Portrait of a Graduate meeting #2 is 1 week away! This meeting will be critical in assisting our district select the "Durable Skills" that will be a priority for our students. Please watch the VIDEO linked here for more info: https://bit.ly/3F9mNGS
4/2/25 @ 6pm - HHS Commons
ATTENTION HES FAMILIES:
Reminder that spring & classroom pictures are tomorrow, Thur, 3/27/25. Follow the link for ordering options.
www.wagnerportraitgroup.com/fallspring-ordering
HES Code: 5F5X9R5U
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Shrek and Donkey, two stalwart friends off on a whirlwind big city adventure!
Can you feel the excitement? The cast of Shrek is just days away from opening night and we want you to join the fun! Friday night is completely sold out but there are still tickets remaining for Saturday and Sunday!
Reserve your ticket to the swamp at https://our.show/highlandshrek before it's too late!
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The Highland JR high track team competed at the South Shelby MS Open Meet on Tuesday. The boys placed 2nd and the girls placed 4th overall. Here are a few of our top places. All the athletes did a great job 🤎💛
The Highland softball team received a great introduction from Representative Greg Sharpe and a warm welcome from the Missouri House of Representatives today in Jefferson City. The team was presented with a Certificate of Recognition in honor of their 2024 State Championship.
5 Eye-Opening Stats About Kids and Tech Every Parent Needs to Know in 2025
https://www.bark.us/blog/5-stats-kids-tech-2025/?
Highland Varsity Track Team showed up at the Kirksville Snowshoe Classic! Our mens team placed 2nd overall and our ladies placed 4th. All of our athletes performed well!
Go Cougars! 👟🤎💛
Below are just a few of our top scores:
Parents/Guardians: Q3 grades are posted to the parent portal at this time. If you have any questions or need help signing up for the portal please call the HS office.
SPREAD THE WORD COUGAR NATION, Kindergarten Round-Up is COMING SOON!
- Follow (or share) the link below for quick VIDEO overview with all the details.
https://bit.ly/HESKindergartenScreenings-QUICKOVERVIEW
- Follow (or share) this link for the FULL SLIDE DECK with all info and details.
https://bit.ly/HESKindergartenScreening2025Info
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Some Future Teachers of America members attended MU Teacher Career Exploration Day on the MU Campus. They attended break out sessions learning about teaching at all levels. I'm proud of these young people for keeping their options open and exploring the field of education.
Thank you LCC1 parents, teachers, business leaders, board members, and students for attending, participating, performing and contributing to Highland's Portrait of a Graduate work! Excellent turnout tonight with lots of thoughtful conversations! #GoCougars
LCC-1 Reminder-
There will NOT be school on Fri. 3/21/25 at LCC-1. Enjoy the extended weekend Cougar Nation!
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Highland baseball will be conducting a parent meeting on Tuesday, March 18 at 5:30 PM in the high school Commons. Parents of all baseball players are encouraged to attend. Following the meeting, the Booster Club will be preparing the football and baseball concession stands for the spring seasons. Baseball parents are encouraged to assist with this task. GO COUGARS!!
🍩Join Us for the 2nd Annual PTO Donuts with Grown-Ups! 🍩
Calling all students! Bring your favorite grown-up and start your day with some delicious donuts and great company!
📅 Date: PreK-2 Wednesday March 19th & 3-6 Friday March 28th
⏰ Time: 7:50-8:30am
📍 Location: Highland Elementary School
LCC-1 Reminder-
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Thursday, March 20th from 4-6p. Feel free to reach out to your students teacher(s) to check in with any questions you may have.
https://www.lewis.k12.mo.us/staff
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Mrs. Johnston’s 1st grade class received their stuffies from Mrs. Murphy's Fashion and Interior Design class today. Every quarter a first grade class gets to work with this class to create magic. First grade loves seeing their art become something real. They were AMAZING!
Highland Elementary Parents/Guardians--please click the link to take this SHORT survey containing questions about your experiences with your student's education, their safety at school, and the relationships they have formed while at school. Your anonymous answers will be shared with our PBS leadership team to help make decisions that improve what we offer our students. All surveys need to be completed by Friday, March 28th!
https://assessment.pbisapps.org/Anon/I3u20CvZ4W0
Thank you for your time and participation!
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Congratulations to Greta Wilson! She is our March Highland Elementary Kindergarten Student of the Month! Greta’s teacher says that she is very respectful to her peers and teachers, follows directions in all areas of the school, and takes charge of her own learning. Greta is very kind to everyone around her and goes out of her way to be a good friend!
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Congratulations to Rylan Sharpe! She is our March Highland Elementary Fifth Grade Student of the Month! Rylan’s teacher says she is very responsible and it is evident that she strives to do her best in all that she does. She is also very kind and respectful to her teachers and her classmates. We appreciate all of the positive ways that Rylan contributes to fifth grade!
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Congratulations to Briar Ellison! He is our March Highland Elementary Pre-K Student of the Month! Briar’s teacher says that he has been working hard to show all of our school expectations and has gone above and beyond to help his friends remember their expectations too!”
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