Highland High School Newsletter: February 2020

Monday, February 24, 2020

Highland Newsletter 2/24-2/29/20

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Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

Reminder to vote about the School Plant Facilities Levy. Early voting began 2/18 and runs through Friday 3/6/20 at the Bannock County Elections Office at the Courthouse. Official Voting Day is March 10th.
For information please watch the following video and review the following website=
Video=https://youtu.be/d_PzFaTxbBk
Website=https://www.sd25.us/Content2/elections

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We are wrapping up 2nd trimester. Here is the schedule finishing out and moving into 3rd trimester.
2/18/20: Schedules for 3rd Trimester handed out to students.
2/19-2/21/20: Counselors will meet with students to work on preferential schedule changes.
2/26-2/27/20: Finals for 2nd Trimester
2/27/20: Last day of 2nd Trimester
2/28/20: No School, Record Day
3/2-3/4/20: Counselors will change schedules for misplaced students.
3/5/20: No more schedule changes for Trimester 3.

Here is the schedule for Finals=

Finals Bell Schedule Wednesday 2/26/20			Finals Bell Schedule Thursday 2/27/20
0 Period Final	7:11	8:41	TA: Prep for finals/Work on Missing Assignments/Academic Planning/Etc.	8:32	9:15
TA: Prep for finals/Work on Missing Assignments/Academic Planning/Etc.	8:46	10:50	2nd Period Final	9:20	10:50
Break	10:50	11:00	Break	10:50	11:00
1st Period Final	11:00	12:30	3rd Period Final	11:00	12:30
LUNCH	12:30	1:30	LUNCH	12:30	1:30
4th Period Final	1:30	3:00	5th Period Final	1:30	3:00
TA: Work on Missing Assignments/Academic Planning/Etc.	3:00	3:42	TA:Work on Missing Assignments/Academic Planning/Etc.	3:00	3:42

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We are so proud of all our winter activities and the hard work our students and coaches put in. We appreciate how they represent Highland High School. Spring activities are now underway. There is a Spring Activities Parent Meeting tonight, 2/24/20, 6pm in the Highland Main Gym. Tennis, Track & Field, Golf, Baseball, and Softball should all be there.
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Congratulations to Speech and Debate Students who qualified 7 students for Nationals. This is an amazing accomplishment and we are so proud of all the hard work of all the students and Coach Christensen and the other coaches.
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Congratulations to our FCCLA and BPA students who qualified for state. They did such an amazing job. In addition, we have started a Veterinary Science Team lead by Mrs. Hatch who placed in their first competition after only 2 practices. We are excited to see this team grow and the opportunity it provides to our students.
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Congratulations to our wrestling team for winning the district championship. Nineteen of our wrestlers will be headed to the state tournament in Nampa, ID this weekend at the Idaho Center.
State Wrestling Information=https://idhsaa.org/wrestling
Also congratulations to our wrestlers and Coach Cordingly for being awarded as the 5A State Academic Champions. They have achieved this award 9 out of the last 10 years.
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Academic Planning is coming up in February and March. Here are the important dates and events=

2/3-2/7/20: Counselors will visit classes at Highland and speak with students about academic planning.
2/10/20: During the school day Highland students will attend the Career Technical Education/Elective Fair.
2/10/20: 6:30pm-8pm Highland Career Technical Education/Elective Fair open to all students and parents.
2/10-3/16/20: Academic Planning packets will be given to students in TA and they will complete their academic plan for the 2020-21 school year.
3/10-3/13/20: Counselors will visit the middle schools to speak with students about incoming Freshman academic planning/registration.
3/16/20: 3pm-5pm Highland incoming Freshman academic planning nights.
3/17-3/18/20: 6pm-7:30pm Highland incoming Freshman academic planning nights.

Please contact Mrs. Wilcox with any questions or concerns. wilcoxje@sd25.us

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In April students will be taking state assessments required for graduation.
Here is the schedule=

4/7/20: Sophomore's will be taking the English Language Arts ISAT.
4/14/20: Sophomore's will be taking the Math ISAT.
Junior's will be taking the SAT
4/16/20: Junior's will be taking the Science ISAT.

All of these assessments are required by the State Department of Education for graduation in Idaho. Please make attendance on these days a priority. Please contact your student's counselor with questions or concerns.
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If you have moved and need to update your address in Infinite Campus, please submit 2 current proofs of residency (utility bill, lease agreement, driver's license, etc.) to the registrar, Mrs. Whitehead. Highland sends out information on a regular basis to our families and it is important to us that you receive the information regarding your student and their success at Highland High School. Also, if you need to update your phone number or email address, please call (208)237-1300 or email whitehel@sd25.us. Thank you!

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Math Tutoring is available on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30am in room B14 with Mrs. Wilkinson and on Tuesday's from 4pm-5pm in room B72 with Mrs. Davies.

Also, tutoring is now set up and available on Tuesday's and Thursday's starting 9/24/19 from 4-5pm with Mrs. Roberts in Room E-56 and Mrs. Holston in Room B-19.

With questions or concerns please contact school administration.

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Use Venmo to donate to Highland through the Highland Foundation. 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.

We appreciate your support of Highland High School. Please contact school administration with any questions or concerns.

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

School Psychologist
Debra Erlandson-(erlandde@sd25.us)
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Highland High School Upcoming Events
Highland Academic Calendar
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=wallacbr%40sd25.us&ctz=America/Denver
Highland Activities Calendar
https://highlandrams.org/main/calendar/

2/24/20 6pm Highland Band Fundraiser Potato Bar Feed and Silent Auction @ Highland Cafeteria
2/25/20 5pm Health Occupation Career Expo 6th-12th Grade @ ISU Student Union Ballroom
2/26-2/27/20 Finals Trimester 2
2/27/20 Last Day Trimester 2
2/28/20 No School: Record Day
2/28-2/29/20 State Wrestling Tournament @ Idaho Center Nampa, ID
2/29/20 District V Debate @ Poky
3/2/20 First Day Trimester 3
3/2-3/4/20 Misplaced Student Schedule Changes
3/5/20 No more schedule changes for Trimester 3
3/5-3/7/20 Girls JV/Varsity Softball Jamboree @ Capell Park
3/7/20 8pm Spring Casual Dance @ Highland Cafeteria
3/8/20 Daylight Savings: Set Clocks Ahead 1 Hour
3/10/20 Key Club Blood Drive (must be 16 w/parent consent form, 17 & older do not need parental consent)
3/18-3/19/20 ISU/Home Depot Construction Combine
3/19/20 Junior Girls Distinguished Young Women
3/23-3/27/20 Spring Break

Monday, February 10, 2020

Highland Newsletter 2/10-2/15/20

Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

Reminder the Elective Fair is tonight at 6:30pm-8pm for incoming Freshman and current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who are interested in attending. This will be an open house format. This is an opportunity before academic planning starts to preview what elective classes will be available next school year to Highland students. Also, extra curricular activities will have information about off-season workouts and taking down student information to keep parents and students in the loop for other information.
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Reminder that we do not accept deliveries at Highland High School. Please do not send Valentine's gifts to the high school this Friday 2/14/20. Thank you. Please contact school administration with any questions or concerns.
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We want to encourage all Seniors interested to apply for the opportunity to attend the Idaho State University and Home Depot's Construction Combine. The application deadline is 2/20/20. Students have the opportunity to gain skills in a variety of construction areas and are then possibly recruited by local construction companies for a job. Students interested can apply with the College and Career Advisors or their counselor. See the video and website below for more details. Also you can contact your students counselor or the College and Career Advisors with questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF1fYS9rPOg
https://constructioncombine.org/locations/pocatello/
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Academic Planning is coming up in February and March. Here are the important dates and events=

2/3-2/7/20: Counselors will visit classes at Highland and speak with students about academic planning.
2/10/20: During the school day Highland students will attend the Career Technical Education/Elective Fair.
2/10/20: 6:30pm-8pm Highland Career Technical Education/Elective Fair open to all students and parents.
2/10-3/16/20: Academic Planning packets will be given to students in TA and they will complete their academic plan for the 2020-21 school year.
3/10-3/13/20: Counselors will visit the middle schools to speak with students about incoming Freshman academic planning/registration.
3/16/20: 3pm-5pm Highland incoming Freshman academic planning nights.
3/17-3/18/20: 6pm-7:30pm Highland incoming Freshman academic planning nights.

Please contact Mrs. Wilcox with any questions or concerns. wilcoxje@sd25.us
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We are wrapping up 2nd trimester. Here is the schedule finishing out and moving into 3rd trimester.
2/18/20: Schedules for 3rd Trimester handed out to students.
2/19-2/21/20: Counselors will meet with students to work on preferential schedule changes.
2/26-2/27/20: Finals for 2nd Trimester
2/27/20: Last day of 2nd Trimester
2/28/20: No School, Record Day
3/2-3/4/20: Counselors will change schedules for misplaced students.
3/5/20: No more schedule changes for Trimester 3.

Here is the schedule for Finals=

Finals Bell Schedule Wednesday 2/26/20			Finals Bell Schedule Thursday 2/27/20
0 Period Final	7:11	8:41	TA: Prep for finals/Work on Missing Assignments/Academic Planning/Etc.	8:32	9:15
TA: Prep for finals/Work on Missing Assignments/Academic Planning/Etc.	8:46	10:50	2nd Period Final	9:20	10:50
Break	10:50	11:00	Break	10:50	11:00
1st Period Final	11:00	12:30	3rd Period Final	11:00	12:30
LUNCH	12:30	1:30	LUNCH	12:30	1:30
4th Period Final	1:30	3:00	5th Period Final	1:30	3:00
TA: Work on Missing Assignments/Academic Planning/Etc.	3:00	3:42	TA:Work on Missing Assignments/Academic Planning/Etc.	3:00	3:42

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The state of Idaho Legislature changed the immunization requirements for all students entering 12^th grade to the following:

Please check with your child’s doctor or other agencies regarding these required immunizations. PROOF OF COMPLIANCE MUST BE PROVIDED TO YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR.

In addition, can you also add that counselors are visiting classrooms during the first week of February to review course planning for next year. Academic planning materials will be distributed to students in their homeroom classes on Monday, February 10, 2020. Students should work with their parents in planning for their academic success for the 2020-2021 school year.

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If you have moved and need to update your address in Infinite Campus, please submit 2 current proofs of residency (utility bill, lease agreement, driver's license, etc.) to the registrar, Mrs. Whitehead. Highland sends out information on a regular basis to our families and it is important to us that you receive the information regarding your student and their success at Highland High School. Also, if you need to update your phone number or email address, please call (208)237-1300 or email whitehel@sd25.us. Thank you!

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With questions or concerns please contact school administration.

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We appreciate your support of Highland High School. Please contact school administration with any questions or concerns.

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

School Psychologist
Debra Erlandson-(erlandde@sd25.us)
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2/10/20 7pm District Requiem Combined Choir and Orchestra Concert @ ISU Performing Arts Center, Jensen Hall
2/10/20 8:30am CTE/Elective Fair 1st-3rd Hours @ Highland
2/10/20 6:30pm Elective Fair for 2020-21 Highland Students @ Highland
2/12/20 5pm Wrestling Double Dual v Century and Preston @ Highland
2/12/20 6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Madison
2/12/20 7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Madison
2/13-2/15/20 Simplot Games-National Track & Field Event @ Holt Arena https://simplotgames.com/
2/13-2/15/20 National Qualification Speech & Debate Tournament @ Snake River
2/14/20 6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Hillcrest
2/14/20 7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Hillcrest
2/15/20 9am Boys Freshman and JV End of Season District Basketball Tournament @ Highland
2/15/20 8pm Snow Ball Dance, Girl Ask Guy, $20 per couple and $25 at the door @ Highland
2/17/20 NO SCHOOL: President's Day
2/18/20 7pm District Boys Basketball v TBD @ TBD
2/18/20 Schedules for 3rd Trimester handed out.
2/19/20 9am District Wrestling Tournament @ Thunder Ridge
2/19-2/21/20 Preference schedule changes before school and at lunch.
2/20/20 ISU Construction Combine Applications due-turn in to College & Career Advisors.
2/21-2/22/20 National Qualification Speech & Debate Tournament @ Snake River
2/24/20 6pm Highland Band Fundraiser Potato Bar Feed and Silent Auction @ Highland Cafeteria
2/26-2/27/20 Finals Trimester 2
2/27/20 Last Day Trimester 2
2/28/20 No School: Record Day
2/28-2/29/20 State Wrestling Tournament @ Idaho Center Nampa, ID
2/29/20 District V Debate @ Poky
3/2/20 First Day Trimester 3
3/2-3/4/20 Misplaced Student Schedule Changes
3/5/20 No more schedule changes for Trimester 3
3/5-3/7/20 Boys State Basketball Tournament @ Idaho Center Nampa, ID
3/5-3/7/20 Girls JV/Varsity Softball Jamboree @ Capell Park
3/7/20 8pm Spring Casual Dance @ Highland Cafeteria
3/8/20 Daylight Savings: Set Clocks Ahead 1 Hour
3/10/20 Key Club Blood Drive (must be 16 w/parent consent form, 17 & older do not need parental consent)
3/18-3/19/20 ISU/Home Depot Construction Combine
3/19/20 Junior Girls Distinguished Young Women
3/23-3/27/20 Spring Break

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Highland Newsletter 2/4-2/8/20

Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

On Wednesday 2/5/20 Highland will be holding their winter extracurricular assembly from 11am-11:30am to recognize those students involved in extracurriculars that take place during the winter season and to watch the championship Make-A-Wish Fundraiser Volleyball Game.
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Please come and support our District Requiem Concert held at the ISU Performing Arts Center, Jensen Hall at 7pm on Monday 2/10/20. It includes a combined musical performance with the High School Orchestras and Choirs from Highland, Poky, and Century.
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The State Department of Education now requires all Juniors to take a science ISAT Test. This is a requirement for graduation. No cut scores are required, but participation is mandatory. We will be administering this exam in April. Please contact the school counselors with any questions or concerns.
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The state of Idaho Legislature changed the immunization requirements for all students entering 12^th grade to the following:

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2/3-2/7/20: Counselors will visit classes at Highland and speak with students about academic planning.
2/10/20: During the school day Highland students will attend the Career Technical Education/Elective Fair.
2/10/20: 6:30pm-8pm Highland Career Technical Education/Elective Fair open to all students and parents.
2/10-3/16/20: Academic Planning packets will be given to students in TA and they will complete their academic plan for the 2020-21 school year.
3/10-3/13/20: Counselors will visit the middle schools to speak with students about incoming Freshman academic planning/registration.
3/16/20: 3pm-5pm Highland incoming Freshman academic planning nights.
3/17-3/18/20: 6pm-7:30pm Highland incoming Freshman academic planning nights.

Please contact Mrs. Wilcox with any questions or concerns. wilcoxje@sd25.us

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Effective February 1 ,2020 There will be no fee for debit card transactions. However, there will be a 3.5% processing fee for ALL credit card transactions. Also, effective immediately, Highland has created a Venmo account to be used for any school fees or payments. When paying through Venmo, you must include your full name and a description of what your paying for, no EMOJI's please. Here is an example= John Smith-Boys Basketball participation fee, spirit pack, and NHS dues. The bursar must be able to identify what the fee is for and who is paying it.

The handle is= @Highland-Activities or www.venmo.com/Highland-Activities.

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Also, our webmaster-Mrs. Greco is creating a paypal link for our website to facilitate ordering and payment of school transcripts from the registrar.

Please contact the Highland Bursar, Mrs. Shelley Huelsman with any questions or concerns.

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Idaho Congressional Delegations presents Service Academy Days

Listen to Academy Liaisons, Cadets and Midshipmen talk about the US Military Academies. Have your questions answered & learn how to get a congressional nomination from a member of the Idaho delegations to qualify you to apply to an Academy.

South Idaho
April 14, 2020—1pm-3pm

Eastern Idaho
April 11, 2020—1pm-3pm

Boise location TBA

Idaho Falls location TBA

You can access Counseling and Career Center updates by visiting hhsrams.com

& click on “Counseling Dept.”

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Every year, Highland students sponsor an individual through the Make-A-Wish Foundation and spend time raising money to make this individuals wish come true. Several events are being planned as our Make-A-Wish efforts are coming up. A list of the events will be provided in an upcoming newsletter.

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With questions or concerns please contact school administration.

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We appreciate your support of Highland High School. Please contact school administration with any questions or concerns.

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

School Psychologist
Debra Erlandson-(erlandde@sd25.us)
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2/4/20 7pm Girls Varsity District Basketball Tournament @ Thunder Ridge
2/5/20 Winter Sports Assembly
2/5/20 Wrestling Double Dual v IF & Skyline @ Thunder Ridge
2/5/20 6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Century
2/5/20 7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Century
2/6/20 7pm Girls Varsity District Basketball Tournament v TBD @ TBD
2/7/20 3:30pm Cheer-Little Cheer Clinic @ Highland
2/7/20 6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball v Rigby @ Highland
2/7/20 7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball v Rigby @ Highland
2/7-2/8/20 Wrestling Dick Fleischmann Tournament @ Poky
2/8/20 7:30am District Cheer & Dance
2/10/20 7pm District Requiem Combined Choir and Orchestra Concert @ ISU Performing Arts Center, Jensen Hall
2/10/20 8:30am CTE/Elective Fair 1st-3rd Hours @ Highland
2/10/20 6pm Elective Fair for 2020-21 Highland Students @ Highland
2/12/20 5pm Wrestling Double Dual v Century and Preston @ Highland
2/12/20 6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Madison
2/12/20 7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Madison
2/13-2/15/20 National Qualification Speech & Debate Tournament @ Snake River
2/14/20 6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball @ Hillcrest
2/14/20 7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball @ Hillcrest
2/15/20 9am Boys Freshman and JV End of Season District Basketball Tournament @ Highland
2/15/20 8pm Snow Ball Dance, Girl Ask Guy, $20 per couple and $25 at the door @ Highland
2/17/20 NO SCHOOL: President's Day