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.

May 27-May 31, 2025

Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

What an amazing school year! We are so proud of our students, parents/guardians, and staff this year. It has been full of growth and good memories. Thank you parents/guardians for all of your support of Highland and your students. We are excited for our Seniors, to see them take the next step in their lives. We will miss them and we will cherish the memories we have had with them here at Highland. We are equally excited for the new freshman coming in and next years sophomore's, juniors, and seniors. The 2025-26 school year is going to be great! We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and fun filled summer.

Reminder that Highland will be closed after graduation on May 30th for construction purposes. Highland administration and front office staff will be working out of the Gateway Building for the summer located just East of the Tennis Courts by the Highland golf course.

NEXT SCHOOL YEAR 2025-26

Schedule pickup for the 2025-26 school year is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13th-Thursday, August 14th fro 8am-1pm and 4pm-7pm each day. This will be in Highland High School.

Freshman and New Student Orientation will take place on Tuesday, August 26th at 6pm in the Highland Gym.

The first day of school for the 2025-26 school year is Wednesday, August 27th.

CLASS OF 2025 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For our graduates, important information will continually be updated on Highland Class of 2025 Important Info/Events.

Graduates, your seating assignments for graduation are now available to pick up in the main office. Rehearsal is May 29th and you need to be in your seats by 7:30 am. See Melissa in the Main office to get your seating assignment so you know where to go when you get there.

GRADUATION DRESS AND CONDUCT

Graduation is a formal academic occasion and should be viewed as such in dress and demeanor. The dress and conduct code for graduation is as follows:

Graduates are required to wear caps and gowns to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Clothing must be appropriate for school, in accordance with the school's dress code policy and must be worn underneath the gown. Be neat in your appearance.
No noise makers, beach balls, or anything that distracts or interrupts the ceremony.
Native American students who are members of a federally recognized tribe may wear traditional cultural and religious items inclusive of an eagle feather, and beaded items such as a necklace or medallion during graduation ceremonies.
Caps (mortarboards) must be worn flat on the head with the edges parallel to the floor, rather than angled toward the back or the side.
Caps will not be thrown during the ceremony.
No decoration or writing of any kind is to be placed on the mortarboard with the exception of tribal beading around the edge of the mortarboard for federally recognized Native American students.
Only approved cords and hoods in recognition of scholastic achievement and military designation may be worn over the gown.
Sunglasses are not to be worn.
Gaudy or excessive jewelry is prohibited. Minimal jewelry, scarves and/or ties may be worn under the gown.
Graduates should not carry flowers, cameras or anything else during the commencement ceremony.
Talking or other verbal communication should not distract from the graduation. Eating or drinking during the ceremony is prohibited.
Graduates who do not follow the dress and conduct code as outlined above, may be removed from the line-up at the administrator's discretion.
Parents are not allowed on the turf before or after graduation. Graduates will hand in robes after graduation, so please get all your pictures done beforehand.

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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.
To purchase Senior Photos taken by Bell Photography that will be displayed at graduation... CLICK HERE. Code is HighlandHS25Senior2425.
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= Highland Graduation 2025.
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.

CHROMEBOOK CHECK-IN & FINALS SCHEDULE

Students who want to keep their chromebook over the summer are able to do so but are responsible for it. If it receives any damages or gets lost, it will go on the students school fees list. If you do not want to keep it over the summer please check it into the library after you are done using it for this school year.

We have finals for 3rd trimester on Wednesday 5/28/25 and Thursday 5/29/25. Students will not be able to check out while a final is occurring. We want to limit distractions as much as possible. Please contact the school administration with any questions. The last day of school is Thursday 5/29/25.

HIGHLAND DRAMA'S FINAL PERFORMANCE: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL

Do not miss your chance to come see our award winning Highland Drama students in action in their final performance of the year, Seussical The Musical. The final show is tonight in Highland's Auditorium at 7pm. Cost is $10 adult, $7 student. Purchase tickets in advance at https://highlandhs.booktix.com/.

RAM MAN TRYOUTS

Ram Man tryouts for the 2025-2026 school year will be Thursday, May 29 at 12:30pm in Room B71. We are looking for someone with AMAZING school spirit, loves to interact with the crowd, and can attend multiple Highland events throughout the year!! Contact Mrs. Coverdell if you have any questions.

SUMMER EXTRACURRICULARS, CAMPS, TRAINING

Make sure you are checking in with your coach or director to find out plans for the summer regarding open gyms, camps, strength training, other training, etc. You will want to get on team reach for each sport or activity your student participates in so you can recieve realtime updates and information. Please contact Highland Athletic/Activities Director Mr. Bell with any questions.

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