The Highland Quiz Bowl Team consisting of 3 Freshmen and 1 Sophomore took on Centralia tonight and played a J.V. match 1st and won by a score of 200 to 60. The same four underclassmen then played Centralia 's varsity team but lost respectfully 280 to 170. Long time Highland coach Mr. Sparks commented "that was the most points he could ever remember Highland scoring against Centralia." Go Highland!!!
On Thursday, Miss Bollin’s 7-8th grade Language Arts classes worked on an online Escape Room to work on their Research knowledge in preparation for their upcoming research essays!!
Congratulations to Anna Palmer! She is our January Highland Elementary Sixth Grade Student of the Month! Anna’s teacher says she is kind and respectful to both staff and peers. She always tries her best, comes to class prepared with her materials, and is an active listener to whoever is speaking in class.
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
Congratulations to Bradlee Danforth! He is our January Highland Elementary Fifth Grade Student of the Month! Bradlee’s teacher says he is a joy to have in class. He is kind, responsible, and a great classmate. Bradlee always has a positive attitude and strives to do his best at HES!
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
Congratulations to Cayson Delp-Robinson! He is our January Highland Elementary Fourth Grade Student of the Month! Cayson’s teacher says he has a great work ethic and is excited to learn! Cayson is eager to participate in class and often works at home above and beyond the requirements at school.
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
Congratulations to Camden Rueter! He is our January Highland Elementary Third Grade Student of the Month! Camden’s teacher says he is a great example of what it looks like to be responsible, respectful, and safe every day. He works hard in class, cares about others, and is kind to everyone around him. Camden is such a positive role model in his classroom!
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
Congratulations to Jackson Lay! He is our January Highland Elementary Second Grade Student of the Month! Jackson’s teacher says he is a wonderful student who follows HES Expectations. He works super hard and helps others!
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
Congratulations to Paislee Porter! She is our January Highland Elementary First Grade Student of the Month! Paislee’s teacher says she follows all of our expectations each and every day! She gives her best in her school work and is kind to everyone around her!
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
Congratulations to Jasper Schmitz! He is our January Highland Elementary Kindergarten Student of the Month! Jasper’s teacher says he is a leader in his classroom. He is friendly to everyone, follows directions and gives his best each day! Way to go, Jasper!
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
Congratulations to Gianna Smith! She is our January Highland Elementary Preschool Student of the Month! Gianna’s teacher says she is kind and gentle with peers and always tries to help others!
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
#GivingOurBestAtHES
#BeResponsibleBeRespectfulBeSafe
Attention, Agents! Our Book Blast event at HES starts next week (Mon. 2/2). We will set off on a mission to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on this operation to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟
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@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
Our high school EDU students have been hard at work planning February's Family Fun Night for HES. The theme is Winter Cougar Olympics with activities centered around reading, math, communication, and responsibility. Of course, the high school students had to practice some of the activities themselves.
Family Fun Night will be February 19th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm at HES. We hope to see you there!
HES has two more mathletes in first grade! Last week, Jasper Keller and Aloni Lewis both mastered their timed addition and subtraction facts! A big Cougar Congratulations to both of them!
Highland does plan to be In School tomorrow! Buses will run on a modified snow route schedule (meaning bus drivers will contact families if there are roads they cannot safely travel on with the buses).
SCHEDULE ADDITION...........on Wednesday 1/28/26 the girls and boys JV basketball teams will host North Shelby. Girls will tip off at 6pm followed by the boys. GO COUGARS!!
The varsity basketball games scheduled for tonight at Highland versus Monroe City have been postponed. A rescheduled date is pending! GO COUGARS!!
Highland will be closed again Tuesday, 1/27/26 due to current road conditions. Traditional snow day with No VoTech.
Highland schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday 1/26/26 due to the road conditions and dangerously cold temperatures. Stay warm and safe Cougar Nation!
Congratulations to the Highland Lady Cougars on winning the championship of the 2026 Tony Lenzini Basketball Tournament in Palmyra!! The Lady Cougars defeated Monroe City 49-26 to earn the tournament title!! Congratulations Ladies!! GO COUGARS!!
Our Junior High Student Council is hosting a Book Drive to support our readers at Highland Elementary from Monday, 1/26 – Friday, 2/6
We’re collecting new or gently used books of all reading levels to help build classroom libraries.
Your donation can help spark a love of reading in a young learner! Thank you for supporting our students and community—every book makes a difference!
We’re collecting new or gently used books of all reading levels to help build classroom libraries.
Your donation can help spark a love of reading in a young learner! Thank you for supporting our students and community—every book makes a difference!
