IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Thank you to all the parents and students for participating in academic planning. For continued help, please contact your school counselor.
Incoming Freshman are invited to attend academic planning with their Advisory Teacher on the following dates:
- Monday 3/11 at 3:30pm,
- Tuesday at 6pm
- Wednesday at 6pm
Incoming Freshman and their parents/guardians only need to attend one of these evenings.
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Reminder to purchase a T-Shirt for $12 to support our Make-A-Wish efforts. We are sponsoring Kadee, she is battling cancer and has a wish to go to Disneyland. We appreciate your support. Our effort every year is to have as many students as possible in a Make-A-Wish T-shirt for the assembly on Wednesday 3/13/19.
3/13/19 Make-A-Wish Assembly, Highland Idol Finals=
Wednesday March 13th
1st
hour 8:32-9:32 AM
2nd
9:37-10:37 AM
3rd
10:42-11:42 AM
Assembly
11:42-12:57 PM
Lunch
12:57-1:37 PM
4th
1:42-2:42 PM
5th
2:47-3:42 PM
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Also a reminder that spring athletic competitions are often canceled and rescheduled because of unpredictable weather. To keep up to date with the latest schedule, please continually check https://highlandrams.org. This website has the most current scheduling information.
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Also, a reminder that we will not be in school next week 3/18-3/23/19. It is spring break. Students, enjoy your time off and stay safe.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR'S
We are so proud of our Debate team at the State Competition.
- Colter Barker And Ian Peck were quarterfinalists in Policy Debate (top 8).
- Jaxson Nield And Arunabh Sarkar places 3rd in Public Forum debate.
We are excited for District Speech Competition that will taking place on either 3/27 or 3/30 and the location is still to be determined.
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Cheer Leading and Dance head to the state competition at the Idaho Center in Nampa, ID on Friday 3/15 and Saturday 3/16/18. We are so excited for these teams and wish them the best. Our Cheer Leaders are returning state champs. Best of luck to both teams, do your best!
State Cheer and Dance=
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The dates for summer camps are set for both high school students and for community youth camps.
Here is the link=
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PxIQ1o0Ir_WoWv7LvGqdoH9KrUwp_iHjvH3CAdovwC0/edit?usp=sharing
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
For students looking for summer work, Deschutes Roofing Co. reached out to Highland High School and is hiring. If you are interested please contact (208)390-3574.
Lava Hot Springs is hiring lifeguards for the summer. Lifeguard/CPR/First AId classes are available for $150 in March and April. Sign up now. Contact (208)251-5230 karen.bartlett@lava.idaho.gov
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REMINDERS
The Highland Class of 1969 will be holding their 50th Class Reunion this summer on August 3, 2019 at the Red Lion Inn. Please contact Patti Grumbein Johanson for more details.
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The Highland Foundation is dedicated to raising money to benefit Highland High School. For example, last school year the Highland Foundation was able to remodel the school library from funds that were donated through the foundation, bringing it up to date and making it a powerful resource for the school. There are some benefits you can recieve from donating money to the Highland Foundation. One benefit is that you are helping improve Highland High school. Also, there are a couple of tax benefits. Your donation(s) can be written off as an itemized deduction on your Federal Taxes. In addition, there is a specialized tax rebate that can be applied to State Taxes for donations to a non-profit/public school entity allowing for up to 1/2 back.
The foundation has been working to find ways that make it easier for you to give to Highland High School. The first step in this process is establishing a Venmo account. Venmo is an app that can be downloaded to your phone and facilitates the transfer of money from one to another. Once set up, it literally takes just seconds. The Highland Foundation bank account is attached to its newly established Venmo account allowing for donations to go directly to the account. The account handle name is @HighlandFoundation, you will see Melissa Nielsen's name (the school librarian) as she is the treasurer for the Highland Foundation. You can donate up to $2,999 in one transaction. Please type in where you want this money to be donated (English, Math, Wrestling, Football, Library, Etc). If you do not specify where then it will automatically be assigned to the general account and will not be earmarked for a specific area.
For more information on Venmo, please visit-https://venmo.com/about/product/. We appreciate your support of Highland High School. We are blessed to have such amazing support. GO RAMS!
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The Idaho Legislature recently passed a bill allowing for a STEM designation to be included on a student’s high school diploma. Students who successfully complete all graduation requirements established by the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District may receive a high school diploma designated as a STEM diploma if they meet the following criteria:
· Complete eight (8) credits in mathematics
· Complete eight (8) credits in science
· Complete five (5) additional credits of the student’s choice in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
Students who are interested in applying for the STEM diploma designation can see their counselor for an application. Applications must be completed and returned to the school registrar prior to May 1, 2019.
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Please do not hesitate to contact school administration for questions, concerns, or frustrations. We can think, be, and learn more as we work together to continually improve.
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
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=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.116
Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.110
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=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.116
Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.110
HIGHLAND EVENTS-NEXT 2 WEEKS
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.
- All subjects with Ms. Fleischmann-Room B4
- All subjects with Mr. M.Sullivan-Room B74
- Mathematics with Mr. Blair-Room B69
- English with Mrs. Holston-Room B15
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Monday 3/11/19
Extended Advisory Time for Academic Planning and Senior Graduation Information
3:30pm Incoming Freshman Academic Planning @ Highland (only need to attend 1 night)
6pm Highland Lassies Dance Team End of the Year Show (Senior Night) @ Highland
Tuesday 3/12/19
8am Key Club Blood Drive @ Highland Lower Gym
8am-3pm Army Special Forces Recruiting Trailer @ Highland High School
3:30pm Tennis v Hillcrest @ Capell Courts
3:30pm Varsity/JV Baseball Doubleheader @ Canyon Ridge High School
6pm Incoming Freshman Academic Planning @ Highland (only need to attend 1 night)
8am-3pm Army Special Forces Recruiting Trailer @ Highland High School
3:30pm Tennis v Hillcrest @ Capell Courts
3:30pm Varsity/JV Baseball Doubleheader @ Canyon Ridge High School
6pm Incoming Freshman Academic Planning @ Highland (only need to attend 1 night)
Wednesday 3/13/19
Make-A-Wish Assembly @ Main Gym
1st hour 8:32-9:32 AM
2nd 9:37-10:37 AM
3rd 10:42-11:42 AM
Assembly 11:42-12:57 PM
Lunch 12:57-1:37 PM
4th 1:42-2:42 PM
10am Golf at Twin Falls Invite @ Twin Falls Golf Club
3pm Varsity/JV Softball v Poky @ Capell Park
3:30pm Varsity Baseball v Poky @ Halliwell Field
3:30pm JV Baseball v Poky @ Hawthorne Field
3:30pm Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Malad @ Highland High School
6pm Incoming Freshman Academic Planning @ Highland (only need to attend 1 night)
Thursday 3/14/19
ISU Tech Expo @ Holt Arena
State Cheer and Dance @ Ford Idaho Center Nampa, ID
4pm Track & Field Highland Invite v Multiple Teams @ Iron Horse Stadium (Highland High School)
State Cheer and Dance @ Ford Idaho Center Nampa, ID
4pm Track & Field Highland Invite v Multiple Teams @ Iron Horse Stadium (Highland High School)
Friday 3/15/19
State Cheer and Dance @ Ford Idaho Center Nampa, ID
3:30pm Varsity/JV Softball @ Skyview High School in Logan, UT
3:30pm Tennis (Varsity Only) v Skyline (Logan,UT) @ Capell Courts
Saturday 3/16/19
State Cheer and Dance @ Ford Idaho Center Nampa, ID
Sunday 3/17/19-Sunday 3/24/19 SPRING BREAK
Friday 3/22/19
3pm Varsity/JV Baseball v Skyview(from Logan,UT) @ Halliwell Park
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9:30am Golf Diamond Back Invite @ Juniper Hills Golf Course
Pending District Speech Competition @ TBD (Either will be on 3/27 or 3/30)
6pm Bucks Bags Varsity Baseball Tournament @ Vallivue High School
7pm Cheer Leading Tryouts-Parent Meeting @ Highland
JV Baseball Tournament @ Haliwell
11am Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Hillcrest @ Highland
1pm Bucks Bags Varsity Baseball Tournament v Ridgevue @ Timberline High School
6pm Bucks Bags Varsity Baseball Tournament v Timberline @ Timberline High School
Monday 3/25/19
9:30am Golf Diamond Back Invite @ Juniper Hills Golf Course
Tuesday 3/26/19
3:30pm JV/Varsity Softball v Century @ Capell Park
3:30pm Tennis v Poky @ Capell Courts
3:30pm Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Skyline (Logan,UT) @ Highland
3:30pm Tennis v Poky @ Capell Courts
3:30pm Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Skyline (Logan,UT) @ Highland
Wednesday 3/27/19
Pending District Speech Competition @ TBD (Either will be on 3/27 or 3/30)
Thursday 3/28/19
6pm Bucks Bags Varsity Baseball Tournament @ Vallivue High School
7pm Cheer Leading Tryouts-Parent Meeting @ Highland
Friday 3/29/19
JV Baseball Tournament @ Haliwell
11am Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Hillcrest @ Highland
1pm Bucks Bags Varsity Baseball Tournament v Ridgevue @ Timberline High School
6pm Bucks Bags Varsity Baseball Tournament v Timberline @ Timberline High School
Saturday 3/30/19
JV Baseball Tournament @ Haliwell
10:30am Bucks Bags Varsity Baseball Tournament v Corvallis @ Capital High School
11am Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Bonneville @ Highland
11am Track & Field Gold Baton Relays @ Iron Horse Stadium (Highland High School)
10:30am Bucks Bags Varsity Baseball Tournament v Corvallis @ Capital High School
11am Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Bonneville @ Highland
11am Track & Field Gold Baton Relays @ Iron Horse Stadium (Highland High School)
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4/1/19 Sophomore's ISAT's
4/3-4/5/19 FCCLA STAR Event @ Boise, ID
4/9/19 Junior's Statewide SAT Day and Sophomore's ISAT's
4/10/19 Fight the New Drug Parent Presentation/Assembly
4/11/19 Fight the New Drug Student Assembly
4/12-4/13/19 State Speech @ Rocky Mt. High School Boise, ID
4/15/19 Tax Day
4/18/19 Midterm 3rd Trimester
4/21/19 Easter
4/29/19 12:30pm Highland Highest Honors Luncheon for Students Only @ Highland Media Center
4/29/19 6:30pm Highest Honors Reception for Parents/Guardians and Students @ Century
5/4/19 Highland Prom @ Highland High School Main Gym
5/12/19 Mother's Day
5/23-5/24/19 Senior Finals
5/24/19 Senior's Last Day
5/27/19 No School=Memorial Day
5/28/19 Senior Makeup Day for those that need it.
5/30-5/31/19 Finals for Freshman, Sophomore's, & Junior's
5/31/19 2pm Highland Graduates Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal @ Holt Arena
5/31/19 4pm Highland Senior Luncheon immediatly following graduation rehearsal @ Highland Cafeteria
5/31/19 Last Day of School
5/31/19 6pm New Horizon High School Graduation @ Pocatello High School Auditorium
6/3/19 No School Record Day
6/3/19 12pm Highland High School Graduation @ Holt Arena
6/3/19 9pm Highland Senior All-Night Party @ Outer Limits
6/3/19 3pm Century High School Graduation @ Holt Arena
6/3/19 6pm Pocatello High School Graduation @ Holt Arena
