Highland Softball, Baseball, and OS Impact teams we will be participating in a Ford fundraiser on September 27th from 9am-3pm. Please use the link or scan the QR code to register https://d4urc.com/PJ6B8 * NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license and valid automobile insurance. For each valid test-drive, Ford will make a $30 donation to the organization. Limit one (1) donation per household.

Seniors- Reminder the FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens October 1st. This is a graduation requirement and how colleges and universities will process any aid and scholarships.
You and your parents can create an account NOW at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Class of 2026 will be completing the 26-27 Form- this will open October 1, 2025.

Thanks to our ISAC rep for helping present at our Financial Aid/ FAFSA parent night. More info can be found under the financial aid tab on the school counseling website. https://sites.google.com/highlandcusd5.org/hhs-school-counselors/financial-aid?authuser=0



Last night was the first SMC Competition at SWIC for the Math Team and several students took home awards! Cole Corrie was 4th of the Freshmen, Brynn Battas was 7th of the Sophomores, Leo Scarborough was 3rd of the Juniors, Logan Mulcahy was 6th of the Juniors, Alexis Koenig was 8th of the Juniors, Ben Kunz was 2nd of the Seniors, Luke Schwarz was 3rd of the Seniors, and Andrew Winfree was 5th of the Seniors. Not a bad way to start the season!

A new Interact Club is getting started at Highland High School thanks to Jolie & Drew!
First, the club will be repainting the Bulldog Paw Prints on Troxler in late October!
Come join Interact as they Serve Their School and Community!

FAFSA/ Financial Aid parent meeting this week!
September 23, 2025
6:30pm
September 23, 2025
6:30pm

LAST CALL!! HoCo T-shirt sales end at midnight TONIGHT!! All proceeds from shirt sales directly support all of the fun activities during HoCo week and throughout the year. PLUS you help your class win spirit points!
https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_homecoming_2025/shop/home

Highland defeats Charleston 2-0.
They went 2-1 in pool play and bracket play will begin after 1:00 PM games are completed.

Teutopolis beats Highland 2-0 at the Charleston Tourney. Up next is Charleston at Noon.

Lady Bulldog Volleyball beats Decatur MacArthur 2-0 in the first match of the Charleston Tourney. Next up is Teutopolis at 11 AM.

Best of luck to our HHS Marching Band as they compete at the Tiger Ambush Classic in Edwardsville. You can catch their performance tonight at 6:45 P.M.

The Highland Marching Band takes the field for the first time this varsity season. They sound great.

Yearbook photos are now online! Emails went out on September 11. Emails are sent out even if you have already placed an order. If you submitted a paper order form on picture day or turned one into the teacher/office your order is being processed and you do not need to do anything else. If you did not receive an email you can order by going to www.voegelestudio.com. Click on Order Portraits and enter in your child’s student ID number as the online code. The deadline to order online and still get free shipping to school for 2025-26 Fall photos is Tuesday, September 23rd. After Tuesday the lab will charge a flat rate $8 shipping fee to all online orders, and orders will be shipped directly to the address you provide while placing the order
*Date change for our Union/ Apprenticeship FTT workshop- It will now be September 30th. Save the date!

Seniors and Juniors- Want to learn more about the Common Application? Need help adding a recommender? Join us tomorrow- during 4th hour FTT in the kennel for our first workshop of the year!

Reminder, HoCo shirts are only on sale through Sunday! Use the link below to order yours today!! 🌟🌟
https://aa-sportswear.com/hhs_homecoming_2025/shop/home

Our HHS Counseling Department holding a College and Career Night at the high school. A huge thanks to the Colleges, Ms Jackson, Ms Hagarty and all of the parents who came out tonight.



Pre-orders for the Bulldog Era T-shirt close on Wednesday! Order yours today!
Show Your Bulldog Spirit & Support the HHS Choir! 🎶🐾
We’re fundraising for the HHS Choir trip to NYC, and you can help by snagging some Bulldog gear! Proceeds from these items will directly support the trip:
“In My Bulldog Era” T-Shirt
Highland Bulldogs Ornament
Life of a Bulldog Button
✨ Please Note:
These are pre-order items.
Pre-orders close on Wednesday September 17, 2025.
Orders will ship Monday, October 6, 2025.
Thank you for showing your Bulldog pride and helping send our choir to New York City! 💙🐾
To pre-order:
https://eccentrichippo.com/shop/ols/categories/highland-choir-fundraiser
All these items and more will also be available when purchasing Taylor Made Fundraiser concert tickets. Those orders you will be able to pick up at the show on Saturday, Oct 4th at Highland Elementary Auditorium. Tickets for Taylor Made show go on sale this Saturday, Sept 6th at 10 AM. hhs.ludus.com



Reminder- This Tuesday night!
College and Career Parent Night- September 16, 2025- 6:30pm- HHS Commons
Students and parents are invited to join your school counselors for an overview of college planning and the admissions process. We will also host a panel of college admission representatives who will share tips and tricks for college admissions.
This presentation is designed for juniors and seniors but all families are welcome.
College and Career Parent Night- September 16, 2025- 6:30pm- HHS Commons
Students and parents are invited to join your school counselors for an overview of college planning and the admissions process. We will also host a panel of college admission representatives who will share tips and tricks for college admissions.
This presentation is designed for juniors and seniors but all families are welcome.

🎥 Meet the 2025–2026 HHS Media Production Crew! 🎬
This talented group of students is the creative force behind the visuals on our stadium video board and promotional content for HHS athletics, clubs, and activities.
🎓 Seniors: Layna Powers & Maddie Molitor
📚 Juniors: Natalie Stehlik & Wade Belford
Stay tuned for the amazing content they'll create all year long!
#HHSMediaCrew #HHSBulldogs #CTE
This talented group of students is the creative force behind the visuals on our stadium video board and promotional content for HHS athletics, clubs, and activities.
🎓 Seniors: Layna Powers & Maddie Molitor
📚 Juniors: Natalie Stehlik & Wade Belford
Stay tuned for the amazing content they'll create all year long!
#HHSMediaCrew #HHSBulldogs #CTE

