
Reminder: TOMORROW (1/6/23) IS THE DEADLINE elect for the Virtual Option for 2nd semester. 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/3VM31Vq Link to Survey) and submit a signed CONSENT FORM (https://bit.ly/3VM73wQ Link to consent form) by TOMORROW. **Also remember: electing to be Virtual or In-Person is a semester long commitment. Please contact your attendance center/counselor if you have questions.


The Lady Cougars upset the number one seeded Palmyra Lady Panthers 54-48 and are headed to the Championship of the 51st Annual Highland Tournament!! GO COUGARS!!

After 3 quarters the Lady Cougars lead Palmyra 44-37 in Highland Tournament action!! GO COUGARS!!

At the half the Lady Cougars lead Palmyra 33-25 in Highland Tournament championship semifinal action!! GO COUGARS!!

At the half the Lady Cougars lead Palmyra 33-25 in Highland Tournament championship semifinal action!! GO COUGARS!!

At the half the Lady Cougars lead Palmyra 33-25 in Highland Tournament championship semifinal action!! GO COUGARS!!

After 1 quarter at the Highland Tournament the Lady Cougars trail Palmyra 16-10 in championship semifinal action. GO COUGARS!!

For all those fans in Cougar Nation who are planning on coming out to the Highland/Palmyra girls game scheduled for 6pm at the Highland Tournament the game will start about 15 minutes early due to a quick 430 game. GO COUGARS!!

Reminder: Highland will not have an early release day tomorrow (1/4/23)! The early release Wednesdays will resume on 1/11/23 (next week)!


Ms. Shrader’s class rang in the New Year by setting goals 😊





Reminder: The final deadline to elect for the Virtual Option for 2nd semester ENDS THIS FRIDAY 1/6/23. 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/3VM31Vq Link to Survey) and submit a signed CONSENT FORM (https://bit.ly/3VM73wQ Link to consent form) by Friday, January 6th, 2023. **Also remember: electing to be Virtual or In-Person is a semester long commitment. Please contact your attendance center/counselor if you have questions.


We had a special visit from the Grinch at our Christmas Party! Mrs. Lyon - Second Grade


The Highland Lady Cougars fall to a good Hallsville team 57-52 at the Peak Sport and Spine Shootout at MACC! Girls never quit, were down 10 in the third quarter and had chances at the end to win!! Great tune up going into the 51st Annual Highland Tournament!! GO COUGARS!!

Parents of HES students, please take a few minutes and complete the annual Title survey. As a Title I building, this helps us plan educational programs and involvement activities. The survey can be found at this link: https://forms.gle/dDFXGzskfWu1f84M7

51st ANNUAL HIGHLAND BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Begins Monday, January 2nd. See attached schedule.
http://bit.ly/3GgEsui


At the half the Highland Cougars lead Knox Co. 24-23. GO COUGARS!!

The Highland Lady Cougars go into the Christmas break with a big win 56-30 over Knox Co. GO COUGARS!!

Schedule for Monday 12/19/22: Varsity Girls vs. Knox Co 6pm with Varsity Boys to follow. JV boys basketball at Kirksville 6pm. GO COUGARS!!

Members of Drama Club had a wonderful afternoon at the theatre watching Quincy Community Theatre’s production of Little House on the Prairie! We were SO PROUD to watch two of our own on stage—alumni Jayden Dreyer and 7th grader Quinton Miller!
#cougarsonstage





The Lady Cougars come away with a victory at the 1st Annual Rivalry on the River with a 42-36 win over Mt. Pleasant!! GO COUGARS!!