Highland Newsletter 4/15-4/20/19

Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Congratulations to the Highland Speech Team who took 3rd in the state! Highland student Arunabh Sarkar is a state champion in Extemporaneous Speaking and Impromptu Speaking! We are so proud of Arunabh and the entire Speech Team and coaches!

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Congratulations to Highland Science Teacher Shelby Densley who was nominated and is a finalist for Simplot Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of Mrs. Densley and her amazing work as a teacher deserves to be recognized. Congratulations Mrs. Densley!

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Summer School dates are set. First Session: June 11-July 3. Second Session: July 8-July 30. All students who need to make up credits will need to register with their school counselor before the end of the school year (May 31st). Summer school will be held at the New Horizon Center.

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Reminder to parents/guardians and students. Please check the parent portal for outstanding student fees. Any unpaid balance will be sent to Bonneville Collections at the end of the year.

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HIGHLAND MEDIA CENTER

In celebration of National Library Week we wanted to share this message from our Media Center and remind you that you can follow what is going on in Highland's Media Center on @highlandreads on Snapchat and Instagram.

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News and information from the Counselors and College & career Advisors

SAT make up for juniors who did not test on April 9^th, will be held during the school day on April 23^rd. Mrs. Baker will be contacting students with more information.

Mrs. Santos-Smith presented, in the health classes, information on suicide prevention. Topics covered include:

Statistics: →Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people ages 12-24.

→Each day in our nation, there is an average of over 3,000 attempts by young people (grds 9–12)

→Approximately 4,600 people between the ages of 10-24 complete suicide.

Also covered were risk factors, warning signs and steps to take if the student or a friend/family member is in crisis, which should ALWAYS include and adult.

The following video was shown during the presentation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRo5Db_7yVI&t=24s

Please contact Christa Santos-Smith in the Counseling & Career Center if you have any questions.

 Next Steps     GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR CHOICES-YOU’VE GOT MORE THAN ONE!

• Apprenticeship – A modern registered apprenticeship program creates opportunities for companies to hire individuals, just like you, and train them to meet the specific requirements of the job. The benefit to the apprentice is that you are earning a paycheck while learning new skills. Learn more about apprenticeships in Idaho.
• Community college – Community college offers two-year degree programs and can help you get an affordable jump on a bachelor’s degree as well. These colleges usually have rolling admissions dates, so you don’t have to go right after high school.
• Four-year college – Colleges and universities generally offer bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorate programs. If you’re thinking about going to college, now is a good time to start learning about what you might like to study, what you’ll need to know to get in, and how to finance your education.
• Military – There are four branches of the armed forces to consider joining. Each of them is tasked with different roles protecting our country. If you choose a military career, you’re certain to learn job skills that will help you in the workforce after you complete your service, or you may choose to stay in the military for your whole career. Based on your length of service and role, you may also qualify for grants to go to college once you complete your service.
• Technical college and Training/certification programs – These types of programs usually last 1 to 2 years and provide training for a specific field and result in a generally recognized certification. Examples would be training for a job in nursing, robotics, diesel technology, or culinary arts.
• For an overview of all of these options, visit the above linked pages in Idaho Department of Labor’s Career Information System (CIS).

Free ACT Preparation Resources

·        www.actstudent.org/testprep/

·        https://uniontestprep.com/ACT-Test-Prepping

·        www.freetestprep.com/

·        http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/act/

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EXTRA CURRICULAR'S

Reminder to keep up to date on the most current game schedules with this crazy spring weather by checking highlandrams.org. 

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

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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

Reminder that the Idaho Legislature recently passed a bill allowing for a STEM designation to be included on a student’s high school diploma. We currently have 61 Seniors that qualify but only 9 have applied.  

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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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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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

School Psychologist
Debra Erlandson-(erlandde@sd25.us) 

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. 

After School Tutoring Available on Tuesday's and Thursday's starting 9/11/18=

• 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 4/15/19

Tuesday 4/16/19

3:30pm Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Malad @ Highland

Wednesday 4/17/19

9am Golf Falls Classic @ Sage Lakes Golf Course-Idaho Falls

3:30pm JV/Varsity Softball Doubleheader @ Rigby

3:30pm Varsity Tennis v Thunder Ridge @ Capell Courts
3:30pm JV Tennis @ Thunder Ridge

3:30pm Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Blackfoot @ Highland

4pm Track & Field @ Preston

Thursday 4/18/19: Midterm 3rd Trimester

3:30pm Varsity Baseball Double Header @ Rigby High School 
3:30pm JV Baseball Double Header v Rigby High School @ Highland

7pm Student Government Dating Game @ Highland Auditorium

Friday 4/19/19

3:30pm Tennis v Rigby High School @ Capell Courts

3:30pm Track & Field Bonneville Invite @ Bonneville Thunder Stadium

4pm JV/Varsity Softball v Rocky Mountain and Centennial Double Header @ Rocky Mountain (Boise, ID)

Saturday 4/20/19

9am JV/Varsity Softball v Timberline High School Double Header @ Timberline High School (Boise, ID)

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Monday 4/22/19

1pm JV/Varsity Tennis v Burley @ Capell Courts

3:30pm Varsity Baseball Doubleheader v Madison @ Haliwell

3:30pm JV Baseball Doubleheader v Madison @ Highland

Tuesday 4/23/19

9am Golf Canyon Ridge Invitational @ Twin Falls Golf Club

3:30pm Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Madison @ Highland

3:30pm Varsity Tennis v Thunder Ridge @ Capell Courts

3:30pm JV Tennis @ Thunder Ridge

Wednesday 4/24/19

1pm Track & Field GBC Freshman Conference Meet v Century @ Iron Horse

3:30pm Varsity Tennis @ Madison

3:30pm JV Tennis v Madison @ Capell Courts

3:30pm JV/Varsity Softball Doubleheader @ Madison

Thursday 4/25/19

12pm Golf v Bear Lake @ Montpelier Golf Course

3:30pm JV/Varsity Softball v Poky @ Capell Park

Friday 4/26/19

3pm Track & Field Tiger/Grizz Invitational @ Ravsten Stadium

3:30pm Varsity Baseball Doubleheader v Thunder Ridge @ Haliwell

3:30pm JV Baseball Doubleheader v Thunder Ridge @ Highland

3:30pm Freshman Baseball Doubleheader v Thunder Ridge @ TBD

Saturday 4/27/19

11am Varsity Baseball @ Bonneville

3pm Track & Field Tiger/Grizz Invitational @ Ravsten Stadium

TBD Freshman Baseball District Tournament @ TBD

TBD Track & Field Gate City Invite @ TBD

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UPCOMING EVENTS for SCHOOL YEAR:

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  
6/11-6/3/19 Summer School Session 1
7/8-7/30/19 Summer School Session 2
8/20/19 Teachers Back at School
8/23/19 Freshman Orientation @ Highland Main Gym
8/26/19 First Day of School