The Mark Twain JH basketball tournament has been pushed back another day and will now start on Wednesday 12/3 with first round games being played at the same times shown on the original bracket. GO COUGARS!
about 20 hours ago, Highland AD
The Varsity basketball games scheduled for tomorrow, 12/2 vs. Louisiana have been postponed due to weather. Make-up date is pending.
about 20 hours ago, Highland AD
Hannibal is running tomorrow as an AMI day, so votech students need to login to their Google classrooms for their assignments and complete them according to Hannibal's policy. Again, Highland is just taking a traditional snow day!
about 21 hours ago, John French
LCC1 will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 12/2/25, due to the continuing snow storm and our current road conditions. No Votech and all activities have been cancelled!
about 22 hours ago, John French
cougar standing in snow with announcement that Highland is closed Tuesday 12/2/25 - Traditional Snow Day
Reminder: Virtual Option Enrollment Surveys and Forms are requested by Friday, 12/19/25 so that schedules can be built and ready for 2nd semester. The final deadline to elect for the Virtual Option for 2nd semester ENDS ON MONDAY 1/12/26. This option is available for students who have demonstrated success (completed & passed all coursework) during first semester while in Virtual or for students who were “in person” learning during first semester, but now wish to switch to virtual. In order to make this designation, Parents must complete the SURVEY (https://bit.ly/48emkhl Link to Survey) and submit a signed CONSENT FORM (https://bit.ly/3M14KWL Link to consent form) by Monday, January 12th, 2026. **Also remember: electing to be Virtual or In-Person is a semester long commitment. Please contact your attendance center/counselor if you have questions.
1 day ago, John French
Image of the Virtual Learning Consent Form - the full document is linked in the post along with the link to the Google Form to complete the enrollment survey.
101st Annual Monroe City Invitational Tournament
Begins December 8th
Click link for brackets https://bit.ly/3XVQHEx
1 day ago, Susan Moore
The JV Basketball games scheduled for today, 12/1 at Kirksville have been postponed. A make-up date is pending.
1 day ago, Highland AD
Due to the current road conditions and the forecasted snow today Highland will NOT be traveling to the wrestling meet scheduled for today in Hallsville.
1 day ago, Highland AD
Mark Twain junior high basketball tournament games scheduled for Monday, December 1 have been postponed and will now be played on Tuesday, December 2 at the same time as the original bracket indicated. GO COUGARS!
2 days ago, Highland AD
Highland will be closed tomorrow, Monday 12/1/25, due to several numbered, lettered, and gravel road conditions and the forecast for more snow tomorrow morning and through the day. Wrestling and JH Basketball games are likely to be cancelled as well if the snow hits. No VoTech
2 days ago, John French
image of a Cougar walking in snow and ice with the announcement that Lewis County C-1 will be closed on Monday 12/1/25 as a Traditional Snow Day.
Highland Elementary 1st grade teachers and students treated the building to our very own Thanksgiving Day Parade.
6 days ago, Coach Scifres
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Highland 21, Kirksville 33, at the end of the 1st half.
7 days ago, Coach Scifres
Highland Cougars 12, Kirksville Tigers 15 after the 1st quarter.
7 days ago, Coach Scifres
Highland Lady Cougars with the win on the road over the Kirksville Lady Tigers, 43-32.
7 days ago, Coach Scifres
Highland up 43-32 over Kirksville with 2:00 left to play.
7 days ago, Coach Scifres
Highland Lady Cougars 31, Kirksville Lady Tigers 30 after the 3rd quarter.
7 days ago, Coach Scifres
💛🤎🎨November Artists of the Month at HES! Congratulations artists! 💛🤎🎨
7 days ago, Keelie O’Brien
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Congratulations to Callie Ruths! She is our November Highland Elementary Sixth Grade Student of the month! Her teacher says that Callie always tries her best. She is kind and respectful to both students and staff and works hard to make sure that her assignments and reading goals are completed.

#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
7 days ago, Highland Elementary PBS
6th Grade Student of the Month Callie Ruths
Congratulations to Reagan Schroeder! She is our November Highland Fifth Grade Student of the Month! Reagan’s teacher says she goes above and beyond to demonstrate what it means to be responsible, respectful, and safe. She always has a smile on her face and she is ready to help her teachers with anything they need. She works very hard, she is kind to her classmates, and she sets a great example.

#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
7 days ago, Highland Elementary PBS
5th Grade Student of the Month Reagan Schroeder
Congratulations to Tucker Seals! He is our November Highland Fourth Grade Student of the Month! Tucker’s teacher says he sets a good example for his peers by following school expectations every day. He is kind to other students and willing to help with any task.

#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
7 days ago, Highland Elementary PBS
4th Grade Student of the Month Tucker Seals