Fighting Scot News

Welcome to the April edition of our Fighting Scot News! As we embrace the spring season and the excitement it brings, we have plenty of updates and important information to share with you. From upcoming events and activities to academic highlights and reminders, we're dedicated to keeping you informed and engaged in your child's education. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.

Go Scots!

Chad Carpenter

Principal, Highland High School

Congratulations to the March students of the month! These students earned a spot on the Student of the Month wall, candy bar, and a future pizza lunch. Natalie Carpenter nominated by Ms. Stillwell, Cooper Young nominated by Mr. Walls, Robinetta Hopkins nominated by Ms. Manning, Payton Strouse nominated by Ms. Hearlihy, Zack Temple nominated by Ms. Hudson, James Gompers nominated by Mr.. Smith, Bella Roush nominated by Ms. Hornsby, and Abby Hinkle nominated by Ms. Reynolds. Great job Scots!

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We are excited to inform you that the Junior class will be going on a field trip to Mount Gilead fairgrounds on Thursday, May 9, 2024. This trip is a valuable educational experience that will enhance Career Planning and provide students with an opportunity to explore multiple Mobile professions. Permission slips must be filled out and given to Mr. Church by 4/12/24.

Details of the Field Trip:

Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024

Departure Time: 9:20 am

Return Time: 1:30 pm

Destination: Morrow County Fairgrounds

Transportation: School bus

Cost: There will be food trucks at the Career Fair where students will have an opportunity to buy lunch. There is not a set amount for each student to bring but keep in mind that each student will be responsible for their own lunch.

What to Bring: dress according to weather, money for lunch at food trucks.

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Today at Highland, students wore orange and signed the "All= All" banner to support kindness and acceptance of everyone. Great job, Scots!

4/16-17 Testing 2Hr delay schedule

4/23 Testing 3 Hr delay schedule

4/24 Homebase schedule Career activity

4/25 Testing 3 Hr delay schedule

4/26 Tri Rivers Community Service Day

4/26 Sr. Cap and Gown pic 7:00am in the gym

4/30 Testing 3 Hr delay schedule

5/9 Mobile Job Fair for the Junior Class

2024 SENIOR EXAM DATES:

Tues. May 21, 2024 Seniors Last Day of Regular Classes and Locker Clean-out.

Wed. May 22, 2024 Sr. Exam periods 1, 4, 9

Thurs. May 23, 2024 Sr. Exam periods 2, 8

Fri. May 24, 2024 Sr. Exam periods 3, 5-6-7

*** Senior exams will take place on Wed 5/22, Thurs 5/23, and Friday 5/24. The bell schedule will not change for those days. Seniors will take their exams during the regular class time. Seniors will be permitted to leave early, after their exams on Thurs and Friday since the previous day's exams will be completed.

Sunday June 2, 2024 is Graduation @ 2:00!