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!!
At the half the Lady Cougars trail Mt. Pleasant 20-18!! GO COUGARS!!
Mrs. Jennings’ Kindergarten Class had a fun day celebrating Christmas!



Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Ms. Shrader’s Class! ❤️🎄




Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Mrs. Jennings’ Kindergarten Class!

Hot chocolate, sweet treats, and full stockings, oh my! Lots of fun in Mrs. Schmitz's 3rd grade class today. Have a great break everyone!



Fifth graders had a great time at the Christmas sing along this morning.




Merry Christmas from Mrs. Abell’s 6th grade class!




Mrs. Johnson’s first grade enjoyed the last day before break! Merry Christmas 🎄




Come out and help the Varsity Cougars get hot on this cold winter night as they travel to Bowling Green to take on the Bobcats!! Girls tip off at 5:30pm with boys to follow!! GO COUGARS!!
Mrs. Bonnell’s second graders having fun today!




