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3rd and 4th Grade Girls Basketball starts Saturday 11/2/19 with Practice at 8am. Zach Yanna and Grant Hying will be the coaches.

Throwback {Wednesday} this week! We had so much fun at Breakfast & Books with Grandparents last year we are doing it again! The event will take place on Thursday, November 7th at 8:00am, but RESERVATION SLIPS ARE DUE TOMORROW. We know elementary students would love to have grandma and/or grandpa join them at school for this special event so don't forget to bring your slips back so we can get a breakfast count by tomorrow!

The Highland Booster Club is selling insulated mugs this holiday season! These insulated mugs are great for warm or cold beverages, feature a spill proof lid, and will fit in standard cup holders. Want to know the best part? They are only $15! If you're interested in purchasing one contact Sarah Hennessey (shennessey@highland.k12.wi.us), Josh Tarrell (jtarrell@highland.k12.wi.us), or any Booster Club Member. They make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers!

NEWS BULLETIN October 29, 2019 The Highland Community Play presents “Is There a Martian in the House?” this weekend. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and the cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for MS/HS students and $1.00 for elementary. There will be a HS Student Council meeting on Wednesday at 9:30 in Mrs. Hennessey’s room. There will be a HS GB meeting on Wednesday right after school in the library. FB players: Equipment hand in will be at 8:00 Wednesday morning. Please take home all practice and JV game clothes and have them washed before turning them in. Also, you will be voting on team awards at that time. If you would like to enter the snow day contest, see Ms. Tess with your prediction by October 31st. There will be play practice at 7:00 tonight.

NEWS BULLETIN October 28, 2019 Sophomores and Juniors: The Butter Braids will be in at the end of the day. You will need to make sure that your orders are picked up and delivered as they need to be kept frozen. Students: if you are leaving for an appointment, please bring your note to the office before school starts to get your blue slip. There will be an informational meeting at 3:15pm in Mrs. Halvorson's room for any middle school girls interested in playing basketball. The Highland Community Play presents “Is There a Martian in the House?” this weekend. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and the cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for MS and HS students and $1.00 for elementary. There will be play practice at 3:30 today. There will be open gym for the MS & HS basketball players after school, until 4:30.

Congrats to the Highland Volleyball team who has advanced to the Regional final game against Seneca tomorrow night! Please read the attached press release from Seneca High School for everything you need to know if you're traveling to the game. Go Cards! #cardinalpride #HCScardinals

On Wednesday students and staff members participated in a national movement organized by the National Bullying Prevention Center. Students were dressed from head to toe in orange to show we are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Check out more pictures here: https://www.highland.k12.wi.us/o/highland/page/photographs #cardinalpride #HCScardinals

NEWS BULLETIN October 24, 2019 Good luck to the VB team in their regional game against SouthWestern tonight. Game time is 7:00. Tickets are $5.00 and passes are not accepted. Please keep the parking in front of school open tonight for senior citizens. Sophomores and Juniors: The Butter Braids will be in on Monday at the end of the day. You will need to make sure that your orders are picked up and delivered as they need to be kept frozen. There will be a meeting at 11:15 for any HS students interested in Wrestling. All FFA members should stop in and see Mr. McCauley for their Fruit and Cheese Sales Sheet by the end of the day. Students: if you are leaving for an appointment, please bring your note to the office before school starts to get your blue slip. There will be an informational meeting on Monday, October 28th at 3:15pm in Mrs. Halvorson's room for any middle school girls interested in playing basketball. There will be locker clean out at 3:15. This is the last call to turn your cell phone in to Jenna.

NEWS BULLETIN October 23, 2019 Congratulations to the volleyball team on their regional win over Ithaca! Great job ladies! There will be a high school Spanish Club meeting for all interested students, in Ms. Weber's room at 3:15 to plan your "Día de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) fiesta! There will be play practice tonight at 6:00. There will be a meeting on Thursday at 11:15 for any HS students interested in Wrestling. All FFA members should stop in and see Mr. McCauley for their Fruit and Cheese Sales Sheet. Students: if you are leaving for an appointment, please bring your note to the office before school starts to get your blue slip. There will be an informational meeting on Monday, October 28th at 3:15pm in Mrs. Halvorson's room for any middle school girls interested in playing basketball. There will be locker clean out at 3:15 on Thursday.

Friendly reminder: tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23rd, is NOT a late start. Classes begin at 8:00am.

NEWS BULLETIN October 22, 2019 Good luck to the Volleyball team in their regional game against Ithaca tonight! Game time is 7:00. Tickets are $5.00. Student, Family, Senior Citizen, and Staff passes are not accepted. There will be a high school Spanish Club meeting for all interested students, in Ms. Weber's room on Wednesday at 3:15 to plan your "Día de los Muertos" (or Day of the Dead) fiesta! There will be play practice on Wednesday at 6:00. Tomorrow we will be observing unity day. To celebrate that we are united against bullying we are asking that every student wear orange. Be creative! It would be great to see orange from head to toe! There will be a meeting on Thursday at 11:15 for any HS students interested in Wrestling. All FFA members should stop in and see Mr. McCauley for their Fruit and Cheese Sales Sheet. Students: if you are leaving for an appointment, please bring your note to the office before school starts to get your blue slip. Reminder: tomorrow is NOT a late start day.

NEWS BULLETIN October 21, 2019 Tickets for the regional volleyball game on Tuesday against Ithaca are $5.00. Student, Senior citizen, and Staff Passes are not accepted. Picture retakes are tomorrow. If you need a retake or your picture taken, let the office know and bring your pictures to return to the photographer. There will be a high school Spanish Club meeting for all interested students, in Ms. Weber's room on Wednesday at 3:15 to plan your "Día de los Muertos" (or Day of the Dead) fiesta! There will be play practice at 6:00 on Wednesday. This Wednesday all of Highland School District will be observing Unity Day. This is a day to celebrate that we are united against bullying. To show that we are a school district that is united in showing kindness, acceptance and inclusion we are asking that every student wear orange. Be creative! It would be great to see orange from head to toe! There will be a meeting on Thursday at 11:15 for any HS students interested in Wrestling.

We will be celebrating Unity Day on Wednesday, October 23rd at Highland Community Schools! This is a day to celebrate that we are united against bullying. To show our stand against bullying we are asking that every student wear orange as we take a united front to prevent bullying in our school! #cardinalpride #HCScardinals

Regional volleyball admission is $5 for all ages; no season passes accepted for tournament play.

This is what the 6th grade classroom looked like today. Fishing, fire building, shelter building, and first aid skills to last a lifetime! It doesn't get better than this. The beef stew, corn stew, and apple dessert for lunch were pretty amazing cooked over the open fire! We are so fortunate to be able to continue offering programming such as this at the middle school level! We didn’t ask, but it’s easy to assume students would chose to have an interactive, outdoor classroom every day if the week if given the opportunity. #cardinalpride #HCScardinals

Tickets for the regional volleyball game on Tuesday against Ithaca are $5.00. Student, Senior citizen, or Staff Passes are not accepted. Congratulations to the MSVB teams on their wins over River Valley. The bus for the football game against Brookwood leaves at 3:45. Good luck guys! Picture retakes are next week. If you need a retake or your picture taken, let the office know and bring your pictures to return to the photographer. There will be a high school Spanish Club meeting for all interested students, in Ms. Weber's room next Wednesday at 3:15 to plan your "Día de los Muertos" (or Day of the Dead) fiesta! There will be play practice on Sunday at 6:00. Please be on time. If you would like to participate in Jenna’s senior project beginning on Monday for a free quiz pass, sign up in the office.

On Wednesday Highland High School students had the opportunity to travel to Mineral Point to hear an inspiring message from Tony Hoffman. The event was well attended by over 2000 students from across Iowa County. Students walked away inspired and moved by his story. #cardinalpride #HCScardinals

NEWS BULLETIN October 17, 2019 The bus for the MSVB match at River Valley leaves at 3:30. Please release at 3:20.Good luck! The bus for the VB game against Benton leaves at 4:15. Good luck girls! Nurse Sharon needs to send in a count of how many students will be receiving a flu shot. If you have a form to turn in, please bring it to the office after 1st hour. Picture retakes are next week. If you need a retake or your picture taken, let the office know. There will be a high school Spanish Club meeting for all interested students, in Ms. Weber's room next Wednesday at 3:15 to plan your "Día de los Muertos" (or Day of the Dead) fiesta! Jenna Havlik has negotiated a free quiz exemption for each and every student in grades 6-12. As part of her Senior Project, she is hosting a social media detox for the first 2 weeks of the second quarter. Beginning Monday, October 21st and ending Friday, November 1st. Students who would like to participate will turn their phones in to Mr. Tarrell at the beginning of the day and retrieve their phones after the final bell. If students feel they need their phone during the day, they may retrieve it, but you will not be eligible for the free quiz pass. You must participate for the full 2 weeks to receive your free quiz pass.

As our community mourns the loss of a Highland Community Schools alumni it’s safe to say Levi Linscheid left a lasting impression everywhere he went. As we browsed through yearbooks his contagious smile was always one of the first to pop off the pages. His involvement in athletics, clubs and organizations showed that he wasn’t just here because he had to be, he was a proud member because he chose to make the most out of every opportunity possible. There is no doubt in our mind that the legacy to “Live Like Levi” will have a positive impression on the youth in our community for years to come. #highlandthrowback #throwbackthursday

NEWS BULLETIN October 16, 2019 FB t-shirt order forms and payment are due to the office this morning. Please turn your flu forms in to the office. If you did not receive a form, stop in the office to pick one up. Picture retakes are next week. If you need a retake, let the office know. There will be play practice at 6:00 tonight. A phone was found on the football field after the JVFB game on Monday. If you think it belongs to you, please claim in in the office.