Highland baseball will play in the Class 3 district baseball tournament at Macon on Thursday, May 15. The cougars will face off with Clark County first pitch is at 6:30 PM! GO COUGARS!!
Highland would like to celebrate Sawyer Smith today for signing with Culver Stockton College. Sawyer will be participating in Choir, Theater and Cheer while majoring in Biology. Congratulations Sawyer!
Reminder - HES Track & Field day is Thur. 5/15/25
- Kindergarten - 2nd grade events run from 9-11a
- 3rd-6th grades events run from 12-2:30p
- Spectators are welcome but parking will be limited
- Limited concessions will be available
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New School Record ✔️
Personal Records ✔️
Season Records ✔️
Advancing to Sectionals ✔️
Highland Varsity Track Team had a stellar day at the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 Track meet!! Many of our athletes will be advancing on to compete at the Class 2 Section 2 Sectional meet next Saturday! Additionally, many of our athletes placed in the Top 8 of their events, and even though they are not advancing, represented Highland very well!
Men's Team finished 4th overall and earned the gold in Men's 4x400 giving them the title of District Champs!
Chevie Sharpe beat her own school record in the 400m, setting a new school record with a time of 58.33 s.
She also finished first the 800m and 1600m, earning her the title District Champion!
Great day to be a Cougar!
Mrs. Jennings' class joined the other Kindergarten Classes at the Circus! They did an amazing job! Thank you to HES PTO for the balloons from Mums the Word floral shop!
LCC-1 Reminder- This Wed. 5/14/25, will be a FULL day at LCC-1.
**NO Early Dismissal**
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MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 Meet Top 8 Results
Our track team had a great day yesterday!
In addition to multiple Top 8 places, three of our entries qualified as an "Elite Performance" and received bronze ratings from USA MileSplit according to the Missouri Standard (https://mo.milesplit.com/meets/677942-mshsaa-class-2-district-3-2025/results)
Chevie Sharpe- 400m
Lane Hinton- 100m
Men's 4x200m Relay Team
Full results:
https://mo.milesplit.com/meets/677942-mshsaa-class-2-district-3-2025/elites?standard=5
Congratulations to the JR high track team at the Clarence Cannon Conference Middle School Meet. The girl's team placed 5th and the boy's team placed 1st. What a great season! Go Cougars! 🤎💛
There's still time to register for Summer Journey!
Students entering Kindergarten through those in 8th grade are welcome to attend and registration is going on NOW. You can register online at bit.ly/LCC125SS or scanning the QR code. Summer Journey runs May 29th - June 27th (M-F) during regular school hours. Please register ASAP to ensure accurate transportation routes and staffing. **PLEASE NOTE - Registrations AFTER 5/16/25 could affect transportation availability/location for those students**
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May 9th, senior Remington May officially signed his Letter of Intent to attend the United States Naval Academy. His hard work and leadership have earned him a place at one of the most prestigious institutions in the country. This is more than a college decision — it’s a commitment to serve, lead, and make a lasting impact. We are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish as a future officer in the U.S. Navy!
The varsity baseball games at Palmyra are running well ahead of schedule so the first Highland game will start early!! GO COUGARS!
Finally, as we close out Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to say THANK YOU to all of Highland's phenomenal teachers and staff - It is because of you that Highland is such a great school and a large part of why Lewis County is a great place to live and raise a family!
Congratulations to Ansley Carter! She is our May Highland Elementary Sixth Grade Student of the Month! Ansley’s teacher says she deserves to be an HES Student of the Month because she is kind and compassionate to both her peers and staff. Ansley always tries her best and makes responsible choices!”
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We also want to celebrate and thank our Retirees who have returned to the field to help our district be fully staffed. The knowledge and experience these individuals bring to our school district provide our students and staff with excellent role models and a strong work ethic. THANK YOU Julie Flanagan, Jason Keilholz, and Kendall Kirkham -- we appreciate you!!
Congratulations to Colin Harlan! He is our May Highland Elementary Fifth Grade Student of the Month! Colin’s teacher says he does a wonderful job meeting expectations here at Highland Elementary. He is responsible and comes to class prepared each day. He is respectful to both his teachers and his classmates. Colin often offers to help his teachers and always does so with a smile. It has been a joy to have Colin in 5th grade this year!”
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Congratulations to Emery Goodwin! She is our May Highland Elementary Fourth Grade Student of the Month! Emery’s teacher says she always works hard to be successful during class even when the content is challenging. She is kind and always willing to help other students and her teachers. Emery sets a fantastic example for those around her!”
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May 9th, senior Remington May officially signed his Letter of Intent to attend the United States Naval Academy. His hard work and leadership have earned him a place at one of the most prestigious institutions in the country. This is more than a college decision — it’s a commitment to serve, lead, and make a lasting impact. We are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish as a future officer in the U.S. Navy!
Congratulations to Timberlynn Spears! She is our May Highland Elementary Third Grade Student of the Month! Timberlynn’s teacher says she has shown noticeable growth in her participation and effort, especially in math class. She has become more engaged during lessons, willingly contributing to class discussions, and showing a clear increase in motivation to succeed. In addition to her academic improvement, Timberlynn continues to be a kind and respectful classmate who gets along well with her peers.
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Wednesday, May 7th, senior Aaron Fulton took a monumental step as he was officially sworn into the United States Marine Corps. Words can’t express how proud we are of his courage, dedication, and commitment to serve our country. Watching a young person choose a path of honor, discipline, and service is truly inspiring. We wish him all the best as he flies out to basic training in September!
Congratulations to Promise Sparks! She is our May Highland Elementary Second Grade Student of the Month! Promise’s teacher says Promise always shows respect to everyone in our school. She keeps safe by following school expectations and she is responsible with her materials and schoolwork!”
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