Happy World Theatre Day from Lewis County C-1 Drama Club!
There is something truly special about what happens on and off the stage at the Lewis Street Playhouse. The inside jokes in the wings, the friendships that grow stronger with every rehearsal, and the feeling of becoming part of something bigger than yourself.
At Highland, theatre is more than a performance. It’s a place where students discover confidence they didn’t know they had,
where creativity is celebrated, and where every single person—on stage or behind the scenes—matters.
Today, we celebrate our incredible casts both past and present, directors, volunteers, and supporters who make magic happen year after year. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us tell stories that leave a lasting impact!
#cougarsonstage #WorldTheatreDay #TheatreInOurSchoolsMonth
March is School Board Recognition month and today we are highlighting Neil Jennings, who is currently serving as the Vice-President of the Board and is in his 15th year dedicating his time & service to our community and school district. Thank you Neil!!
What do basketball courts, little free libraries, litter, crosswalks, and cemeteries all have in common? Civics!
What about discrimination, volleyball, vandalism, job creation, and our local parks? Civics!
What about foster care, sidewalk construction, outdoor classrooms, and school beautification? Civics!
Civics is the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how people work together to shape and improve their communities.
The future of Lewis County communities looks bright! 🌟 We were proud to host a successful Civics Fair here at Highland High School, where our junior high students showcased their ideas, research, and passion for making a difference.
If you missed it—you missed out!
A big THANK YOU to our civic leaders and community organizations who came out to support our students and share the important work they do every day. Your involvement helps inspire the next generation of engaged citizens! 👏
And a HUGE thank you to the Bill of Rights Institute for funding our fair through the MyImpact Civics Grant—and for traveling all the way from Washington, DC, to see our students’ projects in action. Your support made this opportunity possible!
What about discrimination, volleyball, vandalism, job creation, and our local parks? Civics!
What about foster care, sidewalk construction, outdoor classrooms, and school beautification? Civics!
Civics is the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how people work together to shape and improve their communities.
The future of Lewis County communities looks bright! 🌟 We were proud to host a successful Civics Fair here at Highland High School, where our junior high students showcased their ideas, research, and passion for making a difference.
If you missed it—you missed out!
A big THANK YOU to our civic leaders and community organizations who came out to support our students and share the important work they do every day. Your involvement helps inspire the next generation of engaged citizens! 👏
And a HUGE thank you to the Bill of Rights Institute for funding our fair through the MyImpact Civics Grant—and for traveling all the way from Washington, DC, to see our students’ projects in action. Your support made this opportunity possible!
More from the Junior High Civics Fair; it was a great night! Thank you for coming and supporting the work of our students!
March is School Board Recognition month and today we are highlighting Robert Reed Miller, who is currently serving as the President of the Board and is in his 34th year dedicating his time & service to our community and school district. Thank you Robert Reed!!
Mrs. Johnston's 1st grade class loved Donuts with Grown-ups!
🌟IT’S OPENING NIGHT!🌟
Drama Club is so ready to make Disney magic on the Lewis Street Playhouse stage this weekend! This hour-long revue is such a fun celebration of Disney and the power of having a dream! We can’t wait for you to join us!
Lobby doors will open at 7:00. Tonight’s show is SOLD OUT so no tickets will be sold at the door!
If you are still looking for tickets for Saturday and Sunday, go to https://our.show/lcc1daretodream and reserve them today!
👀 Be wary in the comment section—people claiming to have tickets for sale are typically not actual ticket holders! 👀
#cougarsonstage #DareToDreamJR #ifyoucandreamityoucandoit
📸: Lindseigh G. Photography
Senior Spotlight!
Senior Spotlight!
Congrats to the HHS February Students of the Month.
Our JR high track team competed in the South Shelby MS meet last night. It was a late night, but both teams did a great job!
The Lewis County Community Teachers Association is hosting a Meet the Candidates Night on March 31, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Highland High School.
This is a great opportunity for our community to come out, hear from the candidates running for the Board of Education, and learn more about their perspectives on our district.
The event will include prepared questions as well as time for audience Q&A.
All community members are invited and encouraged to attend!
This is a great opportunity for our community to come out, hear from the candidates running for the Board of Education, and learn more about their perspectives on our district.
The event will include prepared questions as well as time for audience Q&A.
All community members are invited and encouraged to attend!
Senior Spotlight!
Senior Spotlight!
The Highland History Club hit the road and made the most of every minute on our KC trip!
We started off diving into history at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, where students got to experience exhibits and even see the Freedom Plane: Founding Documents on Tour—which was a pretty incredible moment bringing our nation’s story to life right in front of them. Standing inches from documents like the Treaty of Paris, a draft print of our nation's constitution, and an original engraving of our Declaration of Independence was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime moment!
From there, we headed to Union Station, Kansas City (which is history all by itself!), and explored the Immersive Titanic Exhibit—definitely a favorite stop for a lot of our group.
Day two took us to the National Frontier Trails Museum, where students connected what they had learned in the classroom to the real stories of westward expansion. We wrapped things up at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, digging into presidential history and walking away with a deeper appreciation for Truman’s impact and the legacy he left behind.
In between all the learning, there was plenty of great food, lots of laughs, and some serious competition… including laser tag, where the students proudly claim victory over Mr. Arnsman!
We’re so proud of this group—not just for how much they learned, but for how well they represented Highland. Trips like this are what make history come alive! Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable trip possible!
We started off diving into history at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, where students got to experience exhibits and even see the Freedom Plane: Founding Documents on Tour—which was a pretty incredible moment bringing our nation’s story to life right in front of them. Standing inches from documents like the Treaty of Paris, a draft print of our nation's constitution, and an original engraving of our Declaration of Independence was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime moment!
From there, we headed to Union Station, Kansas City (which is history all by itself!), and explored the Immersive Titanic Exhibit—definitely a favorite stop for a lot of our group.
Day two took us to the National Frontier Trails Museum, where students connected what they had learned in the classroom to the real stories of westward expansion. We wrapped things up at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, digging into presidential history and walking away with a deeper appreciation for Truman’s impact and the legacy he left behind.
In between all the learning, there was plenty of great food, lots of laughs, and some serious competition… including laser tag, where the students proudly claim victory over Mr. Arnsman!
We’re so proud of this group—not just for how much they learned, but for how well they represented Highland. Trips like this are what make history come alive! Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable trip possible!
There will be no concession stand at tonight's V/JV baseball games. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! Thank you for your patience!! GO COUGARS!!
On Saturday morning 3/21/26 Quiz Bowl traveled to Clark County to participate in the Conference Quiz Bowl Tournament. We 1st played the eventual J.V. Champions the home team from Clark County who won by the score of 240 to 140 resulting in our team competing within the consolation bracket where we took on the JV team from Monroe City who we defeated by the score of 220-30. It took us a while to get going but we eventually took 3rd place in the JV division. All conference honors go out to Even Frieden and Shaine Sutton for their strong performance throughout the JV competition.
Lewis County C-1 is pleased to announce that Miss Chynna Scott will be joining HES as a second grade teacher for the 2026-2027 school year! Welcome to Cougar Nation, Miss Scott!
#WeAreHighland
#GoCougars
Lewis County C-1 is pleased to announce the addition of Mrs. Avery Bennett to the first grade teaching team for the 2026-2027 school year. While Mrs. Bennett is not a new face in our district, we celebrate her move into a new grade level!
#WeAreHighland
#GoCougars
Congratulations to Kori Rossmiller for earning Distinguished Student Leader from Missouri Association of Student Councils today in Branson. Her dedication to Highland STUCO and MASC have been tremendous.
