Parent/Guardian, Student, and/or Highland Supporter...
We wanted to take time and recognize Highland Junior Sylvia Shutes, who was awarded the Project SEED grant to do chemistry research this summer at ISU. We are so proud of Sylvia and her accomplishments! She is an example of someone who lives the RAM Attitudes every day. Congratulations Sylvia.
Also, we wanted to take time to recognize Highland Teacher of the Year, Austin Thompson! We are so proud of Mr. Thompson. He is an influential educator who is an asset to his students, our school and our community. Congratulations Mr. Thompson!
Come enjoy our last play of the school year as Highland Drama performs the final showing of Shakespeare's Comedy of Horrors tonight at 7:30pm in the Highland Auditorium ($3 Students, 5$ Adults).
Also, Choir will hold its final concert of the school year on Tuesday 5/15 at 7pm in the Highland Auditorium, and Band will be holding their final concert of the school year on Thursday 5/17/18 at 7pm in the Highland's Main Gym.
All of these students have worked so hard and we are so proud of the progress they have made this school year.
Our Highland Rams did amazing at district competition qualifying us in every activity for 5A state competition. Boys and Girls Golf is already competing in Lewiston, ID. Baseball, Tennis and Track & Field will be in Boise, ID at various locations starting Thursday 5/17/18. The State softball tournament will be held here starting Friday 5/18/18, in Chubbuck, ID at Capell Park. We are excited to cheer on our Highland Rams as they represent us in spring sports in 5A state competition. To keep updated on their progress here are the websites to follow=
STATE COMPETITION:
Baseball
http://www.idahosports.com/tournaments/state/baseball.aspx?sportid=7
Track and Field
http://www.idhsaa.org/sports/track.aspx
Tennis
http://www.idhsaa.org/sports/tennis.aspx
Softball
http://www.idhsaa.org/sports/softball.aspx
Golf
http://www.idhsaa.org/sports/golf.aspx
On Wednesday, 5/16/18 we will be celebrating our graduates, academic achievements, scholarships, spring activities, and more at our Senior Assembly.
Senior Assembly Bell Schedule Wednesday 5/16/18=
1st Hour 8:32-9:30
2nd Hour 9:35-10:35
3rd Hour 10:40-11:40
LUNCH 11:40-12:30
4th Hour 12:30-1:30
Assembly 1:35-2:35
5th Hour 2:40-3:42
Safe Schools Pilot:
Beginning Monday, May
14 through the duration of the school year, Highland High School
has volunteered to begin piloting a new safety protocol: Safe
Schools: All Day, Every Day.
The purpose of the
pilot is to test the new safety protocol and provide
our schools the opportunity to identify the successes and
challenges they may face throughout the day. Once we evaluate the
data collected during the pilot phase, we will be better positioned
to adopt this new safety protocol district-wide.
During the pilot
program, you can expect to encounter the following when
visiting Highland High
School:
- All exterior doors will remain locked during school hours, including the front doors.
- Access to the school will be granted by appointment or in cases of emergency.
- To check out a student a parent/guardian must call the school, who will verify the check out, and then the student may leave the school.
- Students who check in, must call the school to be allowed access to enter, and when granted access to the school, must check in at the attendance office.
- If a parent/guardian wants to drop off an item a student forgot, the student will need to check-out and leave the school to get the item, and then check back in.
- There will be a sign placed at the front entrance with instructions for gaining
- entry. You will be required to use your mobile phone to call the number listed to request entry.
- All visitors must be prepared to present valid I.D.
- A member of the school’s staff will assist each visitor as soon as possible.
- Please be patient while you wait. Keep in mind that our staff may be assisting others inside the school, including tending to students in need, which is our first priority.
- The building will be accessible for end of the year events that parents/guardians may want to attend.
During
the pilot program, all other secondary schools besides Highland High
School and the New Horizon Center will operate as usual.
We appreciate your patience and support. We also would like to hear what you think on how we can improve. Please email (wallacbr@sd25.us) or call and speak with Principal Wallace (208)237-1300 ext.103 to provide your questions, feedback, input or concerns.
Reminder that the National Honors Society Graduation Night is scheduled for 7pm on Wednesday 5/16/18 in Highland's Auditorium.
Once again, please review the end of the year calendar, finals schedule and the beginning of next school year are included below=
Reminder that the National Honors Society Graduation Night is scheduled for 7pm on Wednesday 5/16/18 in Highland's Auditorium.
Once again, please review the end of the year calendar, finals schedule and the beginning of next school year are included below=
The End of the Year Calendar is as follows=
5/7-5/17/18 Advanced Placement Exams
5/16/18 Senior Assembly
5/7-5/17/18 Advanced Placement Exams
5/16/18 Senior Assembly
5/16/18 7pm National Honors Society Graduation @ HHS Auditorium
5/17-5/18/18 Graduates Finals
5/18/18 Graduates Last Day of School
5/21/18 Graduates Makeup Day (for those that need it)
5/23-5/24/18 Freshman-Juniors Finals for Trimester 3
5/24/18 Freshman-Juniors Last Day of School
5/25/18 9am Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal @ Holt Arena
5/25/18 11am Free Graduation Breakfast @ HHS Cafeteria
5/25/18 6pm Highland Graduation @ Holt Arena
5/25/18 10:00pm Senior All-Night Graduation Party @ Mountain Event Center for more information or to volunteer to help please email hhs2018gradparty@gmail.com
5/29/18 Record Day/Teacher’s Checkout/Last Day
5/29-6/1/18 9-11am & 1-3pm Graduate Diploma Pickup Day and Fee Payment
5/17-5/18/18 Graduates Finals
5/18/18 Graduates Last Day of School
5/21/18 Graduates Makeup Day (for those that need it)
5/23-5/24/18 Freshman-Juniors Finals for Trimester 3
5/24/18 Freshman-Juniors Last Day of School
5/25/18 9am Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal @ Holt Arena
5/25/18 11am Free Graduation Breakfast @ HHS Cafeteria
5/25/18 6pm Highland Graduation @ Holt Arena
5/25/18 10:00pm Senior All-Night Graduation Party @ Mountain Event Center for more information or to volunteer to help please email hhs2018gradparty@gmail.com
5/29/18 Record Day/Teacher’s Checkout/Last Day
5/29-6/1/18 9-11am & 1-3pm Graduate Diploma Pickup Day and Fee Payment
Finals Schedule=
Wednesday 5/23/18
8:32 – 9:30 - 1st Hour Review
9:37 – 10:37 - 2nd Hour Review
10:42 – 11:42 – 3rd Hour Review
11:42 – 12:30 – Lunch
12:30 – 2:00 – 4th Hour Final
2:10 – 3:42 – 5th Hour Final
Thursday 5/24/18
8:32 – 10:02 - 1st Hour Final
10:07 – 11:37 – 2nd Hour Final
11:37 – 12:30 – Lunch
12:30 – 2:00 – 3rd Hour Final
2:00 – 3:42 – Complete Missing Work
Looking Ahead 2018-19 School Year=
8/6/18=Football, Soccer, Debate, Band & Cheer Leading can begin practices.
8/10/18=Cross Country, Swimming & Volleyball can begin practices.
8/16/18 8am-12pm & 4pm-7pm Schedule Pickup @ Highland
8/17/18 8am-12pm Schedule Pickup @ Highland
8/20/18 8am-12pm Schedule Pickup @ Highland
8/20/18 ISU On-Campus Dual Enrollment Students First Day of Class
8/17/18 8am-12pm Schedule Pickup @ Highland
8/20/18 8am-12pm Schedule Pickup @ Highland
8/20/18 ISU On-Campus Dual Enrollment Students First Day of Class
8/22/18=Teachers Back
8/28/18=First Day of School
Graduation=
Reminder to all graduates and parents of the 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.
- Students will not be able to alter their cap or gown in any way.
- Noise makers and/or objects like balloons, frisbees, laser pointers, blow horns, beach balls, or anything distracting from the ceremony are not allowed.
- Students should be properly clothed under their robes.
- Anyone attending the ceremony needs to be aware that bags will be searched upon entrance to graduation and outside food, drink, and the prohibited items listed above will not be allowed.
We appreciate and love our students at Highland. Thank you parents for all you do to support them and Highland High School.
GO RAMS!
GO RAMS!
Seniors/Senior parents: Please send a baby pic and a senior pic to hhs2018seniorpic@gmail.com for the Senior Breakfast Slideshow.
Senior All-Night Party tickets are now on sale at HHS, rooms B1 & B4. $40 through May 14, $50 May 15 through party night. This will be a fabulous graduation celebration so encourage all the seniors you know to get their tickets!
Contact Annie Leavitt, Senior Class Party Coordinator, 208-705-7131 hhs2018gradparty@gmail.com with questions.
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News and information from the Counselors
Counselors have been working with seniors finalizing graduation requirements as well as answering questions about life after high school whether it be military, work, scholarships or college.
We have also been signing students up for our school district’s summer school for classes that need to be retaken. If you believe your child needs to attend and have not heard from one of us, please call the appropriate counselor.
AP testing started today and will run over the next two weeks. Mrs. Baker is in charge of all of the tests so please be patient about her response time to you.
Lastly, we are helping students that have questions about their classes for next year correcting their registration materials and will start checking all current junior’s classes and transcripts to insure they are on track to graduate. We will make needed changes to their registration/class choices. Along with that we are asking all current juniors that want to graduate early to speak to their assigned counselor as soon as possible so we can insure they are on track and can be scheduled in the classes needed to graduate early. All sophomores that want to graduate at the end of their junior year will need to do the same.
Warning Signs a Child is being Cyberbullied or is Cyberbullying Others
Many of the warning signs that cyberbullying is occurring happen around a child’s use of their device. Some of the warning signs that a child may be involved in cyberbullying are:
◊ Noticeable increases or decreases in device use, including texting.
◊ A child exhibits emotional responses (laughter, anger, upset) to what is happening on their device.
◊ A child hides their screen or device when others are near, and avoids discussion about what they are doing on their device.
◊ Social media accounts are shut down or new ones appear.
◊ A child starts to avoid social situations, even those that were enjoyed in the past.
◊ A child becomes withdrawn or depressed, or loses interest in people and activities.
What to do When Cyberbulling Happens
If you notice warning signs that a child may be involved in cyberbullying, take steps to investigate that child’s digital behavior. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying, and adults should take the same approach to address it: support the child being bullied, address the bullying behavior of the participant, and show children that cyberbullying is taken seriously. Because cyberbullying happens online, responding to it requires different approaches. If you thing that a child is involved in cyberbully8ing, here ae several things you can do:
Notice-Recognize if there has been a change in mood or behavior and explore what the cause might be. Ry to determine if these changes happen around a child’s use of their digital devices.
Talk-Ask questions to learn what is happening, hot it started, and who is involved.
Document-Keep a record of what is happening and where. Take screenshots of harmful posts or content if possible. Most laws and policies note that bully8ing is a repeated behavior, so records help to document it.
Report-Most social media platforms and schools have clear policies and reporting processes. If a classmate is cyberbullying, report it to the school. You can also contact app or social media platforms to report offensive content and have it removed. If a child has received physical threats, or if a potential crime or illegal behavior is occurring, report it to the police.
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Be sure and purchase your $2 Ticket or Tickets for the Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Pocatello Raffle benefiting Athletics and Activities. Last year a Pocatello High School parent won a brand new Dodge Dart all expenses paid including taxes. Over $56,000 was raised for school activities in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District in last years raffle. Support athletics and activities again this year and buy raffle tickets for $2 for the chance to win a new Jeep Renegade 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 May 21, 2018 and the drawing will take place at the new Lithia Dealership in Pocatello on May 31, 2018. Contact the school bursar to buy tickets (208)237-1300 and/or look to buy tickets and see the car on display at home events throughout the school year.
$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.
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Check the Following Calendars for Highland High School Events=
Academic Calendar
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/1/r/month/2018/3/1Highland Events
https://highlandrams.org/
