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HHS Ranked Among Top Schools
Highland High School has earned a Silver Medal and an impressive ranking of 75th in Ohio out of 892 high schools and 1377th out of 21,035 in the Nation in US News and World Reports' Best School Rankings. US News pulls data from college readiness and proficiency exams, such as Advanced Placement and Ohio Graduation Test examinations. Highland High School has increased its percentage of students who were exposed to AP courses from 25% to 29%, while maintaining a high passage rate of 89%. Of the numerous Ohio schools ranked in 2013 among the U.S. News Best High Schools, 19 were awarded gold medals, 106 earned silver medals and 109 received bronze medals.
District Sports Physicals
District-wide sports physicals for middle school and high school athletes (no recreation league or camp physicals) will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at Highland High School. Cost is $25 with checks made payable to the Highland Athletic Department. Athletes must schedule their appointment with Mrs. Terry Pollock in the Highland Athletic Department by calling 330-239-1901, ext. 5400. Athletic trainer Tim Hoynes will offer impact testing one half-hour before scheduled appointment, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Impact testing will also be offered from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4. No appointment necessary.
Annual Spring Spotlight Concert
The 9th Annual Spring Spotlight concert by the Highland High School Choir Department will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. There will be songs from Michael Jackson, Phillip Phillips, Black-Eyed Peas, Michael Buble, The Beatles, Les Mis and more. Choirs, individual acts, tap dancing, guitars -- this is a variety show complete with a few student compositions performed by the composers. Tickets are on sale online for $6 at www.showtix4U.com. Search for Highland High School. Simply pick your seat and print your ticket at home! This is the only annual community fund raiser for the Choir Department. Hope to see you there!
2013 Highland Pride Award Nominees
Twelve individuals have been nominated for the 2013 Pride Award. Each school year, the Highland Board of Education recognizes two individuals whose work for the schools exemplifies an extraordinary spirit of pride. Highland Pride Awards will be presented to one District employee and one member of the community. Winners will be honored at the June 17 Board of Education meeting to be held in the high school media center. A reception will follow. Congratulations to the following nominees:
Highland Employees
• Dr. John Deuber, Principal, Highland Middle School
• Elaine Reichart, Guidance Counselor, Highland High School
• Rob Gilbert, Guidance Counselor, Highland Middle School
• Ashley Schroeder, 2nd Grade Teacher, Hinckley Elementary
• Alicia Steinmetz, 5th Grade Teacher, Sharon Elementary
• Stephanie Abatangelo, Spanish Teacher, Highland High School
Community Members
• Todd Hill of Wadsworth
• Sheryl Barnes of Wadsworth
• Michelle Cottrell of Medina
• Craig Bailey of Wadsworth
• Barb Wright of Medina
• Missy Schreiner of Wadsworth
NEW! Community Education Summer Camp Offerings: Download Course Catalog
Calendar of Events5/20: HMS Choir Concert, 7 p.m. (HMS)
5/21: High School Senior Awards Assembly, 7 p.m. (HHS)
5/23: National Junior Honor Society Induction (HMS); High School Choir Spring Spotlight, 7 p.m. (HHS)
5/24: Sharon Speech Contest, 1:30 p.m.; High School Band Banquet, 7 p.m. (HHS)
5/27: Memorial Day / NO SCHOOL
5/28: High School Spring Sports Awards Assembly, 6:30 p.m. (HHS)
5/30: HHS Graduation Practice, 9 a.m.; 8th Grade Trip to Washington
5/31: 8th Grade Trip to Washington
6/2: Highland Commencement, 4 p.m. (EJ Thomas Hall, Akron)
6/4: 5th Grade Assemblies & Parties
6/5: Last Day for Students; End of 4th Grading Period; Granger & Hinckley Carnival & Picnic
6/6: Staff Day
