Highland High School

National Beta is proud to announce Highland School District as a 2023-2024 National District of Distinction. This award is given to those deserving districts who offer National Beta in all schools in their district, and who induct qualifying students in all eligible grades (4‐12). Highland is one of only 64 districts to receive this award nationwide. We are very proud to receive this distinction. It speaks highly of our commitment to excellence, leadership development, and service involvement and illustrates our dedication to preparing students for college and career readiness. Our district understands the importance of these qualities and exemplifies the Beta motto, Let Us Lead by Serving Others. We are #rebelproud

Highland Families- With the threat of severe weather early this evening, the Highland School District will end Parent-Teacher Conferences at 6:00 p.m. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but want to keep you and our staff safe during this weather threat. If you are unable to attend conferences before 6:00, please call your child’s school building to set up a conference with their teacher for a later date/time. Thank you, and stay safe REBELS! CES: 870-257-3118 HMS: 870-856-3284 HHS: 870-856-3273

CLASS OF 2024: Important Dates https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-AMWcv2OpDqiu3KFHNoqqotcTyTDYXFFrechiuUxG_s/edit?usp=sharing

Need a retake? Tomorrow is the day!

First-quarter progress reports are being sent home today. CES Students - by backpack HMS/HHS Students - being mailed out today The first quarter will end on Friday, October 13 Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for October 19 *More details to follow

Seniors- Mark your calendars!

Is your student interested in taking the ACT test during the 23/24 school year? If so, visit act.org to register. The deadline to register for the September 9 test date is Friday, August 4. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Mahaffey @ kelly.mahaffey@highlandrebels.org or 870-856-3273.

Keep up with summer events by marking your calendar with the following dates! June 5 - 29 (M-Th Weekly) Summer School *qualifying students HMS/HHS Campuses June 5 - 29 (M-Th Weekly) Seamless Summer Feeding Program *refer to previous information sent out about locations/times Saturday, August 5 Backpack Extravaganza Location: Highland Assembly of God Church Tuesday, August 8 District Open House Location: all campuses Time: TBD Have a great summer, REBELS!

Please read this important information about the summer P-EBT benefit available to Highland students!

Semester testing is coming up!

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory senior class meeting on Monday morning at 9 am. All 2023 graduates need to attend to receive important information.

Mark your calendars!

Senior Parents: It's time for your SENIOR to start filling out scholarships! Mrs. Kelly Mahaffey has been notifying students of those available, and Mrs. Misti Carter has been helping spread the word as well in her YOUPath classes. Please visit with your student about the importance of applying for scholarships and meeting the application deadlines! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mahaffey at: kelly.mahaffey@highlandrebels.org or 870-856-3273.

Jostens will be on campus Thursday, December 1st, to present class rings. All juniors that purchased a class ring will receive theirs in a short ceremony - parents are invited to attend. 9:00 - HS Gym

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on each campus Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Dismissal will be reversed for this day ONLY and will be as follows: Cherokee Elementary - Bus riders will be dismissed at 2:45. Car riders will be dismissed after the buses have left the parking lot. Activity bus riders will be dropped off at the A.L. Hutson Center at 2:40. Highland Middle School - Bus riders will be dismissed at approximately 2:55. Car riders will be dismissed after the buses have left the parking lot. Highland High School - Bus riders will be dismissed at approximately 3:05. Car riders will be dismissed after the buses have left the parking lot. Bus riders should arrive home at their approximate normal time. The Highland School District will observe a FALL BREAK and will not be in session on Friday, October 21, and Monday, October 24. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 25.

Mark your calendars! School pictures will be Thursday, October 13th. Information will be sent home soon with students.

Parent packets for the upcoming flu shot clinic have been sent home. The clinic will be held on Monday, October 3rd, at the A.L. Hutson Center. Students participating may bring their paperwork back by this Friday, September 30, or even on the day of the clinic - all students will be transported from their building to the clinic and returned. This clinic is SHOTS only; no flu mists are available. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse.

Our community blood drive is coming up!

Parents/Guardians: 1st Quarter progress reports have been mailed. The end of this quarter will be Friday, October 14. Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 20 - more information be will shared at a later date.

There will be a JUNIOR class parent meeting Monday, September 12th, at 5:30 in the high school cafeteria. All junior parents interested in helping fundraise, please attend.