Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, March 23rd. This is a teacher work day. Enjoy your long weekend.
Tomorrow is Spirit Friday! Show your school spirit by wearing your favorite Highland t-shirt (because it's toooooo warm for a hoodie) or something blue or green. Fridays are the favorites of many Hawks :)
After months of learning and then competing, it came down to a final two chess masters moving human chess pieces across the board. In a game so close after the planned 30 minutes of play the time was extended, and Weston T. got a checkmate. Thank you to all of the students and family members that came and participated. It was a fun night.
We've enjoyed so much the participation of so many of our 3rd-6th grade students in Chess Club. As we reach the end of the competition bracket, our final Chess Club event will be held tonight. We will be hosting a Human Chess Game at 6PM. We will meet in the cafeteria. The two students who are leading in the tournament will direct the human chess game for 30 minutes. The human chess pieces will be students from chess club and family members. It will be a fun event and we invite anyone who has been in Chess Club or who is interested to watch to attend.
We hope you've enjoyed a Lucky St. Patrick's Day.
Today the Council PTA Recognized Volunteers, Teachers, and Staff from each school in our Lone Peak area. We are "Lucky" to have these amazing people at Highland.
Volunteer: Malia Shaw
Teacher: Mr. Herrmann
Staff: Mr. Marc Downs
Have a great day, we hope you catch that Leprechaun.
Today the Council PTA Recognized Volunteers, Teachers, and Staff from each school in our Lone Peak area. We are "Lucky" to have these amazing people at Highland.
Volunteer: Malia Shaw
Teacher: Mr. Herrmann
Staff: Mr. Marc Downs
Have a great day, we hope you catch that Leprechaun.
Coming this week:
Human Chess Night! This concluding event for Chess Club is lots of fun and lets students and siblings participate as live chess pieces in the final bracket match. Human Chess is on Wednesday night. More info to come.
4th Graders will go on a field trip on Friday to the Utah State Capitol.
Other regular weekly events include Robotics and Botball.
Please make a note on your calendar that there is no school next Monday the 23rd for a teacher work day.
Human Chess Night! This concluding event for Chess Club is lots of fun and lets students and siblings participate as live chess pieces in the final bracket match. Human Chess is on Wednesday night. More info to come.
4th Graders will go on a field trip on Friday to the Utah State Capitol.
Other regular weekly events include Robotics and Botball.
Please make a note on your calendar that there is no school next Monday the 23rd for a teacher work day.
Congratulations to all of our 3rd-6th grade Battle of the Books teams that competed over the last two days. Teams from Miss Heinrich's, Mr. Herrmann's, Miss Campbell's and Mrs. Nielsen's classes competed in the final 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade battles. The final award assembly where our winning teams take on the teachers will be held on March 27th.
Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day. Only those that have made a deposit will have their pictures taken.
Visit the link: http://vando.imagequix.com/g1001339706 from the flyer to find out about packages, pricing and more.
Visit the link: http://vando.imagequix.com/g1001339706 from the flyer to find out about packages, pricing and more.
Mrs. Ruchti's and Miss Bonham's classes had such a fun time drawing on the "ceiling" like Michelangelo.
Congratulations to Mrs. Lewis and her students for two very successful performances of their play "Character Matters". We appreciate all who came out to the show and supported this wonderful cast.
During our day of professional development for teachers, we took a few minutes to share some recognitions.
Mrs. Pinnock was nominated for a RISE award for the great things she does with the TLC program.
Our 3rd grade team was recognized by the state and district for achieving more than 10% growth from the end of year 2024 to 2025 as measured by acadience.
We are so lucky to have teachers of this caliber at Highland. They make a difference for our students every day.
Looking ahead to this week:
- No School On Monday
- Spring Pictures on Friday (check your flyer for details)
- Battle of the Books Elimination Rounds Thursday and Friday
3rd/4th Volunteers Needed: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347401-battle#/
5th/6th Volunteers Needed: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347535-battle#/
- No School On Monday
- Spring Pictures on Friday (check your flyer for details)
- Battle of the Books Elimination Rounds Thursday and Friday
3rd/4th Volunteers Needed: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347401-battle#/
5th/6th Volunteers Needed: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347535-battle#/
A couple of reminders for the long weekend. -Remember to "spring forward" and move your clocks ahead an hour tonight.
- Enjoy the three day weekend as students gave the day off while teachers participate in professional development.
Tomorrow is going to be full of fun! Come early to school for Stories and Pastries in the gym. All students are invited. We'll be serving donuts from 7:20-7:50am and watching stories including "If You Give A Dog a Donut", "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", and more. We can't wait to see you in the morning.
Our Stand 4 Kind students have used their creativity and have shared a positive message mural in the hallway of the school near the lunchroom. Take a moment to look at the pictures and read the message: "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring. All of which have the potential to turn a life around."
Our 3rd-6th Graders have participated in two mornings of Battle of the Books Round Robin competitions. It's been amazing to watch them share their knowledge of the books they've read.
We are still in need of volunteers for next week's elimination rounds. Please help us make these next rounds as good as this week's have been. Volunteer to help here:
Thursday, March 12th (3rd/4th) Battles: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347401-battle#/
Friday, March 13th (5th/6th) Battles:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347535-battle#/
We are still in need of volunteers for next week's elimination rounds. Please help us make these next rounds as good as this week's have been. Volunteer to help here:
Thursday, March 12th (3rd/4th) Battles: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347401-battle#/
Friday, March 13th (5th/6th) Battles:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347535-battle#/
Our Kindergarten and New Student Enrollment is ongoing....AND the registration for Alpine School District Preschool Opens today. Please help us spread the word to neighbors/community members with students wanting to attend Highland or Preschool. Thanks
Battle of the Books Round Robin Rounds begin tomorrow!
3rd/4th Grade students will have their competitions tomorrow and 5th/6th Grade students competitions are on Wednesday. If you have a student participating, please help them be at school on time as the battles begin right when school starts.
It's also not too late to volunteer. If you want to be part of the fun you can volunteer to help run the battles at the following links:
Battles on March 3rd: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347082-battle#/
Battles on March 4th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347265-battle#/
If you have any questions, you can contact Breanne Fors at bdfors@gmail.com or call the office at 385-579-6360.
Thanks so much for your support in helping to make this program a success.
3rd/4th Grade students will have their competitions tomorrow and 5th/6th Grade students competitions are on Wednesday. If you have a student participating, please help them be at school on time as the battles begin right when school starts.
It's also not too late to volunteer. If you want to be part of the fun you can volunteer to help run the battles at the following links:
Battles on March 3rd: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347082-battle#/
Battles on March 4th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DAAA822A7FB6-62347265-battle#/
If you have any questions, you can contact Breanne Fors at bdfors@gmail.com or call the office at 385-579-6360.
Thanks so much for your support in helping to make this program a success.
Welcome to March!
This week is National Read Across America Week. To support the love of reading, Highland will be hosting our own Stories and Pastries on Friday, March 6th. Come from 7:20-7:50 and enjoy a sweet morning with books and donuts. We are also inviting students to bring with them their own stuffed friend to hear the stories and spend the day with them.
Splash Summit also sponsors a reading program in March. If you would like to participate, complete the calendar tracking your 500 minutes and the permission rules and guidelines form and turn them in at the office. All completed forms received by Spring Break will be turned in to Summit for a free Child's Day Pass.
We're also hosting Battle of the Books Round Robin Competitions this week. 3rd/4th graders will compete on Tuesday and 5th/6th graders will compete on Wednesday. This is always a fun and exciting couple of days for those students to show what they remember from this year's book titles.
It's a busy reading themed week and we are excited to share it with our students. Please make note on your calendars that there is NO SCHOOL Monday, March 9th for Teacher PD Day.
Have a great week!
This week is National Read Across America Week. To support the love of reading, Highland will be hosting our own Stories and Pastries on Friday, March 6th. Come from 7:20-7:50 and enjoy a sweet morning with books and donuts. We are also inviting students to bring with them their own stuffed friend to hear the stories and spend the day with them.
Splash Summit also sponsors a reading program in March. If you would like to participate, complete the calendar tracking your 500 minutes and the permission rules and guidelines form and turn them in at the office. All completed forms received by Spring Break will be turned in to Summit for a free Child's Day Pass.
We're also hosting Battle of the Books Round Robin Competitions this week. 3rd/4th graders will compete on Tuesday and 5th/6th graders will compete on Wednesday. This is always a fun and exciting couple of days for those students to show what they remember from this year's book titles.
It's a busy reading themed week and we are excited to share it with our students. Please make note on your calendars that there is NO SCHOOL Monday, March 9th for Teacher PD Day.
Have a great week!
Congratulations to the many students who learned a story and performed for their classes and the judges. The eight student storytellers who wowed the judges earlier this week were chosen to share their stories for the student body and their parents this afternoon at a storytelling exhibition assembly. We appreciate Mrs. Bee and her efforts bring this opportunity to our students.
