Congratulations to the Highland Lady Cougars on their home opening victory over Louisiana!! Gabby Brown breaks the single game record for three pointers by draining 8!! GO COUGARS!!
Highland Athletic Boosters will be meeting tomorrow (12/4) @ 6:00 p.m. at the High School in the Paula Wallace Memorial Library.
Wagner Portrait Studio will be at HHS tomorrow (12/4) for senior composite retakes and winter sports photos.
This Giving Tuesday would you like to help families in Lewis County? Highland FBLA and NHS are collecting toys, mittens, hats, and gloves. Please place your items on the tree or in the boxes in the commons.
Congratulations to the 8th grade girls and boys basketball teams on their first round wins at the Mark Twain Tournament. Both teams defeated Louisiana!! GO COUGARS!!!
Every month, Promise Day Live is filmed on location in the classroom with the best attendance the previous month. November’s Classroom of the Month was Mrs. Abell’s sixth grade homeroom and December’s Classroom of the Month is Mr. Jones’s sixth grade homeroom! We know that students who are at school every day are setting themselves up for success and we are so proud of these sixth graders for making learning a priority!
HES student of the month spotlight for December: 6th Grader Chloe Speer. “Chloe follows ALL school expectations by being responsible, respectful, and safe. Chloe is always prepared for her classes, and is willing to help anyone in need!” - HES 6th Grade Teachers
HES student of the month spotlight for December: 5th Grader-Tegan Parrish. “Tegan is very responsible completing her school work. She is respectful to her teachers and classmates, and she helps keep the classroom safe and clean!” - HES 5th Grade Teachers
HES student of the month spotlight for December: 4th Grader Bailee Cary. “Bailee is one of the most helpful students in fourth grade. She is always more than willing to assist students and teachers without even being asked.” - HES 4th Grade Teachers
HES student of the month spotlight for December: 3rd Grader Logan Frieden. “Logan is a hard-working student who tries hard to be responsible. He is courteous to students and staff every day!” - HES 3rd Grade Teachers
HES student of the month spotlight for December: 2nd Grader Emma Brinkman. “Emma always helps her neighbors out and does everything that she is asked!”
- HES 2nd Grade Teachers
HES student of the month spotlight for December: 1st Grader - Nora Vaughn. “Nora is extremely helpful in the classroom both to her teachers and her classmates. She is a hard worker and sets a great example to her classmates!” - HES 1st Grade Teachers
HES student of the month spotlight for December: Kindergartner - Grayson Sherwood - “Grayson goes out of his way to be helpful to his teacher and classmates. He is a leader to others as well as respectful and works hard each day.” - HES Kindergarten Teachers
Congratulations to our December Students of the Month: Front Row: Kindergartner Grayson Sherwood, 2nd Grader Emma Brinkman, & 1st Grader Nora Vaughn. Back Row: 6th Grader Chloe Speer, 4th Grader Bailee Cary, 3rd Grader Logan Frieden, & 5th Grader Tegan Parrish.
Join FCCLA for a community meal tomorrow evening before and during the basketball games @ HHS. Pulled pork, baked beans, chips and dessert will be available for a free will donation.
Make your plan to have fun next Sunday night supporting your Marching Highlanders!
The HHS Youth Cheer Camp practice is Monday at HES. If your child is participating, please plan to pick her up from HES at 5:30.
Students in Mrs. Seals class had a mini Thanksgiving feast complete with their own grown produce including rainbow chard, arugula, and lettuce. They all agreed the arugula was way too spicy, but everyone did try it. Tomato and flower seeds have been planted in the rock wool cubes and will be transferred to the tower when they reach 2-3 inches.
The 19- 20 Basketball Junior High Cheer Squad
8th grade girls basketball at home against Kirksville