IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Highland's graduation will be held today Monday 6/3/19 at 12pm at the Holt Arena.
Live Streaming of graduation can be found at the following sites=
Highland
Century
Pocatello
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.
- Parents/Guardians and other family members or supporters will not be allowed on the floor before or after the ceremony. Graduates will be handing in their gowns immediately after the ceremony. If family members or supporters want pictures of their graduate in their cap and gown they must do it before the ceremony. They can meet with their graduate after the ceremony on the southside of the Holt Arena.
- 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.
- Anyone attending the ceremony needs to be aware that bags will be searched upon entrance to graduation and outside food, drink, and the prohibited items listed above will not be allowed.
We appreciate and love our students at Highland. Thank you parents for all you do to support them and Highland High School.
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All seniors who plan on continuing their education with a higher learning institute should request their final high school transcript before their last day of school on (5/24/19) with the Registrar at Highland High School. Before they can request their final transcript, their fees must be paid in full.
Reminder to parents/guardians and students. Please check the parent portal for outstanding student fees. Any unpaid balance will be sent to Bonneville Collections at the end of the year.
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There were some adjustments made to the school calendar for the 2019-20 school year. Please take a look at the revised 2019-20 school calendar=
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Our data for this school year is gathered except for SAT and ACT scores which will be added as they come out later in June. This data is used to drive school decisions and to keep a pulse on where we are strong and where we need improvement. We thank you for your responses to our survey's and other feedback you have provided. It is a huge benefit in helping us set goals for the 2019-20 school year.
The data is divided into 3 tabs-general data, behavior data, and survey results from students, parents/guardians, and staff.
The data is divided into 3 tabs-general data, behavior data, and survey results from students, parents/guardians, and staff.
Highland Data=
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FDbJX3_uFcqKMyZAF7ILFaHmT57psENpvcNUAem7lAw/edit?usp=sharing
There were some adjustments made to the school calendar for the 2019-20 school year. Please take a look at the revised 2019-20 school calendar=
News and Information From the Counselors
As we close out another
year, we wanted to say that we appreciate the opportunity to work with you and
your student(s) and it is an honored to be part of your lives. It has been fun to watch your student(s) grow
and excel this year as part of the Highland family and we look forward to
working with you again in the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.
CONGRATULATIONS to the
graduating seniors! We wish you the very best in your new adventures!
Tami Romriell, Christa Santos-Smith,
Cali Baker & Tricia Harvala
IMPORTANT THINGS
TO NOTE:
1.
Summer School
location has been moved to Hawthorne
Middle School.
2.
If your student is
taking a dual enrollment course on ISU’s campus in the fall they will be
starting those courses on August 20th instead of August 26th
when their classes at HHS start.
3.
If your student is
taking an IDLA final exam over the summer, they can have it proctored at the
District Office.
4.
We, as counselors,
will be back in our offices prior to the schedule pick-up/registration
dates.
If your student plans on taking a Honors Trig (Math 1144), AP Calculus (Math 1170), AP Stats (Math 1153), Honors College Algebra (Math 1143), AP Biology (Bio 1101/Lab) or Honors Chemistry (Chem 1101) and wanting to take it for college credit in the fall they may need to take the ALEKS test at ISU this summer to be eligible for the college credit for the next school year. Some students will not need to test if their math SAT/ACT scores qualify them. The first testing date is 6/5/19 from 10-1 in Rendezvous 213. You MUST sign up before you take the test, please give the Early College Program a 24 hour notice before you take the test. To get signed up for the test call ISU Early college at (208) 282-6067.
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Please check highlandrams.org for summer camps and schedules.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Pocatello Trap Club is now hiring part-time help starting April 2019. If you are looking for part-time work after school, on weekends, and in the summer we need you. Please contact Matt via email for interest meyer9395@gmail.com Must be able to drive to Trap Club located 8 miles west of Pocatello by the airport.
For students looking for summer work, Deschutes Roofing Co. reached out to Highland High School and is hiring. If you are interested please contact (208)390-3574.
Lava Hot Springs is hiring lifeguards for the summer. Lifeguard/CPR/First AId classes are available for $150 in March and April. Sign up now. Contact (208)251-5230 karen.bartlett@lava.idaho.gov
REMINDERS
Summer School dates are set. First Session: June 11-July 3. Second Session: July 8-July 30. All students who need to make up credits will need to register with their school counselor before the end of the school year (May 31st). Summer school will be held at Hawthorne Middle School.
Starting in the 2019-2020 school year, in order to be in compliance with Idaho education law, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School district will be changing the way they issue credit for dual enrollment courses. Dual enrollment courses are courses in which a student can earn college credit while still in high school. In the past, each dual enrollment course taken would account for one high school credit, regardless of the corresponding credit level at the institution of higher learning. For example, a student taking English 101, a three (3) credit course at ISU, would receive one (1) high school credit on their high school transcript.. However, the law now requires that students receive high school credit at a ratio of at least 2:1 for dual enrollment courses. As such, the same English 101 course will now equate to one and a half (1.5) high school credits on the high school transcript. Likewise, if a student takes a dual enrollment course with a college credit value of four (4) credits, the student will receive two (2) high school credits. For a complete list of dual enrollment classes currently offered in the district, and the corresponding credit values, please visit https://bit.ly/2EydAX3.
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The Highland Class of 1969 will be holding their 50th Class Reunion this summer on August 3, 2019 at the Red Lion Inn. Please contact Patti Grumbein Johanson for more details.
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The Highland Foundation is dedicated to raising money to benefit Highland High School. For example, last school year the Highland Foundation was able to remodel the school library from funds that were donated through the foundation, bringing it up to date and making it a powerful resource for the school. There are some benefits you can recieve from donating money to the Highland Foundation. One benefit is that you are helping improve Highland High school. Also, there are a couple of tax benefits. Your donation(s) can be written off as an itemized deduction on your Federal Taxes. In addition, there is a specialized tax rebate that can be applied to State Taxes for donations to a non-profit/public school entity allowing for up to 1/2 back.
The foundation has been working to find ways that make it easier for you to give to Highland High School. The first step in this process is establishing a Venmo account. Venmo is an app that can be downloaded to your phone and facilitates the transfer of money from one to another. Once set up, it literally takes just seconds. The Highland Foundation bank account is attached to its newly established Venmo account allowing for donations to go directly to the account. The account handle name is @HighlandFoundation, you will see Melissa Nielsen's name (the school librarian) as she is the treasurer for the Highland Foundation. You can donate up to $2,999 in one transaction. Please type in where you want this money to be donated (English, Math, Wrestling, Football, Library, Etc). If you do not specify where then it will automatically be assigned to the general account and will not be earmarked for a specific area.
For more information on Venmo, please visit-https://venmo.com/about/product/. We appreciate your support of Highland High School. We are blessed to have such amazing support. GO RAMS!
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Please do not hesitate to contact school administration for questions, concerns, or frustrations. We can think, be, and learn more as we work together to continually improve.
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
Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.110
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
Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.110
HIGHLAND EVENTS-NEXT 2 WEEKS
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.
- All subjects with Ms. Fleischmann-Room B4
- All subjects with Mr. M.Sullivan-Room B74
- Mathematics with Mr. Blair-Room B69
- English with Mrs. Holston-Room B15
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Monday 6/3/19: Graduation Day
3pm Century Graduation @ Holt Arena
6pm Poky Graduation @ Holt Arena
9pm Senior All Night Party @ Outer Limits ($40, $45 at the door)
Tuesday 6/4/19
Summer Off Season Sport Workouts Start
9-11am Diploma Pickup and Outstanding Fee Payment @ Highland
1-3pm Diploma Pickup and Outstanding Fee Payment @ Highland
Record Day/Teacher Check Out Day
8am Spring Marching Band Camp @ Highland
Wednesday 6/5/19
9-11am Diploma Pickup and Outstanding Fee Payment @ Highland
1-3pm Diploma Pickup and Outstanding Fee Payment @ Highland
8am Spring Marching Band Camp @ Highland
Thursday 6/6/19
9-11am Diploma Pickup and Outstanding Fee Payment @ Highland
1-3pm Diploma Pickup and Outstanding Fee Payment @ Highland
8am Spring Marching Band Camp @ Highland
1-3pm Diploma Pickup and Outstanding Fee Payment @ Highland
8am Spring Marching Band Camp @ Highland
Friday 6/7/19
8am Spring Marching Band Camp @ Highland
Saturday 6/8/19
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UPCOMING EVENTS for SCHOOL YEAR:
6/11-6/3/19 Summer School Session 1
7/8-7/30/19 Summer School Session 2
8/20/19 Teachers Back at School
8/23/19 Freshman Orientation @ Highland Main Gym
8/26/19 First Day of School
