The high school health classes did an activity building a house of cards. After working to build those houses, underage drinking came along and ruined their plans.
Highland ​Athletic Boosters will be meeting this Wednesday, 11/6 @ 6:00 p.m. at the High School in the Paula Wallace Memorial Library. Hope to see you there.
HES is proud to recognize Mrs. Cindy Adams as our NOVEMBER bus driver of the month. Our bus drivers have an underappreciated but vital task of transporting our most precious cargo. Thanks Mrs. Adams for GIVING YOUR BEST everyday in getting our kiddos where they need to be!
HES is proud to recognize Mrs. Summer Tournear as our NOVEMBER staff of the month. We are so thankful to have her as a part of our team. Thanks Ms. Summer for GIVING YOUR BEST each day and helping make HES great!
HES is proud to recognize Mr. Oenning as our NOVEMBER teacher of the month. We are so thankful to have him as a part of our team. Thanks Mr. Oenning for GIVING YOUR BEST each day and helping make HES great!
HES Student of the Month Spotlight for November: 6th Grade Student - Chevie Sharpe, "Chevie is meticulous in her work and she always strives to do her best in the classroom. She is very responsible and respectful to others." - HES 6th Grade Teachers
HES Student of the Month Spotlight for November: 5th Grade Student - Layken Cary, "Layken has had an outstanding first quarter. She is very determined and responsible when it comes to her school work. She is kind to her teachers and classmates." - HES 5th Grade Teachers
Highland History Club Veterans Day Program
The Highland High School History Club will be sponsoring the annual Veterans Day Program at the Monticello Court House on Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. The Highland High School History Club built and dedicated the Veterans Memorial in front of the Court House in 1996. This is the 24th anniversary. The American Legion Post #578 will be presenting colors. Highland High School History Club President Cosea Cisco will give a speech. Guest speaker will be Greg Sharpe who is a member of Missouri House of Representative District # 4.
HES Student of the Month Spotlight for November: 4th Grade Student - Heath Feldkamp, "Heath always goes above and beyond everyday in class. He always has a positive attitude and never complains. He always offers to help his teachers and classmates." - HES 4th Grade Teachers
HES Student of the Month Spotlight for November: 3rd Grade Student - Cooper Hinton, "Cooper is a very hard worker. He is interested in learning and he is always kind to others." - HES 3rd Grade Teachers
HES Student of the Month Spotlight for November: 2nd Grade Student - Vincent Cuni, "Vincent follows directions the first time that they are given. He is a good friend to his classmates, and he is always respectful to adults and peers." - HES 2nd Grade Teachers
HES Student of the Month Spotlight for November: 1st Grade Student - Bodacious Kindhart, "Bo always follows school expectations and he is a leader in his class. He is a good hard worker." - HES 1st Grade Teachers
Tomorrow night Highland Junior High basketball will travel to North Shelby. 7th grade girls will play at 6pm followed by the 8th grade boys. There will be no 8th grade girls game nor a 7th grade boys game due to low numbers at North Shelby.
HES Student of the Month Spotlight for November: Kindergartner - Maverick Wassenhove-Cramer, "Maverick listens and follows directions. He works hard and always gives his best. He is friendly and very helpful." - HES Kindergarten Teachers
Congratulations to our November Students of the Month: Front Row: Kindergartner Maverick Wassenhove-Cramer, 1st Grader Bodacious Kindhart, 2nd Grader Vincent Cuni. Back Row: 6th Grader Chevie Sharpe, 5th Grader Layken Cary, 3rd Grader Cooper Hinton, & 4th Grader Heath Feldkamp
Reminder: PTO Candy Bar Fundraiser money was due last Friday, November 1st. If you have not turned in your fundraising money, please turn it in as soon as possible. If paying by check, please make payable to: HES PTO. Thank you for your support.
Third graders in Mrs. Phillips' class are trying to escape the journey down the Mississippi River.
The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is this Wednesday at 7 pm. Both old and newly notified members are expected to attend.
Don’t forget to tune in to Shark Tank on ABC tonight and see the Marching Highlanders on the Moink update!
Congratulations to the Highland Cross Country team. No state qualifiers this year, but we had some excellent performances and a couple of sick ones that still ran their hearts out! I couldn’t be more proud and look forward to next year!! #GoCougars