A big thank-you to Toby’s Lawn Care for donating yummy cookies for our teachers! Our staff loved the sweet pick-me-up, and we appreciate your support for our school community. 🍪❤️

Tonight, Lewis County was treated to the wonderful music of our Highland Bands! The 7th Grade, 8th Grade, High School, and Jazz Bands all performed their favorite Christmas and winter-inspired selections. As a special bonus, the Color Guard closed out the evening with their beautiful winter routine. 🎶❄️



Congratulations to these Cougars for making the Football Academic All-State Class of 2025! Way to go!
Students must meet the following criteria:
1. Player must be nominated by their head coach, who must be a current member of the MFCA
2. Player must be a starter on Offense/Defense or be a punter or a kicker in 70% of games
3. Must be Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Nominations must also meet 2 of the next 3 criteria:
1. Must score a 25 or higher on ACT or 1200 on the SAT
2. 3.5 GPA or higher (GPA must be non weighted)
3. Must rank in top 20% of his/her class
(GPA and class rank will be determined by the GPA and class rank at the start of that year)
Students must meet the following criteria:
1. Player must be nominated by their head coach, who must be a current member of the MFCA
2. Player must be a starter on Offense/Defense or be a punter or a kicker in 70% of games
3. Must be Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Nominations must also meet 2 of the next 3 criteria:
1. Must score a 25 or higher on ACT or 1200 on the SAT
2. 3.5 GPA or higher (GPA must be non weighted)
3. Must rank in top 20% of his/her class
(GPA and class rank will be determined by the GPA and class rank at the start of that year)

The Highland JV boys win tonight on the road, 40-32 at Scotland County
The JV Lady Cougars win 38-27 on the road tonight at Scotland County.
Reminder-
Tomorrow, Wed. 12/17/25, is a FULL SCHOOL DAY at LCC-1 with regular dismissal.
**Please Note - Fri., 12/19/25, is a scheduled early release as we begin the holiday break**
#GoCougars
#WeAreHighland

Just a reminder that tonight's JV basketball games have been moved to Scotland Co. Girls tipoff at 6pm with boys to follow! GO COUGARS!!
Cougars fall in a close one at Scotland Co.
62-58
#GoCougars
#WeAreHighland
Lady Cougs get the dub in Scotland Co. 58-39 final.
#GoCougars
#WeAreHighland
Please watch following video (https://bit.ly/4s3ZNx6) and then complete the following survey (https://forms.gle/TwN39xmoE2b1qqHZA) to provide your input regarding our Long Range Strategic Plans, which will help guide the district's evaluation and inform our improvement efforts!

The varsity basketball games for tonight at Scotland Co. will be played as scheduled (6pm tip off). The main roads traveled from Highland to Scotland Co. have been confirmed to be clear. Currently it is anticipated that Highland will be back in session Tues. 12/16/25.
#GoCougars
Join together to congratulate these Highland Cougars for making the Class 1 All-District Football Team!
https://mfca.wildapricot.org/ALL-DISTRICT
https://mfca.wildapricot.org/ALL-DISTRICT

Reminder: Virtual Option Enrollment Surveys and Forms are requested by this Friday, 12/19/25 so that schedules can be built and ready for 2nd semester. The final deadline to elect for the Virtual Option for 2nd semester ENDS ON MONDAY 1/12/26. This option is available for students who have demonstrated success (completed & passed all coursework) during first semester while in Virtual or for students who were “in person” learning during first semester, but now wish to switch to virtual. In order to make this designation, Parents must complete the SURVEY (https://bit.ly/48emkhl Link to Survey) and submit a signed CONSENT FORM (https://bit.ly/3M14KWL Link to consent form) by Monday, January 12th, 2026. **Also remember: electing to be Virtual or In-Person is a semester long commitment. Please contact your attendance center/counselor if you have questions.

There appears to be a technology issue and the call & text that WAS attached and sent with school cancellation post did not go out. I am working to resolve the issue, but you can verify by checking our website, livefeed, Facebook or by the TV news stations or radio stations.
LCC1 will be closed tomorrow, 12/15/25 due to our current road conditions & cold temps. There will be no votech & not activities/practices during the day. A decision on the Varsity games @ Scotland will be made by 2pm. Stay safe and stay warm. See Facebook comments for photos!

Due to the pending weather forecast, Saturday Detention is cancelled for Sat., Dec. 13th.
Students will be rescheduled after the Christmas Break.
Students will be rescheduled after the Christmas Break.
Final from Monroe City-
Your Lady Cougars win 49-32. Your 2025 Monroe City Tournament Champions
#GoCougars

Monroe City Tournament Championship-
Heading to the 4th, Lady Cougars up 16, 41-25.
#GoCougars

Monroe City Tournament Championship-
At halftime, Lady Cougars up, 20-14.
#GoCougars

Monroe City Tournament Championship-
At the end of the 1st, Lady Cougars down by 2, 10-8.
#GoCougars

