🎪⭐ 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬: 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢

It’s National School Lunch Week, and we’re celebrating this amazing team that keeps our Cardinals fueled and ready to learn! This year’s Cafeteria Circus theme reminds us that nutrition truly does take center stage, and the magic begins with the people behind every meal.

From serving up nutritious meals to brightening students’ days with a smile, our lunch ladies bring so much more to the table! Their kindness, hard work, and dedication keep our cafeteria running smoothly, and our Cardinals fueled, happy, healthy, and ready to learn. We’re so grateful for the important role they play in our school every day!

👏 Let’s give a 𝗕𝗜𝗚 round of applause to our cafeteria crew! We’re lucky to have you on our team! ❤️

#NationalSchoolLunchWeek #CafeteriaCircus #HCSCardinals
17 days ago, Highland Community Schools
2026 National School Lunch Week 10/12-10/16
🗑️𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞... 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

What can a classroom trash bag tell you? A LOT!

Highland middle schoolers stepped into archaeologists' shoes, analyzing real classroom trash collected by teachers. By examining clues like assignment printouts, art scraps, and subject-specific notes, students categorized artifacts and used evidence to determine which classroom each “excavation site” came from.

To wrap up their investigation, students used Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) to support their conclusions, and connecting their findings to Wisconsin Social Studies inquiry standards.

Who knew trash could tell such a story? 🔎🗑️📚
18 days ago, Highland Community Schools
MS Trash Archeology
🏀𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 🏀

🛍️ Shop your favorite basketball gear and show your #HCSCardinals pride all season long!

𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: October 22

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/SE6v7SQLyr

#HCSCardinals
18 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Highland Basektball Apparel Store Now Open though 10/22
🏐𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩


🗓️Tuesday, October 13th
🕧6:00 PM
📍Shullsburg

Let's GO Cardinals 🔥

#HCSCardinals #CardinalVolleyball
18 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Highland VB @ Shullsburg 10/13/26 6pm
🗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲

After reading Who Carved the Mountain and Four Famous Faces by Jean L.S. Patrick, our second graders put their STEM skills to the test!

With 25 bendy straws, 3 feet of masking tape, and four presidential faces, students worked together to build the tallest or widest Mount Rushmore with the presidents in the correct order!

👏 Great job, second graders, on showing teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration!

Do you know who built the tallest? Who built the widest? 🗿📏

#HCSCardinals
19 days ago, Highland Community Schools
2nd Gr Mt Rushmore Challenge 1
2nd Gr Mt Rushmore Challenge 2
📌 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭 - 𝟭𝟳

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟭)
🚫No Events

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟮)
🚫No Events

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟯)
🌾FFA Field Trip
🏐HS Volleyball @ Shullsburg 6 PM

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟰)
🚌HOSA/CTE Field Trip
🚌Welding/Small Engines Field Trip

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟱)
🚌Learning Skill Field Trip
🏈MS Football @ North Crawford 5 PM
🏐HS Volleyball @ Home vs Benton 6 PM - Senior Night

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟲)
🚫No Events

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟳)
🚫No Events

#HCSCardinals
20 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Cardinal Calendar October 11 - 17
🍽️ 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵?

Check out the menu for 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮 - 𝟭𝟲 and plan ahead!

#HCSCardinals
21 days ago, Highland Community Schools
#HCSCardinals Lunch Menu October 12-16
📚 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 🎲

One of the best things about first grade is finding ways to make learning fun! Our Smarties are using reading and math games to practice skills, solve problems, and work together, all while having the best time!

When learning is engaging and fun, it sticks! 💡

🎮Game on, Smarties!

#HCSCardinals #LearningThroughPlay #FirstGradeSmarties
22 days ago, Highland Community Schools
1st Grade Smarties Art of Learning 1
1st Grade Smarties Art of Learning 2
1st Grade Smarties Art of Learning 3
🧁 𝑪𝒖𝒑𝒄𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑽𝒆𝒕𝒔𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒍

Everyone’s favorite bakers are at it again! All proceeds from their fall cupcake fundraiser will benefit VetsRoll!

⭐ 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒌:
• 6-pack — $14
• 9-pack — $20

🍂 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬:
Apple with Salted Caramel Frosting
Pumpkin with Vanilla Almond Buttercream
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cinnamon Roll
Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed
White with Raspberry Filling

📅 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: October 30
📦 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐮𝐩: November 7 at St. Anthony-Philip Church basement

📩 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫? Contact Lisa Bowen:
✉️ lbowen@highland.k12.wi.us
📱 608-929-1419

Treat yourself to something sweet while supporting local Veterans! ❤️🤍💙
22 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Cupcake Girls VetsRoll Fall Fundraiser
🏐 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦' 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧

The Cardinals are ready to serve it up for their biggest supporters 🔥

❤️JV/Varsity Parents' Night
📅 Friday, October 9th
🕑6:00 PM
📍 Highland High School
🏐 vs.Belmont

Pack the stands and bring the noise! 📣

#HCSCardinals #HighlandVolleyball #ProtectTheNest
22 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Parent's Night HS VB 10/9 @ 6pm
📚 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝘽𝙤𝙭 𝘿𝙖𝙮 📚

Thanks to Mrs. Pierick’s family and friends, every Kindergarten student gets to choose a free book each month to add to their home library throughout the school year! ❤️

To our book fairies, you know who you are. THANK YOU, 𝘛𝘏𝘈𝘕𝘒 𝘠𝘖𝘜, 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙆 𝙔𝙊𝙐! Your generosity is creating very happy, smiling Kindergarten faces and helping our little Cardinals grow their love of reading! 📖❤️

#HCSCardinals #BookFairies
23 days ago, Highland Community Schools
5K Book Fairies Monthly Book Boxes
🏀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱

Managing requires responsibility, a significant time commitment, and the ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment. Please review the application and all requirements carefully before applying.

Students interested in managing the boys’ or girls’ basketball team must complete a Student Manager Application to be considered.

📅 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮

Return completed applications to the school office.

Please note: Not all applicants will be selected, but an application must be on file to be considered for a manager position.

#HCSCardinals
23 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Basketball Team Managers Needed

🎀 𝙋𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩

It's a special night at Tyler Field. The Highland Cardinals and Belmont Braves may be opponents on the field, but tonight we come together for a cause much bigger than football. 💗

It’s the last time under the lights, with pads on, cleats laced, and helmets strapped on for our Highland Football Team in the 2026 Season. One last run for our lone senior.

Wear your pink. Pack the stands. Get Loud, Highland!

Can't join us in person? Watch the Livestream:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/highland/organization/13006/highland-high-school/schedule?date=2026-10-04T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTZmZGY0ODRkMzkwYjkyZTMzNzhjYWI%3D&shared=true

𝙂𝙊 𝘽𝙄𝙂 𝙍𝙀𝘿!!!

#HCSCardinals #PinkOut #UnitedInTheFight #ProtectTheNest

23 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Pink Out FB Game vs Belmont @ Home 7pm 10/8/26
🌽🌾 𝗙𝗙𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴

In September, several of our FFA members traveled to River Ridge to participate in livestock judging and gain valuable experience with the process as they prepare for future events.

🐑 Livestock Teams: 25th & 27th out of 34
🐄 Dairy Team: 20th out of 26

This was a great opportunity to learn, gain experience, and prepare for future competitions!

#HCSCardinals #HighlandFFA
24 days ago, Highland Community Schools
FFA Livestock Judging

🥜🍎 𝑭𝑭𝑨 𝑭𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑭𝑹𝑼𝑰𝑻 𝑺𝑨𝑳𝑬 🍊🧀

Our Annual Fall Fruit Sale is underway! Support our FFA members while stocking up on delicious fruit, cheese spreads, and other goodies.

📅𝑶𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆: November 6 at 3:30 PM
🍎𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑶𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓:
Contact your favorite FFA Member to place your order
or order through the online store
https://sales.minntexcitrus.com/organization/highland-wi-ffa/
🚚 Expected Delivery: second week of December

Proceeds from this sale support FFA field trips, leadership events, conventions, and student activities.

🌾𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐅𝐀!

#HCSCardinals #HighlandFFA

24 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Highland FFA Fruit Sale
Highland FFA Product Prices
This week, we proudly recognize Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week!

Our school board members give their time, energy, and leadership to help shape our district. Their work happens behind the scenes, but the impact of their decisions can be seen every day in our classrooms, programs, opportunities, and community.

We are grateful for their commitment to our students, staff, families, and the future of Highland Schools.

Please join us in saying 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪 to our Highland School Board members for their service and dedication to our district! 👏

❤️ 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚.

#HCSCardinals
24 days ago, Highland Community Schools
#HCSCardinals BOE
🧩🖍️𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩

Our littlest learners have been extra busy; so far, they have:

💕 Talked about kindness
🪄 Created “peace wands” to share kindness with friends
✂️ Practiced scissor safety
🔤 Started our alphabet journey with Letter A
🍎🌋 Made Apple Volcanoes for a fun science experiment

We’re just getting started! Stay tuned for more Cardinal Early Learning Program fun! ✨

#HCSCardinals
25 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Cardinal ELP News
NEWS BULLETIN
October 6, 2026

The bus for the VB game against Potosi leaves at 4:30. Good luck girls!

Good luck to the MSVB team against River Ridge. The first game begins at 4:30.

Band and choir members: your ButterBraid forms are due tomorrow. Please get them turned in. Late orders will not be accepted.

Drama Club members: you have concessions on Thursday night. Please sign up for a shift on Mrs. Aide's door or use the Sign Up Genius link posted in your Google Classroom.

The Veteran’s who went on the Honor Flight this past Saturday would like to thank everyone who made or sent a card to them. They said it was an amazing experience and they really appreciated all of the cards and they thank you very much!

The Spanish Club and Freshmen will be selling Caramel Apples, Apple Cider Donuts, and Apples from Oakwood Fruit Farm through October 20th. If you are interested, see a freshmen or Spanish Club Member.
25 days ago, Kim Mensch
🎭 “𝑰𝑻’𝑺 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑫-𝑲𝑵𝑶𝑪𝑲 𝑳𝑰𝑭𝑬 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑼𝑺!” 🎭

The cast is set, rehearsals are underway, and we’re excited to bring Annie, Jr. to the stage!

You won’t want to miss this timeless classic. And with 50 years of Annie on Broadway coming up next year, what better time to celebrate than now?

Save the date and get ready to join us for a whole lot of fun, music, and Annie magic!

📅 December 5 & 6
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍Elementary Gym

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧! 🎶✨
25 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Highland 2026 Musical Annie Jr Dec 5 & 6, 2pm showtime

🎶 𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗗 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥

Orders are due T O M O R R O W, but there's still time to support Highland Music! Proceeds help provide new music, instruments, and field trip opportunities for our students.

Place your order using the links below! Don't know a music student? Reach out to Mrs. Aide or Mr. Levan.

𝗛𝗦 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸:
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/a86a310c-78f0-4382-a9ec-f4d386ad357b

𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 & 𝗠𝗦 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸:
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/7ab36b79-4ee0-4d31-9c78-f53e0c99cb85

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩! 🎵

25 days ago, Highland Community Schools
Butterbraid order reminder due 10/7