ALL 5th - 8th grade students will participate in ACT Aspire summative testing starting tomorrow, April 13th - 15th. ALL testing will be conducted ON-SITE; meaning virtual students are required to come on campus for testing sessions. Testing will start at 8:00 each morning. For more information about the daily testing schedule, please contact your teacher or school administration
April 5-9 is National Assistant Principals Week. Highland School District would like to say "Thank You" to Mrs. Joni Gaskins (CES), Ms. Kelly Reed (HMS) and to Mrs. Missy Floyd (HHS). We really appreciate you.
Cherokee Elementary teachers Courtney Arnold, Jamie Martin, and Patti Abney recently earned National Board Certification. Highland Superintendent Don Sharp presented "Above and Beyond" Certificates in recognition of their hard work to achieve this certification.
The Highland School District's board voted today to continue to follow the CDC and Arkansas Department of Health recommendations in wearing masks while on school campus, buses, and school activities for the remainder of the school year.
ALL 9th & 10th grade students will participate in ACT Aspire summative testing starting tomorrow, April 6th - 8th. ALL testing will be conducted ON-SITE; meaning virtual students are required to come on campus for testing sessions. Testing will start at 8:00 each morning. For more information about the daily testing schedule, please contact your teacher or school administration.
Tomorrow will also be spring picture day and Kindergarten graduation picture day at the Cherokee Elementary School.
Scholarship applications are currently available from multiple local clubs and businesses. Make sure to check individual scholarship deadlines. Contact Kelly Mahaffey with any questions.
kelly.mahaffey@highlandrebels.org
870-856-3273
The Highland School District will continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and Arkansas Department of Health by requiring students and staff to wear a mask while on school campus. The school board and administration will review our current policy and if changes are made we will notify students and parents at that time. We want to ensure our students and staff remain safe and healthy as we continue through the remainder of the school year.
Today is the start of the 4th quarter. Third quarter report cards will go out on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Please contact building offices for questions. CES-870-257-3118. HMS-870-856-3284. HHS-870-856-3273
The Highland School District will be out for spring break for the week of March 22nd. Classes will resume on March 29th. We hope everyone has a safe and happy break!
After school tutoring for today at Cherokee Elementary School is cancelled due to possible inclement weather.
Seniors,
Make sure you are keeping up with all scholarship deadlines. If you need help filling out the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship or the FAFSA, contact Mrs. Kelly Mahaffey at 870-856-3273.
The Highland Band Program will present the Mid Winter Concert today. The Junior High Band will perform at 2:30. The Senior High Band will perform at 3:15. You can watch via Livestream at HHS TV.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HHS+TV
Cherokee Elementary is now accepting classroom teacher requests for the 2021-2022 school year. If you would like to request a particular teacher for your student you may contact the elementary school office now thru March 31st. Please give them 2 options in case your 1st option is already filled. No requests will be accepted after the deadline.
Cheerleading tryouts for the 21-22 school year will be held on March 8th, 10th, 15th and 17th at the middle school gym from 3:30-5:30 for students in grades 6-11.
Interested students should contact Jennifer Ladd or Jessica Cooper.
jennifer.ladd@highlandrebels.org. jessica.cooper@highlandrebels.org
Parents,
The website to check your student's grades has changed for 2021. You can access the new site on our website under "Resources," then "Grades and Attendance."
Below is a direct link to the site as well:
https://hac20.esp.k12.ar.us/HomeAccess20
Highland Sr. Girls Vs. Southside. 2/23/2021
District Tournament. Game starts at 4:30
Livestream Link:
https://livestream.com/southsideschools/events/9545359
Highland School District will resume tomorrow, February 23rd for on-site learning for students and staff. Buses will run their normal routes at their normal times. Meals for virtual students will resume tomorrow at their regular times and locations as well. We look forward to seeing our students and staff tomorrow!
The Highland Sr. Boys Basketball team will play Trumann at Highland in the first round of the District Tournament on Monday, February 22. The game will be played at the High School gym and will begin at 6:00 p.m. You must have a voucher to enter the game. General Admission Vouchers can be picked up at the High School Office starting at 8:30 a.m. until they are gone.
You can watch the Livestream at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HHS+TV
The Highland Sr. Girls Basketball team will play at Trumann on Monday, February 22, in the first round of the District Tournament. The game will begin at 6:00 pm. You must have a voucher to enter the game. You can watch the Livestream at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOekxL61juF9HfcpFfH4KPQ/featured