All students who have turned or will turn 16 years old on or before August 16, 2021 must have had their 2nd Meningitis vaccination before school begins on August 16, 2021. Please contact the local County Health Unit for an appointment as soon as possible as to ensure your student gets vaccinated before the 2021 school year. Sharp County Health Unit's number is (870) 994-7364. Fulton County Health Unit's number is (870) 895-3300.
Kate Davidson and Duston Cashion are the May recipients of Cherokee Elementary Above and Beyond Awards. Congratulations.
Mrs. Kathy Johnson is the Highland Middle School recipient of the Above and Beyond award for the month of May. Thank you Mrs. Johnson and congratulations.
Mrs. Vicky Brink is the Highland High School recipient of the Above and Beyond award for the month of May. Thank you Mrs. Brink for all you do for Highland Schools. Congratulations.
The Highland Virtual Academy is still accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. If you would like to apply for a spot, please fill out the form linked below by the June 2nd deadline.
https://forms.gle/yGKYikdiBtyMv9XK7
All students in grades K-6 can keep their school-issued chrome book at home this summer to use next year. If families do not want to be responsible for the chrome book over the summer, please return them to the students' teachers or schools next week. If you moving out of the district, please return the chrome book and any school-issued internet device to the central office.
The Highland School District will offer a virtual academy for the 2021-22 school year. The Highland Virtual Academy (HVA) requirements and expectations are different than what we put in place this school year to address COVID.
If you are interested in applying for HVA, please read the information and complete the application linked below. School administrators will review the application, contact you to discuss your student's enrollment status, and schedule a conference.
The DEADLINE to submit the application is MONDAY, MAY 24.
https://forms.gle/cvaYydeKg1q3bFS96
DragonFly instructions can be found on the District Website. www.highlandrebels.org. On the District Page, click ‘Menu’. Scroll Down to the ‘Athletics’ heading. Under the ‘Athletics’ heading click on DragonFly instructions. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU CLICK 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.
DragonFly is the platform where all athletic forms are located. Each athlete and parent of athletes MUST have a DragonFly account. If you already have an account you will not need to create a new one, but you must update information for the new school year. New athletes/parents of new athletes MUST create an account. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU CLICK 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR. dragonflymax.com
Parents of Class of 2021 seniors:
There is till time to purchase a senior spotlight ad for the yearbook!! The deadline has been extended to May 31.
If you want to purchase a spotlight for your senior you have to do that directly through me! (Your jostens window has closed & the yearbook staff will have to build your ad)
Email me at: amy.barnes@highlandrebels.org or call me directly at the school 870-856-3273.
Thanks, A.K. Barnes
This week's Pee Wee basketball camp will have transportation provided to those who want it. The shuttle bus will be behind the buses at their school and will take campers to the high school gym.
2nd and 3rd Graders: Monday and Tuesday
4th and 5th graders: Wednesday and Thursday
If you have any questions, please contact Adam Wulff. 870-856-3284. adam.wulff@highlandrebels.org
DragonFly instructions can be found on the District Website. www.highlandrebels.org. On the District Page, click ‘Menu’. Scroll Down to the ‘Athletics’ heading. Under the ‘Athletics’ heading click on DragonFly instructions. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU CLICK 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.
DragonFly is the platform where all athletic forms are located. Each athlete and parent of athletes MUST have a DragonFly account. If you already have an account you will not need to create a new one, but you must update information for the new school year. (2021-22) New athletes/parents of new athletes MUST create an account. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU CLICK 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR. dragonflymax.com
Sports Physicals will be given on May 19th. Physicals will be given at the High School. Physicals are free and will be conducted by Highland Medical Staff along with area Health Care Providers. All athletes in grades in 7-12 are required to have a physical each year before they can participate in activities. Any student who indicates they will participate in athletics, grades 7-12 (21-22 school year) will be given a physical unless otherwise instructed. Those wishing to secure their own physical should call the school office of their child and opt out by Monday, May 17.
At the conclusion of tonight's graduation ceremony there will be a fireworks show at approximately 8:15 that can be seen from the Highland football field.
Highland Senior Graduation will be at 7:00 pm tonight on the football field. All guests will need to park and enter on the home (east) side and must have a voucher to attend. Graduation will be live streamed on the HHS YouTube channel for anyone who would like to watch from home. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w
Senior Reception will be held on Thursday, May 13 at 6:00 pm. Graduation will be on Friday, May 14 at 7:00 pm. Guests must have vouchers to attend. Both events will be available via Livestream.
HHS TV: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hhs+tv
The Highland Jazz Band will present a concert at Cherokee Village Town Center Gazebo tonight at 6:30. No ticket needed!
Senior Signing Livestream Link. Youtube: HHS TV
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hhs+tv
Misty Gotte, JoBeth Webb and Ashley Schultz are the April recipients of the "Above and Beyond" award at HMS.
Lana Rodgers, Cheryl Graefe and JoElla Hester (not pictured) are the April recipients of the "Above and Beyond" award at CES.
Seniors/Class of 2021. The Senior Signing will be held on Friday, May 7 at the A. L. Hutson Center. We will start at 9:00 am. Seniors should be there by 8:50 am. Seniors who are planning on signing should contact Mrs. Kelly Mahaffey no later than today, May 3. Seniors should check their school email for information regarding the Senior Signing. Please call the High School office if you have any questions. 870-856-3273.
COVID Vaccine Clinic - For school employees and students age 16 and older. The Highland School District is having a 16 and older COVID vaccination clinic for students and staff on May 7th at the high school. Click on the link below for more information and complete the form if interested. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Megan at 870-847-2687.
https://forms.gle/7y2EWtDQx7CKwxB16
Highland Middle School is now accepting 5th and 6th grade classroom teacher requests for the 2021-2022 school year. If you would like to request a particular teacher for your student you may contact the middle school office now thru May 7th. No requests can be accepted after the deadline.
ALL 3rd & 4th grade students will participate in ACT Aspire summative testing starting tomorrow, April 20th - 22nd. ALL testing will be conducted ON-SITE; meaning virtual students are required to come on campus for testing sessions. Testing will start at 8:00 each morning. For more information about the daily testing schedule, please contact your teacher or school administration.
Senior Parents/Guardians: please make sure your senior has completed the Senior Signing form that was emailed to them from Mrs. Mahaffey. She needs this information to move forward with our Senior Signing set for May 7th at 9:00 am in the High School gym. Please call Mrs. Kelly with any questions at 856-3273 or email her at kelly.mahaffey@highlandrebels.org.
Parents of current 3rd-11th grade students:
The Highland Gifted and Talented Program (HIGATE) is currently accepting referrals for students to participate in the Highland School District Gifted & Talented Program. The program is designed to serve high potential students who demonstrate above average (1) intellectual ability, (2) task commitment and/or motivation, and (3) creativity. The process is non-discriminatory and open to all students. If you would like to refer a student for testing, please email teresa.flynn@highlandrebels.org. The deadline for referrals is Monday, April 19th.
ALL 5th - 8th grade students will participate in ACT Aspire summative testing starting tomorrow, April 13th - 15th. ALL testing will be conducted ON-SITE; meaning virtual students are required to come on campus for testing sessions. Testing will start at 8:00 each morning. For more information about the daily testing schedule, please contact your teacher or school administration
April 5-9 is National Assistant Principals Week. Highland School District would like to say "Thank You" to Mrs. Joni Gaskins (CES), Ms. Kelly Reed (HMS) and to Mrs. Missy Floyd (HHS). We really appreciate you.
Cherokee Elementary teachers Courtney Arnold, Jamie Martin, and Patti Abney recently earned National Board Certification. Highland Superintendent Don Sharp presented "Above and Beyond" Certificates in recognition of their hard work to achieve this certification.
The Highland School District's board voted today to continue to follow the CDC and Arkansas Department of Health recommendations in wearing masks while on school campus, buses, and school activities for the remainder of the school year.
ALL 9th & 10th grade students will participate in ACT Aspire summative testing starting tomorrow, April 6th - 8th. ALL testing will be conducted ON-SITE; meaning virtual students are required to come on campus for testing sessions. Testing will start at 8:00 each morning. For more information about the daily testing schedule, please contact your teacher or school administration.
Tomorrow will also be spring picture day and Kindergarten graduation picture day at the Cherokee Elementary School.
Scholarship applications are currently available from multiple local clubs and businesses. Make sure to check individual scholarship deadlines. Contact Kelly Mahaffey with any questions.
kelly.mahaffey@highlandrebels.org
870-856-3273
The Highland School District will continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and Arkansas Department of Health by requiring students and staff to wear a mask while on school campus. The school board and administration will review our current policy and if changes are made we will notify students and parents at that time. We want to ensure our students and staff remain safe and healthy as we continue through the remainder of the school year.
Today is the start of the 4th quarter. Third quarter report cards will go out on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Please contact building offices for questions. CES-870-257-3118. HMS-870-856-3284. HHS-870-856-3273
The Highland School District will be out for spring break for the week of March 22nd. Classes will resume on March 29th. We hope everyone has a safe and happy break!
After school tutoring for today at Cherokee Elementary School is cancelled due to possible inclement weather.
Seniors,
Make sure you are keeping up with all scholarship deadlines. If you need help filling out the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship or the FAFSA, contact Mrs. Kelly Mahaffey at 870-856-3273.
The Highland Band Program will present the Mid Winter Concert today. The Junior High Band will perform at 2:30. The Senior High Band will perform at 3:15. You can watch via Livestream at HHS TV.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HHS+TV
Cherokee Elementary is now accepting classroom teacher requests for the 2021-2022 school year. If you would like to request a particular teacher for your student you may contact the elementary school office now thru March 31st. Please give them 2 options in case your 1st option is already filled. No requests will be accepted after the deadline.
Cheerleading tryouts for the 21-22 school year will be held on March 8th, 10th, 15th and 17th at the middle school gym from 3:30-5:30 for students in grades 6-11.
Interested students should contact Jennifer Ladd or Jessica Cooper.
jennifer.ladd@highlandrebels.org. jessica.cooper@highlandrebels.org
Parents,
The website to check your student's grades has changed for 2021. You can access the new site on our website under "Resources," then "Grades and Attendance."
Below is a direct link to the site as well:
https://hac20.esp.k12.ar.us/HomeAccess20
Highland Sr. Girls Vs. Southside. 2/23/2021
District Tournament. Game starts at 4:30
Livestream Link:
https://livestream.com/southsideschools/events/9545359
Highland School District will resume tomorrow, February 23rd for on-site learning for students and staff. Buses will run their normal routes at their normal times. Meals for virtual students will resume tomorrow at their regular times and locations as well. We look forward to seeing our students and staff tomorrow!
The Highland Sr. Boys Basketball team will play Trumann at Highland in the first round of the District Tournament on Monday, February 22. The game will be played at the High School gym and will begin at 6:00 p.m. You must have a voucher to enter the game. General Admission Vouchers can be picked up at the High School Office starting at 8:30 a.m. until they are gone.
You can watch the Livestream at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HHS+TV
The Highland Sr. Girls Basketball team will play at Trumann on Monday, February 22, in the first round of the District Tournament. The game will begin at 6:00 pm. You must have a voucher to enter the game. You can watch the Livestream at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOekxL61juF9HfcpFfH4KPQ/featured
Due to hazardous road conditions on our rural bus routes the Highland School District will be closed tomorrow February 22nd to on-site learning. Weather permitting we hope to see our on-site students on Tuesday. Tomorrow will be virtual learning day.
4th, 5th and 6th grade PeeWee Basketball games scheduled for Saturday, February 20th vs. Mammoth Spring have been postponed.
The Highland School District will be closed tomorrow and Friday to on-site learning due to inclement weather. Both days will be virtual learning days.
The Highland School District will be closed tomorrow February 17th to on-site learning due to inclement weather. Tomorrow will be a virtual learning day.
Highland Rebels: As you know, due to the weather and road conditions tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 will be a virtual learning day. Even so, we also want to stress that all of our teachers and administrators agree that these virtual days must not be just about learning, but also must be about flexibility. We know that some families are without power and some are without internet service. We also know that some families want to spend some of this time playing in the snow. We fully understand all of this and we want our students to be able to have fun with the snow while continuing to learn with their teachers and classmates. All days missed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances must be converted to virtual learning days, or they have to be made up at a later date. If we don’t convert these inclement weather days to virtual days we will have to use our spring break days for make-up days and add any additional days on to the end of the year. These are not just local Highland School District requirements, but are the same guidelines that all public school districts in Arkansas must follow.
Mr. Sharp
Superintendent
Highland School District
The Highland School District will be closed tomorrow February 16th to on-site learning due to inclement weather. Tomorrow will be a virtual learning day.
The Highland School District will be closed tomorrow February 15th to on-site learning due to inclement weather. Tomorrow will be a virtual learning day.
Peewee basketball games scheduled for Saturday, February 13th have been postponed.
Band cookie dough delivery has been postponed until Wednesday, February 24.
The Highland School District will be closed tomorrow February 12th to on-site learning due to hazardous road and parking lot conditions. Tomorrow will be a virtual learning day.
The Highland School District will be closed tomorrow February 11th to on-site learning due to inclement weather. Tomorrow will be a virtual learning day.
Due to the potential of inclement weather on Wednesday, February 10, Highland School District employees are not required to report on-site.
The Highland School District will be closed tomorrow February 10th to on-site learning due to the potential of inclement weather for tonight and tomorrow. Tomorrow will be a virtual learning day.
Basketball. Highland Sr. Boys and Sr. Girls Vs. Pocahontas.
2/9/2021. Games are at the A. L. Hutson Center. 5:00 pm
Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HHS+TV
Jr. Boys District Tournament. Highland Vs. Brookland. 2/8/2021
Game is at Brookland. Start time is 6:00pm
Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=brookland+high+school+AV
Basketball. Highland Boys Vs. Valley View. At Highland. 2/5/2021
Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HHS+TV
Parents and Guardians of Highland Middle School students, we would appreciate your input. Please take a few moments to complete a survey using the following link. Thank you.
https://bit.ly/3iC7PtQ
Hey, Cherokee Elementary Parents/Guardians! We would appreciate your input. Please use the following link to complete a survey.
https://bit.ly/3iC7PtQ
Thank you for your time.
Highland Boys Vs. Trumann. AT Trumann 2-2-2021
Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOekxL61juF9HfcpFfH4KPQ/videos?app=desktop
Highland Girls Vs. Trumann. AT Highland 2-1-2021
Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HHS+TV
Highland Boys Vs. Pocahontas. AT Pocahontas. 2-1-2021
Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=psd-tv
Highland Cheerleaders will be selling lollipop grams February 1st through February 10th. The lollipops will be delivered on Friday, February 12th. The cost will be $1.00. Lollipops can be sent to the elementary school, middle school, or high school. Forms will be sent with elementary students on Monday February 1st, or contact a cheerleader to send a lollipop.
Highland Vs. Westside Boys. 1/29/2021
Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt9JcdQ54Og&feature=youtu.be
Girls Basketball games tonight vs. Westside, you can watch via Livestream at HHSTV.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HHS+TV
The Highland School District will resume on site learning tomorrow, January 28th. Buses will run normal routes at regularly scheduled times.
Today’s Jr High Baseball Tryouts have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for next Wednesday, February 3rd.
The Highland School District will be closed to on site learning today due to inclement weather. Today will be a virtual learning today.
If you are unable to make it to the Boys' games tonight vs. Southside, you can watch via Livestream. Winter Royalty will also be livestreamed starting around 5:20.
Livestream link:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HHS+TV
You can also watch tonight's Girls Basketball games on the HHSTV Livestream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HHS+TV
Highland Vs. Southside Girls Basketball games. 1-25-2021
Games at Southside.
Livestream Link:
https://livestream.com/southsideschools
Highland Boys Basketball Vs. Brookland. Games at Brookland. 1/19/2021
Livestream link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDqsX0CRgIxhFRNCA0trlA
Second nine weeks report cards will go home with elementary students this Thursday. All report cards for middle school and high school students will be mailed on Thursday.
The Highland Boys Basketball teams will play at Brookland on Tuesday, January 19. Teams playing will be:
7th Grade Boys
Jr. Boys
Sr. Boys
Highland Girls Basketball Vs. Brookland 1-18-2021.
General Admission Vouchers will be available at ticket window at A.L. Hutson Center starting at 4:00 pm. We will only have 50 General Admission Vouchers available.
Livestream Link to tomorrows game Vs. Brookland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMH2Lm0CG3U
Next week's virtual meals for the Highland School District will be going out tomorrow on Friday, January 15th. Meals will be delivered to the same locations and times as they normally are.
The Highland School District will be closed Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day.
Highland Vs. Pocahontas Girls Basketball AT Pocahontas. 1-12-2021
Livestream link:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=PSD+Tv
Boys Basketball games on Monday, January 11th AT Pocahontas have been postponed. As soon as we have a date for reschedule, we will put that information out.
Livestream link for tonight's game. Highland Vs. Westside. (Girls)
1/8/21
https://youtu.be/wlpEN25oC_0
Cherokee Elementary School is having makeup picture day this Friday, January 8th
The Middle School is having makeup picture day this Friday, January 8th.
Just a reminder that tutoring for CES students will resume today. Tutoring hours are from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
The Highland School District will resume on site learning tomorrow. Busses will run at normal times. We look forward to seeing all students and staff tomorrow!
Tonight's basketball games will be streamed live on our YouTube channel. Stream will start at 4pm.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w
Tonight and tomorrow nights basketball games will be live streamed on our YouTube channel. Tonight’s stream will a start at 5:00 pm.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w
Our basketball games will be live streamed tonight and will have live game commentary by Rhett Carter and Wyatt Goodman!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w
Any student who wants meals during the break may pick them up between 10 am - 12 pm on Friday. Distribution will be at the elementary school cafeteria side door. If the time will not work for you, call (870) 257-3118 by 2 pm on Thursday to make arrangements.
BASKETBALL UPDATES:
MONDAY- Games have been POSTPONED until a later date.
TUESDAY- Games have been CANCELED.
THURSDAY- Boys will play at Blytheville starting at 5pm (7th grade, Jr High, & Sr High)
FRIDAY- Girls will play at home starting at 5pm (Jr High & Sr High)
To keep track of schedule updates throughout the season, check the schedule at this link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uiZhB-BbQXgKDjbFypJaLlxWl8-n46h93cFPuR1DuoE/edit?usp=sharing
UPDATES for the virtual learning week of Dec. 14-18
MEALS: Tomorrow, meals for the week can be picked up! The distribution will be from 11 am -12 pm at each school's cafeteria back doors. Students who were already virtual, your meals will be picked up at your normal locations/times.
INTERNET: If you don't have internet/wifi, these are the access points throughout the district https://www.highlandrebels.org/article/338335
COVID-19: Since the last update, one HHS student and one HMS student have tested positive. All close contacts have been notified. Remember to contact Megan Kulczycki at (629) 888-3798 throughout the break if you suspect your student has COVID-19 or is showing symptoms of COVID-19.
The band concert will begin at 2:30. You MUST have a voucher to attend in person, but everyone can watch online thanks to HHSTV!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w
Our basketball live stream tonight has live game commentary by Rhett Carter, Wyatt Goodman, Kori Dunlap, & Mike Hemme!!!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w
The Highland School District will be going all virtual Monday - Friday, December 14-18, due to the increasing positive staff cases of COVID-19. School WILL be in session and buses will run tomorrow, Friday, December 11, at regular times to prepare students for remote learning. Students are expected to continue with virtual learning from home the following week. On-site school instruction will resume after Christmas break on Monday, January 4. Additional information will be forthcoming.
The Christmas Choir Concert scheduled for Thursday has been canceled.
HMS will continue taking donations through tomorrow! If you do not have a student in middle school and want to donate, you can place a donation in a drop bin at the entrance to the school. More information here:
https://www.kait8.com/2020/12/04/highland-middle-school-students-partner-with-ministry-give-cheer-seniors-nursing-home/
We now have 50 General Admission vouchers for HOME games! Vouchers will be available at the high school office on the day of every HOME game from 9 am until 2 pm. The vouchers will ONLY be available on the day of the game. Vouchers are limited to two per person and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Remember all games are also live-streamed if you want to watch from home. Highland Athletics is following all CDC, ADH, and ADE rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding COVID-19.
If you want to watch the games at Salem tonight, this is the link. https://www.youtube.com/c/SalemschoolsNetAR/live
The beginning band concert will be streamed by HHSTV. Click this link and look for the LIVE video at 7pm!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w
Livestream Link for Basketball games at Salem on Friday, December 4th.
https://www.youtube.com/c/SalemschoolsNetAR/live
Our positive COVID-19 case numbers have gone down. We currently have 1 active student case and 3 active staff cases. We will return to school tomorrow as originally planned. We look forward to seeing you! Remember to contact Megan Kulczycki at (629)888-3798 if you suspect your student has COVID-19 or is showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Subscribe to the HHSTV YouTube channel to watch all of the basketball games they stream this season! Follow the link. Hit subscribe. Click on the game that says “live” in the corner. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w
Can’t make it to the game? Watch it online from HHSTV’s YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/eIRSt-PbKmE
As part of a coordinated response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in partnership with the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas has developed this Parent/Guardian Survey for soliciting family input on what is working now and what may be considered for the future.
Parent Survey purpose
The survey seeks to involve families in an organized, ongoing and timely way in planning, review, and improvement. The survey—which will remain open for two (2) weeks—will provide feedback regarding:
* family concerns
* how families are making decisions
* family awareness of options and resources available
* family considerations for the future
The intention of this survey is not to identify individual district responses, but rather to establish an understanding of the state as a whole. The information will be aggregated by region only; therefore, families will be asked to identify the region of the state in which they live in order to understand the distribution of the survey without specifically identifying any district by name.
The survey will close on Friday, November 20. OEP will be sharing results at the December State Board meeting.
Survey Link https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7aRF3ErNNXFel
Watch this video from Mr. Sharp for details about Highland's virtual week. https://youtu.be/PRuIiaCOPaA
The Highland School District will be going all virtual starting Monday November 16th due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the district. We will return to onsite school instruction Monday November 30th. Mr. Sharp will address meal pickup and times via a video address on Sunday.
The Junior High and Senior High Boys Basketball team will be traveling to Jonesboro tomorrow to play Ridgefield Christian at 5:30pm. We were only given enough vouchers for parents of the players. Tune in to KOOL 104.7 to listen to the game on the radio or online.
Games for Monday 11/16/2020 with Cotter have been CANCELED.
Check out Updated Scholarship Information!!!! Go to highlandrebels.org.
Click on 'Schools'. Click 'High School'. Click 'Menu'. Find the link under 'Counselor's Information.' Contact Mrs. Kelly Mahaffey for more information. 870-856-3273.
Couldn’t make it to the game? Here’s the link to watch live. https://youtu.be/Odfe610D6jM
There are NO MORE vouchers for Friday’s game. As previously sent out, you must have a voucher to purchase a ticket. Tickets will NOT be sold at the gate to anyone without a voucher. We will be at maximum capacity according to the COVID regulations.
Due to the high demand for tickets on Friday night, all spectators must have a voucher. We will have vouchers available in the high school office starting at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 2, 2020. These vouchers are first come, first served. A voucher guarantees you a ticket at the gate. There will not be any extra tickets at the gate for those without vouchers.
Unfortunately, Westside had to cancel the 7th-grade game that was scheduled for tomorrow. We will still play the jr. high game which starts at 7 pm. This is the last jr. high game of the season.
Friday night the Sr. Rebels take on Westside. The game will be at Westside. You can pick up vouchers in the high school office this week. We have a limited number of vouchers, and they are first come first serve.
We are having a REMOTE LEARNING DAY on Wednesday, November 4! A remote learning day is a day in which students learn from home. This is a way for us to test the systems we have in place, in case we ever need to learn remotely for a period of time. (Snow days may be a thing of the past.) If your student needs to come that day, buses will be running, buildings will be open, and we will have staff to monitor them. Teachers will also be on campus. Breakfast and lunch for all remote students that day may be picked up at the CES cafeteria from 9 am - 10 am. Students on campus will follow a more traditional breakfast and lunch schedule.
Join us tonight for the Annual Report to the Public! It begins at 5:30 and is in the Board Room in the Administration Building. Can't make it to the presentation? Check out the highlights on our website here https://5il.co/mb36.
If anyone still needs a voucher for Thursday's 7th grade and jr. high games at Cave City, those can be picked up in the high school office.
Reminders - The booster club meeting is tonight in the HHS Cafe' at 6 pm. Masks are required. Highland's Annual Report to the Public is tomorrow night at 5:30 pm in the administration building. Update - Our volleyball team will play at 6 pm tomorrow night in the district tournament at Westside. If you cannot attend, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/qcBMTiBOB7w
It's Homecoming Week! Tonight's movie was canceled, but the week will be a fun celebration. HHS and HMS are celebrating with the following spirit days
Mon. = Pajama Day
Tues.=Favorite Sport
Wed.=Favorite Holiday
Thurs.=Red, White & Blue
Fri.= Red and Gray
Ceremony begins at 5:30 on Friday. No vouchers needed for the ceremony.
The Highland Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, has been canceled. Teams that had already paid will have the entry fee refunded.
Football games scheduled for Thursday and Friday have been canceled.
A staff member is being considered a presumed positive for COVID-19, resulting in additional staff quarantines within the football program. The volleyball games will go on as scheduled since there is no contact tracing in relation to this case within their program. Football games scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night are canceled. Our COVID-19 point of contact is Megan Kulczycki, RN. She can be reached at (629)888-3798.
The jr. high football game scheduled for tonight has been canceled. The volleyball games will continue as scheduled. We will send out additional information later today.
The CES picnic on the lawn has been moved to tomorrow since rain is in the forecast for Friday. Students can bring their lunch or get a sack lunch from the cafeteria.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BE COUNTED FOR THE 2020 CENSUS! The census has a substantial financial impact on our community. The data is also used to apply for grants. Many people look for ways to improve our community, and this online survey is a quick, easy, and free way to help! https://my2020census.gov/app/intro/state
Auditions for the play The Diary of Anne Frank will be Thursday, Oct 1 & Friday, Oct 2!
Auditions will be held after school in the choir room.
All 8th-12th grade Highland students are eligible to audition.
Questions can be emailed to Shona.covington@highlandrebels.org
Ticket vouchers for Friday's football game at Trumann are available in the high school office.
The Highland Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament is Oct. 17 at Cherokee Village South Golf Course. Registration forms are available in the high school office.
Highland's HHSTV crew will be broadcasting the game live on their channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w. Don’t miss the special halftime ceremony honoring the 2020 inductees to the Highland Athletic Hall of Fame.
Reminder: SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW! It is also make-up picture day for seniors.
Virtual Students: CES virtual students will have their picture taken at CES and can come at 8:15 in the morning. HHS & HMS virtual students will have their picture taken at the A. L. Hutson between 8-11 am and should have more information in their student email.
Students who are absent or in quarantine will have a make-up picture day at a later date.
Virtual students may go to the Sharp County Health office this week to receive their flu shot or come to the school flu clinic on October 5. We will have a registration packet available for parents to fill out upon arrival. Due to COVID guidelines, our clinic will be for students and Highland employees only. No other family members or community members will be given shots.
Flu packets for all students learning on-site have been sent out, so please check your child’s backpack or ask your student for their packet. Please return those to school by September 25th. Due to COVID guidelines, our clinic will be for students and Highland employees only. No other family members or community members will be given shots.
The Highland School District 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame video is live!!! https://youtu.be/0759UhZ7yIc On Friday, come to the game or watch the livestream to see them be honored at halftime!
Reminder: Highland Booster Club meets tonight at 6 pm in the HHS Cafeteria.
Registration is going on now until 2pm for the FFA Cornhole tournament! Hurry and enter your team!!! The tournament will start shortly after. It’s at the Ash Flat Church of Christ. Come support your favorite team and the FFA!!!
Reminder: Tomorrow is talk like a pirate day! Students can dress up in pirate attire(leave the swords at home) or say their best "ahoy matey" throughout the day.
Virtual students can participate too! Email your pictures to kasey.carter@highlandrebels.org for us to share on the school social media pages.
Reminder: Student vaccinations must be up-to-date. If your student needed an additional vaccination this year(students turning 11, 16, and some of those going into 7th grade), your student needs to have gotten their vaccination, notified the school nurse of an appointment to get their vaccination, or completed paperwork to be part of the vaccination clinic by September 25. To find out if your student needs a shot, call the Sharp County Department of Health at 994-7364. Feel free to call your school nurse with any questions.
The seventh grade and junior high football teams play at Pocahontas on Thursday night. Ticket vouchers for the game will be available in the high school office Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am - 2 pm or until we run out of vouchers.
Highland’s HHSTV crew will also be broadcasting the game live tonight on their channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w They will have audio provided by hometown radio’s KOOU.
Tonight’s game at Piggott will be broadcast live by Piggott on Yhctv.com and on YouTube (search YHCTV).
Highland plays football at Piggott tomorrow night. Ticket vouchers for the game will be available at the high school office tomorrow from 9am-2pm.
COVID-19 Information: We have reporting information on our app and our website at https://www.highlandrebels.org/covid-19-reporting-information where you can track COVID-19 information and cases within our district. We will update the numbers each school day. This will be the best way for you to track our numbers within the district.
Volleyball Sr. recognition is tonight before the varsity match. Come out and support the Lady Rebels.
Attn Virtual Students: Weekly meal pick up will be tomorrow because of Labor Day. Pick-ups will be at the same time (11-12) and same locations(CES, Mongolian Grill, Ash Flat Church of Christ, CV City Hall parking lot)
Can’t make it to senior night? Highland’s HHSTV students will be there to livestream! Watch their YouTube channel for the link to pop-up when they are live! Senior night begins at 6:30 pm. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w
CES students will return to school tomorrow! The interior of the school is not damaged, the area has been aired out, and the air conditioners are working.
Cherokee Elementary School students will have a remote(learn from home) day tomorrow. Teachers will contact you with additional details tomorrow morning. Teachers, faculty, and staff should all report to school tomorrow. HMS and HHS will have school as usual.
All students were safely loaded on the buses and are headed home.
Today's golf match has been canceled.
Tonight’s jr high football game has been moved up to 5:30pm. General admission tickets will be available 1 hour prior to game time.
The volleyball games scheduled for tonight have been postponed. They will be rescheduled at a later date.
Reminder: We cannot accept any local passes at athletic events. General admission tickets will be available 1 hour prior to the first game of the night. For tomorrow’s games, that is 3:30 for volleyball and 6:00 for football.
Ticket vouchers for Friday night's game at Walnut Ridge will be available to the public tomorrow(Thursday) from 9 am-2 pm at the HIGH SCHOOL office. Stop by and pick up a couple, so you can watch the Rebels take on the Bobcats Friday at 7 pm. You MUST have one of these vouchers to get in the game Friday night.
Day 2 Updates
1. All students found their classes quickly this morning!
2. If you need to change your child's transportation routine for the day, you MUST call the office PRIOR TO 2:00pm to make the change.
3. Virtual Students - If you have any issues, contact your TEACHER first, not the office.
Thank you
Sports Updates: We have new guidelines and procedures this year. Get the details here.
https://youtu.be/v9lk_Bpqcg4
CES Parents: We are sending home Chromebooks today and tomorrow for grades 1-4! These are to kept at home for any work we send home that may require a computer.
Want to skip the car rider line? The activity bus dismisses at 3:00 and is unloading at the A. L. Hutson by 3:05. Call the CES office at 257-3118 to make the switch.
We are having a special election on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. This is for a continuation of the current millage rate. This is NOT an increase. Come to the informational meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 6 pm in the CES Cafeteria. Our new food service provider, Chartwells, will treat the first 75 people to dinner!
If you have a virtual student and signed up for meals, don't forget to pick them up today from 11:00-12:00 at the location you selected. The locations are Ash Flat Church of Christ, Hardy's old Mongolian Grill, Cherokee Village town center, or the CES back door by the cafeteria. If you need to add your name to the list for next week, contact your teacher.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Updates from the nurse about COVID:
https://youtu.be/JYaWcLq_PA4
Updates from Mr. Sharp about food service
https://youtu.be/amwB991iI4M
Show this mask video to your kids!
https://youtu.be/Jh6Qhqbuvdk
Reminders:
Parents will not be able to enter the buildings in the morning.
Middle School doors will open in the front at 7:15 am and in the back at 7:30 am.
Monday, August 24 is the first day of school.
First bell rings at the High School at 7:45
We are looking forward to a great year!
If you have not filled out the transportation survey we sent out last week, please fill it out now. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv4uWJdPrn3xLbD7CzfD9IKvDyOM3dSes2blXTQU2pEPmXxg/viewform
Transportation Survey: Please complete this short transportation survey for students in grades K-8. Even if you do not use school transportation, please respond. We are trying to get an accurate count for each route.
https://forms.gle/iSzFFqF3urkqUPzW8
Welcome to Highland School District's Virtual Open House!
CES https://youtu.be/-7Rh1O6ZDpQ
HMS https://youtu.be/iRypYEx_ZOs
HHS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qodlK8XGHdg&feature=youtu.be
Fall Sports Parent Meetings https://youtu.be/qYNWt5tivbg
Open House Details - https://www.highlandrebels.org/article/281903
Here is a virtual learning update from Mr. Sharp!
https://youtu.be/J3BGZXbrvPQ
Reminder: Today is the last day to sign up for our virtual learning option! You can enroll here https://forms.gle/MiX1eJV2GsiQMVSd6. If you already enrolled and changed your mind, you can call the school office on Monday to remove your name from the list.
We've had many questions about face coverings. See our current guidelines here https://bit.ly/3fdFFBX. In the elementary, we plan to have "mask breaks" when students are at their desks learning.
If you want to register for Highland’s Virtual Learning Academy, click here https://forms.gle/mpPySr633kdREpTx9
This official enrollment form is different from the survey we sent out in June. If you responded in June that you are interested in Virtual Learning for the 2020-21 school year, you will still need to complete this official enrollment form to register for the virtual learning program. If you filled out this official enrollment form when we released it last week, there is no need to complete it again. The deadline to enroll is Friday.
It's Graduation Day! Congratulations to the Class of 2020! HHS TV is livestreaming the ceremony. Watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IykrYsUZl38&feature=youtu.be
Is your child going to be a car rider at CES? Call 870-257-3118 between 9 am and 2 pm to get set-up and receive your car rider number!
Here are details about our virtual learning program.
We will share a registration form early next week.
https://www.highlandrebels.org/article/272316?org=district
Hello Highland families!
We are ready to share our back-to-school plans with you! Visit this link to view our plans. https://bit.ly/3egB4ye
We also have additional details in this FAQ document. https://bit.ly/2BW7Pnh
We are excited to start the 20-21 school year with you!
Don't forget Kindergarten Registration is today through Thursday!!! Registration is open between 9 am and 2 pm each day. Your child does not have to be present. We do need the child's birth certificate, social security card, and shot record.
Please take the time to complete the survey about 20-21 learning options that was sent out on Monday if you have not done so already. We strongly suggest that you watch the video before you complete the survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gsPBRwfQdq4XXOJqVcOoCt7lKpOFVZXALxoDHQvgWFE/viewform?edit_requested=true
Kindergarten registration has been rescheduled due to the restrictions from the state. The new dates are July 7-9. If you preregistered, we need you to bring your child's birth certificate, shot record, and social security card. If you would like to preregister, you can do so here https://forms.gle/RYtGaUQQWse7ssgw8
IMPORTANT SURVEY - Please fill out this survey for us! It will help us prepare for the upcoming school year. Please watch the video linked in top paragraph. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gsPBRwfQdq4XXOJqVcOoCt7lKpOFVZXALxoDHQvgWFE/viewform?edit_requested=true
Reminder: The Highland Athletic Booster Club is meeting tomorrow night at 6:00 in the High School Cafeteria. Don't forget you must wear a mask. Anyone interested in joining is welcome!! See you there!
Any Highland girl entering grades 7 - 12 is invited to girls basketball practice June 16, 17 and 18 at the A. L. Hutson. Grades 7 - 9 will practice from 2:00-3:00 pm and grades 10 - 12 will practice from 3:00-4:00 pm.
Still have one of our Chromebooks, chargers, or MiFi Devices? Please return it to the central office tomorrow, Monday, or Tuesday between 9 am and 2 pm. Pull under the awning at the central office, knock on the door, and someone will collect your device.
Highland student featured on KAIT https://www.kait8.com/2020/05/19/highland-high-student-distributes-over-masks/
We are ready to collect Chromebooks, chargers and MiFi devices! Collections are scheduled for
Tuesday 5/19 at CES and HHS 9 am - noon
Wednesday 5/20 at CES and HMS 9 am- noon
Thursday 5/21 at CES 1 pm - 6 pm
Every collection point can accept devices from students in any grade.
Check out the 2020 Highland High School Academic Awards!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=em-share_video_user&v=AAaooQjAh58&noapp=1
Don't forget we have lunch at our normal locations 11-12 today!
Highland School District proudly presents the class of 2020! Watch the virtual graduation here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZMuqlc4Ypw&feature=youtu.be
Highland School District Family Check-In
https://forms.gle/VbcS1Bk5A5uQhpNk9
Thinking of joining band? Check out this website they put together to help you make your decision!
If interested, make sure you reach out them by May 22!
https://sites.google.com/highlandrebels.org/highlandbands/home
Check out the tribute we created on the football field to honor the class of 2020! Go Rebels!
https://youtu.be/0JdzNvSLxpw
If you received an award in the sports banquet tonight, please pick up your award in the lower parking lot of the A.L. Hutson between 9-12 tomorrow morning.
Join us for the virtual 2020 Sports Banquet!
https://youtu.be/uSq-3tW3dpM
Don’t forget we have lunch and snack bags at our regular locations today from 11-12!
Students, now that College/Concurrent and Virtual courses are over, we need to collect all books used for these courses.
Please drive by Tuesday, May 12 between 9am & 2pm and drop off your books on the table that will be set up outside by Mrs. Wiggins exterior door.
We will not be picking up chromebooks or Verizon MiFi devices until after the last day of school (May 22). We will send out additional information at that time.
Highland School District Family Check-In
https://forms.gle/VbcS1Bk5A5uQhpNk9
CES has made plans for pick-up of personal items. Get all of the details here: https://www.highlandrebels.org/article/244120?org=cherokee-elementary We are still working on plans at the other buildings and will release those when they are finalized.
Don’t forget- Spring Sports Uniform return is TODAY 9-11 am lower level of the AL Hutson, and football players need to pick up their fundraiser items for distribution.
HHS Faculty/Staff Messages to Students. Today's message is from Mr. MacDonald.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlIWZxaYqRs&feature=youtu.be
Wednesday May 6th is National Nurses Day. Thank you to our Nurses at Highland!!!!
Highland School District Family Check-In
https://forms.gle/VbcS1Bk5A5uQhpNk9
HHS Faculty/Staff Messages to Students. Today's message is from Ashley Lewis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMhVNFiUXes
HHS Faculty/Staff Messages to Students.
Today's message is from Mr. Taylor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeKGoD1kUZ0
Update: Williford library wifi password is Quick100
Meals will be at our locations 11-12 today! You can also turn in AMI packets at those locations during that time. Williford residents- Mayor Forehand shared the library’s wifi password! It is quick1234
HHS Faculty/Staff Messages to Students. Today's message is from Mrs. Mize.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQvvnMT7txU
Please return your library books in any AMI drop box! We've created two additional AMI drop boxes. One is at the middle school side entrance by the front parking lot. The other is at the high school front doors.
Highland School District Family Check-In - We will be sending this form out each week to stay in contact and see how we can help you during this time.
https://forms.gle/VbcS1Bk5A5uQhpNk9
Highland Assembly is serving 200 grab-and-go meals from 5pm - 6pm tomorrow at their church located at 33 Meadowbrook Dr. in Highland. Meals are free and open to people of all ages. They will also send a few things home for the weekend.
Kindergarten pre-registration is online! Know someone with a child entering kindergarten next year? Send them this link to pre-registration. https://forms.gle/8AqCU4NnPBANt8dv7
Notes From Coach Lewis. April 22, 2020
Have a great day!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2Nn01v5_oM&t=3s
HHS Faculty/Staff Messages to Students.
Today's message is from Coach McLaughlin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaPXNdT_SfQ
Happening today: * Red Cross Blood Drive at the Highland School Based Health Clinic now until 4pm *Food deliveries to our locations 11-12. You can also drop off AMI packets at any of those locations during that time.
Highland School District Family Check-In - We will be sending this form out each week to stay in contact and see how we can help you during this time.
https://forms.gle/VbcS1Bk5A5uQhpNk9
AMI packets can also be dropped off at the school food delivery locations on Monday. All work can be placed in the same envelope. AMI work needs to be labeled with student first and last name, grade, first period or homeroom teacher.
AMI Drop Boxes have been created. They are at the following locations: Cherokee Elementary School, the old AP&L building in Hardy(next to Bill's Cash Saver), next to Chow on the Square at towncenter in Cherokee Village, and at the Ash Flat Church of Christ.
Highland Assembly is serving 200 grab-and-go meals from 11-12 tomorrow at their church located at 33 Meadowbrook Dr. in Highland. Meals are free and open to people of all ages.
Reminder: For all issues related to technology (need a device, forgot password, cannot connect, and any other issues) email tech@highlandrebels.org.
Reminder: We have internet access points in the parking lots at the Hutson, CES, and HHS. Details here https://www.highlandrebels.org/article/229361 If you are still waiting on internet, know that we will not penalize the student. They can make-up the work once you have access.
Reminder - We will have food bags again tomorrow from 11-12 at the 7 locations.
Highland School District has purchased a limited supply of Verizon hotspots with unlimited data to be used for students who would not qualify for any of the other plans. We will contact those students when it is available. 5/5
Verizon is offering wireless customers an additional 15gb of additional data to unlimited and shared data plans between March 25th to April 30th. https://vz.to/3ca0jBX 4/5
ATT is waiving data overage fees IF you fill out a waiver. The waiver applies to fees between March 13, 2020, and May 13, 2020, due to hardship related to Coronavirus. Have your user ID and password ready and click here to submit a waiver request. https://soc.att.com/2wquaXp 3/5
To those who responded (on survey or phone)that they need internet:
Fidelity is offering internet only for homes within their service area. We will cover the cost until school is dismissed. If the address we have for you is in their coverage area, expect a phone call from us. 2/5
We understand this technology is new to most of you, and you may be struggling. For all technical issues contact our tech department directly at tech@highlandrebels.org (message 1/5)
In accordance with our 19-20 school calendar, there is no school/AMI tomorrow. Our offices will also be closed. If you need a Chromebook or K-6 supplies, come to central office today 9-2. For now hold on to AMI packets, we will send pickup information at a later date.
We are hopeful we can still have a physical graduation ceremony. Tentatively it is scheduled for 6 pm on Saturday, June 27. These plans are subject to change as we will be following the guidance from the state at the time. We will provide more details closer to the date.
Congratulations to Molly McBryde!! Molly signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Florida College next season.
If you were on the wait list for a Chromebook, you can come pickup your Chromebook today or tomorrow 9-2. Don't forget we have supplies for every student K-6. Today is Wacky Wednesday. Submit pics here https://bit.ly/2x56uZ2 Be sure to tune in to the Facebook Live at 1 today!
AMI Information. Link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EdZCbLlqWmhL5tqIXUr3lWD3nAzwHRah/view?usp=sharing
To use the wifi select HSD Guest as the network. There is no password required.
We have created some places where you can access wifi in our parking lots. In the CES parking lot, it’s in the back by the cafe. At the A. L. Hutson, it’s in the parking lot from where the doors open toward Rebel Dr. We will add the HHS parking lot by next week. We have a wifi map on Facebook. Watch our Facebook Live at 1 pm tomorrow for more details.
Notice: The school Chromebooks we are handing out are still CIPA(Child Internet Protection Act) compliant. We will continue to get notifications about cyber bullying and viewing explicit content. Please use the Chromebooks appropriately.
The Governor just extend the on-site instruction closure through the rest of the school year. The AMI and digital learning will continue through the end of the year.
Forgotten your password? Email tech@highlandrebels.org for a password reset. Most phones have email capabilities. For elementary students you may check with their teacher first.
To sign on to a Chromebook you have to have an internet connection. If you are waiting on internet, please be patient. We will have more details for you on that tomorrow.
It's Virtual Spirit Week!
#MakeitMonday - Show us something you've made
#TackleitTuesday - Tackle a good book
#Wacky Wednesday
#ThrowbackThursday - pic or drawing of you & friends
#RebelPrideFriday - Red & Gray
Submit photos for the virtual spirit week here https://bit.ly/2x56uZ2
Here is a link to a video recapping the announcements that have been made over the last week. We have also added supplies for grades 5 & 6. https://youtu.be/wEdlDtSKS2k
Make sure you enter through CES parking lot for pickups this week!
Middle school students- You need to start checking your emails regularly. Your teachers are beginning to send you messages. If you do not have access right now, make sure you start checking when you do have access. Many phones have the ability to check email.
Just for clarification- Today was the last daily meal. There will be no meal delivery tomorrow. Food box pickup will be weekly on Mondays from 11-12. It will begin this Monday (April 6) and be at the same locations we have been using.
As much as we would love to give Chromebooks to all students, that is not possible at this time. We have prepared Chromebooks for those who responded to the survey or their teacher that they did not have a laptop or desktop at home. We cannot take additional requests at this time
MEAL CHANGES
We are transitioning from the daily meals to meal boxes to reduce exposure. Meal boxes will be delivered on Mondays at the same time to the same locations we are currently using. Chromebooks will be available at these locations on Monday as well.
CHROMEBOOKS
If you have responded by survey or told your teacher you need a Chromebook, we have one ready for you! Pick up may be done at the central office. Pickup times are Monday – Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. All pickups need to be made next week if at all possible.
Elementary school and middle school AMI work for days 11-15 was mailed out today. We will collect all AMI work when we return to school. If the closure is extended, we will send out additional information about the collection of AMI work.
Daily meals will resume again tomorrow! We are adding a stop at Agnos Church of Christ. For a complete list of meal locations visit https://www.highlandrebels.org/article/221832. If you are UNABLE to make it to a meal drop location, contact us at 870-856-3275 tomorrow morning.
Spring Break is ending and learning at home will continue. Students in Highland School District should complete AMI work labeled Day 8, Day 9, and Day 10 for Monday -Wednesday.
With the extended school closure, the District WILL be providing student meal services starting March 30 through April 17. Continue to watch for updates over spring break.
Family food bags were included with student meals today. During spring break, a one-time family food bag pick-up will be available on Wednesday, March 25, from 11:00-12:00, at the same locations as this week.
Thank you to school personnel and community volunteers for preparing, packing, and delivering student meals and family food bags this week!
Gov. Hutchinson announced today that all Arkansas public schools will remain closed for onsite instruction through April 17 due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 across the state. We will be sending updates next week about how instruction will continue for Highland Students.
Parent Teacher Conferences have been postponed. Report cards are being mailed out. You can always reach your child's teacher by email. Email addresses are listed at www.highlandrebels.org. Select the school building, then select "Staff" in the quicklinks section at the bottom.
PROM has been postponed to a later date. When we determine the date, we will let you know.
We need this short survey completed. We need a response from EVERY household with students. It will let us know about internet access and meal program needs. https://forms.gle/jva39YuUU4LxWRcM8
Highland Employees for tomorrow
All OFFICE STAFF report to your building at 8:00 am
All ADMINISTRATORS report to the central office at 8:00 am
ALL CERTIFIED AND CLASSIFIED STAFF report to the A.L. Hutson at 9:00 AM and be prepared to stay through the day.
Highland School District will take AMI days 5, 6, & 7 to finish out our week prior to spring break. We will keep you posted with new information as it becomes available.
HIGHLAND EVENT UPDATES - Keep checking back. Updates are made as they come in.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Epf5qGl12QmminJMSuxDkS8ZVx3rU4OAH_UdwdSE2A/edit.
See the latest from the district on COVID-19 on our website at https://www.highlandrebels.org/covid-19-updates--11
The Jr. High Softball game scheduled for today has been moved to Cave City, and the start time is 3:30.
Reminder: Pageant entry forms are due by Wednesday. Pageant begins at 1 pm on Saturday. It will be on the CES Cafeteria.
The baseball game scheduled for today has been canceled.
The softball game scheduled for today has been pushed back to a 5:00 pm start time. The game is at Cave City.
Don’t miss the band concert today! It starts at 2:30 in the A. L. Hutson Memorial Center. They always put on a great performance!
Congratulations Highland Quiz Bowl Team! They placed third in Regional Competition yesterday and qualified for the State tournament. Drew Grove was named All Tournament.
Don't forget STEM Night at Highland Middle School starts at 5 pm tonight! Bring the whole family for some fun!!!
The parents of the senior class will have a meeting tomorrow at 5:00 pm in the HHS cafe’.
Show your senior some love! Visit https://bit.ly/3c89bJa to begin creating a personalized ad for your senior in the yearbook. Prices range from $50-$350.
Not very digital? Contact the yearbook team at amy.barnes@highlandrebels.org. The deadline is 4/1!
If you haven't purchased your yearbook, now is the time! The price goes up to $45 on 4/6. https://bit.ly/2I7Ai9v
Happening soon: Booster club meeting tonight at 6 pm in the A. L. Hutson.
Mark your calendar for the future meeting dates of March 16, April 20, and May 18!
There will be a baseball parent meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:30 pm in the Judge King indoor facility at the Ash Flat Ballpark. This meeting is for parents of students in grades 7-12 who are interested in playing on the jr. or sr. baseball teams through the school.
There will be a softball parent meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:00 pm in the A. L. Hutson Memorial Center. This meeting is for parents of students in grades 7-12 who are interested in playing on the jr. or sr. softball teams through the school.
What's happening this weekend?
The ArkMo League PeeWee Basketball Tournaments will be in town! There will be games all day in both the High School and A.L. Hutson Gyms. Admission will be: Adults- $4; Students $3; Under 5 - Free. No passes
The Boys and Girls Track Parent Meeting will be Tuesday, Feb 25 at 4:30pm in high school cafe.
Reminder: Tomorrow is Presidents’ Day and there will be no school at Highland.
Highland Theatre announces audition dates for the spring musical:
Calamity at Parched Gulley: Who Shot Chappy Lee?
Monday, February 10 & Tuesday, February 11 after school in the choir room
No prepared materials needed; no previous stage experience needed.
Auditions are open to all HHS students!
We look forward to seeing our students at school tomorrow!
HMS STEM Night has been cancelled. The ACT Test on Saturday at the high school will still take place. Be there no later than 7:45 with picture ID and ACT ticket already printed out.
School closing:
Due to a high number of illnesses Highland School District will have AMI Days 2, 3, & 4 Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7. Students should complete work labeled AMI Days 2-4 in their AMI day packet.
Make plans to attend Highland Middle School's STEM Night! This is always a fun-filled event, great for all ages.
The event will take place Thursday, February 6 in the halls of Highland Middle School. Doors open at 5 pm and the event ends at 6:30 pm.
The boys basketball games scheduled for tomorrow night have been canceled.
Reminder: Our Public Facilities Meeting is tonight at the beginning of the board meeting at 6 pm in the administration building. We would love for you to attend!
There will be no tutoring after school today at CES and HMS.
The booster club is meeting tonight at 6pm in the hospitality room of the A. L. Hutson. Everyone is welcome to join them!
Reminder- Highland School District will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. School will resume on Tuesday, January 21.
Come support your Rebels tonight as they take on the Valley View Blazers! Games start at 4:30 at the A.L. Hutson.
Due to inclement weather Highland School District will have AMI Day 1 today, January 17, 2020. Students should complete work labeled AMI Day 1 in their AMI day packet.
There will be a meeting for parents of seniors on Tuesday, January 21 at 6 pm in the hospitality room of the A. L. Hutson.
The 2020 trap season will begin soon. Students, grades 6-12 in the Highland area, who are interested in trap shooting, come join us. We are having two sign-up meetings: Sunday, 1/12/20, 4 pm at the Highland High School Cafeteria and Thursday, 1/16/20, 6 pm at the Highland High School Cafeteria.
Students wishing to participate must attend one of the meetings WITH A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
Participation fee is $100, per shooter. Please come to the meeting prepared to pay.
Shooters must complete Hunter Education by 2/1/20. We can assist you with information at the meeting.
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Thank you and we look forward to a successful season busting some clays!
CES says SOCK IT TO BULLYING! Wear crazy sock to school tomorrow!
Students were sent home with a letter about scoliosis checks. You can find a copy of the letter by clicking the link below or visiting the documents section of our website. Please take note of the opt-out procedures and the suitable attire for girls.
https://5il.co/c600
There is a booster club meeting today at 6 pm at the A L Hutson. There is no tutoring for middle or elementary schools this week.
Don't forget the FREE Christmas Choir Concert at 6 pm in the HS gym tonight! Several students will be in the Hardy Christmas Parade tomorrow at 11 am. The Highland Rebel Band Christmas Concert is Sunday at 2:30 pm in the A. L. Hutson. Bring a canned donation item for admission.
Reminder CES classroom group pictures are tomorrow!
Did you miss the play? You can check out a recording of it here! https://youtu.be/fj9c44CpMco
It had excellent reviews! If you missed Highland Theatre’s production “It’s a Wonderful Life” last night, you still have a chance to catch it today! Showings will be at 2:30 and 7:00 today at Highland Assembly at 33 Meadowbrook in Highland.
CES is celebrating kindness tomorrow with a "Caps Off to Kindness" day. Students are encouraged to bring a cap/hat if they have one.
Kick-off your holiday season by listening to the Highland Jazz Band at the annual Christmas in the Village tree lighting ceremony TONIGHT in Cherokee Village's town center! The event begins at 5:00 and our band takes the stage at 5:30. Santa will be there to visit with kids too!
Reminder: We will not have school Wednesday-Friday for Thanksgiving break. Monday and Tuesday school will be in session regular hours.
Highland Alumna Ashley McBryde wins CMA for New Artist of the Year!
Our bus routes look good. We will see you at school. Please drive carefully.
The jr. girls basketball game schedulded for tonight has been postponed until Wednesday.
The booster club meeting scheduled for tonight has been canceled.
After-school tutoring has been canceled for all Highland Schools -CES, HMS, and HHS. HMS will NOT have Beta after school today either.
Highland Middle School invites our local veterans to join them for donuts and coffee at 8:00 AM in the library Monday. There will be a quick assembly in the gym immediately following.
Reminder: CES wears red, white, and blue tomorrow to celebrate Stand Up Against Bullying!
The bonfire scheduled for tonight has been canceled, but Sr. Beta Club Game Night is on! It is 3:30-7:30 at the HHS Cafe'. Your $5 entry fee goes to help support Children's Miracle Network. There will be games of all types
The school board election is today! Votes can be cast until 7:30! Johnny Carter and Joey Cooper filed for Position 4. Renee Clay-Circle filed unopposed for Position 5. Registered voters with established residence in the school district are eligible to vote for both positions.
It is time for the annual Red and Gray Game with the PIE AUCTION! Festivities begin at 5 pm Tuesday in the A.L. Hutson Memorial Center.
Don't forget Trunk or Treat is tonight! It's on Rocky Top (in front of the high school) from 5-7 pm. There are so many trunks and so much candy!!! Centennial Bank is providing a hot dog and water to the first 500 people.
Red Ribbon Week is upon us! Check out all of our activities and dress up days.
Due to technical issues there is no livestream of the football game tonight. You can listen online at https://radio.securenetsystems.net/ce/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KOOU
Picture retake day will be this Friday, October 25!
The boys basketball camp going on today(grades K-3) and tomorrow(grades 4-6) is at the Highland High School Gym (not the A. L. Hutson). It will end at 5:30 pm each day.
This is a reminder - Second grade family game night is tonight 5:30-7 pm in the CES cafeteria. Refreshments will be served. Come out and enjoy a great night!
Don’t forget College and Career Night for juniors and seniors tomorrow night at 6pm at the A.L. Hutson!
The Athletic Booster Club will meet tomorrow at 6 pm in the A. L. Hutson Center. All members and those interested in becoming members are invited to attend. There is no fee to join.
Reminder: NO SCHOOL for students on Thursday and Friday. Parent Teacher Conferences are 1 pm - 7 pm tomorrow. No appointment needed.
We are hosting a FAFSA Night Monday, October 14 from 5-7pm in the HHS Library! You will need 2018 tax returns, social security number, and an email address to complete the application.
Don’t miss the volleyball senior night! It starts prior to the senior high game at the AL Hutson tonight!
Correction - Thursday is Oct. 17 and Friday is Oct. 18
Parent-teacher Conferences
We invite all parents and students to attend Parent-teacher Conferences.
Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2019, from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Students will NOT have school on Thursday, October 18 or on Friday, October 19.
YEARBOOKS! Today is the last day for the lowest rate of $35! Visit www.jostens.com
https://youtu.be/DKYWJKofFN0
The school flu clinic will have the SHOTS only.
If you want the mist, you will need to attend the county-wide clinic on Friday, September 27 at the Sharp County Health Unit in Ash Flat.
Our school clinic is October 1, 2019 at the AL Hutson Center. Flu packets went home yesterday. Parents please check those backpacks!
Also, the county wide mass flu clinic is September 27, 2019 at the Sharp County Health Unit in Ash Flat.
Don’t forget tomorrow is talk like a pirate day at CES! Dress in your favorite pirate attire or practice your best Arrrrgggg!
Reminder: Highland Schools Annual Report to the Public begins at 5:30 in the admin building.
GAME ON! Dodgeball starts in 25 minutes! HHS gym at 6 pm
Don't forget school picture day is tomorrow! All students will have their pictures taken for the yearbook. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, you can do so at jostensyearbook.com for the sale price of $35 through Sept. 27! The new sponsor and staff are ready to WOW you!
Keep up with Highland High School on Social Media.
Twitter: HHSRebs
Instagram: hhsrebels
Facebook: HHSRebels
Girls Basketball Fundraiser Info
https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-district-highlandar/browse/78687
Reminder: When sending bus notes, we need the student's first AND last name, the drop-off address, and (if known) the bus symbol.
Can’t come to the game tonight? Our HHSTV team is your new source for the livestream! Make sure you subscribe to their channel so you don’t miss any of their coverage throughout the year.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmBFPrAbhHXEvsBZZV0e5w
Join us for the community tailgate party hosted by Centennial Bank! Enjoy burgers, baggo and more. Festivities begin at 4 pm and last until 6 pm. Student Council and the Rebel Rowdies have a beach theme. Come join the fun!
This week in sports
Hate the wait? There is an alternative to the CES car rider line! You can pick up your student at AL Hutson Center. Just call the school office at 257-3118 prior to 2:15 to make the switch.
Reminders:
Transportation changes MUST be made through the office prior to 2:15 p.m.
You cannot be on your cell phone while driving on the school primises.
The results are in: the millage did not pass.
41.7 % for and 58.22 % against
503 Votes for 701 Votes against
We appreciate everyone who voted and worked hard for our students!
GO VOTE! Only three hours left to VOTE on the millage! EVERY VOTE COUNTS and ONE vote could make the difference. As long as you are registered in the district, you can vote at ANY of the locations.
Happening Now -voting on the school millage! Vote at ANY of these places: Highland City Hall, Sharp County Courthouse, Williford Fire Station, Cherokee Village City Hall, Agnos Community Center or the Hardy Civic Center as long as you are registered in the district. GO VOTE!
Congrats to Golf Teams! Girls Golf placed 1st today in the Cougar Classic. Boys Golf finished runner-up.
Come out to the Millage Community Forum TONIGHT at 6 pm in the Highland High School Cafeteria! We would love to answer any questions you may have.
Jostens will visit with Juniors and Seniors on August 13.
The next ACT testing date is Sept. 14. The last day to register for Sept. 14 test is Aug. 16. Please see Mrs. Mahaffey if you have any questions.
Come pick up pre-purchased yearbook at Highland High School!
Yearbook staff will be also be at Open House to distribute for those that can not make it during office hours.
There are a limited amount of extra books for sale at this time for $50.
Know anyone new to our school district? Have them come to preregistration August 1! They need to come to the office of the school their child will attend between 8-3.
Highland and Cave City participated in Google Training hosted by Highland School District. PD was led by certified Google Instructors. Thanks to all who participated and helped.
I earned my BSE degree from Arkansas State University. I have 6 years teaching experience. I am married and have two little girls that keep me extremely busy. My hobbies and interest include hunting, fishing, and cattle. Mr. Henley will teach High School Math this year.
Students planning on taking Concurrent Classes, who made a qualifying score the ACT or the accuplacer, and not turned in paperwork needs to contact Ms. Kelly by July 26.
Feel free to contact Ms. Kelly about schedules either by email or in person beginning Wednesday July 24.
HHS values parental involvement in all areas of the school. Monday evening, parents and administrators collaborated to examine handbook policies.
We would like to welcome Mrs. Rebecca Mize to Highland. She will be teaching Oral Communications and ELA at the High School. Mrs. Mize earned her BA from Harding Univ.
Congratulations Abby Dietsche. Abby has committed to play college basketball next year at Pitt State.
Reminder: The ACT is this Saturday. If you registered, you need to have your ticket printed out, your picture ID, and be at the high school office no later than 7:45 a.m.
Highland High School is proud to introduce Mrs. Andrea Pendarvis. Mrs. Pendarvis will teach ELA. "This is my 12th year in a field that I am truly passionate about. In addition, I have a master's degree in Educational Leadership. My three children keep us incredibly busy."
The Booster Club Meeting has been moved to Thursday at 6 pm.
Reminder: Retirement party for Annette Scribner and John Hansen at 1 pm tomorrow at Highland High School.
If you have any medications in the nurse's office, make sure you arrange to pick those up! We do not store medicine over the summer and medications left here will be disposed of properly.
Prizes * Free Food * Tours * and more!Reminder: Our Highland School-Based Health Clinic Grand Opening is tomorrow from 10:00 to 2:00! Stop by anytime or join us for the ribbon cutting at 11:30.
Happening today- CES RAGE Celebrations throughout the day and HMS Poetry Slam at 9 am in the gym!
Reminder- High School Honors Night begins at 6 pm in the A.L. Hutson Memorial Center.
Parent Survey - Parents please complete this survey and let us know how we rank in terms of having a Safe and Orderly Environment!
CES - https://forms.gle/MTF18oRd9mQffCv39
HMS - https://forms.gle/GQ9CXqdMb7ZpG37s8
HHS - https://forms.gle/CPq36sUtSVhmCsYo9
Come help us celebrate the class of 2019! Join us for Senior Night on Thursday, May 9 at 6 pm and Graduation on Friday, May 10 at 7 pm. Both events are at the A. L. Hutson. Don't miss out on the last activities for our seniors!
TONIGHT: Highland Theatre presents "Rumpelstiltskin Retold!" A student rewrote the fairytale, and it's been adapted into a 20-30 minute performance. Two showings - 4:30 and 5:30 TONIGHT ONLY. It's free admission for everyone. We would just like to see you!
Seniors: Ms. Kelly needs you to email to her all scholarships you have been OFFERED whether accepted or not. Send your name, the name of the scholarship, and the amount to kelly.mahaffey@highlandrebels.org
The art show is starting soon! Come see the wonderful pieces of art created by our talented students! The reception put on by the Timely Club is 5-7 at the A.L. Hutson.
We need 15 more people to sign up for the blood drive tomorrow! Community members are welcome! Students as young as 16 can donate with parental form signed. Contact Nurse Nancy at 870-257-0057 or nancy.french@highlandrebels.org
More donors = more scholarships
Congratulations to Macy Qualls for placing 7th in State In the Shot Put! She threw her personal best at 31’0. She beat her record of last week at 30’5
Friday, May 3 is the last day to sign up for the June ACT test.
Seniors: Before you leave this Friday make sure Ms. Kelly has a list of all scholarship OFFERS you were offered. Even the ones you are not accepting.
Scholarship Alert! Make sure you are applying for scholarships! Mrs. Kelly has applications in her office. Also, let Mrs. Kelly know of ANY & ALL scholarship offers.
Don't forget pageant forms are due tomorrow!
Follow this link if you need one.
https://bit.ly/2PptRRN
Reminder: No school on Friday! Have a great Easter weekend!
Don't forget high school students will begin testing this week!
ACT ASPIRE TESTING DATES
High School April 9 - 11
Middle School April 16 - 18
Elementary School April 23 - 25
Follow this link to see how you can help them do their best! https://bit.ly/2IhHvVG
Volleyball tryouts are coming up! Check out all the details here https://www.highlandrebels.org/article/101683
Don't forget to register for the sports physicals! Get all of the info here https://www.highlandrebels.org/article/101702
Seniors: Get all the info here https://bit.ly/2WJXUpR
4/12 Career Day 8:30am HHS Gym
5/3 Academic Signing 9:00am HHS Gym
5/5 Baccalaureate 5:00pm Ash Flat Church of Christ
5/9 Sr. Reception 6:00pm AL Hutson
5/10 Graduation Practice 10:00am &
Graduation 7:00pm both at AL Hutson
Today’s track meet has been canceled. The softball and baseball games have been postponed and will be played tomorrow AT Blytheville. Baseball vs. Salem scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled.
It's time for sports and band physicals!
Physicals are set for April 10.
YOU MUST ENROLL ONLINE EACH YEAR.
Click this link to start the process. https://highland-ar.finalforms.com/
Make sure you are on the 19-20 school year.
Click here for a guide https://bit.ly/2YwG4bp
Seniors - Mrs. Kelly has plenty of scholarship applications in her office! Pick them up, fill them out, and turn them in!
If you are in our district and need some fresh vegetables, come to the high school tomorrow for our vegetable distribution from 3:30 to 5:30.
Today is the last day to get tickets to the mother/son dance Friday hosted by Jr. Beta Club and Mid-level FBLA. Tickets can be bought at any fnbc location, first community, elementary or middle school. $20.00 a couple and $5.00 for each additional child.
Reminder - early dismissal today! Parent Teacher Conferences 1:30-7:30 . Health Clinic Open House 1:30-6:00. Early Dismissal Times are HS 12:55, MS 1:05, CES 1:15, and CES Car riders 12:55.
The softball game scheduled for today has been canceled.
Jr. and Sr. Baseball games with Cedar Ridge will be played at Charlotte today.
Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday from 1:30 to 7:30 and School Based Health Center Open House 1:30-6:00.
NO SCHOOL for students on FRIDAY 03/15
Early Dismissal Times:
HS 12:55
MS 1:05
CES 1:15
CES Car riders 12:55
The Softball game will be in Charlotte, not Newark today. The address is 225 School Rd in Charlotte. No JV game. Start time is 4.
Mark your calendar! March 14 during parent teacher conferences, we will have an OPEN HOUSE for the HIGHLAND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINIC!!!!
Go like the HSBHC Facebook page for more details!
https://www.facebook.com/HighlandSBHC/
Softball, Baseball and Jr. Baseball games have all been canceled for today.
The HHS band concert WILL be held at 2:30 today in the A. L. Hutson center. We hope to see you there.
You don't want to miss Donkey Basketball starting at 6:30 in the high school gym! Tickets are $10.
Today- Sr. Baseball at Valley View at 4:30
NO JV Game Today
Tomorrow(March 1)- Softball will play Sloan-Hendrix AT Black Rock.
Baseball games with Melbourne have been postponed!
The jr high track practice meet scheduled for March 5th at Pocahontas is canceled due to a high temp of 29 in Pocahontas.
The elementary school will begin taking grades 1-4 teacher requests on Friday. No teacher requests will be taken after April 1.Call 870-257-3118 or email Principal Barnes at Meg.Barnes@HighlandRebels.org to make your request. For details see the letter sent home today.
Highland has been recognized as a "Cool School" for its Rebel Bank! Check out the story here
https://www.aetn.org/programs/coolschools/highland_high_school_rebel_bank
Come out to the middle school Tuesday night from 5:30-7:30 for the Wax Museum and History Day projects!
Thanks to the help of the Northcentral Arkansas Food Bank, we have food to share! If you are in need of food, please come take a box for your family. The distribution will be Tuesday, February 26 from 3:30pm to 5pm at the high school. No need to sign up - just show up!
Thanks to the help of the Northcentral Arkansas Food Bank, we have food to share! If you are in need of food, please come take a box for your family. The distribution will be Tuesday, January 26 from 3:30pm to 5pm at the high school. No need to sign up - just show up!
The baseball game with Salem has been moved to Highland and will begin at 3:00 today. It is an AAA benefit game and will cost $4. Only AAA passes will be accepted.
Regional Tournament is at the AL Hutson this week, and the parking lot may get crowded. We are adjusting the pickup area for the Activity Bus Riders for the remainder of the week. Pick up will be in the Northwest corner of the parking lot. This area will be designated with cones.
The softball parent meeting is canceled.
Today’s baseball game with Salem has been canceled.
Reminder: In observance of Presidents’ Day, Highland Schools will be closed Monday, February 18, 2019.
Parents, order forms for senior PDA yearbook ads have been distributed. If you have not received any information and are interested in reserving space, contact brooke.faulkenberry@highlandrebels.org.
Due to the high water and dangerous road conditions Highland School District will have AMI Day 3 tomorrow. Students should complete work labeled AMI Day 3 in their AMI day packet.
BLACK OUT against Pocahontas tomorrow night at the A. L. Hutson! Students dressed in black will get in free. Students dressed in black and in the student section at 5:30 will get a free slice of pizza! Games begin at 4:30. Go Rebels!
Highland Schools will NOT continue the early dismissal days we had previously scheduled. We will dismiss at regular times on February 13, March 13, April 17, and May 8. We hope this does not cause you any inconvenience.
Due to inclement weather we will have AMI day 2 tomorrow, January 22, 2019.
All 12 month employees should report to work.
The Jr. Girls game at Mt. Pleasant scheduled for tonight has been postponed. The Sr. girls game will still be played.
Tonight’s games are still on! Winter Royalty will be around 5:45.
Izard County Tournament Games have been postponed. To follow updates on the tournament check out the tournament Facebook page. https://m.facebook.com/IzardCountyInvitationalBasketballTournament/
Reminder: Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will be out of school.
Reminder: This Wednesday, January 9, 2019, is an early dismissal day!
Bus Dismissal times:
High School 12:20
Middle School 12:30
Elementary School 12:45
Elementary Car Riders and Activity Bus Riders 12:20
Reminder: Highland Schools will dismiss early on Dec. 20 to begin Christmas break.
CES Car Riders and HHS at 12:55, HMS at 1:05, and CES at 1:15.
Tomorrow is Polar Express Day at CES! Students can wear pajamas.
Reminder: Highland Schools will dismiss early on Dec. 20 to begin Christmas break.
CES Car Riders and HHS at 12:55, HMS at 1:05, and CES at 1:15.
Reminder: STEM Night starts at 5 pm!
The HHS & HMS Christmas Choir Concert is Friday evening at 5:30 in the high school gym.
HHS Advisory classes are collecting the items listed to fill our food room. Collection is this week only. Help us help others.
The HHS band concert WILL be held today as scheduled at the A. L. Hutson gymnasium -2:30 pm. We hope to see you there.
Mark your calendar for HMS STEM Night! It will be spread throughout the middle school and begins at 5 pm on Thursday, Dec. 13.
The Mark Martin Automotive-Lyon College 🏀tournament games for today are cancelled due to weather.
Rescheduled for December 12th
4:30–Girls-Bald Knob/Highland
5:45–Boys-Highland/Melbourne
http://www.lyonscots.com/SIDHelp/m/a%7C3843.php
Reminder: Wednesday we will be dismissing early for professional development.
CES car riders & HHS at 12:20
HMS at 12:30
CES at 12:45
Cave City jr. high tournament games scheduled for Saturday have been postponed to Wednesday, Dec. 12..
The ACT test scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed.
Congratulations to our RHO KAPPA inductees! HHS is the second school in the state to offer this distinction.
The bird bus was involved in an accident this morning. No students were on the bus. We are sending another bus to cover this route. It will be running late.
Reminder: Highland’s Thanksgiving break is Wednesday-Friday.
We will also dismiss early on Tuesday.
High School dismiss at 12:55 p.m.,
Middle School dismiss at 1:05 p.m.
Elementary School dismiss at 1:15 p.m
CES car riders at 12:55
The Highland School District will have AMI Day 1 tomorrow, November 15, 2018. Students should complete work labeled AMI Day 1.
Reminder: Tomorrow is our regularly scheduled early dismissal day. High School 12:20 Middle School 12:30 Elementary School 12:45 CES Car Riders & Activity bus 12:20. Call your school office today if transportation adjustments need to be made.
Starting tonight: The HIGHLAND CLASSIC!
Due to weather concerns in the Mountain View area, the Highland vs. Mountain View games have been canceled. All other games will played. Get the full schedule on our Facebook page and app.
Don't miss the Beta Club Induction Ceremony on Wednesday at 5:30 in the high school cafeteria!
Friday is the last day to sign-up for the Dec. 8 ACT Test! For ALL the info on scholarships, ACT, and more, check out the Counselors' Corner on our website. https://www.highlandrebels.org/o/high-school/page/counselors-corner--8
Backpack check: As part of Red Ribbon Week middle school is watching a documentary called "Chasing the Dragon" tomorrow. If parents do not want their children to view the documentary, they can send back the opt-out form or contact the school counselors.
HHS students participated in a theatre presentation from the traveling Theatre Squared performing arts group Wednesday afternoon.
Come learn about Highland’s School Based Health Clinic during parent teacher conferences tomorrow night! We will be in the cafe of CES at 2:30, HHS at 4:00, and HMS at 5:30. Each meeting is the same. Choose the one that best fits your schedule.
On October 24th, Career Coach, Cristy Wallis and Counselor, Kelly Mahaffey will meet with seniors as part of the Arkansas College Application Campaign. Students will be given the opportunity to apply to a college or technical school with their assistance.
The third annual College/Military night has been set for October 23rd at 6:00 in the A. L. Hutson Activity Center. Several colleges and military representatives will be available to talk to you one-on-one. Contact Ms. Mahaffey with any questions.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
THURSDAY 10/18 1:30-7:30 NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY 10/19
We really want ALL parents to attend parent teacher conferences. When teachers and parents partner together for the education of the student, the student can make great accomplishments in the classroom. By simply looking at grades on a report card, you cannot learn the whole story. Give us the chance to tell you how special your child is to us and what can be done outside of the classroom to enhance success!
Early Dismissal Times:
HS 12:55
MS 1:05
CES 1:15
CES Car riders 12:55
It doesn’t matter if you are 1 or 101, tomorrow is RED and GRAY day in Rebel Country!
Don't miss VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT tonight! All teams take on Westside at the A. L. Hutson beginning at 4:30. Senior night ceremony will be held before the varsity match.
Reminder: Wednesday is an early dismissal day.
Yearbooks are available for purchase online. Follow the link to purchase '18-'19 Highland yearbooks for $40.00.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1002342/Highland-High-School/2019-Yearbook/2018062804173721762/CATALOG_SHOP/
FFA Shooting Sports team will meet TODAY at 5 pm in Rm 110 in the high school.
HHS will sponsor a financial aid night in the high school library on October 2 at 6:00 pm. Parents and students who want to work on the FAFSA application will need to bring their tax information for 2017. Also, parents AND students will need to have created a FAFSA ID before this meeting. Please contact Ms. Mahaffey at kelly.mahaffey@highlandrebels.org or at 856-3273 with any questions.
Tomorrow is the last day to turn in the Girls Pee Wee Basketball forms to the office. Camp date Oct 1-2, Grade K-6, Cost $35, at the high school gym 3:30-6:00.
Make plans to attend the fall festival put on by the band this Saturday 3-7 pm in the A.L. Hutson. See our Facebook page for more details.
Tomorrow, 9/28/18, is the last day to get yearbooks for the lowest price of $35.00! Place your order here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1002342/Highland-High-School/2019-Yearbook/2018062804173603362/CATALOG_SHOP/
Flu shot packets have been sent home! Return them to the school nurse by Friday to get signed up for the flu shot.
There will be a junior class parent meeting this coming Monday at 5:30 in the high school cafeteria. Please attend!
Don’t forget: Tomorrow is Talk Like a Pirate Day at CES! Dress like a pirate if you can!
Join us tomorrow evening at 5:30 for the annual Report to the Public! The presentation will be in the boardroom of the administration building.
HHS will sponsor a financial aid night in the high school library on October 2 at 6:00 pm. Parents and students who want to work on the FAFSA application will need to bring their tax information for 2017. Also, parents AND students will need to have created a FAFSA ID before this meeting. Please contact Ms. Mahaffey at kelly.mahaffey@highlandrebels.org or at 856-3273 with any questions.
Make sure you check the backpack tonight. Progress reports were sent home today!
Don’t forget tomorrow is picture day!
The meeting for elementary and middle school WatchD.O.G.S. is starting soon at CES! It’s 5:30-6:30. Don’t miss it!
Don’t forget - tomorrow is early dismissal day! If your student will have a transportation change, make sure to send a note and let us know early!
Drill practice scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled
Tennis match is canceled today!
Make sure you check the backpack tonight! The attached letter has been sent home with students over the last few days.
The volleyball game has been MOVED to the HIGH SCHOOL GYM.
The football game has been canceled due to lightning.
Today's golf and tennis matches are canceled.
Don't miss the HMS Beta Club induction of new members TONIGHT at 6:30 in the middle school gym! Come celebrate this honor with them!
Highland's Athletic Hall of Fame will gain three new members on Friday! Get all of the details here. http://highlandar.apptegy.us/article/58790?org=district
CES parents remember starting today you have to check-in at the office if you are walking your student to the classroom.
Reminder: Dismissal changes MUST be made prior to 2:15 in order to give us enough time to coordinate those changes. NO changes can be accepted after that time.
The booster club is hosting a back to school Highland Rebel Tailgate Party at the A.L. Hutson Center on the first day of school at 5:30. Everyone come out, have fun and support our Highland Rebels!
We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! Use #HighlandRebels when making back to school social media posts and we may post them to our pages!!!
Freshmen Orientation will be held at 6 pm in the high school cafe on Thursday, August 9. Information will be presented for parents and students at that time. We hope to see you there.
Welcome back letter to employees
Congratulations to Abby! She was named “Newcomer of the year” at the Best Under the Sun Banquet.
There are few dress code changes you need to be aware of before shopping. High school and middle school boys’ and girls’ shorts must be KNEE length and no spaghetti straps!
Two grand champions, two 1st places and Jr showmanship! Way to go Johnathan, Jacob and Jacey Lord!
Dress code update: parents and students, as you shop for school clothes, remember—shorts must be knee length for boys and girls.
Be sure to support our Volleyball teams this weekend. Car wash and bake sale at Evolve Bank in Highland on Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 8 am - 3 pm. Go Rebels!
New student registration will be held August 1 -2, 2018, on all Highland campuses. Students and parents will need to arrive at the appropriate campus office between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. Please share.
Seniors may visit with counselors to update their schedules on Monday, August 6, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in the high school office.
Juniors may visit with counselors to update their schedules on Tuesday, August 7, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in the high school office.
Sophomores may visit with counselors to update their schedules on Wednesday, August 8, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in the high school office.
Students planning to take the September 8, 2018, ACT test will need to register by August 10, 2018 to avoid late fees. Please call Ms. Mahaffey @ 870-257-0032 if you have questions.
Students taking the ACT this Saturday need to be here by 7:40 am. You must have your ticket in hand upon arrival.
The final day to order 2017-2018 yearbooks and for parents to buy senior PDA space is this Friday, May 4. Contact Brooke Ninemire at 856-3273 for more information.
Testing for grades 3 & 4 is tomorrow! Teachers kicked off the testing season with a pep rally! They stressed the importance of getting enough sleep, eating a healthy breakfast and being on time!
The Highland School District was given information about the possibility of a threat at the high school. With the help of law enforcement including the Sharp County Sheriff's Office, the situation and information was thoroughly investigated. It was determined that no threat was present. The safety of our students is a top priority at Highland, and any threat will always be taken seriously and handled appropriately.
Reminder: The Highland School District WILL have school tomorrow February, 19 to replace the snow day taken in January. We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow!
Jr. high girls basketball is District Runner-Up! Great season girls!
Tomorrow(February 7, 2018) will be AMI Day 4 for the Highland School District due to inclement weather. Click this link for digital copies of the AMI Day packets http://bit.ly/2r4OYQO. Remember teachers should be available through email.
For clarification, the buses at high school will dismiss at 1:30, followed by the middle school, then elementary school
We are dismissing school early! Buses and CES car riders will dismiss at 1:30, HS car riders at 1:35, and MS car riders at 1:45.
HHS Class of 2018: Reminder: Meeting tonight at 5:30 at CES Elementary. Seniors and parents welcome. Spread the word.
The games scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night have been postponed. The Winter Royalty Ceremony has been moved to next Tuesday, Jan. 30.
Highland Schools will be in session tomorrow. Buses will run at normal times. The TURKEY and TURTLE buses will have modified routes if you live in the Griffin Road, Onaga, or Nine Mile areas. Parents please use your best judgment as to whether or not to let your students drive themselves to school.
Highland Schools will be closed tomorrow!
This will NOT be an AMI Day.
This day will be made up on Feb 19.
Tomorrow(January 17, 2018) will be AMI Day 3 for the Highland School District due to inclement weather. Click this link for digital copies of the AMI Day packets http://bit.ly/2r4OYQO. Remember teachers should be available through email.
Tonight’s games have been rescheduled. We will play 4 games against Hoxie at home on Thursday and 4 games against Cave City at home on Friday.
Tomorrow(January 16, 2018) will be AMI Day 2 for the Highland School District due to inclement weather. See our website for digital copies of the AMI Day packets. Remember teachers should be available through email.
Yearbooks are currently $45. Saturday they will go up to $50. Order now to get the discounted rate by visiting http://bit.ly/2A0Z5Kp
Welcome to Highland Schools!
Report cards went out yesterday.
Welcome to Highland School District