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:
Highland Sports/Activities Calendar:
https://highlandrams.org/main/calendar?
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We are moving quickly towards the end of the school year. It is getting so busy it took until Wednesday for me to get this letter out. We are amping up and getting excited to finish strong. It is a lot of lasts these next couple of weeks for the school year. State for Baseball, Track & Field, and Tennis this week. Our last drama production of the year this week. Our last band, choir and orchestra concerts next week. Our last assembly, Senior assembly on Monday next week. It is excited and fun to wrap up another great school year. In all the going to and fro it is good to take a moment and just enjoy the excitement of it all and to think back on the great memories of this school year. We have come a long way this year and we are proud of the resilience of our students, staff, and community. We will miss our seniors, they truly are amazing and we are excited to see them go into the world and continue to grow and influence the communities they are in, in positive ways.
Reminder to check the Highland Sports/Activities Calendar for summer camps and dates.
https://highlandrams.org/ . Also, for regular communication directly from coaches please get signed up on Team Reach for the team you are associated with.
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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024
Graduates, you need to pick up your seating assignment for graduation from the front office before Thursday 5/23. Once you have picked it up, please take a picture of it in case you lose the paper.
Highland Graduates, if you still need to get your photo done that will be displayed for when you cross the stage at graduation, please see Mrs. Pauline Smith in room C42 before the end of the week.
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.
Graduates, submit your photos to the Senior Slideshow to be shown at graduation. Please send videos and photos to Highland_2024 on Instagram through a direct message.
We will be at Highland handing out the 2nd round of caps and gowns. They will be arriving on Wednesday 5/15 and Friday 5/17/24. A notification will be sent out and an announcement made when they arrive.
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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YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION
Next week on Monday 5/20, Tuesday 5/21, and Wednesday 5/22 we will holding yearbook distribution each day at lunch. Tuesday and Wednesday lunch will be extended to facilitate distribution. Please contact Mrs. Pauline Smith smithpa@sd25.us with any questions.
Also, downloads of pictures taken by yearbook throughout the year will be available soon for $5. More information to come.
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IDAHO STEM SCHOLARSHIPS
The Idaho STEM Scholarship is only awarded to only 10 students statewide. Highland students received 4 of the 10. Congratulations to Danica Lamb, Adyson Parkin, Brayan Quinones, and Cy Reno. We are so proud of you and this amazing accomplishment!
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HIGHLAND CARL'S JR. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our Highland Carl's Jr. Star Students of the Month. 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.
- Science:
- Ashley Woodward
- Erica Rasmussen
- Arts:
- Taelynn Parkinson
- Ella Tucker
- Counselors:
- Alex Seedall
- Terrence Tissidimit
- English:
- Beighlie-lynne Ely
- Margaret Wood
- Foreign Language:
- Sophia Foren
- Math:
- Macey Estevez
- Vito Arnold
- PE/Health:
- Daniel Packard
- Max Liday
- Social Studies:
- Daisy Agado
- Hanna Moser
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IDAHO STATE JOURNALS' SPORTS STARS: SOUTHEAST IDAHO ATHLETIC AWARDS
Last week Idaho State Journal held their annual Idaho State Journal's Sports Stars: Southeast Idaho Athletic Awards event at the Mountain View Event Center. Student-athlete's from all over Southeast Idaho were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. Highland came away with 17 awards, more than any other school including school of the year. We are so proud of our Highland students and coaches, parents, and entire Ram Family. It was great to see everyone recognized for all their hard work and dedication. Below is a list of awards and those that received them.
- Football Player of the Year:
- Jackson Riddle
- Girls' Swimming Athlete of the Year:
- Addisyn Fenstermaker
- Girls' Cross Country Athlete of the Year:
- Meredith Sanford
- Boys' Cross Country Athlete of the Year:
- Ammon Barton
- Girls' Soccer Player of the Year:
- Tambree Bell
- Boys' Fall Team Coach of the Year:
- Coach Nick Sorrell
- Boys' Fall Team of the Year:
- Highland Football
- Cheerleading Team of the Year:
- Highland Cheer Team
- Boys' Tennis Player of the Year:
- Braeden Johnson
- Newcomer of the Year:
- Tyson Beckles
- Breakout Player of the Year:
- Taylor Stringfellow
- Boys' Student-Athlete of the Year:
- Rhidge Barela
- Girls' Student-Athlete of the Year:
- Ellie Burnside
- Individual Performance of the Year:
- Drew Hymas
- Boys Overall Coach of the Year:
- Coach Nick Sorrell
- Boys Overall Team of the Year:
- Highland Football
- School of the Year:
- Highland High School
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STATE BASEBALL, TENNIS, & TRACK & FIELD
Highland Baseball is headed to state on Wednesday 5/15/24. Their bus departs at 11am. We will be doing a send off in the teachers parking lot at 10:45am.
Baseball=https://idhsaa.org/baseball
Highland Track & Field and Tennis are leaving on Thursday 5/16/24 at 9am. We will doing a send off in the teachers parking lot at 8:45am.
Tennis=https://idhsaa.org/tennis
Track & Field=https://idhsaa.org/track-and-field
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HIGHLAND DRAMA PRODUCTION OF SIX
Running nightly at 7pm through Saturday with a matinee on Saturday at 1pm in the auditorium our award winning drama department will having their last production of the school year performing SIX. A musical in the style of a pop concert. It is tons of fun with amazing performances by some of Highland’s most talented performers. Come and enjoy. Cost is $10 for adults and 7$ for students.
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BAND, COLOR GUARD, CHOIR, & ORCHESTRA
Highland Band will be holding their last concert of the year on Monday, 5/20/24, at 7pm at Century High School.
Highland Choir will be holding their last concert of the year on Monday, 5/20/24, at 7:30pm at the ISU Stephens' Performing Arts Center.
Highland Orchestra will be holding their last concert of the year on Thursday, 5/23,24, at 7pm at Century High School.
Highland Marching Band will be holding a camp June 3rd-June 7th for all of those interested.
Highland Color Guard will be holding a summer camp. Monday, May 20th, there is a meeting at 3:15pm in Room C39 for all those interested. Camp is June 3rd-7th.
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ESPORTS CLUB-STATE
Last Friday we had a group of students from our ESPORTS Club compete at State in both Rocket League and Apex Legends. Congratulations to David Staats, Isaac Stosich, and Max Grow who finished in 2nd place in Rocket League and Jr Ward, Tyce Lambson, and Elam Lambson who took 4th place in Apex Legends. Great job to these students as this club continues to grow in popularity and skill. Also, great job to our ESPORTS advisor Mr. David Hopwood and we are grateful for his outstanding leadership in starting this club and helping it grow and develop to where students are competing at a state level.
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NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY GRADUATION & HIGHEST HONORS LUNCHEON
Congratulations to our National Honors Society Graduates. We have over 150 students graduating with honors and highest honors. Also a huge thank you to Mrs. Stefanie Plato. She is resigning her position as NHS Advisor. We are grateful to her for her many, many years of service in this capacity. Mrs. Angelea Baird will take over as Advisor for next school year.
On Wednesday, May 15th at 12:30pm in the Media Center, Highest Honors students will be recognized with a lunch and receive their medallion to be worn at graduation from Highland Administration. The luncheon is for students only.
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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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SPEECH & DEBATE FUNDRAISER FOR NATIONALS
COLLEGE & CAREER ADVISORS
Highland Students and Families,
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:
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.
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.
As always, be careful out there.
Alice & Sarah / CCAs
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TRIO-SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES-AT NO COST TO YOU
The TRIO program is looking for Freshman and Sophomores' interested to sign up and participate in an amazing summer camp experience, exploring Idaho State University and the College of Southern Idaho at no cost to those who participate. Please reach out to Nick Grunig nickgrunig@isu.edu for any questions. (208)254-0731.
June 19th-21st:
June 7th:
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MESSAGE FROM THE REGISTRAR
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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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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)
