Highland Newsletter 4/29-5/4/24

                                     HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Trimester 3, 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:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=c_i0212raj3h97k5e37qsf2nk15s@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Denver

Highland Sports/Activities Calendar:

https://highlandrams.org/main/calendar?

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GOVERNOR LITTLE VISITS HIGHLAND

Governor Little stopped by and visited Highland last week and spoke with students from Government, Economics, and Student Leadership classes. He answered questions about House Bill 521 and how it will impact Highland and other schools throughout the state along with giving a brief rundown of some other initiatives like Idaho Launch. He also took some times to speak directly with students and to provide some time to answer questions from those that attended. We greatly appreciate Governor Little and his support of education across the state of Idaho. It was a great experience to have him visit and for our students to have one-on-one access with the Governor.  

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING

AP testing begins on Monday, May 6th and will go through Wednesday, May 22nd. Below is a link to testing times and locations. Please contact test coordinator Mrs. Harvala (harvaltr@sd25.us) with any questions. 

AP Testing Schedule

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11aWHGsB30ABQI73RzGkxN1C9tlvAK-0sxWII0ThW5NI/edit?usp=sharing

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COLLEGE & CAREER ADVISORS

Dear Highland Students and Families,

It’s been a minute since we’ve added to the family blog. We’re getting down to the wire,

so please check the blog in the final month of school for information to 1) act on, 2)

celebrate, or 3) mull over.

Small-Town; Rural Students (STARS) College Fair: May 21 in Pocatello

Sophomores and juniors, look in your Google classrooms! There is a network of college

admissions counselors who look to recruit students from small / rural towns. Idaho is

fortunate to have a broad array of post-secondary options, but if you are considering

East Coast colleges, private colleges, flagship or research universities in other states,

please MARK YOUR CALENDAR. On Tuesday, May 21st , from 6 to 8:30 pm, at the

Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello, there will be admissions reps from 20

different colleges, including Brown, Barnard, Case Western, Tufts, Rice, University of

Notre Dame, University of Wyoming, and Yale, among others. The STAR network of

counselors is offering a rare opportunity to talk to college staff from these far-flung

colleges and universities. Check it out!

Juniors – Looking Ahead, Think about Scholarships, Financial Aid NOW

Prestigious, national scholarships – some are general; some are directed to certain

populations of students (STEM, first-generation, high-achieving, minority) – are

available (often with lots of money) to high school juniors. But those scholarships have

1) extensive applications, and 2) early deadlines.

Talk to the CCAs before you leave for the summer if you think you might want to pursue

some of these opportunities. We can give you some information, the names of some of

these scholarships, some websites, and some things to consider over the summer

months.

Senior Celebration – Monday, May 20th : Mark Your Calendars !

ALL seniors are hereby invited to be guests of honor at Highland High School’s Senior

Celebration, Monday, May 20th , starting at 8:45 am. We did not have such a celebration

last year because of the fire, but we are happy to revive the tradition for the Class of

2024. Here is the drill:

 Seniors will go directly to Iron Horse Stadium before the first bell. Guests may

arrive at the same time. Seniors will sit on chairs set up on the track, facing the

stands.

 Seniors wear their caps and gowns (it can be windy, so bring items to keep your

mortarboard on your head).

 Unlike graduation day, seniors may sit with their friends.

 Also unlike graduation, seniors may wear appropriate cultural or family items,

regalia, ribbons – such as lei necklaces, tribal stoles or regalia, family medals or

mementos. In addition, students may wear their issued graduation cords

signifying academic honors, STEM designation, or CTE pathway completion.

 Family and friends are happily invited to attend.

 We hope the weather will allow the student body to gather as well. Afterwards,

seniors and families will gather in the small gym for breakfast refreshments,

signing of yearbooks, and many photographs.

Intent to Enroll = Seniors

Planning to attend any college, university, or training program this fall? Please please

please let your college know you Intend to Enroll – for all kinds of important reasons: it

saves your place in a class, you get notified about new-student orientation, you are told

about housing options, and you establish a school account where important information

can be found. On the website of the school you plan to attend, type in “intent to enroll” in

the search bar and do as instructed about your next steps. It is our advice that seniors

make a college or training decision by May 15th .

If you have applied to, and been accepted at, Idaho State University, you will go here:

https://www.isu.edu/admissions/next-steps/

Bengal Bridge = Seniors

Bengal Bridge is a terrific summer bridge program offered at Idaho State that occurs

over 7 weeks in June and July. Students can earn up to 9 college credits that chip away

at general education requirements at a fraction of the usual per-credit cost. Students

get an important introduction to college, make a soft landing, make friends, become

familiar with campus / staff / resources. Follow the URL below for more information. But

don’t delay; the deadline to apply will close soon. The CCAs can tell you more about

Bengal Bridge if you have any questions.

Go to: https://www.isu.edu/bengalbridge/

Know When Your Orientation Is = Seniors

If you plan to attend two or four years of college or training, BE SURE you know when

your new-students orientation is. Some colleges will have orientations throughout the

summer (ISU’s first new-student orientation is May 8!) and some will have a new-

student orientation right before the start of school. In order to make a strong and smooth

transition to college, is it important to fully attend a new-student orientation. Please do

your homework to find out when yours is.

Ordering your College Transcripts for Transfer Credit

If you have earned dual credits during high school, it is important that you send official

transcripts to your college of choice so that those credits can be evaluated and added to

your college transcript.

If you are attending ISU, and you earned dual credit through ISU, they already have

your classes and your grades. If you earned dual credits through ISU, but you are

attending elsewhere, you need to have your ISU transcripts sent for evaluation.

Here’s the deal.

 You will need a credit or debit card.

 You will need to know either your student ID # for the college where you earned

dual credit or you have to know your full Social Security number. Or both.

 You will go the National Clearinghouse, the Transcript section. Look for the

spinning tree. It is a HUGE website, so please follow this URL:

https://tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org/school/select

 You want to order and have transcripts sent when grades are posted.

Just visit the CCAs if you have any questions.

Plan to Defer? = Seniors

Some seniors have been accepted to college or training, and plan to attend, but need to

defer because of military enlistment, necessary medical care, or religious service. If

your situation is thus, please inquire about deferral policies. Some colleges / training

programs in Idaho ask you to fill out a simple online form; other Idaho colleges will not

defer and you’ll have to reapply ☹. At any rate, be sure that the college or training

program of your choice knows that you will be deferring your start date. If you are at all

unsure about what is needed, just call the Admissions Office – or stop by and ask the

CCAs.

That’s it for penultimate day of April. As always, be careful out there.

Alice & Sarah / CCAs

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP INTEREST FOR 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

Any Freshman, Sophomores, or Juniors planning to run for class officers, please make sure to fill out the application or come talk to Mrs. Sorrell, Ms. Johnston, or Mrs. Coverdell.  Applications due on Thursday, May 2.

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HIGHLAND PROM-MAY 11th at ISU STUDENT UNION BALLROOM

Highland Prom is scheduled for May 11th from 8pm-11pm at the ISU Ballroom in the Student Union Building. The Student Union parking lot will be tore up for reconstruction. Students can park anywhere around the Student Union in designated parking spaces. Prom tickets are now on sale in the Bursar’s Office. Tickets are $25 per person or $50 per couple. They will be $30 per person at the door. Students if you are taking a date that is not from Highland, Poky, or Century, you will need to pick up an out of town guest form from the office.

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HIGHLAND YEARBOOK PICTURES FOR SALE

You can purchase pictures from Highland Yearbook for a small fee. All proceeds go to support Highland's Yearbook Program. Please review the pictures that are available at https://highlandyearbook.smugmug.com/. Please contact Mrs. Pauline Smith (Yearbook Advisor) for any questions. smithpa@sd25.us

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024

Seniors - make sure to get all your Senior fees paid prior to graduation. You will not receive your diploma until all fees have been cleared. Senior fine lists are posted by the Bursar's Office & Attendance Office.

Herff Jones will be at Highland handing out caps and gowns the 1st week of May. A specific date and time will be sent out soon. You can still order you cap and gown online from the website below….

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

The Senior All Night Party is at outer limits the night of graduation from 9pm-3am. Tickets are now on sale. $50 a person includes food, laser tag, and more. Buy your ticket now in room B68.

Important Dates/Information Class of 2024

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1am68biO7NYd22Xk1FxyI81fp1zuy2uw4tHBzVPDJIdA/edit?usp=sharing

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EXTRACURRICULARS'

Highland Varsity Baseball is hosting districts this week starting on Wednesday May 1st. 

Highland Track & Field attend districts is May 9th & 10th at Rigby High School.

Highland Tennis is hosting districts on May 8th & 10th. 

Highland Softball has their district tournament on May 7th at Thunder Ridge High School. 

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AMERICA'S  FAVORITE TEACHER NOMINATION

Congratulations to Highland Social Studies Teacher and Department Chair Ms. Pamela Fleischmann who has been nominated for America's Favorite Teacher. Each nominee needs votes in order to win the recognition of America's Favorite Teacher.  

To cast your vote towards her nomination please follow this link...

https://americasfavteacher.org/2024/pamela-fleischmann-2

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POCATELLO SUMMER TRANSPORTATION FOR TEENS

Pocatello Transportation and Idaho Central Credit Union have teamed up to provide Summer Bus Passes at no cost for anyone 18 and younger for the summer. You can pick up your summer bus pass starting May 13th at the Pocatello Regional Transit, Community Rec Center, Ross Park Swim Pool, Portneuf Library, or Marshall Public Library.  Bus rides go from May 28 through August 31st.

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TUTORING

General (All Subjects) Tutoring is available after school by appointment in room B4. 

Please contact Ms. Fleischmann with questions (fleiscpa@sd25.us). 

Math Tutoring is also available Monday-Friday at lunch in Room B70 with Ms. Johnston (johnstma@sd25.us).

Transportation home is not provided from tutoring.

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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)