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The Highland Football Playoff Store 2021 online store has been launched. You can also order a Conference T-Shirts. The store closes 10/18/21 at 9 am. The direct link for the store is: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/highlandfootballplayoff21/

Mr. Brad Van Epps visited Highland Middle and High School students to speak to them about the importance of reading. He began the day with a Book Talk, which he does every two weeks, from our library. He encouraged students around the CESA 3 area to pick up “little books” like the I Survived series, The Twits, and Charlie if they feel like “reading is just not [their] thing” but still want a fun and engaging book. For students looking for more challenging books with thrilling plots, Mr. Van Epps recommended renowned horror writer Stephen King (The Green Mile, The Stand), western and adventure writer Larry McMurty (Lonesome Dove), and epic fantasy writer George R. R. Martin (A Game of Thrones). Students from neighboring schools tuned in to hear the recommendations, as they do for every broadcast, but only Highland students got the benefit of one-on-one time with Mr. Van Epps for the rest of the day. You can read more about Mr. Van Epps visit in our upcoming newsletter.

The Highland Cardinal Volleyball team will play the Potosi Chieftains tonight for the Six Rivers Conference Title. If you are unable to make the game you can listen on WGLR 97.7 or watch the livestream on Potosi's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/PotosiSchools Freshman game will start at 5 pm with JV and Varsity to follow.

NEWS BULLETIN OCTOBER 11, 2021 Congratulations to the football team on their win over Hillsboro. Great job guys! The bus for the JV FB game against Hillsboro in Elroy leaves at 2:45. Please dismiss at 2:30. Kickoff is 5:00. Good luck guys! The bus for the MSVB game against Riverdale leaves at 4:00. Good luck girls! The bus for the VB game at Cassville leaves at 5:15. Good luck girls! Picture retakes are on Wednesday. If you need a retake, please let the office know.

Congratulations to the Highland Football team on clinching at least a share of the Ridge & Valley Conference Championship. With a win next Friday night against Wauzeka/Seneca the football team will win the conference outright. Championship T-shirts are on sale now until 10/12/21 9 am. Link to store: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/highlandfbplayoff21/store.aspx

If you are entering a float into the parade please line up by the village park around 10:15. The school has some extra t-shirts for sale. The t-shirts are $12. If you are interested please contact Sarah Hennessey.

NEWS BULLETIN OCTOBER 8, 2021 Congratulations to the VB teams on their win over Shullsburg! Great job girls! Good luck to the football team in their Homecoming game against Hillsboro tomorrow! Kickoff is at 2:00 pm. Any students that wish to be FFA members need to see Mr. McCauley this week and bring your dues with you. We hope to have an FFA meeting next week during resource. Senior Athletes: If you ordered a sports banner, stop in the office and pick it up. Picture retakes are on Wednesday. If you need a retake, please let the office know.

NEWS BULLETIN OCTOBER 7, 2021 Good luck to the VB team against Shullsburg tonight. JV game begins at 5:15! If you are bringing a date to Homecoming and you have not turned your form in to Barb, it needs to be in by the end as soon as the bell rings. Any students that wish to be FFA members need to see Mr. McCauley this week and bring your dues with you. We hope to have an FFA meeting next week during resource. Senior Athletes: If you ordered a sports banner, stop in the office and pick it up.

It is the last day to order your Butter Braids! Thank you so much for the amazing support of the Highland Band Program. 5th Grade/Middle School Band Link: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/773c5a56-d9b6-4895-a379-7bb0bd902431 High School Band Link: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/32d8f3a1-005c-4ec7-9299-8980f64598f4

If you're unable to attend this Friday's Spirit Night it will be livestreamed on the Highland School Districts YouTube Channel. Events will kick off at 7 pm.

If you're planning on attending the Hall of Fame Banquet 10/7/21. Please call the school and RSVP. 608-929-4525

The Highland Bands would like to extend our gratitude to all who have purchased Butter Braids on-line or through student orders. We will be wrapping up all sales on October 6th. Please contact any band student today to order your Butter Braids. We sincerely appreciate your support. Thank you!

Please pass the word to any Veteran or Military members that they're invited to the Military Appreciation Football game on October 9, 2021. We will be honoring members of the military before our homecoming FB game. @HillsboroTigers military members are encouraged to come forward and be recognized also.

CollEdge Up applications are due to Mrs. Hesseling tomorrow. If you are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior who would like to earn college credit. See Mrs. Hesseling for details and an application form. Students: Reminder that if you are leaving for an appointment you need to bring a note from your parent. Bring it to the office before school starts. Also, remember to sign out when you leave and back in when you return. Please bring your flu vaccination form to the office. They need to be in by tomorrow. If you did not receive one, stop in the office. If there is a HS student who is in need of a homecoming dress, stop in the office for information. Play practice will be Monday night at 6:00 in the library. Please check to see if your library book is overdue. Return or Renew it please. If you are planning to join in on the Homecoming festivities at the park on Sunday you need to sign up if you are planning to eat. Sign-up sheet is in the office.

Homecoming week is just around the corner. Here are some of the activities lined up to show off Highland Pride.

The Highland School District would like to announce the 2021 Homecoming Court. Freshman Representatives: Davis Dorota & Kate Tarrell Sophomore Representatives: Elliott Biba & Brownyn Halverson Junior Representatives: Dax Smelzer & Grace Dreischmeier Senior Representatives: Brett McGuire & May Tarrell King and Queen Max Oleson & Rachel Miller. Parade Grand Marshalls are 1971 King Jeff Richgels & 1975 Queen Chris Richgels.

Homecoming t-shirts are on sale. Here is the link to the online store: https://stores.district20supply.com/highlandhc21

Highland Community Members, On behalf of the Highland Athletic Hall Of Fame Committee, we would like to invite you to our 2021 Hall of Fame banquet. This year, we are honored to induct four members which include: Amy Nondorf (Bomkamp), Tyler Laufenberg, George Drury, and Richard Laufenberg. Our ceremony will be on October 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of Ss. Anthony and Philip parish. For reservations or if you have any questions, please call the Highland Community School at 608-929-4525. The cost of the banquet is $20 per person which includes a meal, catered by The Red Zone, followed by induction speeches. Please call to make your reservation by Monday, October 4th. We will collect payment that evening at the door. Thanks, Josh Tarrell

NEWS BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 Congratulations to the football team on their win against Riverdale Friday night! Great job guys! The bus for the MSVB game against Iowa-Grant leaves at 3:40. Both teams will play at 4:15. Good luck girls! The bus for the VB game against Benton leaves at 4:30. Good luck girls! Good luck to the JVFB team against Riverdale! Game time is 5:30. Potential FFA Members need to stop in and get their field trip forms from Mr. McCauley this week for the World Dairy Expo. Also, your dues will need to be paid before the October 1st field trip.

The Highland Cardinal football game @ Riverdale 9/24/21. Will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/hsd53543 We are trying to arrange play by play audio, stay tuned.