Our 7th grade science students had a blast learning how plants make their own food while racing through the Photosynthesis Relay Race!
Students raced to collect the reactants (carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight) and transformed them into the products (glucose and oxygen)!
3 months ago, Heather Jones
Congratulations to Jase Kaylor! He is our October Highland Elementary Sixth Grade Student of the Month! Jase’s teacher says he is very respectful and always tries his best. He is attentive in class, always follows directions, and is respectful to his classmates and teachers.
Congratulations to Eppie Gehring! She is our October Highland Elementary Fifth Grade Student of the Month! Eppie’s teacher says she is kind to all of her classmates, is respectful to her teachers, and is always engaged in class and is very responsible. Eppie works very hard every day to do her BEST at HES!
Congratulations to Daylin Anders! He is our October Highland Elementary Fourth Grade Student of the Month! Daylin’s teacher says he is an exemplary model of positive behavior for his peers. He participates in class and is always on-task. He shows kindness to his peers and teachers. He is a great leader and demonstrates our PBS expectations of being respectful, responsible and safe every day.
Congratulations to Taylor Porter! She is our October Highland Elementary Third Grade Student of the Month! Taylor’s teacher says she is always responsible, respectful, and safe! She follows directions, gives her best effort every day, and sets a great example for others. She is a wonderful leader in her class—kind, helpful, and someone her classmates can look up to!
Congratulations to Sawyer Hays! She is our October Highland Elementary Second Grade Student of the Month! Sawyer’s teacher says she consistently follows our school expectations, is a responsible learner who participates and is prepared for class, and is respectful to her classmates, teachers, and staff!
Congratulations to Kellyn Austin! He is our October Highland Elementary First Grade Student of the Month! Kellyn’s teacher says he is very intentional about following expectations, sets a great example for his classmates, and is always kind to those around him!
Congratulations to Jaxson Rector! He is our October Highland Elementary Kindergarten Student of the Month! Jaxson’s teacher says he does his best all day. He is a kind friend who goes out of his way to help others, oftentimes without being asked! He works hard during class to complete all assignments and is in a positive mood the second he walks into the classroom!
Congratulations to Tucker Ledbetter! He is our October Highland Elementary Pre-K Student of the Month! Tucker’s teacher says he is very respectful to his friends and teachers. He is kind to all of his preschool friends and is willing to share all the time. Tucker jumps at the chance to help others and encourage them!
Your Highland Lady Cougar Golf Team has been crowned the 2025-26 Class 1 STATE CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to these ladies and Coaches on a fantastic season! It's a GREAT day to be a Cougar!
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LCC-1 will be hosting an informational meeting about our online platform, SchoolsPLP. If you would like to learn more or have questions, please join us on October 29th at HHS.
3 months ago, Traci Mosby
Highland National Honor Society members along with the American Red Cross and with the assistance of nurse, Jordan Maschmeyer hosted a blood drive Monday in the band room. Twenty-five donations were accepted with at least four first time donors. Thank you to our community for participating and to the FACS classes for making cookies.
The Highland Lady Cougar Softball team will host South Harrison on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1 PM in quarterfinal softball action! Winner will advance to the class 2 state softball tournament in Springfield! Gate for spectators will open at noon! GO COUGARS!!
Sending best wishes to the Lady Cougar golf team as they start competition today at the State Golf Tournament.
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Reminder - Red Cross Blood Drive going on TODAY from 12-5P at HHS. Please donate if you can.
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Hey Cougar Nation, Here's a look at this week in Cougar Country.
🫱🏼🫲🏼 Infographic credit: Cougars StuCo
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Aiden Martin had an exceptional week in Cross Country for the Cougars this week earning medals in both meets he competed in this week. He medaled in 9th place at Centralia Tuesday, and 5th place at Monroe City on Friday - he will compete next at the MS State Championships on Saturday, October 25th. Good Luck at State Aiden!
