Highland Community Members,
In order to recognize our men and women who served our country, we would like to construct a veteran's memorial wall in our school building. Grant Hying, a 2020 graduate, as part of his senior exit project, designed this memorial with the mentorship of Highland Alum, Theresa Aide. We hope that this wall will be a constant reminder for all of our students currently and for years to come of the huge sacrifice all the men and women who served our country made and continue to make to keep our country free.
If you would like to donate to the construction of the wall please send a check payable to Highland Community Schools- Veterans Wall. Any donation toward this cause will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much, and please let me know if you have any questions,
Josh Tarrell
July 2, 2020
As we continue planning our return for the 2020-2021 school year we'd like to extend an opportunity for community input. There are many considerations being made to keep our students, staff, and community members safe, many of which are outlined in the details of the survey. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and voice any concerns/questions/comments you may have regarding the reopening of school for the 2020-2021 school year. https://forms.gle/GRBXU2qQpS6i83XF9 #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
The weight room will be opening for student use on Monday, July 6th! Students who are interested in working out are advised to CHECK YOUR EMAIL for details on how to gain access to use facilities. There are policies and procedures that must be followed prior to showing up; failure to do so will result in being denied access to the school so be sure to read the documentation thoroughly prior to Monday! #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
UW-Platteville asked us to share some summer learning opportunities. They are offering a wide variety of virtual summer classes (more details here: go.uwplatt.edu/youth-programs). Highland students are eligible for a limited number of scholarships to cover registration and fees. If you are interested and would like more information about the scholarship process contact Mr. Tarrell or call Kerie Wedige (UWP) at 608.342.1313. #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
ATTENTION CARDINAL ATHLETICS FANS:
Last week, the WIAA shared its Guidance for Summer Activities as a living document that will change as conditions change. The document can be found on their website wiaawi.org. We encourage to you take a look. In addition, the Highland Athletic Staff continues to work with administration, the school board, the Department of Public Instruction, the Department of Health Services, the WIAA, and other local agencies to develop a plan to increase student participation in organized physical activities yet this summer. Our goal is to share more detailed information with families later this week. We will be looking for student and parent input at that time. The goal for possible summer contact is to allow students to participate in activities where it can be done safely. As always, any sessions are voluntary and will not be mandated. Please check your email for more updates. #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
Truck for sale! Call school to make an offer.
It's with great pleasure we present to you the Class of 2020! You can view their virtual graduation ceremony in its entirety on our district YouTube channel. Many thanks go out to all who made this video a reality. We hope to have a gymnasium filled with loved ones and all of the pomp and circumstance you deserve soon as we can, but until then, enjoy the celebratory moments you've been able to have thus far! And know, you'll forever have a home in Highland. As Mr. Tarrell says, and you so wisely chose as your class quote, "It's a great day to be a cardinal!" https://youtu.be/CZsJsnDWyS8
Highland Community Schools will be collecting all school issued materials next week Tuesday - Friday. This includes textbooks, technology, and any other school items you may have at home (library books, calculators, etc). Please note, we have designated drop off times; however, if you are unable to come during scheduled hours please contact Mr. Tarrell at jtarrell@highland.k12.wi.us to arrange a time that works for your family. See infographic for more information.
ATTENTION PARENTS: We wanted to make you aware of an opportunity to connect with other parents, resources, and professional as we navigate our new "norm."
The Parent Café is a free, weekly opportunity for parents and caregivers in Southwest Wisconsin to talk with each other. As we connect, we find resources and gain skills that can make our families happier.
Each Parent Café is hosted by an Extension Educator from Southwest Wisconsin and lasts one hour. Participants can join via phone or video-chat.
To accommodate different schedules, sessions are offered on Wednesday mornings from 9-10am or Thursday afternoons from 1-2pm. More information is available here: https://go.wisc.edu/4u0113
Important! Please register prior to The Parent Café to receive connection link & phone number: https://go.wisc.edu/r15h82
New this year: Summer learning opportunities for high school students. Earn college credit through SWTC for successfully completed courses. See flyer for more information: https://5il.co/fqy4
The cardinals have advanced to the 2nd round of the @Wispreps helmet bracket! Help us in our redemption round against Northland Pines by voting in the poll on Twitter TODAY. #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
Mr. Tarrel's weekly update can be found here: https://5il.co/fj8s Have a great weekend, cardinals! #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
ATTENTION TWITTER USERS: Highland is participating in a virtual Football Helmet Bracket put together by @wispreps. Voting starts at 9:00am today! If you are a twitter user, take a minute to vote for the cardinals by going to the @wispreps handle! #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
APRIL 17, 2020 | Mr. Tarrell has his weekly video update this evening. Check it out here: https://5il.co/f8ii Have a great weekend, cardinals! #cardinalpride #HCScardinalshttps://5il.co/f8ii
APRIL 16, 2020 | COVID-19 NEWS RELEASE Our administration has updated information on virtual learning for the 2019-2020 school year, as well as announcements for graduation, summer school, and spring sports. Please view the full press release here: https://5il.co/f6ku #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
Join us {distantly} this evening as we participate in the #BeTheLightWI campaign to honor our student-athletes, especially those in the Class of 2020. More info here: https://5il.co/ewlh
We have one week of virtual learning under our belts. Let's kick off week two with SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK! We are welcoming all students, staff, family members and community members to join us for dress up days! Let's make learning fun this week with uniquely themed ways to dress! It gives us something to fun to plan and look forward to without leaving the house! Each day there will be a space to share your photos right here on Facebook. Help us spread the word by sharing our post with friends! #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
You can view Mr. Tarrell's weekly video update here: https://5il.co/eo02 Stay safe and stay home, cardinals! #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
There has been an update to our meal distribution plan during our school closure. You can view the latest information here: https://5il.co/ejcd #cardinalpride #HCScardinals
