
Attention all 5th & 6th graders!
Coach Devaney, Highland basketball coach, is hosting a FREE basketball clinic for 5th & 6th grade students on Dec. 20, 21, 22 from 5:30-7p. No registration needed.
For details contact Coach D. at ddevaney@lewis.k12.mo.us


Highland boys fall in the consolation game at the Monroe City Tournament 53-45 to Mark Twain!!

December Artists of the Month at HES! These students were responsible, respectful, and safe in the art room, and each day they came in the with a positive attitude and tried their best on what they were working on and that showed in their artwork. Great job!




Lady Cougars fall to Monroe City 40-39 in the 3rd place game at the Monroe City Tournament.

At the half the Lady Cougars trail Monroe City 20-11 in 3rd place action at the Monroe City Tournament!!

FBLA will be selling candy canes for $1 next week during lunch to raise money for the March of Dimes. You can send a candy cane to your friends/teachers or purchase one for yourself. They will only be delivered to your classmates/staff at the high school.


Reminder: the option to elect for the Virtual Option for 2nd semester ENDS ON 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. While the forms and enrollment have a final due date of 1/6/23, we are asking parents to complete and submit them by Thursday, 12/15/22 so schedules can be created and ready as second semester begins. **Also remember: electing to be Virtual or In-Person is a semester long commitment. Please contact your attendance center/counselor if you have questions.


Reminder that Cheer Camp will be at Highland Elementary on December 10th from 9-11 for kindergarten through second grade and 12-2 for third through sixth grade. Please remember to have your child dress in comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle, and a snack.
Performance will be at halftime of the girls' varsity game on December 12th.


Poinsettia Sales @ HHS Greenhouse
Thursday, December 8 - 3:30-6
Friday, December 9- 3:30-6

The Highland Cougars pull out a 59-58 victory over Marion Co at the Monroe City Varsity Basketball Tournament. Cougars will play for consolation Friday at 7:30pm!! GO COUGARS!!

At the half the Highland boys lead Marion Co 36-22 in Monroe City Tournament action!!

At the half the Highland boys lead Marion Co 36-22 in Monroe City Tournament action!!

Highland girls fall to Palmyra 71-46 at the Monroe City Tournament!! Girls will play for 3rd place on Friday at 6pm vs. Monroe City.

At the half of the Monroe City Tournament the Highland Lady Cougars trail Palmyra 41-25!! GO COUGARS!!

Reminder about next week's Calendar and School Schedule: There will be NO EARLY RELEASE on WEDNESDAY 12/14/22 - It will be a full day. The Early Release for next week will be on Friday 12/16/22!


6th grade students are learning about Missouri’s 16 Career Clusters by making Career mobiles in Counseling class with Mrs. Wiskirchen!




Our first and second graders kicked off the holiday season with some beautiful singing Tuesday night! 🎄




First and second grade music concert! Mrs. Johnson’s class enjoyed our time on stage! ♥️💚🤍





Lady Cougars win the 1st round matchup against Louisiana at the Monroe City Tournament! Way to #GoCougars!


Highland boys fall to South Shelby in 1st round action. The Lady Cougars lead 17-8 after 1 quarter against Louisiana.