Guide to Teen Depressionhttps://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/parents-guide-to-teen-depression.htm
| IMPORTANT HHS SITES/LINKS KEEPING YOU INFORMED: |
SCHOOL DISTRICT#25 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM HANDBOOK: Page 4 has Graduation Requirements
HIGHLAND ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
HIGHLAND SPORTS/ACTIVITES CALENDAR:
http://highlandrams.org/
HIGHLAND LEADERSHIP TEAM MINUTES:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/134_6mVqosrwErxN_2RTrRJoEGRW4oEwOjV6cOZbWivw/edit?usp=sharing
HIGHLAND COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER WEBSITE:
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:
HIGHLAND SCHOOL SONGS:
HIGHLAND NEWSLETTER: Check in on the weekly blog updated by HHS administration each weekend. http://rammessages.blogspot.com/?view=classic
HIGHLAND FACEBOOK PAGE:
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.
$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 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
Monday 1/22/18-NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS=Teacher Professional Development
Tuesday 1/23/18
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4 & B74
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B70
5:30pm Highland High School Scholarship and Pizza Night @ Media Center with College & Career Advisors
5:30pm School Boundary Public Input Meeting @ Pocatello High School Auditorium
5:30pm School Boundary Public Input Meeting @ Pocatello High School Auditorium
6pm Girls Freshman Basketball v Preston @ Highland
Wednesday 1/24/18
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B69
6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball v Madison @ Highland
7:30pm Sponsored by Mt. America Boys Varsity Basketball v Madison @ Highland
6:30pm Wrestling @ Madison
Thursday 1/25/18-2:30pm ISU Tech Day: Medical Assisting & Health Information Tech
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4 & B74
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B70
Orchestra @ Boise State University
6pm Girls Freshman/JV Basketball @ Century
7:30pm Girls Varsity Basketball @ Century
Friday 1/26/18
12pm Speech & Debate @ Madison
Orchestra @ Boise State University
Wrestling Red Halverson Tournament @ Minico
4:30pm Boys Freshman Basketball @ Hillcrest
6pm Boys JV Basketball @ Hillcrest
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Hillcrest
Saturday 1/27/18
8am Speech & Debate @ Madison
Orchestra @ Boise State University
Wrestling Red Halverson Tournament @ Minico
1pm Girls Freshman Basketball Tournament @ Madison
Sno Ball Dance $20 per couple @ Highland Cafeteria
Monday 1/29/18
Tuesday 1/30/18
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4 & B74
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B70
1st Round Bye Girls Varsity Basketball District Tournament (Next Game Thursday 2/1/18)
Wednesday 1/31/18
4pm-5:30pm General Tutoring Room B4
4pm-5:30pm English Tutoring Room B15
4pm-5:30pm Math Tutoring Room B69
6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Bonneville
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Bonneville
6:30pm Wrestling v Bonneville @ Highland (Faculty Night)
Upcoming Events:
- 4pm-5:30pm Tutoring Every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
- English Room B15
- General Tutoring Rooms B4 & B74
- Math Tutoring Rooms B69 & B7
- 2/1 2:30pm ISU Tech Day: Physical Therapist Assistant in Media Center
- 2/5-2/9 Highland-Nice Week
- 2/9 Shredder's Ski/Snowboard Club-Sun Valley Trip, Sign up w/Mr. M.Sullivan in room B74
- 2/19 No School President's Day
- 2/21-2/22 Finals Trimester 2
- 2/22 Last Day of Trimester 2
- 2/23 No School-Record Day
- 2/26 First Day Trimester 3
- 2/28 5:30-9:30pm HHS Family Ski/Snowboard Night @ Pebble Creek Resort-Lift Passes & Dinner Provided
- 3/5-3/13 Highland Make-A-Wish Week
- 3/11 Daylight Savings
- 3/13 Key Club Blood Drive
@HHS 3/15 ISU Tech Expo 3/31 Spring Casual Dance 4/2 & 4/10=ISAT 2.0 Testing for all Sophomores-State Graduation Requirement (Please make sure your sophomore students are in attendance on these days) 4/10 Juniors Statewide SAT Testing Day @ Highland 4/17 Every 15 Minutes Assembly & Crash 5/5 Highland Prom - 5/17-18 Graduates Finals
- 5/18 Graduates Last Day of School
- 5/21 Graduates Makeup Day (for those that need it)
- 5/23-24 Finals for Trimester 3
- 5/24 Last Day of School
- 5/25 9am Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal @ Holt Arena
- 5/25 6pm Highland Graduation @ Holt Arena
- 5/25 10:30pm Senior All-Night Graduation Party @ Mountain Event Center for more information or to volunteer to help please email hhs2018gradparty@gmail.com
- 5/29 Record Day
- 5/29-6/1 9-11am & 1-3pm Graduate Diploma Pickup Day and Fee Payment
