April 14-April 19, 2025

Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

Things are starting to move fast toward the end of the school year. Friday is Midterms already. We are halfway through the last trimester. Graduates, please stay up-to-date on events surrounding graduation and contact school administration with any questions. 

HIGHLAND SPEECH TAKES 2nd at STATE!

Congratulations to Highland Speech who took 2nd at state in Division 4!

• Maiya Niendorf and Michael Bahe placed 2nd in Duo Interpretation. 

• James Bradford Placed 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking. 

• Michael Bahe also placed 2nd in Program Oral Interpretation. 

• Mylee Martin placed 3rd in Dramatic Interpretation. 

• Bella Rhett placed 3rd in Informative Speaking.

• Raine Chen is the 2025 Communication Analysis State Champion! 

Great Job to Highland Speech and all those that competed this season bringing home a 2nd place finish! We are so proud of all your hard work! Go Highland Speech!!

State Speech Overall Results.

TRACK & FIELD ARCADIA INVITATIONAL-SPENCER VAN ORDEN WINS 110m HURDLES, 2nd in 300m HURDLES

Congratulations to Spencer Van Orden who ran at the Arcadia Invitational in California over the weekend and won the 110m hurdles at 13.59 and took 2nd in the 300m hurdles at 36.6! Both of these times beat the Idaho All-Time Records. He is in the top 15 hurdlers in the nation in both events. Here is the 110m Hurdle Race. Here is the 300m Hurdle Race.

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMAN AWARD-MYLEE MARTIN!

Congratulations to Highland Student Mylee Martin who received the Pocatello Distinguished Young Woman Award! We are so proud of Mylee and this amazing accomplishment! Way to go Mylee!

HIGHLAND JUNIORS ISAT TESTING DAY (FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE'S, & SENIORS-STAY AT HOME VIRTUAL DAY )

This Wednesday, April 16th, the Juniors will be taking the ISAT's at Highland.

• The ISATs are a graduation requirement.  

• Students need to bring their charged chromebook with them and need to be at school ON TIME that morning.  

• The English ISAT requires wired headphones (bluetooth are not allowed).  If students have their own, they are encouraged to bring them.  If they don't, headphones will be provided for them.  

• Some students will need all day to complete the ISATs.  

• There will be a shorter than normal lunch break for students that day.  Please make sure your student has something to eat quickly during that time if they normally leave school during lunch.  

• Students who have not completed testing will need to stay at school during lunch time that day.   If your student utilizes school lunch there will be cold lunches provided. 

•  Once students have completed all required ISATs they will be allowed to leave school.  

On 16th all Freshman, Sophomore's, and Seniors will stay home for a virtual day. 

Construction has been made aware of the testing dates and we should NOT be impacted by excess noise that day. Please remind your learner to eat a decent breakfast, and try to get some adequate sleep the night before. 

HIGHLAND PROM MAY 3rd @ ISU BALLROOM

Students, Prom is coming up on May 3.  The theme is Walking In Wonderland.  The dance will be held at the ISU ballroom from 8:30pm-11pm.  Tickets will go on sale soon so make sure you go find a date or a group of friends to go with! 

EXTRACURRICULARS'

Highland Band

Monday 4/21/25 Highland Symphonic & Band Festival @ Rigby.

Highland Tennis

Thursday 4/17/25 2pm Highland Tennis @ Rigby. 

Friday 4/18/25-Saturday 4/19/25 Highland Tennis Gate City Invite @ Capell Courts. 

Monday 4/21/25 3:30pm Highland Tennis @ Thunder Ridge.

Highland Baseball

Tuesday 4/15/25 3:30pm Highland Varsity Baseball @ Rigby, JV plays right after Varsity.

Friday 4/18/25 3:30pm Highland JV Baseball Double Header v. Century @ Westmark Field at Highland.

Friday 4/18/25 4:30pm Highland Varsity Baseball @ Canyon Ridge.

Saturday 4/19/25 11am Highland Varsity Baseball Double Header v. Canyon Ridge @ Westmark Credit Union Field Highland.

Highland Softball

Tuesday 4/15/25 4pm Highland Varsity Softball @ Century. JV Game Canceled.

Friday 4/18/25 3:30pm JV/Varsity Softball Double Header @ Thunder Ridge.

Highland Track & Field 

Thursday 4/17/25 1pm Highland JV Track & Field @ Blackfoot.

Friday 4/18/25-Saturday 4/19/25 Highland Varsity Track & Field Rigby Invite @ Rigby.

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 3. or via email at whitehel@sd25.us 

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our records accurate.

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JUNIOR Students, Parents and Guardians;

In the spring of 2019, the State of Idaho legislature changed the required immunizations for all students entering the 12th grade to the following:

1 dose is needed if - Students admitted to 12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year received their first dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine at 16 years of age or older, or if the student never received a dose.

                                                                                             
2 doses needed if – Students admitted to 12th grade during the 2025-2026 school year received their first dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine before the age of 16.

Please check with your child’s doctor or other agencies regarding these required immunizations.  Proof of compliance must be provided to Highland High School prior to the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

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.

Kindly,

Elaine Whitehead

Highland High School Registrar

Phone (208)237-1300

Fax (208)237-13501300

SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION

Summer school is online utilizing Apex with teacher support. Targeted in-person instruction and the summer school office are located at New Horizon High School at 955 W Alameda. If you have questions about getting your student registered for summer school please contact their school counselor. Please contact Amy Prescott, the summer school administrator at 208-237-2233 (phone call) or 208-244-0984 (text only) if you have questions after your student is registered.

Chromebooks: All summer school students will keep their chromebooks at the end of the regular school year. Summer school will not have chromebooks available for checkout. At the conclusion of summer school, chromebooks must be returned to New Horizon High School on or before Thursday, July 3, 2025 between the hours of 10AM - 2PM.

Teachers: Summer school teachers will be available to provide targeted in-person instruction, answer content questions and unlock quizzes/tests from 8:00AM-3:30PM on school days (Monday - Friday). Summer school teachers will begin contacting families the week of June 2, 2025.

Registration: In-person registration is only required if you DO NOT qualify for the grant and are paying with cash. You can pay online via Venmo @nhcsd25 (please reference your students name with your payment). We do not accept checks or debit/credit cards. Registration will be held on June 2, 2025 at New Horizon from 10AM - 2PM.

Summer School Attendance: Students are required to login and make adequate progress from home for a minimum of three (3) hours on school days or they will be marked absent. Student’s that have more than two absences can be unenrolled from summer school. Both, daily online attendance and daily adequate progress are critical to your student’s success in summer school.

Important reminder: Three (3) hours is the minimum time required each day. Apex is open 24/7 and you are welcome to work ahead and finish summer school early! As soon as you are finished with your classes you can begin enjoying your summer vacation!

AP TESTING CALENDAR

Attached here is the AP Testing Calendar. Please contact Mrs. Harvala with any questions. 

ATTENDANCE

Please reach out to Principal Wallace prior to your student missing days for personal reasons-family vacations, funerals, club extracurriculars, etc. Here is the Highland Virtual Present Request Form you will need to fill out. Please reach out to Principal Wallace with any questions. 

COLLEGE & CAREER ADVISORS

Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Offers Made

The state of Idaho offered seniors two funding options to help pay for training or college: the Idaho Launch grant and the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship. Tuesday, April 15th is the last day to apply for a Launch grant and students who applied to the Opportunity Scholarship were extended offers about 10 days ago. Seniors, look in your personal email and if you have been offered the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship, you need to log in to Scholarship Idaho and accept or decline the offer (which required a FAFSA be submitted and is good for up to $3,500 a year for up to four years) by Friday, April 21st. Do NOT delay. Any questions, stop by and visit with the CCAs.

ALEKS Testing on the Horizon

If your academic plan for next year includes your first time in dual-credit math or science, you will be asked to take an ALEKS test (a math assessment) and reach a certain score as a pre-requisite. Math teachers and the CCAs are reaching out to faculty and students to get everyone on board. Some math faculty are offering ALEKS right in their classrooms during class time, but there will be open opportunities for testing (or re-testing):

Monday, April 21, starting at 3 pm

Thursday, April 24, two start times: 2nd into 3rd hour; 4th hour into 5th hour

The ALEKS is untimed, which is a beautiful thing, so students can really work out problems and puzzle them out. It is proctored and offered on the honor system. The CCAs are glad to offer students ALEKS testing in the spring and will answer any questions students might have. Spring is the time to take such an assessment because a lot of math knowledge is lost over the summer. Please look at your academic plan and get signed up (with the CCAs in C-36) for ALEKS if dual-credit math or science is on your schedule for next year.

National Guard Career Fair: Friday, April 25

Our good friends in the Idaho National Guard are offering a career fair at their armory on Friday, April 25th, from approximately 9 am to 1 pm. Transportation and lunch will be provided. This is a great chance to meet with a variety of National Guard members, ask about their paths to service, the jobs they have in and out of the National Guard, and the skills and experience they have gained from the National Guard. Students who wish to participate need to be in good academic standing in terms of grades and attendance, and we need students to sign up for this opportunity with the CCAs in C-36. Students who participate will be school excused for the time they are with us at the National Guard Career Fair.

Seniors: Make. Your. Plans.

We have been with a fair number of seniors who have been admitted to a number of training programs or colleges, but who haven’t made a decision. We get it – it’s hard, it’s nerve wracking, but procrastinating or wringing your hands will not help you. Seniors planning to attend training programs or college have to let those places know and students need to plan: get financial aid offers and scholarships finalized, attend a new-student orientation, apply for on-campus housing, meet with an academic advisor. Lots of things. You will feel so much better after you make a decision and start the process of enrolling in college or training. But first you have to indicate your Intent to Enroll. Ask the CCAs for help of any kind (how to decide, how to establish an account at a college or training program, how to sign up for an orientation, how to access financial aid information, whatever).

Order Transcripts for Dual Credit

Seniors who earned dual credit for their coursework will need to order and pay for official transcripts be sent to wherever they intend to enroll. Highland offers dual credit through Idaho State University, College of Western Idaho, and College of Southern Idaho. If a student plans to attend Idaho State, he or she is all set; ISU already has a student academic record for you. Otherwise, the CCAs will help students order and pay for dual credit transcripts. Seniors will need a debit or credit card and will need to know their full Social Security number. Visit the CCAs in C-36.

My friend Dave called this period in the academic year hair-on-fire time: much to do, much to finish, much to reflect on, much to look forward to. Make a list (or multiple lists) and get stuff done. The CCAs and college counselors are here to help. Be careful out there, everyone.

Your friendly neighborhood CCAs,

Alice Rowe

Sarah May Clarkson

C-36

CONTACT INFORMATION-HIGHLAND PHONE (208)237-1300
Highland High School Administration 

-Dr. Brad Wallace-Principal (wallacbr@sd25.us) phone ext.103

-Travis Bell-Assistant Principal/Athletic and Activities Director (belltr@sd25.us) phone ext.105

-Ed.S. Jena Wilcox-Assistant Principal (wilcoxje@sd25.us) phone ext.104

-Dr. Steve Morton-Assistant Principal (mortonst@sd25.us) phone ext.107

Bursar

-Shelley Huelsman (huelsms1@sd25.us) phone ext.106

Registrar

-Elaine Whitehead (whitehel@sd25.us) phone ext.114

-Katie Schwartz (schwarka@sd25.us) phone ext.111

Attendance

-Mindy Murphy (murphymi@sd25.us) phone ext.115

-Sloane Lewis (lewissl@sd25.us) phone ext.135

Counseling Center 

-Tami Romriell=students with last name A-D (romrieta@sd25.us) phone ext.131

-Christa Santos-Smith=students with last name E-K (santosch@sd25.us) phone ext.109

-Cali-Ann Hilliard=students with last name L-R (hilliaca@sd25.us) phone ext.110

-Tricia Harvala=students with last name S-Z (harvaltr@sd25.us) phone ext.116

-Sarah May Clarkson=College & Career Advisor (clarksa@sd25.us) phone ext.123

-Alice Rowe=College & Career Advisor (roweal@sd25.us) phone ext.236

School Psychologist

-Amy Holloway (hollowam@sd25.us) 

IMPORTANT LINKS