Congratulations to Taylor Porter! She is our October Highland Elementary Third Grade Student of the Month! Taylor’s teacher says she is always responsible, respectful, and safe! She follows directions, gives her best effort every day, and sets a great example for others. She is a wonderful leader in her class—kind, helpful, and someone her classmates can look up to!
Congratulations to Sawyer Hays! She is our October Highland Elementary Second Grade Student of the Month! Sawyer’s teacher says she consistently follows our school expectations, is a responsible learner who participates and is prepared for class, and is respectful to her classmates, teachers, and staff!
Congratulations to Kellyn Austin! He is our October Highland Elementary First Grade Student of the Month! Kellyn’s teacher says he is very intentional about following expectations, sets a great example for his classmates, and is always kind to those around him!
Congratulations to Jaxson Rector! He is our October Highland Elementary Kindergarten Student of the Month! Jaxson’s teacher says he does his best all day. He is a kind friend who goes out of his way to help others, oftentimes without being asked! He works hard during class to complete all assignments and is in a positive mood the second he walks into the classroom!
Congratulations to Tucker Ledbetter! He is our October Highland Elementary Pre-K Student of the Month! Tucker’s teacher says he is very respectful to his friends and teachers. He is kind to all of his preschool friends and is willing to share all the time. Tucker jumps at the chance to help others and encourage them!
Your Highland Lady Cougar Golf Team has been crowned the 2025-26 Class 1 STATE CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to these ladies and Coaches on a fantastic season! It's a GREAT day to be a Cougar!
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LCC-1 will be hosting an informational meeting about our online platform, SchoolsPLP. If you would like to learn more or have questions, please join us on October 29th at HHS.
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Highland National Honor Society members along with the American Red Cross and with the assistance of nurse, Jordan Maschmeyer hosted a blood drive Monday in the band room. Twenty-five donations were accepted with at least four first time donors. Thank you to our community for participating and to the FACS classes for making cookies.
The Highland Lady Cougar Softball team will host South Harrison on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1 PM in quarterfinal softball action! Winner will advance to the class 2 state softball tournament in Springfield! Gate for spectators will open at noon! GO COUGARS!!
Sending best wishes to the Lady Cougar golf team as they start competition today at the State Golf Tournament.
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Reminder - Red Cross Blood Drive going on TODAY from 12-5P at HHS. Please donate if you can.
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Hey Cougar Nation, Here's a look at this week in Cougar Country.
🫱🏼🫲🏼 Infographic credit: Cougars StuCo
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Aiden Martin had an exceptional week in Cross Country for the Cougars this week earning medals in both meets he competed in this week. He medaled in 9th place at Centralia Tuesday, and 5th place at Monroe City on Friday - he will compete next at the MS State Championships on Saturday, October 25th. Good Luck at State Aiden!
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These four JH Cougar XC runners will be representing Highland at the Middle School State Championship race in Wheatland at the Lucas Oil Speedway this coming Saturday, October 25th. All four have had excellent seasons earning medals and improving along the way. All three boys medaled Friday (Aiden Roberts in 5th, Leighton Walton in 12th, and Nick Caudill in 15th) at Monroe City. Let's #GoCougars!!
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Eva Logsdon had an excellent week for the Highland XC team this past week bringing home 2 medals and ran a 23:08 at the Brian T. Simpson Invite last Saturday at Gans Creek, which is the home of the State Championship Course. This marked her PR for the season and career, besting her 2024 State Championship Race time by 7 seconds!
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Senior, Nathan Caudill sets another PR at Monroe City on Friday running the 5k in 19:10 and bringing home the 13th place medal. Super proud of Nathan - 3rd time this season he has bested his PR & 2nd time in the last week. Nathan's previous PR was a 19:12, which he ran last Saturday at Gans Creek, which was held on the State Championship XC Course!
7 months ago, John French
1st graders had a Bat Museum Day. They learned all about bats and then created their own bat habitats. It was fun to see everyone's knowledge and creativity!
