Mrs. Lyon's second graders practiced counting and using money this week!
Please read the following memo from Superintendent French:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LFqZZK66mwzSOSCA6L-KJrpQJgea73p1SVtdCVAZBs8/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LFqZZK66mwzSOSCA6L-KJrpQJgea73p1SVtdCVAZBs8/edit?usp=sharing
LCC-1 Reminder-
No School on Monday, 2/16/26, as LCC-1 will be closed in observance of President's Day. Enjoy the extended weekend!
#WeAreHighland
#GoCougars
For the final day of FBLA Week we are choosing to focus on the career transition goal helping students focus on transitioning from academic life to the workforce. Some students will transition to trades schools, 4 year colleges, certificate programs or directly to the workforce. Members and teachers recognized this goal by wearing their favorite college apparel on Friday.
Book Blat Update: Fri. 2/13 is the final day for students to register if they haven't yet. They may sign up at:
https://app.booksarefun.com/HighlandES63452
If you would like to donate toward the free books and have not received an invitation yet you may donate at the following link:
https://app.booksarefun.com/HighlandES63452/donations/new/k4o9enhl
The final day to donate is Sunday, 2/15.
The Grand Prize Treasure Chest winner will be announced on Tues., 2/17.
Thank you to everyone for their participation and donations. The school has received over $18,000 in donations for free books. It has been an amazing fund raiser so far.
https://app.booksarefun.com/HighlandES63452
If you would like to donate toward the free books and have not received an invitation yet you may donate at the following link:
https://app.booksarefun.com/HighlandES63452/donations/new/k4o9enhl
The final day to donate is Sunday, 2/15.
The Grand Prize Treasure Chest winner will be announced on Tues., 2/17.
Thank you to everyone for their participation and donations. The school has received over $18,000 in donations for free books. It has been an amazing fund raiser so far.
🌟🎭 Tickets Are Officially On Sale! 🎭🌟
Join us for the Little Cougars Drama Club production of Bunnies the Musical!
📆 February 27–28, 2026
📍 Lewis Street Playhouse, Canton
🔗 https://our.show/hesbunnies
Come cheer on our youngest actors as they sing and dance their way to the Bunny Hop! This heartwarming and energetic production is sure to bring smiles to audiences of all ages.
🎟️ Fewer than 100 tickets remain, so don’t wait to reserve your seats!
We can’t wait to see you at the show! 💛🐰
#cougarsonstage #bunniesthemusical
Due to injuries and illness the JV boys basketball game scheduled for tonight at Macon is cancelled. The JV girls will play at 5pm in the Macon HS gym followed by the varsity girls and the varsity boys!! GO COUGARS!!!
Thursday evening the Highland Quiz Bowl Team took on another very young but talented team from Canton. The J.V. match was tight throughout with Highland winning a close one, 200-160. The Varsity match also went Highland's way by the score of 250-110 for our 3rd Varsity win. Go Highland!
Half of our Lady Cougar Wrestling Team has accepted the challenge to compete at the District Championship Competition at Mexico High School on Friday 2/13 and Saturday 2/14. Please wish them luck if you see them!
Claire Wiskirchen- 100lb, Alicia Eaton- 125lb, Raygan Mayes- 135lb. Let's Go Cougars!!! You can follow the event starting at 5PM on Hudl.
Photo editing by Raygan Mayes
Claire Wiskirchen- 100lb, Alicia Eaton- 125lb, Raygan Mayes- 135lb. Let's Go Cougars!!! You can follow the event starting at 5PM on Hudl.
Photo editing by Raygan Mayes
For the past 40 years, FBLA has been a national service partner with the March of Dimes, an organization persevering to lower prematurity rates and protect the health of both newborn babies and their mothers. The March of Dimes improves maternal access to quality healthcare, pioneers research aiming to prevent premature birth, advocates for protective health policies, and spreads community awareness about this universal issue. Thursday FBLA members wore purple to recognize the partnership with the March of Dimes.
Don't get caught napping...be a leader! Day 3 of FBLA week, members had a pajama day.
The Highland JV girls lose a tough one on the road tonight, 30-33 to South Shelby. The girls will play for 3rd place on Saturday at 9am.
The Highland JV boys get the win tonight, 44-38 over Clark County in the South Shelby Tournament. The boys will play again at 9am on Saturday for consolation.
There is a sign-up sheet outside the health room door for students interested in joining the junior high track team. They must have a current sports physical and proof of insurance on file in the high school office. Practice begins on Monday, March 2, after school and continues until 5:30 PM.
Mrs. Jennings' Kindergarten Class celebrated their 100th Day of School! We counted to 100 many times, found 100 duckies in our room, & had fun building with 100! Some of us turned into 100 year olds!
The Varsity G/B basketball games vs. Monroe City have been rescheduled for Monday 2/16/26 at Highland. Girls will tip off at 6pm. In addition to that on Wednesday 2/18/26 the JV/V Boys will host Mark Twain. JV will tip off at 6pm followed by the varsity. GO COUGARS!!
FBLA Week Day 2: Trailblazer Tuesday. Several members dressed as their future careers including careers in cosmetology, agribusiness, ministry, and business.
As part of Career and Technical Education month, this week we celebrate FBLA week. Monday's theme was Make Your Mark. FBLA members wore their club t-shirts and signed a poster in the commons and listed their future careers.
The Highland JV girls win tonight on the road at the South Shelby Tournament, 29-15 over Palmyra. They will play again Wednesday nignt.
The Highland JV boys lose a tough one on the road tonight at South Shelby 55-56.