And that’s a WINNER!! Cougars over the Panthers 24-20!!! #CougarPride Way to #GoCougars!!
With 2:06 left in the game, Highland leads Palmyra 24-20. #GoCougars!
At the end of the 3rd, Cougars lead 18-14. #GoCougars!
At the half Highland leads Palmyra 18-14 in Varsity Football action!! GO COUGARS!!
Mrs. Jennings' Kindergarteners had a fun day at the Appleberry Orchard Farm!
'75 alum and Highland athletic great, Craig O'Dear addressing the 2021 Highland football team prior to their CCC matchup with conference rival Palmyra. Thank you Mr. O'Dear for setting a great example for our current students.
Mrs. Bainter’s Kindergarten class enjoyed their field trip today to AppleBerry Orchard!!!
Ms. Shrader’s Kindergartners enjoyed their field trip to the Appleberry Orchard!! 🧡
Ms. Shrader’s Kindergartners enjoyed their field trip to the Appleberry Orchard!! 🧡
Mrs. Lyon’s third grade homeroom had their first perfect attendance day last week! We finally took a class photo!!
Upon a full police investigation, the recent "Inappropriate List" was found to be an old list from several years ago. There is no evidence of any immediate danger to anyone. The District's administration and local law enforcement are fully aware of the situation and all policies and safety procedures are being followed.
Lady Cougars beat Knox County tonight 11-4. Payton Miller got the win, striking out seven and going 2 for 3, with a double at the plate with 4 RBI. Haleigh Winter finished 2 for 4 with two homeruns and 3 RBI.
HES has been notified of 3 more 6th graders who have tested positive for COVID. The 2nd one is from Mr. Jones's homeroom-had symptoms start on 10/5, was present on 10/4 & 10/5, & also rode bus 20 to & from school that day. Please continue to monitor for S&S & keep sick ones home!
HES has been notified of 3 more 6th graders who have tested positive for COVID. The 3rd one is from Mr. Jones's homeroom & had symptoms start on 10/6, was present on 10/4 - 10/7, & rode Bus 20 to & from school that day. Please continue to monitor for S&S and keep sick ones home!
HES has been notified of 3 more 6th graders who have tested positive for COVID. The first one is from Mrs. Scifres's homeroom and had symptoms start on 10/4, was present on 10/5, and rode bus 20 to and from school that day. Please continue to monitor S&S and keep sick ones home!
Author Amy Sklansky will be presenting to HES kindergarten through 2nd grade students at school & to all elementary students at Family Fun Night on Nov. 9. If you would like to purchase a book, you can order on the from the following link. Orders must be complete by 10/13. https://thenovelneighbor.com/school-visits/sklansky
Congratulations to Isaac Roberts on his performance at the CCC conference Cross Country meet. Isaac finished 14th overall, which would have earned him All-Conference honors if the CCC recognized JH as part of the conference.
HES Parent and Teacher Organization is selling Cougar apparel. Click on the link below to order your Cougar Spirit Wear. Online store closes on October 25th. Shirts will be sent home when orders arrive at HES, unless a shipping option is chosen at checkout.
https://designitapparel.com/collections/highland-pto
Bring your family to Autumn Harvest Farms (pumpkin patch in West Quincy) on Friday, October 15th for lots of family fun! A portion of the proceeds made from the Play Pen area will be donated to Highland Elementary PTO.
Congrats to Angel Bass! She's been "Giving her Best at HES" & has been selected as our October 6th grade Student of the Month.
Thank you Angel for being RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL, & SAFE. Your efforts are noticed & appreciated! Keep it up!
