Highland High School

CALENDARS

These calendars are continually updated and provide all of the important academic and athletic/activities dates for the school year. Please look at them regularly for questions about calendar items.

May 11-May 16, 2026

Highland Ram Family,

Happy Mothers Day to all of our Highland Mothers! We hope you had a great day and we thank you and appreciate all you do.

Also, it is Law Enforcement Appreciation Week. A huge shoutout to our amazing Law Enforcement Officers and Probation Officers of Pocatello, Chubbuck, and Fort Hall. We work with them on a daily basis to ensure the safety of our students and other members of our Ram Family. Thank you specifically to our School Resource Officers who do so much for our schools. We rely on their support and we appreciate them. We love you and hope you have a great week!

RESULTS DISTRICT TOURNAMENT/SUPER REGIONALS & STATE TOURNAMENT TIME

Highland Softball

Congratulations to Highland Softball who won the district championship! State softball will be held May 14-16 at Coeur d'Alene and Lake City High Schools.

State Softball Information

Highland Tennis

Congratulations to Highland Tennis Boys who won the district championship and Girls took 3rd! Highland Tennis qualified 10 people for the state tournament. State Tennis will be held May 15-16 at the Appleton Tennis Complex in Boise, ID.

State Tennis Information

Highland Track & Field

Congratulations to Highland Track & Field with 27 athletes qualifying to go to state. Boys took 2nd at districts and girls took 3rd overall. State Track & Field will be held on May 15-16 at Mountain View High School in Meridian, ID.

State Track & Field Information

Highland Baseball

Congratulations to Highland Baseball who won the district championship. This weekend they played some great games in the super regionals to finish out their season. We are proud of Highland Baseball and the amazing season they had! Way to go Highland Baseball!

HIGHLAND DRAMA PERFORMING AT PATTY DUKE AWARDS IN BOISE,ID

Highland Drama Program was once again recognized for their excellence at the Idaho Patty Duke Awards! These awards are given by the Velma V. Morrison Center for Performing Arts in Boise, ID and recognize the best high school drama productions and participants in the state. Highland Drama was one of the few programs chosen to travel to Boise, ID and perform a part from their musical they performed this school year, Between the Lines, at the Velma V. Morrison Performing Arts Center, this Friday May 15th. Congratulations to our Highland Drama program!

OTHER STATE EXTRACURRICULARS

Esports

Highland's ESPORTS Club qualified several students for State Competition this year at the IEA Esports State Tournament on May 15-16, 2026 in Boise, ID. The Marvel Rivals team will compete at Nampa High School in Nampa on May 15th and our Rocket League Team will compete on May 16th at the Boise State Esports Area in downtown Boise. We are so proud of these students and excited for this opportunity they have to compete at state.

Boys Lacrosse

Pocatello Lacrosse, featuring several Highland students, are playing in the state tournament this weekend on May 15-16 at OK Ward Park in Pocatello and on Century High School's turf field. The state grouping actually includes teams from Wyoming, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Pocatello Lacrosse is ranked 3rd in the state. Come support this up and coming sport in Pocatello and cheer on our Highland students in their state tournament!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION GRADUATING CLASS OF 2026

Graduation is right around the corner. Please be aware of the following dates and check out our google doc that will be updated weekly with important information and dates for our Class of 2026...

Class of 2026 Important Info & Dates

Seniors there is a shared senior album on the Highland Instagram page. Please share your photos throughout the year.
Make Sure and Request Your Final Transcript NOW, QR Code in Registrar's office or on Class of 2026 Document. Only free to request until June 15th and then there will be a fee. The school does not send a final transcript unless it is requested. All colleges require a final transcript.
5/19 7:30pm Senior Sunset @ Portneuf Wellness Complex Pavilion #2 by Volleyball Courts-Food Provided.
5/20 12:30pm Senior Highest Honors Recognition Luncheon (students only) @ Highland Auditorium.
5/20 10:30am Highland Champions Assembly @ Highland Gym.
5/21-5/22 Yearbook Distribution.
5/26 8:45am Senior Celebration Assembly @ Highland Stadium followed by yearbook signing and refreshments in the gym.
The last day for Graduates to pay fees that they may have is June 1st. If fees are not paid then we cannot release a student's transcript/diploma until they are paid.
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal is June 4th at 11am at The ICCU Dome.
Graduates Luncheon is June 4th at 12:45pm at the Mountain Event Center (MEC).
Graduation is June 5th 1pm at The ICCU Dome.
6/5 11pm-3am Senior All Night Party @ Geronimos. $50 a ticket purchase in B14 or venmo @lilycady. Ticket includes=graduate gift, large raffle prizes, and unlimited food & drink.
Diploma Pickup is at Highland on Wed 6/10 & Thu 6/11 from 9am-12pm each day.

Please reach out to Principal Wallace with any questions.

SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY

The Senior All Night Party will be on June 5th, after graduation at 11pm-3am at Geronimo's. The cost is $50 a person. You can purchase a ticket in room B14 or through venmo by sending money to @lilycady.

Ticket includes=graduate gift, large raffle prizes, and unlimited food & drink. Contact Senior Class President Lily Cady with any questions.

PCSD#25 CELEBRATION OF THE 250th BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES of AMERICA ART SHOW/COMPETITION

Highland had 3 students who participated in the School District's Celebration of the 250th Birthday of the United States of America Art Show and Competition on May 1st in Old Town Pocatello. All 3 won cash prizes.

We are proud of these students and their amazing work:

1st Place for $100 student government.
3rd Place for $50 Samantha Riecks.
Honorable Mention $25 Harrison Arnold.

HIGHLAND REGISTRAR: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to ensure that we have your most accurate contact information on file. Having accurate address information is crucial for us to effectively communicate with you regarding important school events, updates, and emergency situations.

If you have moved or if your current address is incorrect, please update your address with the Registrar's office as soon as possible. You will need to provide 2 current proofs of residency listed below.

Acceptable Proof of Residency (The document must bear the parent or legal guardian's full name and residential address where the parent or legal guardian resides with the student must be submitted (no PO Boxes). Documents must be within 30 days to be considered current.)

· Valid Idaho driver's license, Idaho Identification Card, Tribal Identification Card, or Idaho Motor Vehicle Registration

· Real estate deed or mortgage documents

· Property tax bill

· Residential lease or rental agreement, including Section 8 agreement or off-base military housing (must be on letterhead or Rental Company stationary).

· Current Utility Bill (Gas, Electric, water) with name and service address. Disconnect notices will not be accepted.

If you have any questions you can contact the Registrar's Office at 208-237-1300 extension 4. or via email at whitehel@sd25.us

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our records accurate.

Juniors,

Remember that you must have the required Meningococcal immunization prior to the first day of your senior year. The State of Idaho requires this immunization as a requirement for school admittance.

Please fax updated immunization proofs to 208-237-1350 or email whitehel@sd25.us so we can update records and verify your student is in compliance. Your doctor's office can fax records on your behalf with your permission.

OLD YEARBOOKS FOR SALE

In the process of cleaning out our yearbook storage, we realized we have a pretty big collection of old Highland yearbooks just sitting there. So we’re turning it into a fundraiser! 100% of the proceeds will go back to the yearbook program. The program is taking 14 students to the Rocky Mountain Journalism Yearbook Camp in Fort Collins, Colorado, at the end of June, so the proceeds from this fundraiser help us out immensely!

We’ll be hosting a community sale on Thursday, May 14th from 5:00–8:00 PM in the commons.

Yearbook students put together a live doc with the years we currently have available.

HIGHLANDER INVENTORY

You can pay with cash or Venmo. Our Venmo is @Highland-Activities. If you use Venmo, please include either "yearbook + year" in the memo so we can keep everything straight.

HIGHLAND TROUVERES TRYOUTS

Students, If you are interested in being a part of the Highland singing group, The Trouveres, auditions are coming up on May 20th and 21st at 7:30pm at Calvary Chapel. Please contact Choir Director Mr. Scherer with questions.

HIGHLAND AP TESTING CALENDAR

Parents of Highland AP testers - Please make sure that your student gets plenty of rest and eats a little breakfast so that they are ready to test. It is essential they arrive on time to their exam with a fully charged Chromebook and their College Board username and password. Late entry is prohibited and they cannot test without their information.

If your student has a conflict with the date of their exam, please have them reach out to me as soon as possible.

Feel free to contact me if have any questions or concerns.

Thank you!

Tricia Harvala, AP Coordinator

TUTORING AVAILABLE

Students, tutoring is available. This is an awesome resource, please use it if you need it.

Math Tutoring email Ms. Johnston or stop by in room B70.

General Tutoring email Ms. Fleischmann or stop by in room B4.

College Career Advisors

Dear Highland Students and Families,

Welcome to the month of May . . . when all the good stuff happens. Read on and take note. There are so many things to remember – and do. Heads up.

Boise State Here – Thurs., May 14th

Seniors, Bailey from Boise State admissions will be here to talk to all our Boise-bound students on Thursday, May 14. She will be in the CCA area from 11 am to 12:30. Bailey will be glad to assist students get important pre-college items completed before the school year wraps up. This is important. Graduation season and the summer will be so much easier if you are headed to Boise, you’ve done what is expected of you, and you are ready.

Final Launch Offers Are In!

Senior students who applied for Idaho Launch have received emails that direct them to accept their final Launch offers. Student friends, do NOT delete that email; we encourage you to bookmark it / highlight it / put it in a folder for later reference. Remember that this program is good for $4,000 a year, $8,000 total for college or training or apprenticeships. Students need to do some stuff: 1) finish all four of their modules on Next Steps Idaho, 2) come in to visit the CCAs with their drivers’ license (that is NOT expired) or other form of photo ID with their address in Idaho, 3) establish a new account on the Workforce Development Council and follow the steps to accept final Launch. The deadline by which seniors are asked to accept their final Launch is May 31st, but seniors will already be done with schoolwork by then, so we hope students will get this process completed by Tuesday, May 26th. Seniors are happily invited to visit with the CCAs in C-36 about Launch or any other such senior-type thing.

Seniors => Things To Do

To all our much loved seniors, don’t take your eyes off the prize. Here are some things you might have to do / get done in the next couple of months:

> Watch watch watch your personal email. You may receive scholarship offers, personal email is where final Launch grant offers are made, there may be important FAFSA notices, and other important communications. So please pay attention to your personal email and respond promptly (or stop by the CCAs with any questions).

> Your driver’s license. Do you turn 18 in the next two months, by early June? If so, you HAVE to renew your license promptly – for all kinds of reasons. Your license expires 5 days after you turn 18, and no one wants you driving around on an expired license. Also, you will need a fully updated license to accept your Idaho Launch grant. Heads up.

> New-student orientation. Whether you are attending a training program or going to two or four years of college, you are expected to attend, and participate in, a new-student orientation. Check your personal email or your institution’s website to find out what the expectations are and sign up. Orientation is usually when you register for your fall classes and where you can meet with folks from financial aid and scholarships. Don't miss this very important next step.

> Launch Grant, Career Pathway Modules. If you applied for the Launch grant, accepted a contingent offer, but have not started (or completed) your four modules on Next Steps Idaho, you need to get those done before you accept your final Launch offer. Stop by the CCAs to see where you stand with your Next Steps modules – many of you have them all done, but a good number of you have to finish them.

> ISU New-Student Orientations. They are well underway, and we hope our ISU-bound seniors will make a point to get oriented soon. The next three (open) orientations are:

May 29

June 9

June 26 (just a couple more after this one)

Go to isu.edu/nso. The longer you wait, the less time you will have to get your questions answered before classes start, and the fewer class choices you’ll have. Bring unofficial transcripts for your dual credit coursework or request official transcripts be sent. Keep reading.

> Transcripts for Dual Credit. If you took any classes for dual credit, please request official transcripts be sent to the program / college of your choice. Even if you are in dual credit right now, we can request transcripts be sent after grades post. And if you plan to defer, best to request transcripts now. You will go to the National Clearinghouse website, you’ll need a credit or debit card, you should know your Social Security number, and you might need your ID number for the school or college. The CCAs are glad to help with this process (through which you get college credit – gives you a huge leg up).

> Dual Credit, Part II / Advanced Opportunities – All seniors need to check the Profile in Advanced Opportunities (A.O.). Be sure you have used a personal email for A.O. If you have used a school email, change it to your personal one. Access to your Advanced Opportunities (and there is lots of good information there) will vanish within days of graduation if you are using a school email.

> College of Technology. If you plan to attend Idaho State’s College of Technology, please know that you are expected to sit with an advisor for your program before you can be fully admitted. The CCAs can help you reach out to contact them, or you can call 208-282-2622 (Student Services) to arrange an advisor appointment.

> Final High School Transcript. You will pick up your Highland diploma the week after graduation and we’ll ask where you want your final transcript sent. College, training, apprenticeships will all want one, but we want to strongly encourage to have one sent to yourself and your personal email. You never know when you might want or need one, so get one now before you have to pay.

> Deferral. Talk to the CCAs about what you need to do to defer your admission or scholarships if you will be deferring the start of college or training for any reason..

Be patient with the CCAs, they’re juggling a bunch of chainsaws, but are happy to help all students (as I type, there are a couple of underclassmen who are creating ALEKS accounts and applying for dual enrollment with ISU). Be careful out there, everyone.

All good cheer,

Alice & Sarah

College career advisors // C-36

HIGHLAND ATTENDANCE

Let's make attending every day on time our goal to finish out the school year focused and strong.

Finals are coming up. Please make sure that attendance on finals days is a priority. If you are not able to take your finals on the assigned days, please reach out to Principal Wallace.

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Highland Virtual Present Request Form

Virtual Present Requests are pre-arranged at least a full school day or more in advance, there is a process that happens before it is approved, and a criteria a student must meet to be eligible.

The criteria includes:

Student does not have excessive absences and/or tardies.
Student has a C or better in all classes.
The form is completed and approval is granted from teachers and administration prior to the day(s) requested.

Plan in advance, this is not something you do at the last minute. Also, please remember that this Virtual Present Request Form is for Highland only and not PV-TEC. If you have PV-TEC classes you must contact their administration for any questions regarding PV-TEC attendance. Virtual Present Requests during finals will not be approved. Students must make attendance to their finals a priority.