The HES staff would like to wish All The Best to Cougar Nation as we start the 23-24 school year!
#WelcomeBackCougars
#WeAreHighland

Rest well Cougar Nation & we'll see you in the morning. Can't wait to start the new school year!
#WelcomeBackCougars
#WeAreHighland

One final Cougar thank you to Hebrews Coffee for their delivery to Friday morning's staff development meetings! We are all so ready to welcome our Cougars back to school on Monday!

2023-24 HHS Handbook Reminders
Attention parents: The following are a few reminders for the start of a new school year.
Parents please review the dress code in Highland High School handbook.
Cell phones and earbuds, air pods will not be allowed in classrooms.
Students are not allowed to carry bags of any kind to and from class. All bags, purses and backpacks will need to be stored in lockers throughout the day.
The high school handbook is available at lewis.k12.mo.us. If you have any questions please contact the office.
Another big thank you to Handlebar LaBelle for their coffee delivery Thursday afternoon as our staff prepares to welcome our Cougars back to school for Meet the Teacher! We are staying hydrated and caffeinated thanks to all of our amazing local businesses!

A huge Cougar thank you to Grit&Grace in Canton for their coffee delivery to our staff Wednesday morning as we launched into our first professional development day! We appreciated it!

Calling all Highland Alumni Cheerleaders! Please join us at our first alumni event on September 22nd. Information posted in the Facebook event below! Alumni shirt sale ends 8/31. Contact Heather at hdavis@lewis.k12.mo.us with questions
https://fb.me/e/15TtGC1rA?mibextid=RQdjqZ
🎶 Mark your calendars! 🎶

Here is the link to the Finding Nemo Jr. audition packet for any interested 3rd-8th grader! This packet will also be available at our parent meeting on August 28th and students can pick one up during their music time next week. There is a form in this packet that needs to be filled out and returned in order to schedule your actor's audition.
https://shorturl.at/kxX58
Ms. Carmody will be in the HES lobby Thursday evening during Meet the Teacher! Stop by and pick up an audition packet or ask questions about our K-2 show in March!
#cougarsonstage #findingnemo

Congratulations to Davon Jennings & Eli Putnam, 2023 American FFA Degree recipients!
Please join us for our first Highland Athletic Boosters meeting/concession stand cleaning for the 2023-2024 season, this Wednesday, 8/16 @ 5:30 p.m. We will meet at the football concession stand. The boosters are in need of members, please come be a part of the Highland Athletic Community.
The Highland Football Apparel Store is up and running. Support your Highland Cougar Football Team!
https://designitapparel.com/collections/highland-football-2023
The Highland Cross Country Team Store is only open for 1 MORE DAY! Get your Cougar gear here before time runs out: https://bit.ly/3sbihkO

The LCC-1 School Board recently accepted Luke Lay's resignation from the Board. Per state statute and district policy, the board will begin accepting applications from eligible district residents interested in serving on the board. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3OuoYWy

Drama Club is so excited to announce this year's shows! More information about upcoming auditions will be shared soon!
https://youtu.be/QVBQD24wpMA
#cougarsonstage #2324seasonreveal

Reminder: XC practice is at 7am tomorrow and then returns to normal after school times 3:30-5:30 on Wednesday. There are only 14 practices left before our home meet, so be sure to be here every day if you want to compete at the home meet!
School begins in one week. Please get your student Chromebooks fully charged and ready for the first day!

JH Football Equipment Pick-up is Sat., 8/12, from 12-2:00 pm. The practice schedule is attached in the following link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/12xE7Qwn_RLFWEoRm_nc5Ll90MMf16mSthNTghFxpypc/edit?usp=sharing
Lewis County C-1 is looking for a wrestling coach!

Attention Cougar Nation! Please check out the following Cougar gear:
https://designitapparel.com/collections/highland-cheer-2023?fbclid=IwAR1PEIaYAI4GsF84rZai49HoWC4-FACI5j2Mir-IFHm_5y1kgV3frqwHtK0
8/9 is the LAST day to order your cougar apparel!
