Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Highland Newsletter 4/18-4/23/22

                                HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER


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Highland High School Upcoming Events
Highland Academic Calendar
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https://highlandrams.org/main/calendar
Highland Staff, Extracurricular's, and Club Advisor Contact List
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Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

Reminder that Thursday, 4/21/22, of this week is Midterms for the 3rd trimester. The end of the school year is approaching quickly and the end of the year events always make the next few weeks fly by. 

Campaigning and elections for Student Government/Leadership are starting soon! There is a mandatory meeting on Thursday, 4/21/22, at lunch in Ms. Roberts room, Room E56. At the meeting they will explain requirements to be able to run for student office, answer questions about the application, the requirements for being in office, etc. Please contact Ms. Roberts with any questions. Robertan@sd25.us

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Congratulations to Highland Junior Ruby Jordan. Ruby wrote a poem that was submitted and selected to be published in the 2022 In Right Relationship. Congratulations Ruby Jordan for this amazing accomplishment! 


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AP Testing Schedule

The AP testing schedule has been posted on the academic calendar and is posted below here. Those who will be participating, please plan accordingly. Failure to show up will result in a zero on the exam.

Mon 5/2 7:45am-AP Government/Politics Exam-Gateway Bldg Room 205
Mon 5/2 11:45am-AP Chemistry Exam-Gateway Bldg Room 205
Fri 5/6 7:45am-AP US History Exam-Gateway Bldg Room 107
Mon 5/9 7:45am-AP Calculus Exam-Library & Room B75
Tue 5/10 7:45am-AP Language & Composition-Library & Room B20
Wed 5/11 11:45am-AP Biology Exam-Gateway Bldg Room 106
Thur 5/12 7:45am-AP World History Exam-Gateway Rooms 106 & 205
Thur 5/12 11:45am-AP Physics Exam-Gateway Room 205

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Information About Graduation

The important dates about graduation can be found in the following link. Please contact the school with questions or concerns. The dates are also available on the academic calendar.

Google Doc Version

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r0TcSJ_bT2clyorWeRjeDl9HGhoG-sgxtztxPN89Vz0/edit?usp=sharing

Google Slide Version

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XhyHBBzww9Wxa6kX9SBgyHxQhO5pEgcbJWDEYBBW9Qg/edit?usp=sharing


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Highland Electronic Sports Club


Highland E-Sports Club took 4th in Smash Brothers in district competition. They are in the championship for Rocket League and will play this Thursday. These results qualify them for state competition in Boise at Boise State University's E-sports Campus on April 29-April 30. We are excited for Mr. Hopwood, the coach, and the students who are participating. This is new this school year! Great job Rams representing in the 1st year!


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Dear Highland Students & Families,

Don’t let snow in April fool you – spring is here and so is all the excitement that the end of the school year brings. Heads up for the items below.

Senior Celebration – Woo Hoo !

Formerly known as the Senior Assembly, Highland’s version is much more celebratory and a lot less boring. Families, friends, supporters, and the school community will gather to honor and recognize all our graduating seniors, late morning, Friday, May 13th. Seniors will wear their caps and gowns and regalia or identifiers (leis, Native regalia, family heirlooms) that may not be permitted on graduation day. Bonus upon bonus that morning: students may sit with their friends (not the case on graduation day); afterward, students will receive their yearbooks and can enjoy them in each others’ company; and there will be a gathering in the small gym afterward, light refreshments, for graduates, families, and friends. Senior Celebration will recognize and honor all our graduates for whatever their immediate futures may hold.

We haven’t been able to do this since 2019, so please mark calendars and plan to join us on Friday, May 13th, 11:15 am, in the big gym.

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

Seniors, if you applied to the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship, please be checking your personal email regularly. If you are offered this scholarship, you need to respond and accept it lickety split. Failure to watch and respond could mean losing thousands of dollars over the course of college and training.

Bengal Bridge

 

Are you headed to college or training in the fall? Consider enrolling in Bengal Bridge at ISU this summer. It is a compressed semester in 7 weeks, students can take up 9 or 10 credits at a great price, live on or off campus, and make a soft landing to the college experience. The course offerings are introductory-level classes that should transfer to any college or training program, and will help you make a smooth transition to college whether you plan to attend a 4-year college or 2-year career/technical program. Ask the college career advisors for more information. OR go to https://www.isu.edu/bengalbridge/ -- the link to apply is right at the top of that webpage.

ISU’s Bengal Visit Day – Saturday, April 23rd

For newly admitted students and their families on the Pocatello campus, Saturday, April 23, from 8 am to 2 pm. This day-long event gives admitted students the chance to tour campus, meet faculty and staff, have questions answered, and attend the spring football scrimmage. Seniors who are deciding where to attend college or training can use Bengal Visit Day to help in that process. Go to www.isu.edu/bvd to register in advance and get the day’s itinerary. 

Your friendly neighborhood college career advisors,

Carly Phillips

Sarah May Clarkson

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Tutoring 

Math Tutoring is available Mon-Thurs from 12pm-1:30pm in room B70. 

Also, general help with homework is available. Contact Mrs. Fleischmann to set up a time. fleiscpa@sd25.us

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Together we can help Highland continually improve throughout the school year. Please contact school administration with any questions or concerns. 

GO HIGHLAND RAMS!

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Highland High School Administration (208)237-1300
-Dr. Brad Wallace-Principal (wallacbr@sd25.us) phone ext.103
-Travis Bell-Assistant Principal/Athletic and Activities Director (belltr@sd25.us) phone ext.105
-Ed.S. Jena Wilcox-Assistant Principal (wilcoxje@sd25.us) phone ext.104
-Dr. Steve Morton-Assistant Principal (mortonst@sd25.us) phone ext.107

Bursar
-Shelley Huelsman (huelsms1@sd25.us) phone ext.106

Registrar
-Elaine Whitehead (whitehel@sd25.us) phone ext.114

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(Department Chair)=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.110
-Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.116

School Psychologist
-Kenneth Ward wardke@sd25.us
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