Highland ISD

Highland students who are taking Health Science classes attended the "Red Bag Tour" at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Abilene! They gained a firsthand look at cutting-edge technology and learned more about what it takes to pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare.

🎭Highland OAP will compete at the Regional contest on Thursday, April 24th, at Angelo State University. The first show begins at 10am with a rolling schedule. Highland will perform second. Admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for students. Come support our OAP students!

This is the last week of STAAR testing on campus! Students will be testing on Tuesday (April 22) and Wednesday (April 23). Let's finish strong !💪

Cafeteria Balances need to be in a positive balance by the end of the year! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hale - rhale@highland.esc14.net. Access your MealTime account here: https://www.mymealtime.com/ #lifeonthehilltop #EndOfYearThings

REMINDER: Friday, April 18th, and Monday, April 21st, are school holidays. We hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday!

Our Peewee Track Meet is coming up on May 8th! The PTO is providing a shirt for your child. Want one for yourself to cheer them on? Orders are due by May 1st. You can order one here: https://hisimage.printavo.com/merch/2025-highland-pee-wee-track/

We are proud of our seniors and their amazing post-secondary plans! Blake Bankhead plans to attend Texas Tech University where he will major in Biology and pursue a career as a radiologist. We wish Blake the best of luck in his academic and professional journey! #lifeonthehilltop #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025

The SWARM, created by our yearbook class, is back with Issue 4! Catch up on all the Highland news. Scan the QR code or click the link below! #TheSWARM #StudentNews https://5il.co/3dbji

Congrats to our FFA judging teams who competed this past week at the Area II contests! *DAIRY* - District: 1st Place - Area II: 7th Place (Elyn Baker, Ashlyn Dunn, Emerie Schomber, Scarlette Stieglitz) *HORSE* - District: 4th Place - Area II: 23rd Place - Overall: 51st Place (Kailey Clowers, Davis Etheredge, Kaylee Rogers, Kennadi Sauer) *LIVESTOCK* - District: 1st Place - Area II: 5th Place - Overall: 6th Place **STATE QUALIFIERS** (Jaycee Baker, Ashleigh Boyd, Kinley Hoelscher, Avery Montgomery) *WOOL* - District: 1st Place - Area II: 7th Place - Overall: 15th Place (Hayden Blackwell, Braxton Hoelscher, Kinley Hoelscher, Hallee Montgomery)

Friendly reminder Highland parents! STAAR testing is happening on campus again this week. You've got this, Highland students! 💪🍎

📣 Last call for Easter fun with the HHS Class of 2026! ⏰Don't delay – hop on over and submit your order forms ASAP! 🥚 Egg My Yard Order Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-6B337MRoKmMtaCZNlkluUZccm4kGT8w/view?usp=sharing 🧺 Easter Basket Order Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJS2vlS1xvjZf2xSh3HWUdkz0Gps3tqG/view?usp=sharing

CONGRATS Highland OAP on advancing to REGIONALS! 🎭 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS-- *HONORABLE MENTION ALL-STAR CAST: Carley Hughes & Jaxton Fullwood *ALL-STAR CAST: Sam Gratehouse *BEST PERFORMER: Kolbi Morgan

It's Area contest day! Highland OAP competes at Wylie. Break a Leg! #lifeonthehilltop #OAP #TheHiddenKennedy

🎭Highland OAP competes at the Area OAP contest tomorrow, April 10, at Wylie Performing Arts Center. Performances will begin at 10:00AM with a rolling schedule. Highland will be the third school to perform. We hope to see you there!

We would like to recognize another graduating senior and her exciting post-secondary plans. Katherine Stein plans to attend Tarleton State University in the fall to study photography. Katherine's goal is to one day own her own studio! #lifeonthehilltop #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025

Report cards for Semester 2 Cycle 2 are now available on the Parent Portal. Visit the Parent Portal at the following link: https://portals14.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=177905

Tomorrow (April 9) is the last day to register your child for the Parents' Night Out hosted by the Highland Spirit Team! See flyer for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mQMZ2mc20lmlYikN0DCh4ttYWvipaP6d/view?usp=sharing

📢 Heads up, Highland families and students! 🌷 Get ready for an exciting spring filled with celebrations and achievements! Please note: This is just a highlight! For the complete list of all spring events, be sure to check out the Highland ISD app or the school calendar on our website. Don't miss out on all the wonderful things happening at Highland!

STAAR testing starts this week at Highland ISD. Make sure to get a good night's sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast to help you shine! 🌟🌟

📸 Spring Picture Day is coming up on April 29th! Mark your calendars and get ready to shine! 😁