Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Highland Newsletter 3/14-3/26/22

                                                  

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER

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Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

Spring Break starts next week. Students will not have school from 3/21-3/25/22. Students will be back in school on Monday 3/28/22.

On Wednesday 3/30/22, Juniors will be taking the Science ISAT.

On Friday 4/8/22, Highland is hosting the State Speech Competition. In order to accommodate the large number of tournament participants expected, Highland High School students (not participating in the tournament) will be excused from in-person class time at lunch. Students will be expected to complete work online for the duration of the school day. Any (non-tournament) students remaining on campus after 1:00 p.m. will be directed to a classroom to complete their online work to finish out their day. Busing home will be provided at the regular pick-up time for those students who do not have other transportation options.

On Wednesday 4/13/22 Juniors will be taking the SAT and Sophomore's will be taking the ISAT's. Freshman and Seniors will not be in school that day. 

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Congratulations to Highland Debate, STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
This is the first time in 47 years that Highland has won State Debate (since 1975, the first year they combined the "Girls" and "Open" divisions at State Debate) and only the 4th time in our schools history (1972, 1974, 1975) Highland has ever won State Debate. We are so proud of our Debate team and our Coach Jett Smith. Here is our State Championship Squad and their placements:
  • Max Grow/McKinlee Colson(Sophomores)-Public Forum Debate Qualifiers
  • Hanna Casper/Hunter Merzlock(Soph/Jun)-Public Forum Debate Qualifiers
  • Michael Shumway(Sophomore)-Congressional Debate Semifinalist
  • Andrija Sevaljevic(Senior)-Congressional Debate Semifinalist
  • Eli Bounmixay/Michael Bahe(Freshman)-Policy Debate Octofinalists
  • Sully Brimhall(Senior)-Lincoln Douglas Debate Octofinalist
  • Devery Peck/Jon Bradley(Juniors)-Policy Debate Quarterfinalists
  • Cadence Andrus/Katelyn Vreeland(Seniors)-Policy Debate Semifinalists
  • Madison Cady/Emalyn Bailey(Juniors)-Public Forum Debate 2nd Place
  • Henry Johnston(Senior)-Lincoln Douglas Debate 2nd Place




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Higher Education Day,

Dear Highland Junior Students, Families of Junior Students, & Highland colleagues,

For the first time since the spring of 2019, we will be offering Higher Ed Day (really Higher Ed morning), for our junior students at Highland on Wednesday, March 16th, from 9 to 11 am. Juniors will report to their first-hour class, and when it is announced on the intercom at about 8:50, they will go to the first of three sessions of their choosing. Presentations will be made in locations throughout school (if possible, we’d like presenters to have access to technology and projection) and we are grateful to teachers and staff for allowing us to use their spaces. The schedule is below, as is a list of our presenters. 

This is such a good opportunity for our junior students, and we understand and appreciate that it will be disruptive to those who teach juniors and to the rest of the staff who are trying to teach during the 1st and 2nd hours that day. You might want to keep your classroom doors closed on Wednesday morning because the kiddos will be in the halls – no doubt discussing their futures and college plans. Students will stay in their third session until the bell for the start of the third hour, at 11:07. We are sure that as students pass in the hall, they will be considerate of their teachers and classmates by their respectful behavior. And we don’t want students wandering the halls after their third session; we’ll do our best to keep noise and disruption to a minimum throughout the morning. 

All juniors are expected to participate and attend (we’ll use QR codes in each room to know who was present and then Google will amalgamate names and attendance). We will post the schedule and the presenters on the Junior Google classroom, will send a brief reminder text to families, and will post the presenters and their locations throughout the school. We are very very grateful for your help and support in this endeavor. Below is the schedule and the list of presenters; we will finalize locations early next week. 

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 – Higher Ed Day

Presenters will arrive at 8:45 and go to the rooms they’ve been assigned to, and set up. 

Schedule – first & second instructional hours; three sessions, each ~ 35 minutes long.

Juniors report to first hour classes, and are dismissed to go to Session 1 between 8:50 - 9 am

Session 1 – 9 to 9:35 am (35 minutes)

5 minutes to pass to Session 2 

Session 2 – 9:40 - 10:15 am (35 minutes)

5 minutes to pass to Session 3 

Session 3 – 10: 20 - 11 am (40 or so minutes)

Session 3 is 40 minutes long; students STAY in place until the bell rings at 11:07 am.

Presenters

Students will choose from three of the following college / presentations:

~ Idaho State University (4-year univ & College of Technology)

~ Boise State University 

~ University of Idaho 

~ Lewis & Clark State College

~ Northwest Nazarene University 

~ BYU / Idaho 

~ College of Eastern Idaho 

~ College of Southern Idaho 

~ Utah State University 

~ Military – Capt. Michael Goering from ISU 

~ Financial aid & scholarship people from ISU (2 people)  

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Construction Combine – Deadline is Tuesday 3/15/22! !  ! 

INL Virtual Job Shadow – March 30th

From Brenda Greenhalgh, STEM Outreach, Idaho National Laboratory

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College and Career Advisors,   

Idaho National Laboratory’s K-12 STEM program is hosting its March virtual job shadow for students in grades 9-12. This month's focus will be on exploring exciting careers and education pathway opportunities in Safeguards and Security. During the seminar, students will hear from recruiters about work-place learning programs. Throughout the event they will learn how employees used their education to gain employment at INL and how they contribute to INL's mission. Space is limited, so please register today.

Register here right away with this survey link:

https://inlfedramp.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37wgAjvaLU0p5Fs

Date: March 30th 

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM 

Link will be provided via Zoom after registration is complete. Please note that advisors are required to attend with students. Help us gather students who would benefit the most from this experience. They will receive an INL swag bag for participating.   


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Congratulations to Thomas Krause who took 1st amongst High School Students at the Regional Auto Body Competition. He qualified for state competition in Nampa, ID. Great job Thomas we are so proud of your accomplishments! Good luck at state!

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Also, congratulations to Highland student Jayden Simonson and his band The Williams on the release of their new single, Dream Maker. Give it a listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, and Amazon Music. You can also visit the bands Instagram @Williamstheband for updates on events. 

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Incoming 2022-23 Freshman Academic Planning
The Incoming 2022-23 Freshman will be participating in academic planning on the evenings of March 14th-16th. This is only for the 2022-23 incoming freshman and 1 guardian, we do not have room for the whole family to come. 

To prepare, go to the following website and Reserve a Seat for a Session and Review the Academic Planning Materialshttps://www.sd25.us/highlandplanning.
Sessions=
  • Monday March 14th.
    • 3:30pm
    • 5pm.
    • 6:30pm.
  • Tuesday March 15th & Wednesday March 16th.
    • 5:30pm.
    • 7pm.   
What do I need and what will happen at this event? 
  • Bring your Chromebook.
  • Meet your Counselor.
  • Choose classes for the upcoming academic year 2022-23.
  • Have the opportunity to walk around and tour the school. 
  • Incoming Freshman who do not attend may not have the opportunity to select their electives for next school year.
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Tutoring 
Math Tutoring is available Mon-Thurs from 12pm-1:30pm in room B70. 

Also, general help with homework is available. Contact Mrs. Fleischmann to set up a time. fleiscpa@sd25.us

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Together we can help Highland continually improve throughout the school year. Please contact school administration with any questions or concerns. 

GO HIGHLAND RAMS!

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Highland High School Administration (208)237-1300
-Dr. Brad Wallace-Principal (wallacbr@sd25.us) phone ext.103
-Travis Bell-Assistant Principal/Athletic and Activities Director (belltr@sd25.us) phone ext.105
-Ed.S. Jena Wilcox-Assistant Principal (wilcoxje@sd25.us) phone ext.104
-Dr. Steve Morton-Assistant Principal (mortonst@sd25.us) phone ext.107

Bursar
-Shelley Huelsman (huelsms1@sd25.us) phone ext.106

Registrar
-Elaine Whitehead (whitehel@sd25.us) phone ext.114

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(Department Chair)=students with last name L-R (bakerc1@sd25.us) phone ext.110
-Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.116

School Psychologist
-Kenneth Ward wardke@sd25.us
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