The second 8th grader had symptoms that began on 10/2 and was present 9/30, 10/1 & 10/4, as well as at the band event on 10/2. All potential close contacts should closely monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID and stay home if experiencing any of them.
HHS has had two new 8th graders reported as COVID positive. The first one had symptoms begin on 10/5 and was present on 10/4 & 10/5. This student rode bus 23 both days. Potential close contacts need to closely monitor for signs & symptoms and stay home if sick.
HES has been notified of another 6th grader, who was on the field trip last Thursday that is now positive with COVID. Symptom onset was 10/2. Student was present 9/30, 10/1 & 10/4. All 6th grade students & staff need to be closely monitored for signs & symptoms of COVID!
The Varsity/JV Softball games scheduled for tonight at Monroe City have been moved to Highland. VARSITY will play FIRST at 5pm followed by JV. GO Cougars!!
If you checked the box, Accept Insurance, on the Chromebook Agreement form and have not paid for the insurance you have until Oct. 15th to pay in full. You are able to make payments as needed, however, as stated on the agreement form if full payment is not received by Oct. 15th the insurance will be void and any repairs will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. 1 - student $25, 2 - students $35, 3 students - $45 and 4 or more is a flat rate of $50. If you have already made a payment and are unsure of the balance due, please contact your student’s school office. HES - 573-209-3586 and HHS - 573-209-3215.
The Lady Cougars get a win on the road at South Shelby 3-0. Payton Miller gets the win scattering 3 hits and striking out 12. Emma Harshberger was 2-4 with an rbi triple. The JV team lost a close one 12-10.
Due to a positive COVID exposure to the JH softball team & the connected quarantines, the JH Softball season has come to a close. Congratulations to the coaches and the girls on a spectacular season. Games scheduled for Wed. & Thur. have been cancelled. #CougarPride
October Artists of the Month at HES! These students were not only responsible, respectful, and safe in the art room, but each day they came in the with a positive attitude, helped others, and tried their best on what they were working on. Congratulations!
HES 6th graders were exposed to a positive individual on the field trip last Thursday, as well as Friday and Monday. Parents of all 6th graders, as well as the adults on the trip, need to be monitored closely for symptoms and anyone with symptoms need to stay home from school.
HHS has another COVID positive 8th grader with symptom onset on 10/1. This student does not ride a bus, but was present 9/29, 9/30 and 10/1. Parents need to monitor their children for symptoms and keep sick ones home.
Mr. Wagner' s K- 4 students are learning about the dangers of smoking and drinking alcohol underage.
Highland Athletic Boosters monthly meeting has been rescheduled to next Tuesday, 10/12 @ 5:45 p.m. in the Commons at the High School. Hope to see you there!
The V/JV softball games scheduled for today have been postponed to Wednesday 10/6 at Monroe City. JV at 5pm and Varsity to follow. #GoCougars!!
The championship game of the CCC JH Softball Tournament will be finished at Macon on Wednesday Oct 7. Game time will be approximately 6pm. Game will resume where it left off with Highland leading Centralia 1-0.
Parents/Guardians, please remind your students to bring their Chromebook to school everyday, fully charged. We are seeing an increase in students that are forgetting to bring their Chromebooks as well as forgetting to charge them. We appreciate your help! Thank you!
Due to low numbers at Mark Twain and after no luck with extensive efforts to find a new opponent the JV Football game scheduled for tomorrow 10/4 has been cancelled.
JH Lady Cougar Softball was ahead 1-0 top of the 3rd in the CCC Championship game vs Centralia... when lightning and rain forced cancelation. Make up plans are pending.
Marching Highlanders results on the day!
Parade 3rd place!!!
Parade best Auxiliary!!!
1st place indoor Guard !!!
2nd place indoor percussion!!!
4th place Field!!!
Best Auxiliary Field!!!
Go Highlanders!!!
JH Softball 6-2 winners over Macon in game two... championship game at 4:30!
Marching Highlanders sounding good during the field competition!
#WeAreHighland
#GoCougars
