Monday, February 6, 2017

HHS February 6-February 13 Letter from Administration


Dear Parent/Guardian, Student, and Highland Ram Supporter,

We have been doing a book study called Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Dr. Carol Dweck (2006 pages 173-175).  A powerful message from the book is directed to parents and teachers.  It says, "No parent/teacher thinks, "I wonder what I can do today to undermine my children, subvert their effort, turn them off learning, and limit their achievement."  Of course not.  We think, "I would do anything, give anything, to make my children successful." Yet many of the things we do boomerang.  Our helpful judgement, our lessons, our motivating techniques often send the wrong message.

In fact, every word and action can send a message.  It tells our children, our students-how to think about themselves.  It can be a fixed-mindset message that says: You have permanent traits and I'm judging them.  Or it can be a growth-mindset message that says: You are a developing person and I am interested in your development.

Praising children's/students intelligence harms their motivation and performance-it leads to a fixed mindset.  Praising them for taking on challenges, bouncing back from mistakes, giving focused effort, and perseverance-these lead to a growth mindset.  In short, our focus needs to be on praising our children/students for the growth-oriented process-what they have accomplished through practice, study, persistence, and good strategies.  The more we do this the more we develop a growth mindset in our children/students.

For more watch the video or Dr. Dweck at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ or order the book.  

We love our students at Highland High School and we appreciate all the hard work and dedication they give as Highland Ram's.  Let each of us do better at growing the mindset of our children/students.    
If you have questions or concerns please call or email. 

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

IMPORTANT HHS SITES KEEPING YOU INFORMED:

SCHOLARSHIPS: For current information on SCHOLARSHIPS please check the link-https://sites.google.com/a/sd25.us/schools/scholarships

HIGHLAND INTERVENTIONS for ACADEMICS/ATTENDANCE/BEHAVIOR:

DISTRICT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CLASSES:

DISTRICT AP/DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES:

HIGHLAND CLUBS/ADVISORS LIST:

HIGHLAND NEWSLETTER: Check in on the weekly blog updated by HHS administration each weekend. http://rammessages.blogspot.com/?view=classic

HIGHLAND FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Highland-High-School-Pocatello-Idaho/105991149433039?fref=ts

HIGHLAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Check out RAMTV for a student broadcasting class report of  daily announcements and broadcasts of events happening at Highland High School = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dzu9D7sw_44YVVXyiFh9g

HIGHLAND INSTAGRAM: Follow=RAMTV's Account @highlandramtv & the Media Center's Account @highlandreads 

HIGHLAND TWITTER: Follow @HHSRams

HIGHLAND SPORTS/ACTIVITES CALENDAR:
http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Highland-High-School-Pocatello-ID


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. 

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Pocatello Raffle for Athletics and Activities: Support athletics and activities and buy raffle tickets for $2 for the chance to win a new Dodge Dart worth $25,000 donated by Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Pocatello. There is no limit on the number of tickets you can buy.  All expenses for the car are covered, including taxes.  All proceeds go to school athletics and activities.  Tickets are on sale until March 24, 2017 and the drawing will take place at the new Lithia Dealership in Pocatello on March 31, 2017.  Contact the school to buy tickets (208)237-1300 and/or look to buy tickets and see the car on display at home events.

            HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 6-FEBRUARY 13, 2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday 2/6/17
6am Dance Team Practice
3pm Cheerleading Practice
1:45pm Boys Varsity/Freshman Basketball Practice
4pm Boys JV Basketball Practice
4pm Girls Varsity Basketball Practice
4:30pm LAN Club Meeting Mr. Hopwood's Room (learn how to build computers and plan network gaming)
FFA Leadership Conference @ Red Lion in Pocatello.

Tuesday 2/7//17
6am Dance Practice
12:30pm Those interested in Boys State and Girls State-Meeting Room C28.
2:30pm Boys Freshman/Varsity Basketball Practice
4:15pm Boys JV Basketball Practice
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4pm Wrestling Practice
4pm Girls Varsity Basketball Practice
4pm Track Open Workouts @ HHS Weightroom
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B74
7pm Girls Varsity Basketball District Game vs. Rigby @ HHS.  Loser is out, winner plays Thursday-winner goes to state, loser is out.
FFA Leadership Conference @ Red Lion in Pocatello.

Wednesday 2/8/17
6am Dance Practice
12:30pm-Native American Club Meeting in Native American Tutoring Center 
4pm GirlsVarsity Basketball Practice
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4:30pm LAN Club Meeting Mr. Hopwood's Room (learn how to build computers and plan network gaming)
6:30pm JV/Varsity Wrestling @ Bonneville High School @ HHS.
6:30pm Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Skyview High School from Springville, UT.

Thursday 2/9/17
6am Dance Practice
2:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball Practice
4:15pm Boys JV Basketball Practice
4pm Track Open Workouts @ HHS weight room
4pm Cheerleading Practice
5pm Little RAMS-Little Kid Wrestling Practice (call school for more info)
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B74
7pm Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Bonneville or Madison Final Round of District Tournament @ Bonneville or Madison-winner goes to state, loser stays home.

Friday 2/10/17
Speech and Debate Trojan Invitational @ Rigby High School
4pm Cheerleading Practice
4pm GirlsVarsity Basketball Practice
5pm LAN Club Meeting Mr. Hopwood's Room (learn how to build computers and plan network gaming)
6:30pm Wrestling @ Rigby High School 
6pm Boys Freshman/JV Basketball vs. Century High School @ HHS 
7:30pm Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Century High School @ HHS (Senior Night for both Basketball and Cheer Leaders)-Faculty Night
Indoor Track Mountain State Games 

Saturday 2/11/17
Speech and Debate Trojan Invitational @ Rigby High School
Girls Cheer and Dance District Competition @  Pocatello High School
Indoor Track Mountain State Games 

Monday 2/13/17
6am Dance Team Practice
3pm Cheerleading Practice
1:45pm Boys Varsity Basketball Practice
4pm Girls Varsity Basketball Practice
4:30pm LAN Club Meeting Mr. Hopwood's Room (learn how to build computers and plan network gaming)

Upcoming Events:
  • 2/13 7:30pm @ ISU Jensen-HHS and PHS Choirs with District Orchestra-Requiem for the Living
  • 2/13-2/17 FFA Week.  
  • 2/14 Boys Varsity Basketball First Round District Tournament @ TBD
  • Tuesday 2/14/17 5:30-9:30pm HHS Family Ski Night @ Pebble Creek Ski Resort-Apsen Bunny Hill.  No lift pass required.  Pebble Ski package rental $12.  Pebble Snowboard package rental $15.  Barrie's Ski and Sports Rental Packages $10 for ski or snowboard.
  • 2/16 FCCLA will be doing disrict Star Events.
  • 2/17 District Wrestling Tournament 9am @ Bonneville High School
  • 2/16-2/18 Girls State Basketball Tournament @ Idaho Center-Nampa, ID
  • Mandatory Girls Softball meeting for all interested 2/22 @ 12:30pm in room B71.
  • Girls Softball Tryouts 2/24-2/25
  • Boys Baseball Tryouts 2/24-2/25
  • 2/16-2/18 Speech and Debate NSDA National Qualifier Tournament @ Blackfoot & Snake River High Schools
  • 2/16-2/18 Simplot Games
  • 2/25 District Debate @ Century High School
  • Key Club Blood Drive 3/14 for students/staff 16 and older.  Signups 3/6-3/13.
  • 3/6-3/10 Make-a-Wish Foundation Week-more to come
  • 3/14 from 3-5:30, 3/15 and 3/16 from 6-8:30pm Incoming Freshman 4-year plans @ HHS

To see Highland's schedule of athletics and activities for the entire month please visit=

Highland School Song's

Highland Fight Song
It’s for Highland we are fighting,
It’s for colors black and white,
As our Ram goes out for us
We will fight with all our might.

As our team brings in the victory
On the field or in the gym,
Highland’s teams will be victorious
And the trophies will come in.

It’s for victory, honor, valor
And the prize we run the test,
As our school up on the hill will
Always be far past the rest.

And the victories we take humbly,
Losing comes without regret,And we do all these things gladlyFor our Highlands best school yet!

Ram Power 
When you say Rams
You’ve said a lot of things
Nobody else can say
When you say Rams
You’ve said you care enough to only
Want the best (of teams)

There is no other one
There’s only something less
Because the Highland Rams 
Are beating all the rest

When you say RAM POWER…
You’ve said it all!

Loyalty
Highland we’re loyal to you
Highland we’ll stand beside you
To the black and white we’re true
Highland we are true

First place a victory best place  
Our Rams will show the best taste
Victory is ours forever
Ours for Highland High.

Highland up on the hill our
Highland and Rams are best still
We are the students always
Loyal and true.

(and as for)* learning and honest labor
Our Rams will stand the measure
The best in all the land

We know is Highland High!

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