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Hey Cougar Nation!

For those who may not know, the Missouri Interim Commissioner of Education, Dr. Stacy Preis, resigned unexpectedly yesterday at the conclusion of the Open Session part of the State Board Meeting. The search for Missouri's next State Commissioner is active now. We are sending this message to encourage EVERYONE to complete this BRIEF SURVEY provided. The survey asks for feedback on issues including stakeholder participation, communication, timing, transparency, candidate recruitment and screening, and funding. Make sure that your voice is heard but don't wait, the survey closes on Friday, 10/23/26. It takes approximately 8–10 minutes to complete and survey findings will be compiled and shared with DESE and the State Board of Education.

LINK: https://eduplusmo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bPfeOr2nshRYhYa

We encourage EVERYONE in Cougar Country to help inform the search for Missouri’s next Commissioner of Education! Let's make sure that Cougar Nation's voice is heard!

#WeAreHighland
#GoCougars

🏀🔥 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: SID THE SLOTH! 🔥🏀

Meet Mrs. Sidney Edwards, better known on the court as “Sid the Sloth”! 🦥🏀

Don't let the nickname fool you! Sidney is a former college athlete who knows her way around a basketball court. The only question is whether she's still got the moves or if the Sloth nickname is going to live up to its reputation! 😂

🏫 Representing: Canton R-V
👕 Jersey Number: #11
📏 Height: 6'0"
🎯 Position: Assistant TO the Assistant Coach (A very prestigious title, we're sure! 😂)

We asked Sidney a few very important questions before she takes on the Harlem Wizards!

🏀 Basketball Experience: College Athlete! 💪🏀
She's got the experience, the height, and the athletic background! We're starting to think "Sid the Sloth" might just be a strategy to throw off the competition!
🔥 Favorite Basketball Player: Caitlin Clark! 🎯
A solid choice! Now let's see if Sidney can channel a little of that Caitlin Clark magic on game night!
😂 Worst Basketball Skill: Dribbling.
Six feet tall, college athlete, and the basketball still doesn't cooperate? 😂 Good thing passing is an option!
🍝 Favorite Food: Alfredo! Because nothing says game-day fuel quite like a big plate of pasta!
😂 Who's Most Likely to Embarrass Themselves? Mr. Edwards! 😂

AND THERE IT IS! 🚨 Coach Edwards threw Mrs. Edwards under the bus. Now she's returning the favor!

Apparently, the biggest rivalry on October 26th won't be the Big Cats vs. the Harlem Wizards. It'll be Coach Edwards vs. Mrs. Edwards! 😂🍿

🏀 Prediction for the Game: "Win by 50!" 🔥
Hold on a second... Coach Edwards predicted a 90-point victory, and Mrs. Edwards is only calling for 50?! Somebody in the Edwards household needs to get their game plan straight! 😂

Will Sid the Sloth prove she's still got that college-athlete magic, or will Coach Edwards have the last laugh? 👀

Come see Mrs. Sidney Edwards and the rest of our BIG CATS take on the HARLEM WIZARDS! Only 6 more days until Tip-Off!!!!!!!

📅 October 26
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Highland High School

🎟️ Get your tickets and come support a great night of basketball, laughs, and community fun!

https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/lewistownmo10-26-26-06-30pm/

🏀🔥 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: THE SHARPSHOOTER! 🔥🏀

Meet Nickolas Edwards, better known on the court as “Sharpshooter”! 🎯🏀

Nickolas spends his days coaching basketball at Canton R-V, but on October 26th, it's HIS turn to show everyone how it's done! Let's just hope his players aren't watching too closely! 😂

🏫 Representing: Canton R-V
👕 Jersey Number: #17
📏 Height: 5'11"
🎯 Position: Bench Player (By choice, apparently!)

We asked Nickolas a few very important questions before he takes on the Harlem Wizards!

🏀 Basketball Experience: Played basketball in high school and is currently the Varsity Head Basketball Coach at Canton R-V! 🏀
He's spent plenty of time telling players what to do from the sidelines. Now it's time to see if Coach can practice what he preaches! 😂
🔥 Favorite Basketball Player: LeBron James 👑
A fellow student of the game. Although we're pretty sure LeBron gets a little more playing time!
😂 Worst Basketball Skill: Rebounding.
He's a sharpshooter, not a cleanup crew! Somebody else can chase those missed shots! 🏀
🍔 Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers. Because even coaches need a solid pregame meal!
😂 Who's Most Likely to Embarrass Themselves? Mrs. Edwards! 😂
No hesitation. Just threw Mrs. Edwards straight under the bus! Hopefully she's got a comeback ready!
🏀 Prediction for the Game: "Us by 90!" 😳🔥

Coach isn't just predicting a win. He's predicting the kind of score that makes the other team reconsider playing basketball altogether!

Will the Sharpshooter live up to his name, or will his own players have some coaching advice for HIM after the game? 👀😂

Come see Nickolas Edwards and the rest of our BIG CATS take on the HARLEM WIZARDS!

📅 October 26
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Highland High School

6 DAYS UNTIL TIP-OFF!!!!!!

🎟️ Get your tickets and come support a great night of basketball, laughs, and community fun!

https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/lewistownmo10-26-26-06-30pm/

Senior Parents: Please join us for the 26-27 FAFSA Frenzy Event in the Paula Wallace Memorial Library 10/27/2026.

🏀🔥 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: MELEAH EISENBERG! 🔥🏀

🚨 ONLY 9 DAYS UNTIL THE HARLEM WIZARDS COME TO HIGHLAND! 🚨

Meet Meleah Eisenberg, better known on the court as “Mel”!

Unlike some of her Big Cats teammates, Meleah actually knows her way around a basketball court! 😂 She's bringing some real experience to a team that desperately needs it!

🏫 Representing: Lewis County C-1
👕 Jersey: #24
📏 Height: 6'0"
🎯 Position: Forward/Center

🏀 Basketball Experience: Highland High School (2017–2021)
Finally, somebody with actual basketball experience! We're putting a lot of faith in you, Mel! 😂
🔥 Favorite Player: Kyrie Irving 🏀
Hopefully she's bringing Kyrie's handles and not just his ability to keep everyone guessing!
😂 Worst Basketball Skill: "Tying my shoes." 👟
Six feet tall, four years of basketball experience, and her biggest opponent is a pair of shoelaces. Somebody get this girl some Velcro! 🤣
🍗 Favorite Food: Chicken! Simple, reliable, and apparently the secret to being one of the few people on this roster who can actually play basketball!
😂 Who's Most Likely to Embarrass Themselves? "Maxwell Hays… of course." 🤣
Poor Max! He's 6'7", and somehow his own teammates have more confidence in the Harlem Wizards than they do in him! 😂

🏀 Prediction for the Game:
"LEW-CO WIN!!!" 🐾🔥

With her height, experience, and confidence, Mel might just be one of the Big Cats' secret weapons! Now if we can just keep her shoes tied, we might have a chance! 😂

🏀 Come for the basketball, stay to see if Maxwell Hays survives another round of teammate roasting! 😂🐾

📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Highland High School

🎟️ COME WATCH MELEAH AND THE BIG CATS TAKE ON THE HARLEM WIZARDS!.
https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/lewistownmo10-26-26-06-30pm/

ATTENTION COUGAR NATION!

Our DEFENDING STATE CHAMPION Highland Lady Cougars Golf Team is headed back to STATE, and we want to send them off in style. Join us Sunday morning at 8 AM in front of the High School for a community send-off as our girls head to Smithville, Missouri to compete in the State Championship on Monday and Tuesday!

Let's pack the send-off and show these ladies how proud Cougar Nation is of them!

Hey Cougar Nation,

We are about 90 minutes to Senior Night kickoff in Cougar Country and we are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight! Families, please be reminded of our younger student expectations as you gear up and head out to cheer on the Cougs under the Friday night lights!

Remember that HES students should;

• be with and remain under the supervision of an adult throughout the game

• remain in the bleachers **Playing in the grassy areas is NOT permitted

• leave all footballs/sports equipment at home

• HAVE FUN AND CHEER LOUDLY FOR OUR HIGHLAND COUGARS

#WeAreHighland
#GoCougars

🏀🔥 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: BRITTANY WELKER! 🔥🏀

🚨 ONLY 10 DAYS UNTIL THE HARLEM WIZARDS COME TO HIGHLAND! 🚨

Meet Brittany Welker, a retired cheerleader who's trading in her pom-poms for a basketball! Whether she's ready or not! 😂

We asked Brittany a few questions before she takes the court against the Harlem Wizards. Let's just say she's bringing plenty of spirit... basketball skills sold separately! 🤣

🏫 Representing: Canton R-V
👕 Jersey: #22
📏 Height: 5'1" (She's closer to the floor, so technically she has an advantage when diving for loose balls! 😂)
🎯 Position: Retired Cheerleader, Reluctant Baller 📣
🏀 Basketball Experience: "None! But love cheering!"
She's spent years cheering for the players. Now she IS the player. This should be interesting! 😂
🔥 Favorite Teams: Canton and Mizzou Tigers! 🐯
😂 Worst Basketball Skill: "Everything... I'm not sure I actually have a basketball skill."
That's okay, Brittany! Confidence is half the battle. The other half is knowing which basket to shoot at! 🤣
🍝 Favorite Food: Pasta! She's going to need those carbs if we expect her to run up and down the court!
😂 Who's Most Likely to Embarrass Themselves? "Me... definitely me."
At least she's coming into this game with realistic expectations! 😂
🏀 Prediction for the Game:
"BIG CATS ALL THE WAY!!" 🐾🔥

Brittany may have retired from cheerleading, but she's about to give the crowd something to cheer about! Whether it's a basket or just surviving all four quarters remains to be seen! 😂

📅 October 26
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Highland High School

🎟️ COME CHEER ON BRITTANY AND THE BIG CATS AS THEY TAKE ON THE HARLEM WIZARDS!
https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/lewistownmo10-26-26-06-30pm/