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 5-May 10, 2025

Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,

It is Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so proud of our Highland Teachers and we love them! We are happy to honor them this week. They are the heartbeat of our school and we wouldn't be able to do anything without them. This week, reach out to a teacher that has had a positive impact on you and tell them thank you. We Love You Teachers!

REMINDERS FROM THE HIGHLAND REGISTRAR

Seniors,

As the end of your high school career nears please make sure to request your final high school transcript while it is still free to you. Final transcripts will show your graduation date, final GPA, class ranking and all courses taken along with the letter grades received. If you are going to college you MUST request this...you were accepted based on your in progress transcript but you will not be enrolled unless they receive your official final transcript. Scan the QR code below and submit the google doc. selecting FINAL transcript request. Please see your counselor, CCA or the Registrar's if you have any questions.

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.

Families,

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.

Kindly,

Elaine Whitehead

Highland High School Registrar

Phone (208)237-1300

Fax (208)237-1350

CLASS OF 2025 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Graduates only have 2 and a half weeks left. 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.
5/5/25 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.
To Preview Package Options and Prepay Online CLICK HERE.

5/5-5/16/25-AP Testing
5/13/25 8:45am Senior Celebration Assembly @ Highland Stadium.
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.

SAT RESULTS: GO HIGHLAND!

Congratulations to Highland Juniors whose average scores on the SAT this school year are well above the district, state, and national averages! Our students have continued to increase their scores each year since COVID and are now scoring well above where they scored before the pandemic. Great job Highland Juniors and Highland teachers for all your hard work.

Here are this years results...

IDAHO ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION AWARD OF MERIT: MR. TRAVIS BELL

Congratulations to our Highland Athletic/Activities Director Mr. Travis Bell who was recognized by the Idaho Athletic Administrators Association with the 2024-25 Award of Merit. Mr. Bell works hard for students at the school, conference, and state levels. He has hosted numerous district and state events. He worked tirelessly to keep activities going after we had our devastating fire. His integrity and work ethic are inspiring. We love you Mr. Bell and we are proud of you and how you represent Highland High School. You deserve to be recognized and we appreciate all you do.

EXTRACURRICULARS'

Highland ESports Club

Wednesday 5/14-Friday 5/17/25 The ESports, Valorant Team will compete at state at Boise State University.

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

Highland Tennis

Wednesday 5/7/25-Thursday 5/8/25 District Tennis Tournament @ Thunder Ridge.

Highland Baseball

Friday 5/9/25 1pm Super Regional Baseball Game @ Lake City.

Highland Softball

Thursday 5/8/25 District Softball Tournament @ Thunder Ridge.

Highland Track & Field

Thursday 5/8/25-Friday 5/9/25 2pm Track & Field Districts @ Ravsten Stadium Idaho Falls High School.

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

Senior Celebration – Tuesday, May 13th, 8:45 am

Seniors, Families and Fans of Seniors, it is time again for our Senior Celebration Assembly. All senior supporters are invited to join us. It will begin at the start of first hour that day (8:32 am) and should wrap in about 45 minutes or an hour. Seniors wear their caps and gowns, can wear a decorated cap and cultural or family tokens (not allowed on graduation day), and can sit with their friends. We recognize and applaud all our seniors on this occasion; it is truly a celebration. There will be a reception in the small gym with light refreshments and opportunities for photos after the assembly. In case the weather is uncooperative, the event will happen in the small gym. Please join us.

Final Launch Offers – Accept Them by May 16th

Seniors who applied for Idaho Launch and who received contingent offers that they accepted, received their final Launch offers on April 25th by email from Launch and the Workforce Development Council. If you accepted your contingent offer, we assume you will want to accept your final Launch offer. The deadline to accept final Launch offers is Friday, May 16th. There are a number of steps to complete to get Launch all tucked away. Seniors can follow the steps at home or can visit the CCAs who will be glad to walk students through the process. Pay attention to email, deadlines, and things to do so that your Launch money does not float away.

Order Transcripts for Dual Credit

Seniors who earned dual credit for their coursework will need to order and pay for official transcripts and have them sent 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 an 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.

Seniors: Decide

Dear Seniors, do have a decision or decisions to make? As hard as it is to have adulthood look you square in the face, it will feel good to decide and then chart your course. Have any questions about decisions, options, the future? Stop by and visit the CCAs.

Need a Resume?

Students in any class: are you headed into the workforce for the summer or after graduation? Are you applying for a summer internship or work experience? If you don’t have a resume, the CCAs will be glad to help you draft one up.

Juniors – Good for Scholarships. Take the ACT.

Junior students, here’s a thought. You took the SATs in April. You can use your state Advanced Opportunities money for an ACT test. If you know that you will rely on scholarship money to pay for college, the most generous scholarships go to students who 1) have a really strong academic record, and 2) lights-out college entrance exam scores. Take the ACT this coming summer, pay for it in advance, bring us your email confirmation receipt when we return to school, and we will get you reimbursed. Prep for the ACT over the summer, when you don’t have other academics competing for your attention, and it should work out for you. Idaho State University is a testing site for the ACT, but they have a limited number of seats, so sign up soon if this is your plan. There are three upcoming summer / early fall test dates:

June 14

July 12

September 6

Go to act.org to register. You only have to answer the registration questions that are marks “required.”

We are headed toward a period of stress and deadlines and honor and happiness. We are feeling all the feels – and know this makes us human.

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