HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
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Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,
CALENDARS
These calendars are continually updated and provide all the important academic and athletic/activities dates for the school year. Please look at them regularly for questions about calendar items.
Highland Academic Calendar:
Highland Sports/Activities Calendar:
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The College Board that administers the PSAT and SAT tests choose semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships based on test scores from out of over 1.3 million students nation wide. Only 7% make it to be semifinalist. Highland has 2 students that scored high enough to be deemded semifinalists.
Elise Wood
Ellie Burnside
We are so proud of Elise and Ellie and this academic accomplishment and opportunity to continue towards becoming a finalist. Congratulations Elise and Ellie, we are proud of you and thank you for your hardwork and diligence. You represent the RAM Attitudes we strive to instill as our culture at Highland High School.
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SPEECH & DEBATE
Recently we received a letter from the National Speech & Debate Association. The letter recognized Highland as one of the top programs in the nation for speech & debate ranking them in the top 50 in the whole nation. Congratulations to our Speech & Debate coaches and students for this honorable recognition! This is the most prestigious award the National Speech & Debate Association can bestow upon a school. Recognition earned through competition, leadership, and service. We are so proud of our speech and debate students and coaches. It is awesome to see you recognized for all your hard work.
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BOND INFORMATION
A fire on April 21 destroyed several key facilities at Highland High School, including the main gym, cafeteria, music classrooms, weight room, and office areas. Authorities ruled the fire accidental and is a covered loss. The PCSD 25 Board of Trustees is asking voters to consider approving a $45 million bond to return Highland High School to a fully functioning high school facility. The bond will also expedite the district’s ongoing Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) 5-year schedule to upgrade the multipurpose (gym) facilities at Century High School to expand capacity and meet the educational and extracurricular needs of the student population.
For detailed information about the Bond Election, please visit https://www.sd25.us/district/elections-bond. Also, feel free to contact Highland Administration, District Adminisitration, or a School Board or Trustee for questions. The vote is Tuesday, November 7th and requires a supermajority of 66.7% to pass.
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NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY
National Honors Society applications have been sent out to Sophomores and Juniors with a 3.6 GPA (or higher). Applications are due Friday, Sept. 29th. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Plato or your child's counselor.
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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024
Important Dates/Information Class of 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1am68biO7NYd22Xk1FxyI81fp1zuy2uw4tHBzVPDJIdA/edit?usp=sharing
A Class of 2024 group photo will be taken on October 2nd at 10am at Highland High School Stadium.
Senior Photos for the yearbook are due before October 31st.
Here is information about posting a bigger picture-quarter, half, or whole page in the yearbook to congratulate and celebrate your graduate...
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EXTRACURRICULAR'S
Congratulations to all who participated in the Seniors vs Juniors Ultimate Catch Game last night. The freshman cheerleaders delivered a stellar performance and the Seniors won making it their second year in a row, an accomplishment that has not happened in the last 10 years. Great game by everyone, it was lots of fun. Thank you to student leadership for putting on this event.
Seniors
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FAMILY PASS & TICKET PRICES
Get your family sports pass now that includes all home events for the school year, even football games! (Tournaments playoffs, state, and events at the other high schools in the district not included).
Family Passes are $250 for 2 adults and 4 children(14 and under)
$125 for 1 adult and 4 children(14 and under)
Here are the individual costs of tickets for the 2022-23 school year:
Adults-$7.00
Visiting Students and Senior Citizens (60 & Older)-$5.00
Children 12 and under-$5.00
District Middle School Students w/Activity Card-$4.00
Children 5 and Under-Free
Senior Citizen Pass (60 or older)-Free
Student Activity Cards-$50 (good for entrance to all home games at all 3 high schools).
Please contact the school bursar with questions.
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COLLEGE & CAREER ADVISORS
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Highland High School Administration (208)237-1300
-Travis Bell-Assistant Principal/Athletic and Activities Director (belltr@sd25.us) phone ext.105
Bursar
Registrar
Attendance
Counseling Center (208)237-1300
-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
School Psychologist
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