Thursday, October 14, 2021

SOCIAL EVENTS: EVENT PLACE TIME

Football vs Kankakee Valley KV 7:00 pm

Saturday: B/G Cross Country Regionals Lemon Lake 10:30 am

JV Football vs KV Highland 10:00 pm

Congrats to both Coach Condes, Girls Soccer coach, and Coach Cunningham, girls XC, for being voted NCC Coaches of year by their peers.

Highland Theatre Company: 

Fall play crew assignments have been posted to the the HTC classroom. If you signed up for a position, make sure you check this list. Crew members must attend a short meeting after school in the auditorium on Tuesday, October 19th.

Domino's pizza fundraiser forms & money are due to Mr. Domasica on Monday, October 18th by the end of the day. 

Are you interested in all things related to less impact or a more helpful on the environment?  The sustainability club will meet THIS Monday in the LGI for a brief 15 minute meeting.  We will discuss our current projects as well as the fall/winter ideas.  Check out the google classroom code on the flyers in the halls for more information!

Are you a student-athlete looking for even more meaning within your sport?  Are you looking for a higher purpose?  Look no further.  There will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes FCA Huddle call-out meeting on Monday, October 18th after school in the cafeteria.  If you cannot make it to the meeting or have questions, please email Mr. Quigg.  The meeting will be no longer than 15-20 minutes.

There will be a senior class meeting during 4th hour Advisory period on Monday, October 18.  This meeting is mandatory, as a representative from Herff Jones will be in attendance to discuss ordering caps and gowns, as well as other items regarding graduation.  Seniors will be dismissed via P.A. at 10:25 a.m. to go to the Auditorium for the remainder of the class period.  Career Center students will sign in the Library, then go to the Auditorium.

If you're interested in donating blood, please see the HHS Blood Drive flyers posted around the building.  Scan the QR code to sign up for a time slot on Friday, November 5th. If you are under the age of 17, please see Ms. Wagener or Ms. Larson to pick up a permission slip.  All permission slips for the blood drive must be turned in prior to scheduling your donation via the QR code. 

Attention any girls wanting to play basketball, tryouts start next week! Please plan on attending a call-out meeting this Thursday, October 14th right after school in the LGI from 3:00-3:10. We will discuss tryouts. Make sure you are signed up for FamilyID and have an up-to-date physical on file with the athletic department.

The Hammond Area Career Center (ACC) will be presenting information to the Class of 2024 about the ACC programs during Advisory on Tuesday, October 26th at 10 am.

The students will be dismissed via PA to report to the Auditorium for the remainder of the period.

The VIRTUAL 10th Annual Indiana Latino Education Summit & College and Career Fair will be held on Saturday, November 6th from 10am-12:30pm . 

Each student must register individually as they will participate on this one-day event, from the comfort of their own homes. Each student registration enters them into a chance to WIN a laptop, iPad or gift cards!

Students can register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-indiana-latino-institute-education-summit-virtual-tickets-168290223589

More colleges are coming to visit Highland!!!!

Wabash College will be coming to visit HHS on Wednesday, October 20th from 10am to 10:45am!

Students interested in learning more about Wabash College can sign up for the visit by accessing the following link:  SIGN UP FOR THE WABASH COLLEGE VISIT: https://forms.gle/MoDWxF9cwu7BgW598

Ball State University will be visiting Highland on Friday, October 22nd from 10am to 11am!

Students who are interested in learning more about Ball State University can sign up for the visit by accessing the following link: SIGN UP FOR THE BALL STATE UNIVERSITY VISIT: https://forms.gle/UJeJBvDznyDwTbU3A

Valparaiso University will be coming to visit HHS on Tuesday, October 26th from 10am to 11am!  

Students interested in learning more about Valpo University can sign up for the visit by accessing the following link:  SIGN UP FOR THE VALPO VISIT: https://forms.gle/msoJuD8FsNCkppG37

Purdue West Lafayette will be coming to visit HHS on Thursday, October 28th from 10am to 11 am!

Students interested in learning more about Purdue can sign up for the visit by accessing the following link:  SIGN UP FOR THE PURDUE WEST LAFAYETTE VISIT: https://forms.gle/MdPgNr6MGTfr7ZB58

IU Northwest Fall Open House will be Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 10am-2pm with an early bird tour at 9am. Students can learn about programming, student life, athletics, speak with faculty, apply for free and can earn $200 in micro scholarships through RaiseMe just for attending. Please see the OPEN HOUSE FLYER. Registration is required for this event. The registration link can be located in the Class of 2022 Main Office and Guidance Google Classrooms.

Students who sign up for college visits will receive an email reminder of the visit that they can use as their pass to leave class.  Students are responsible for work missed and are encouraged to discuss this absence with their teacher in advance.  

Hoosier students and families are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is now open for the 2022-2023 school year.

Filing the FAFSA is required for many of Indiana’s scholarship and grant opportunities and many colleges require a completed FAFSA to award merit and need-based scholarships. Regardless of the degree being pursued – including short-term certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees and higher – students should file the FAFSA to potentially qualify for available financial aid.

Assistance with completing the FAFSA is available! A representative from INvestED will be available from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, October 25th in the high school library to assist with FAFSA questions and the application.

A checklist of items to bring can be found on the main page of the Highland High School website.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the FAFSA Completion Event on Monday, October 25th!

LUNCH: 

Pizza crunchers w/marinara sauce, salad and fruit.

Results:

FR football lost at Kankakee Valley last night.

Volleyball lost to Lake Central in Sectionals last night after giving Lake Central a run for their money:  25-21, 12-25. 13-25, 20-25.  Sophia Johnston had 12 kills, 17 digs; Chloe Churilla had 5 kills; Aniyah Curtis had 5 kills, 3 blocks; Carly Raab had 21 assists, 10 digs; Brianna Ozelie had 13 digs and Angelica Castillo - 3 aces 2 blocks.  The girls ended their season with an Overall Record of 20-10.  Milestones this season:  Sophia Johnston - hit 1000 digs & 1000 kills and Carly Raab hit 1000 digs & 2000 assists.  WOW! What a season... Great job girls!!