Highland School District

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Update for parents whose child/student recently turned 11 or 16, is new to the district or will be in 7th grade wanting to participate in the upcoming vaccine clinic. The date has moved from April 20 to May 3. Paperwork was sent in the mail. If you need another copy or if you have questions please contact your building nurse. Paperwork is due by Wednesday, April 6th.

Tomorrow's field trip for 8th Grade has been postponed to next Tuesday, April 12th due to weather.

Today's field trip for 7th Grade has been postponed to next Monday, April 11th due to weather.

Congratulations to Greyson Gibson! Greyson will play football next year at Lyon College.

Parents of seniors: Please remind your senior that many scholarships are due this week / month. If you have any questions, contact Kelly Mahaffey at 870-856-3273 or kelly.mahaffey@highlandrebels.org.

Parents of seniors: Information about graduation, senior reception, senior signing, scholarships, and important dates can be found in the Class of 2022 link on the Highland High School page of the district website.

Spring pictures for Cherokee Elementary are postponed until April 22nd. Middle school spring pictures are still scheduled for tomorrow, March 31st.

Cherokee Elementary and Highland Middle School after school tutoring is cancelled today due to the possibility of inclement weather.

Parents of current 3rd-11th grade students: The Highland Gifted and Talented Program (HIGATE) is currently accepting referrals for students to participate in the Highland School District Gifted & Talented Program. The program is designed to serve high potential students who demonstrate above average (1) intellectual ability, (2) task commitment and/or motivation, and (3) creativity. The process is non-discriminatory and open to all students. If you would like to refer a student for testing, please click the link below and fill out the Referral Form. The deadline for referrals is Friday, April 8. https://forms.gle/RQYSruKS2kqftDuY9

Parents, if your child has recently turned 11 or 16, is new to the district, or will be in 7th grade next year, he/she may be due for vaccinations. The nurses have mailed out information regarding a clinic and what vaccinations are needed, so please be checking your mailboxes and return the paperwork ASAP. If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse. This clinic is for state-required vaccinations only.

The Highland School District is seeking public comments on the recently revised Ready for Learning / Continuity of Services Plan. Please click the link below for information on the plan and how to leave a comment. http://highlandar.apptegy.us/o/District/page/ready-for-learning--6

Parent/Teacher Conferences.

1 HMS student tested positive for Covid. All close contacts have been notified. Nurse Megan Kulczycki is the Highland School District Point of Contact. You can reach her at: 870-847-2687 or at megan.kulczycki@highlandrebels.org.

The Highland School District offers a full-time virtual option for K-12 students through Highland Virtual Academy. If you are interested in applying, please contact your child's school for information.

STUDENT and PARENT COVID VACCINE CLINIC: 1st Choice Healthcare in Ash Flat will have a Covid vaccine clinic FRIDAY, MARCH 18, for Highland students ages 5 and older and parents/guardians at no cost! The Pfizer vaccine is approved for students 5 and up and will be the only vaccine administered to students 17 and younger. We encourage you to call 994-2202 to schedule an appointment! Parents must accompany any student under 18 and complete a consent form. Everyone will be required to wait 15 minutes after the shot for observation. Highland students receiving the initial vaccine doses can show their vaccine card to school office staff and receive a $25 gift card.

The Sr High Quiz Bowl team finished in second place at the AGQBA Sr High Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament in Pocahontas on March 15th, and earned a place in the AGQBA State Tournament. Luke Bruner and Kadyn Dienst were two of four players named ALL Tournament players. Congratulations!!!

1 CES student tested positive for Covid. All close contacts have been notified. Nurse Megan Kulczycki is the Highland School District Point of Contact. You can reach her at: 870-847-2687 or at megan.kulczycki@highlandrebels.org.

Dennis Sublett is one of the February recipients of the 'Above and Beyond' recognitions at Highland High School. Congratulations and thanks for all you do!

Taci Humphries, Nick Burrill, and Jake Herrington are the February recipients of the 'Above and Beyond' recognitions at Highland High School. Congratulations and thanks for all you do!