April 7-April 12, 2025

Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

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

This Wednesday April 9th, the Juniors will be taking the SAT's at Highland. 

• To ensure that things run on time and smoothly they need to be HHS with a fully charged chromebook and checked into their assigned rooms by 8:30am. Room assignments are currently posted outside of the counseling center. For students interested in taking a practice test there are instructions on how to access it posted to their counseling center google classroom. 

Next Week, 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 April 9th & 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 Speech Headed to State!

Good luck to Highland Speech at State Competition coming up this weekend.

• State Speech is 4/11-4/12/25 @ Blackfoot High School. State Speech. 

Highland Band

Monday 4/7/25 7pm Highland Band Festival Concert @ Calvary Chapel.

Highland Tennis

Tuesday 4/8/25 3:30pm Highland Tennis @ Canyon Ridge. 

Thursday 4/10/25 3:30pm Highland Tennis v. Poky @ Capell Park. 

Highland Baseball

Tuesday 4/8/25 3:30pm Highland JV Baseball v Rigby @ Hawthorne Park-Double Header. 

Tuesday 4/8/25 3:30pm Highland Varsity Baseball v. Rigby @ Westmark Field at Highland-Double Header.

Saturday 4/12/25 11am Highland JV Baseball v. Century @ Halliwell Field.

Saturday 4/12/25 11am Highland Varsity Baseball v. Century @ Westmark Credit Union Field Highland.

Highland Softball

Wednesday 4/9/25 3:30pm Highland JV and Varsity Softball v. Madison @ Capell Park-Double Header.

Friday 4/11/25-Saturday 4/12/25 Highland JV Softball Tournament @ Capell Park.

Highland Track & Field 

Thursday 4/10/25 3pm Highland JV Track & Field @ Rigby.

Friday 4/11/25 1pm Highland Track & Field @ Century.

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

STEM Scholarship Application Due, April 11th

Seniors, remember if you are applying for the STEM scholarship the application deadline has been extended to this Friday, April 11th.  Please see the CCAs, your counselor, or the registrar with any questions. 

Native American Students-Job Opportunities, April 10th

This Thursday, April 10th a representative will be here at 10am, to talk to our Native American students about summer job opportunities. If you are interested please come to the CCA’s Room, Room C-36. Please get teacher permission before attending. 

Job Fair, Monday, April 14th

The All-School-District-25 Job Fair is two weeks from today: Monday, April 14th, at Century High School (in the Commons Area), from 6 to 8 pm. Multiple area employers, the Idaho National Guard, training and apprenticeships, and more will be there. There will be staff members available to review your resume or help you draft one up. Students and families are encouraged to attend.

National Guard Job Fair, April 25th

The National Guard Fair will be in 3 weeks on Friday, April 25 from 9:30-1:00 at the Pocatello Armory.  This is a great opportunity if you are interested in the military.  Come learn all the different  job opportunities.  You must register in the Counseling Center google classroom or scan the QR code that is on the posters that are hanging in the halls.  If you have questions come see the CCA’s in room C-36.  Transportation will be provided!

Scholarships – Don’t Procrastinate !

The timeframe to apply for scholarships is quickly shrinking. The best and easiest scholarship money is found at the colleges / programs to which you’ve been accepted. For instance, go on to the BOSS (the Bengal Online Scholarship System) at Idaho State, Scholarship Universe at the University of Idaho, or Boise State’s Academic Works. In addition, the Senior Google Classroom has an array of scholarships that have come to our attention from many different organizations. Seniors should ask their families if there are scholarships for the children of employees, inquire at your bank, through your insurance company, or where students themselves work (Starbucks, McDonalds, etc.). Deadlines are surely approaching, so focus a couple of hours every day for the next two or three weeks on scholarship applications.

Service Academies Information Session, Saturday, April 12th

Students and families of first-years, sophomores, and juniors, the annual information session for students who might be interested in applying to any of the service academies – Annapolis, West Point, the Air Force Academy, or the Merchant Marine Academy – is Saturday, April 12th, from 10 am to noon, in Boise (Gowen Field, Readiness Bldg # 440, Boise  83642). An RSVP is required for the Boise session. Please call Amy Sorenson (208-523-6701) to confirm you will attend. 

Do You Need an ALEKS Test?

Students, have you put a dual-credit math or science class into your academic planner for next year that has an ALEKS score as a prerequisite? ALEKS is a math assessment taken online. Your math teachers, counselors, and CCAs are preparing to offer ALEKS tests at the end of April, but we don’t want any student to be caught by surprise. Students will have the opportunity to sit for the test and then take one re-test to qualify for dual credit. Ask your counselor or math teacher for best advice in preparing for the ALEKS assessment or stop by the CCAs with any questions.

Tomorrow is the start of April – no joke! From here on out, the days and weeks will zip by, so strap in and be ready. This newsletter has vital information and reminders . . . because we all need reminders . . . or nudges . . . or details . . . or guidance. Be careful out there.

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