Highland High School

TRIMESTER 3, 2024-25

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.

April 28-May 3, 2025

Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

Things are starting to pick up as we head into the last month of school. For our graduates, important information will continually be updated on Highland Class of 2025 Important Info/Events.

Here is a run down of the events for our graduates:

Check with the Bursar, Mrs. Huelsman (huelsms1@sd25.us) for any outstanding fees. Fees must be paid by June 1st.
5/2/25 Celebration of Champions Spirit Assembly.
5/3/25 8pm-11pm Highland Prom @ ISU Ballroom-Student Union Building.
Sometime during the 1st full week of May, Caps and Gowns are scheduled to arrive.
5/5/25 7pm National Honors Society Graduation @ Highland Auditorium.
5/7/25 12:30pm Cap & Gowns pickup at Highland in Media Center.
5/8/25 8am-12pm Graduates Cap & Gown Photo to be displayed at Graduation when crossing the stage. Taken by Bell Photography will be available for purchase.
5/12/25 8am-10am Graduates Cap & Gown Photo to be displayed at Graduation when crossing the stage. Taken by Bell Photography will be available for purchase.
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5/5-5/16/25-AP Testing
5/13/25 Senior Celebration Assembly.
5/14/25 12:30pm-1:30pm Students with Highest Honors Recognition Luncheon (students only), distribution of medals to be worn at graduation.
5/13/25 7:30pm Senior Sunset @ Portneuf Wellness Complex.
5/22/25 Senior Finals.
5/22/25-Seniors Last Day of School.
5/29/25 8am Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal at the ICCU Dome (do not need to wear cap and gown). If a student doesn’t attend then they will not be allowed to walk at graduation.
5/29/25 10:30am Senior Brunch & Awards @ ISU Wood River Room in Student Union Building.
5/30/25 Graduates arrive at the ICCU Dome for Graduation at 9am.
5/30/25 10am Highland Graduation at the ICCU DOME. Youtube link for graduation= Coming Soon.
5/30/25 10pm-3am Senior All Night Party @ Highland, Tickets available soon, cost is $25 per person.
Graduates can pay their fees and pick up their diploma from the Highland Registrar @ Highland Gateway Building (East of the Tennis Courts) 9am-12pm on Tuesday 6/3/25 and Wednesday 6/4/25.
Class of 2025, you have until June 9th to request a final transcript without getting charged. After June 9th it costs $5. Every student going to college will need a final high school transcript sent to that college before their enrollment begins.

AP TESTING CALENDAR

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

HIGHLAND ESPORTS STATE & ISU EVENT

Congratulations to our ESports competitors, the APEX Legends Team, who took 2nd place at the state ESports championships. The team consisted of:

Elam Lambson
Hayden (Tyce) Lambson
Robert (Junior) Ward

The other ESports, Valorant Team, who will compete at state at Boise State University on May 15-17th includes:

Valorant Team

James Abel
Tyrese Damon
Nardo Guthmiller
Gyan Seth Tacadena
Andrew Grant-Gould (Century)
Kaleb Nisson (Century)

Good luck to the Valorant Team at State! Bring home some hardware!

For those who are interested in ESports. ISU is hosting a recruiting event this coming Saturday 5/3. Come test your skills against other interested students and against some ISU ESports players. Scholarships are available and they will be recruiting. Come get a flyer in the front office if you are interested.

LAST SPIRIT WEEK OF THE SCHOOL YEAR-PROM WEEK

This week is the last spirit week of the school year. A huge shoutout to student leadership who has organized a fun week.

HIGHLAND PROM MAY 3rd @ ISU BALLROOM

Students, Prom is this Saturday, May 3rd. The theme is Walking In Wonderland. The dance will be held at the ISU ballroom from 8:30pm-11pm. Prom tickets are now on sale in the Bursar’s office . Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. If you want to try your luck at winning a free Prom ticket, attend the softball Hype night Tuesday, April 29th, or Mini Golf night on Wednesday at Outback on April 30th. Check out the social media account for more details about these events!

EXTRACURRICULARS'

Highland Orchestra

Saturday 5/3/25 Highland Orchestra Festival @ Utah.

Highland Tennis

Monday 4/28/25 2pm Highland Tennis @ Rigby.

Thursday 5/1/25 3:30pm Highland Tennis @ Madison.

Friday 5/2/25-Saturday 5/3/25 12pm Highland Tennis East Idaho Invite Tournament @ Idaho Falls.

Highland Baseball

Congratulations to Highland JV Baseball who wrapped up their season on Saturday. Way to go JV Baseball on a great season!

Highland Varsity Baseball starts the district tournament this week hosting a game on Tuesday, 4/29 at 3:30pm here at Westmark Field.

Saturday 5/3/25 1pm Highland Varsity Baseball Plays in the District Championship v. Madison @ Westmark Field.

Highland Softball

Tuesday 4/29/25 3:30pm Highland JV/Varsity Softball Double Header v. Thunder Ridge @ Capell Park-Coverdell Field.

Friday 5/2/25 3:30pm JV/Varsity Softball Double Header @ Rigby.

Highland Track & Field

Friday 5/2/25 2pm Highland Track & Field City Meet @ Century.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance is vital this last month of the school year. 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