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