HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Trimester 2, 2023-24 School Year
Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,
CALENDARS
These calendars are continually updated and provide all the important academic and athletic/activities dates for the school year. Please look at them regularly for questions about calendar items.
Highland Academic Calendar:
Highland Sports/Activities Calendar:
https://highlandrams.org/main/calendar?
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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
Congratulations to Ellie Burnside and Elise Wood who both have moved on to be recognized as National Merit Scholarship Finalists. They are recognized among the highest academic achievers in the nation. We are so proud of these students and for this amazing recognition.
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HIGHLAND CARL'S JR STAR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH: JANUARY
Congratulations to our Highland Carl's Jr. Star Students of the Month for January. We recognize these students and appreciate their hard work. They exemplify what Right Attitude Means Success means at Highland. We are proud that they are recognized for all they do. In conjunction with Carl's Jr. they are receiving a certificate as recognition and a coupon for a free meal at Carl's Jr.
Arts Dept:
- Clover Wright
- Moroni Perez Potter
Counseling Dept:
- Garet Kelley
- Kody Hite
CTE Dept:
- Audrey Herron
English Dept:
- Landon Kam
- Kathryn Hill
Foreign Language Dept:
- Camdyn Miles
Math Dept:
- Logan Craythorn
- Erica Rasmussen
Music Dept:
- Jett Ockey
Science Dept:
- Taylor Stringfellow
- Maggie Ward
Social Studies Dept:
- Danica Lamb
- Margaret Wood
COLLEGE & CAREER ADVISORS
Today is Lincoln’s Birthday. If he were here, he’d want you to have all the news about
opportunities to strengthen and enhance the educational experience at Highland. Here’s
to Lincoln, here’s to you, and here’s the news.
BYU-I Here on Thursday, February 15th
Our stellar admissions rep from BYU-Idaho, Jarred Brandt, will be visiting Highland this
week – Thursday, February 15th , CCA area, from 9:30 to 11 am. This is your chance to
visit with Jarred to talk about new-student orientation, finding out about housing, course
registration, and all that good stuff. In addition, Jarred will help students complete the
BYU-I Grant. There is a new First-Year Merit Scholarship that can be stacked with the
BYU-I Scholarship, but students must APPLY for both by March 1st . Note the deadline.
Students must get permission from their teachers to visit with Jarred this Thursday.
Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines
Seniors, deadlines are your life and your friend in the next few months. As an
introduction to adulting, deadlines let you manage your time (rather than having time
manage you). There is a deadline above, and there will be deadlines below. Here are
some big ones, so please make note:
- March 1 : BYU-I scholarship applications
- March 1: complete and submit application(s) for state of Idaho scholarships (Idaho Opportunity Scholarship, the Governor’s Cup Scholarship)
- March 31: complete and submit your FAFSA for consideration of state of Idaho scholarships
Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships
Seniors, apply, apply, apply to scholarships, scholarships, scholarships. February,
March, and the first half of April are prime times to be making and submitting
scholarship applications. The CCAs are emphatic in their plea that seniors apply to all
the scholarships that might marginally apply to you. If you have been accepted to a 2- or
4-year college, apply to scholarships on those school websites, and then look farther
afield. The CCAs will be glad to help you research scholarship opportunities, but start where
you have been accepted. Then, on the state of Idaho’s Next Steps website, there is also a list of scholarships: https://nextsteps.idaho.gov/scholarships-directory?sort_by=ASC
There are many thousands of scholarships, but if you devote a little time every day to
reading and researching scholarships, you will have success. You cannot earn scholarships you don’t apply for. Many / most scholarship-granting entities will ask that you also submit your FAFSA as part of the application process, so don’t delay in getting your FAFSA completed and submitted.
The FAFSA
Not sure what else to say here. If you are a senior, please get this done. The CCAs are
glad to help.
Mon., February 19th : Seniors, Get (More) Stuff Done
Last Monday, February 5th , the underclassmen did academic planning, but the seniors
had a Get Stuff Done Morning. It was good – and successful. So seniors, when you are
home and have a day off from school on February 19th , use some portion of that time to
Get (More) Stuff Done. You will be glad you did – we promise.
Tech Expo – Thursday, March 14th
On Thursday, March 14th , Idaho State University will be hosting its annual Tech Expo.
Held in Holt (oops, ICCU) Arena, this year’s Expo, will have more than 70 displays and
booths related to education and career opportunities in the tech areas. Students will
depart school at 11 am, and leave to return to school at 12 noon. This is valuable
exposure to Idaho’s impressive array of industries and career fields related to
technology. Watch this blog for more information in the weeks ahead because there are
only 40 slots for Highland students.
Service Academies Information Sessions
If you are a first-year, sophomore, or highly motivated junior student with an interest in
attending the United States service academies (West Point, Annapolis, the Air Force
Academy, or the Merchant Marine Academy, please know that the Idaho congressional
delegation will hold a Service Academy Day on Saturday, April 13, from 1 to 3 pm at
Meridian City Hall. Both of Idaho’s senators and members of Congress will have
representative there to field questions and review the application process. Students and
families can also attend via Zoom. The CCAs have a QR code that will link you to the
session. Applicants to the service academies need at least one nomination to complete
the application. A nomination can be from a member of the student’s congressional
delegation (senators or representatives) or from a person with a service connection.
The process of application is forthright, but rigorous. Visit with the CCAs if you are high-
achieving, motivated, hard working, and can see yourself at one of America’s
distinguished service academies.
OK, that is plenty of information for one Monday. Take it and use it as you will and as
you wish. The CCAs and school counselors stand ready to assist wherever, and
however, we can.
Alice Rowe
Sarah May Clarkson
CCAs
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AMERICAN LEGION GEM BOYS STATE
American Legion Gem Boys State application is open for junior boys. Boys State is a fast paced, hands-on experience that teaches Americanism and the political process. It is divided into mythical cities, counties and political parties and populated by the Boys State delegates. Boys participate in a mock government by participating in city responsibilities, running for political offices, and debating and passing legislation. Two boys from Idaho will be selected to participate as "senators" at Boys Nation in Washington D.C. Boys State will be held in Boise, Idaho from June 2-7, 2024 and there is a $100 fee for travel/room/board. Please see Mrs. Santos-Smith in the Counseling Center for an application.
Deadline to apply is March 15th.
EXTRACURRICULARS'
Congratulations to Highland Cheer, Dance, and Freshman Boys Basketball who all finished their regular season as district champions! Great job to these teams!
Highland Boys JV Basketball finished their season strong in 3rd place. Great season JV Boys!
Congratulations to Girls Basketball who wrapped up their season. Great season Lady Rams, we are proud of you!
Wrestling has districts this Thursday(boys) and Saturday(girls).
Varsity Boys Basketball district tournament starts tomorrow at 7pm at Thunder Ridge High School.
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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024
Order your cap and gown from the Herff Jones website at: https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/ID/HIGHLAND%2BHIGH%2BSCHOOL/11000290000/0432/home?gradYear=2024
Important Dates/Information Class of 2024
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1am68biO7NYd22Xk1FxyI81fp1zuy2uw4tHBzVPDJIdA/edit?usp=sharing
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Highland High School Administration (208)237-1300
-Dr. Brad Wallace-Principal (wallacbr@sd25.us) phone ext.103
-Travis Bell-Assistant Principal/Athletic and Activities Director (belltr@sd25.us) phone ext.105
-Ed.S. Jena Wilcox-Assistant Principal (wilcoxje@sd25.us) phone ext.104
-Dr. Steve Morton-Assistant Principal (mortonst@sd25.us) phone ext.107
Bursar
-Shelley Huelsman (huelsms1@sd25.us) phone ext.106
Registrar
-Elaine Whitehead (whitehel@sd25.us) phone ext.114
-Katie Schwartz (schwarka@sd25.us) phone ext.111
Attendance
-Mindy Murphy (murphymi@sd25.us) phone ext.115
Counseling Center (208)237-1300
-Tami Romriell=students with last name A-D (romrieta@sd25.us) phone ext.131
-Christa Santos-Smith=students with last name E-K (santosch@sd25.us) phone ext.109
-Cali-Ann Hilliard=students with last name L-R (hilliaca@sd25.us) phone ext.110
-Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.116
-Sarah May Clarkson=College & Career Advisor (clarksa@sd25.us) phone ext.123
-Alice Rowe=College & Career Advisor (roweal@sd25.us) phone ext.236
School Psychologist
-Amy Holloway (hollowam@sd25.us)
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