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The annual Halloween parade through the halls never fails to disappoint! The little kids love to explore the big kid wing, and the big kids love to hand out high fives and check out the creative youngsters! Check out more photos here: https://www.highland.k12.wi.us/o/highland/page/photographs

BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Elementary & Middle School Scholastic Book Fair is on November 7th from 3:00-7:00 pm. We rely on community volunteers to help make our book fair a reality. If you are willing and able to work a short shift please sign up on this form: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ca9ab29a4fa7-book Thanks for you continued support and help to grow a community of readers!

NEWS BULLETIN November 1, 2019 As part of her senior project, Grace Pustina is creating a Unity club to promote school wide unity and inclusion. Members of the club will play ice breakers, get to know more about each other, and even attend a field trip in February. High school students can sign up for the unity club on the signs posted in the hallway. The club will host their first meeting in Mr. Campbell’s room on November 8th at 3:00. All are welcome. The Highland Community Play presents “Is There a Martian in the House?” Performances are tonight 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. Middle School students are reminded that the FFA is inviting you to Movie Night next Monday after school. The movie Barnyard, will be played at 3:45 and will be completed by 5:30. Food and drinks will be supplied. Check with your FFA representatives for any further details.

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