Dear Parent/Guardian, Student, and Highland Ram Supporter,
Reminder to Graduates. If you need to order or pay for your cap and gown please contact Herff Jones at 1-800-281-3305. Also, you will not be receiving your diploma if you have outstanding student fees. Please get those fees paid. Graduation will be here before you know it.
On Monday, March 13, at 11:15 AM, we were able to participate in one of Highland's most special events: the Make-A-Wish/Highland Idol Finals
assembly. This event is the culmination of Make-A-Wish Week, a series of events
organized to help provide a wish for a special young lady named Kiara. Kiara
has endured some obstacles in her life including battling leukemia, but has always faced them with a smile
on her face. Accordingly, we in the Ram family, in our dedication to helping
others and increasing the purposefulness of our own lives, are happy to help Kiara
achieve her dream to visit a dude ranch by raising and donating $7000. At this amazing annual assembly, you
can also see some very talented Rams compete for the title of Highland Idol. Thanks to all those who dedicated so much at each of the Make-A-Wish events. Here is a picture of 4 year-old Kiara-front row, and student leadership along with their advisor Mrs. Mitton (far left). You can watch the results of the Highland Idol competition and the highlights of the assembly on RAM TV's Youtube channel.
Highland will be holding three incoming 9th
grade parent nights as a follow up to the academic planning that was done with
your student in mid-February. Before the meeting, please have your student show
you’re the progress they have already made and have a discussion about courses
available by looking at the packet of information they previously brought home.
Please complete the 9th grade year and the rest of their four-year
plan (as much as possible). Please pick one of the following nights to help
plan your student’s four years at HHS:
Monday, March 13 –
3:30-5:00 PM
Tuesday, March 14 –
6:30-8:00 PM
Wednesday, March 15 –
6:30-8:00 PM
The goal is to have a complete four-year plan by the
end of the parent night. Please bring your students 4-Year plan that was sent out in February. If you don't have one, we will have one we can fill out together.
It is very important that incoming 9th grade parents are here on one of these nights. You only need to attend one night, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
We look forward to seeing you and your students this week.
Teachers for current Freshman through Juniors have been meeting and creating plans for each of these students as well. Your students have been instructed to bring these plans home and discuss them with their parents/guardians. Those plans are due back Monday 3/13/17. After school teachers will be entering these plans into Infinite Campus.
It is very important that incoming 9th grade parents are here on one of these nights. You only need to attend one night, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
We look forward to seeing you and your students this week.
Teachers for current Freshman through Juniors have been meeting and creating plans for each of these students as well. Your students have been instructed to bring these plans home and discuss them with their parents/guardians. Those plans are due back Monday 3/13/17. After school teachers will be entering these plans into Infinite Campus.
The Special Olympics is a powerful program seeking to
do good in our community. Highland has a desire to help raise money so that
Special Olympics are supported. Mr. Noble and his Business Professionals of
American Club, with support of the National Guard, are having a carnival at
Highland High School on Thursday, March 16th, from 6:30-9:30 PM. All
proceeds of the event will be donated to the Special Olympics. Entry to the
carnival is $5 and this includes ten tickets. More tickets are available in
$5=10 tickets increments. Come and enjoy
a fun night at HHS raising money for a good cause in the community.
Mrs. Frasure and the Key Club are organizing a blood
drive for Tuesday 3/14/17 at Highland High School to help the Red Cross provide
for those in need. This is for students
16 years of age and older. Sign-ups are taking place starting Monday 3/6-Monday
3/13. Please see Mrs. Frasure in room
B67 to sign-up. Donating blood is a
great way for students to be looking beyond themselves and living a selfless
life. It is a way to literally save lives. It is also something that they could
do every 8 weeks for the rest of their lives as long as they are healthy. If
they overcome their fears and have a good experience when they donate with
their friends here at Highland, then they will hopefully make it a life-long
habit of service. The Red Cross is in a critical position right now. They are
critically low on blood and it is not something they can buy at the store or
order online. They need selfless people to voluntarily donate blood. Students will need parent/guardian permission
to donate. We appreciate your
support.
Please do not forget that Spring Break will be held
from March 20-24th. Enjoy the time off!
Finally, for all sophomore parents, please be aware
that Highland’s sophomores are taking ISATs on April 3 and 17th. If
your student has an IEP, they will be tested on April 10 and 24th.
Please have your student to school on time on these dates. Late students will
be required to miss classes to complete makeup tests on another day. Some
testing will require audio: students are encouraged to bring their own
headphones. If they do not, headphones will be provided. Please remember that
sophomores must complete these exams to graduate.
LAST CHANCE: 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.
We love our students and staff at Highland High
School. We recognize and appreciate the
support we receive from parents/guardians and community members.
P.S. For your
information=
If your students are taking a statewide SAT in April,
they are eligible for a March 1st SAT Webinar and subsequent SAT Course for
free.
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
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IMPORTANT HHS SITES/LINKS KEEPING YOU INFORMED:
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 produced by the HHS Broadcasting classes= https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dzu9D7sw_44YVVXyiFh9g
HIGHLAND INSTAGRAM: Follow=RAMTV- @highlandramtv & the Media Center- @highlandreads
HHS SENIOR PAGES TO FOLLOW: Facebook-@HHSSeniors20161 and Twitter @HHSSeniors20161
PRINCIPAL WALLACE's TWITTER: @wall7935
HIGHLAND SPORTS/ACTIVITES CALENDAR:
http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Highland-High-School-Pocatello-ID
HIGHLAND FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Highland-High-School-Pocatello-Idaho/105991149433039?fref=ts
HIGHLAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Check out RAMTV produced by the HHS Broadcasting classes= https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dzu9D7sw_44YVVXyiFh9g
HIGHLAND INSTAGRAM: Follow=RAMTV- @highlandramtv & the Media Center- @highlandreads
HHS SENIOR PAGES TO FOLLOW: Facebook-@HHSSeniors20161 and Twitter @HHSSeniors20161
PRINCIPAL WALLACE's TWITTER: @wall7935
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.
LAST CHANCE: 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 MARCH 13-MARCH 25, 2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday 3/13/17
6am Dance Practice
6:45am Open Football Weight Training @ HHS Weight Room
6:45am Open Football Weight Training @ HHS Weight Room
11:15am Make-A-Wish Assembly
12:00pm JV/V Golf @ Twin Falls High School-Blue Lakes Country Club
3:00pm Choir Practice
Track/Field Practice
Cheer leading Practice
Baseball Practice
Softball Practice
Tennis Practice
5pm Boys Basketball Banquet @ Highland Cafeteria
5pm Girls Basketball All Star Game @ Pocatello High School
7pm Boys Basketball All Star Game @ Pocatello High School
5pm Boys Basketball Banquet @ Highland Cafeteria
5pm Girls Basketball All Star Game @ Pocatello High School
7pm Boys Basketball All Star Game @ Pocatello High School
3:30-5:00pm Incoming Freshmen Academic Planning
Tuesday 3/14/17
6am Dance Practice
8:00am Blood Drive – Small Gym
Cheer leading Practice
Baseball Practice
Softball Practice
Tennis Practice
Golf Practice
4:00pm Choir Practice
Supplemental Levy Renewel Election
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B74 and B4
6:30-8:00pm Incoming Freshmen Academic Planning
Wednesday 3/15/17
6am Dance Practice
6:45am Open Football Weight Training @ HHS Weight Room
6:45am Open Football Weight Training @ HHS Weight Room
10:00am JV/V Golf @ Twin Falls High School
3:30pm JV/V Tennis @ Idaho Falls High School
4:00pm JV/V Baseball @ Minico High School
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B4
5:00pm Little Rams WrestlingTournament @ HHS
6:30-8:00pm Incoming Freshmen Academic Planning
6:30pm FFA Officers Banquet in HHS Cafeteria
5:00pm Little Rams WrestlingTournament @ HHS
6:30-8:00pm Incoming Freshmen Academic Planning
6:30pm FFA Officers Banquet in HHS Cafeteria
Softball Practice
4pm Auditions for Highland Drama's Spring Musical in HHS Auditorium-prepare 16 bars of music and a 30 second comedic monologue
4pm Auditions for Highland Drama's Spring Musical in HHS Auditorium-prepare 16 bars of music and a 30 second comedic monologue
Thursday 3/16/17
Baseball Practice
Softball Practice
Tennis Practice
Golf Practice
Dance and Cheerleading Leave for State Competition @ Idaho Center Nampa, ID
Dance and Cheerleading Leave for State Competition @ Idaho Center Nampa, ID
4-5:30pm Tutoring for all classes available in Room B74 and B4
6:00pm School Carnival for Special Olympics, Main Gym
7:00pm Band Spring Concert (auditorium)-streamed live on RAMTV Youtube Channel
4pm Auditions for Highland Drama's Spring Musical in HHS Auditorium-prepare 16 bars of music and a 30 second comedic monologue
5:30pm Pre-Cheerleading Tryout Clinic @ Revolution Sportscenter Contact Coach Gallup to sign-up (208)339-3942
5:30pm Pre-Cheerleading Tryout Clinic @ Revolution Sportscenter Contact Coach Gallup to sign-up (208)339-3942
Friday 3/17/17
6:45am Open Football Weight Training @ HHS Weight Room
10:00am Varsity/JV Baseball @ Twin Falls High School
1:00pm Varsity/JV Baseball @ Twin Falls High School vs. Mt. View High School
3:00pm JV/V Track @ Hillcrest Meet
4:00pm JV/V Softball @ Sky View High School
Tennis Practice
Golf Practice
District Speech Competition @ Highland High School
Dance and Cheerleading State Competition @ Idaho Center Nampa, ID
Dance and Cheerleading State Competition @ Idaho Center Nampa, ID
Saturday 3/18/17
5:00am Trouverers Tour (San Diego)
10:00am Varsity/JV Baseball @ Twin Falls High School
1:00pm Varsity/JV Baseball @ Twin Falls High School vs. Bishop Kelley High School
1:00pm Varsity/JV Baseball @ Twin Falls High School vs. Bishop Kelley High School
11:00am Freshmen Baseball @ Madison
11:00am JV/V Softball vs. Twin Falls High School @ Capell Park
Dance and Cheerleading State Competition @ Idaho Center Nampa, ID
Dance and Cheerleading State Competition @ Idaho Center Nampa, ID
8am District Speech Competition @ Highland High School
Monday 3/20/17-3/25/17
SPRING BREAK
3/24=2pm Varsity/JV/Freshman Baseball vs. Madision High School
3/25=11am Varsity/JV Baseball @ Madison High School
3/24=2pm Varsity/JV/Freshman Baseball vs. Madision High School
3/25=11am Varsity/JV Baseball @ Madison High School
3/25=11am Freshman Baseball vs. Marsh Valley High School
Upcoming Events:
- 8pm 3/31/17 Lithia Car Raffle Drawing. Thank you Lithia for all your support!!
- April 11th Statewide Juniors SAT Day/Seniors Visit Colleges Day-no school/Freshman & Sophomores Day of Service @ HHS.
- All sophomore parents, please be aware that Highland’s sophomores are taking ISATs on April 3 and 17th. If your student has an IEP, they will be tested on April 10 and 24th.
- Pre-cheerleading tryout clinic @ Revolution Sports Center 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 from 5:30-7pm contact (208)339-3942 Coach Gallup to sign up.
- Cheerleading tryouts mandatory parent and girl meeting 4/13/17 in HHS Main Gym.
- Cheerleading tryouts 4/18-4/22/17 (Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA to tryout)
To see Highland's schedule of athletics and activities for the entire month please visit=
Highland School Songs
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!
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!
