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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Academic Planning is coming up in February and March. Here are the important dates and events=
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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 12th 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!========================================================================
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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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
April 14, 2020—1pm-3pm
Eastern Idaho
April 11, 2020—1pm-3pm
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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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.
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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We appreciate your support of Highland High School. Please contact school administration with any questions or concerns.
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
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/
Highland Academic Calendar
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=wallacbr%40sd25.us&ctz=America/Denver
Highland Activities Calendar
https://highlandrams.org/main/calendar/
- 2/4/20 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
