HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
Congratulations to Highland Graduates Yiping Xu, Corinne Anderson, Briley Anderson, Cosette Wood(not pictured), Jordan Mayo, and Josiah Parrish(not pictured)! These students have been accepted into the honors program at Idaho State University. We are proud of the hard work of these students and we celebrate with them in their academic success. We are also grateful to Idaho State University for giving our Highland students the opportunity to continue to grow academically and pursue their post-graduation goals.
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25 has specific 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.
- Noise makers and/or objects like balloons, frisbees, blow horns, beach balls, or anything distracting from the ceremony are not allowed.
- Students should be properly clothed under their robes.
Here are important links and dates about graduation. This information is also available on the school's academic calendar.
The link to watch graduation on YouTube is available here...
12pm Highland= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRTMw5dooQc
3pm Century= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVKN4jkL-J8
6pm Poky= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2P_hBkrCiI
Important Dates for Graduation...
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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ALL SENIORS WHO PLAN ON CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: You must request a final transcript to be sent to the college or university you will be attending in the fall. This must be requested before your last day of school on (5/27/2022) either in person, with the Registrar at Highland High School, or by this Class of 2022 Transcript Request Form . Please remember that before your final transcript can be sent all fees must be paid in full with Mrs. Huelsman, the HHS Bursar. Please check Infinite Campus and/or the parent portal for outstanding student fees. Any unpaid fee balance will be sent to Bonneville Collections at the end of the year.
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9-11th Grade Finals Schedule Tuesday 5/31/22 and Wednesday 6/1/22
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Chromebook Hand-in
Students must remove all personal stickers and hand in their chromebook, case, and charger to their advisory (TA) teacher by the last day of school or a fine will be placed on the students fees owed to the school. Graduates will hand in their chromebooks to the media center.
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Yearbook Distribution
We started distributing yearbooks today and will continue until they are gone. If you still want to buy a yearbook, the cost is $70 and there are a few available. Please contact Mrs. Greco with any questions. grecode@sd25.us
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Digital Photography Class-Humanities Credit 2022-23 School Year
For any students interested in taking a digital photography course that counts as a Humanities credit for the 2022-23 school year, please see the school registrar and get on the list. Contact Mrs. Whitehead, the Registrar, for any questions. whitehel@sd25.us
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Extracurriculars
Come support our final Highland Band Concert of the year tonight at 7pm in Highland's Main Gym.
Also, come support our final orchestra concert of the year on Wednesday at 6pm at Century High School.
Congratulations to all of our spring sports that did so well to wrap up the spring season!
Baseball, and Softball had great seasons and we thank all the coaches, athletes, parents, and fans who were so supportive this year.
Boys Golf finished 7th in state with Mason Day and Seth Floyd finishing in the top 15 and Girls Golf finished 8th in state. Great job Highland Golf!
Girls Tennis finished 4th overall. Great job to Cassie Stoddard, Zana Francis, Lucy Snell, Drew Simmons, Claire Fellows, and Lauren Harding!
In Track and Field......
- Congratulations to Jacob Van Orden winning state in the 800!!! We are so proud of Jacob and this amazing accomplishment!
- Girls Track and Field did amazing and finished 5th overall.
- Ruby Jordan 3rd place in Shotput and Discus
- Kenadee Tracy 4th in Triple Jump and 5th in Long Jump
- Saydree Bell 4th in the 100 and set a new school record in the pole vault.
- Tambree Bell 4th in the 400 and set a new school record in the 400.
- Girls 4X200 4th-Saydree Bell, Tambree Bell, Grace Fisher, and Morgan Christensen
- Girls 4X800 4th-Emma McCormick, Grace Kosmicki, Josie Dahlstrom, Hannah Bailey and set a new school record in the 4X800.
- Hannah Bailey 6th in the 800 and 8th in the 1600 setting new school records in both.
We are so appreciative to all our spring sport student-athletes and coaching staffs. Thank you for all you have done and how well you have represented Highland High School!
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Greetings, Highland Students & Families,
Last week’s Senior Celebration was, we thought, a lovely success. To look out and see seniors in their caps and gowns, get a sense of their futures and goals, and to feel the support the school community was inspiring and . . . monumental. Yes, we can do hard things – and do them well. The school year is winding down. Here are some nuggets of information for students and families.
Seniors – Request Your Transcripts!
Senior students who plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college, an apprenticeship, or training program, will need to have their final high school transcripts sent to those places or programs.
High School Transcripts:
~~ Go to hhsrams.com => Scroll down to Counseling Department => Click on the Registrar tab => Click on Transcript Request. Very simple 4-page form; the Idaho schools are on page 2. On page 4, at the very bottom, indicate that you would like your FINAL high school transcript sent. Order these now, so you won’t forget as school wraps up. Transcript requests are free until you graduate, and then there will be a modest charge.
College Transcripts for dual credit:
~~ Type National Clearinghouse into a Google search, and then click on Transcripts. The process is intuitive and easy. You’ll know you are in the right place when you see the spinning tree. Transcripts cost about $7.50 or $10 for each one requested. As with high school transcripts, you can ask for in-progress transcripts or final transcripts. If you don’t know or can’t find your student ID number (which is often the case for CSI), you may enter your Social Security number. And as with high school transcripts, order them now before you forget. If you have any questions about this process, just stop by the college career advisors.
Graduates, AT & T is Hiring
Talent attraction manager for this area in Idaho has reached out to the college career advisors.
AT&’T’s Retail job opportunities are still available for those graduating and who are 18 years or older.
Some highlights working with AT&T.
- AT&T offers a great tuition aid reimbursement program (up to $5,000 per calendar year)
- The Retail Sales Consultant position is a great way to get your foot in the door
- So many career opportunities for our employees, AT&T offers on-going training
- AT&T’s part time position, is perfect for those attending College full time
- Pay is outstanding, Retail Sales Consultants have an exceptional opportunity to earn more than the “average”
Follow the link below to learn more or apply, or stop by the college career advisors to get a copy of the hiring flyer:
Seniors – Go To the Google Classroom
Seniors, please go to the Google classroom to read / read again about:
Ø Ordering your transcripts
Ø Intent to Enroll in college or training programs
Ø ISU & Financial Aid
Ø Missions & ISU: Admission Deferment, Scholarships
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship – Watch Your E-mail !
SENIORS: Idaho Opportunity Scholarships (for use in college or training programs in Idaho) have been awarded and students are being notified. Students will receive an email and then have about ten days to accept or decline the offer. Do not miss out on this great scholarship, which is renewable for up to four years.
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. The award amount will not be found in the notification email, but the school you plan to attend will know the amount. Contact Financial Planning at the college or training program to find out the dollar amount. Failure to watch and respond could mean losing thousands of dollars over the course of college and training.
Summer 2022 => the ACT
Juniors, this is our invitation to take yet another test -- yippee! If you want to have two different college admissions tests, your Advanced Opportunities funds will reimburse you for just about all of the cost of a summer ACT test. You have to pay in advance, but if you share your email confirmation with the college career advisors, we can get you reimbursed. There is a June 11th (you may late register until May 20th) and a July 16th ACT. You can opt to take the ACT with Writing if you feel pretty confident about your writing skills. You can prepare and take the ACT in the summer when you don’t have other academics competing for your attention or nipping at your heels. Seems like a good idea.
Your friend neighborhood college career advisors,
Sarah & Carly
The Highland Greenhouse sale starts today,
We will be open from 4-6 PM Monday - Friday. Until the end of the school year or until we run out of plants. Lots of great plants this year with low prices even with inflation so I am hoping to sell out sooner rather than later. We were able to recycle a lot of containers and use some of the over stock from last year.
Attached you will spreadsheet with prices and my contact info, and some information on the plants. Make a copy and use it as an order form and send it to me or bring it with you to shop in the green house. Thanks!
Highland Greenhouse Sales May 2022
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XXRoc4pQ2M-YJq_loIEtu0QP2VRMU38J-yoZhIzc2wA/edit?usp=sharing
With your support we are able to provide some scholarships, pay for student trips, and buy student metal for individual projects.
See you in the greenhouse,
