OH SNOW! You forgot to order your Highland Spiritwear? Don't worry, we have you covered! Highland Athletic Boosters will hold their Annual Holiday Spiritwear Sale from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, December 15 at Highland High School. Choose from t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, beanies, blankets and more! We will also have the popular "pick your shirt, pick your logo" on-the-spot printing! Questions, please email highlandspiritwear@ackmera.com.

The Highland Schools is pleased to offer the 2nd Annual “Family First” Night on Monday, February 4. This district-wide initiative is an opportunity for our Highland families to spend an uninterrupted evening together! With the multitude of school events and activities scheduled on any given night, the Highland Administration understands that it can be difficult to enjoy an evening as a family unit. In an effort to encourage a dedicated “family night,” the school district is offering one night free from homework (with no tests on February 5) athletic events or other extra-curricular activities so that families can connect and spend quality time together. We hope that you are able to enjoy your night together!

Congratulations to Highland High School seniors Tori Wright and Jacob Waleri who were recently selected as National Merit Special Scholarship Candidates.

As we approach the winter season, the following i­­nformation may help you better understand the process the District uses when making the decision to open or close school, offer a two-hour delayed start or resort to an early release due to inclement weather.

These decisions are based upon a careful analysis of relevant factors, such as:

• Information on road conditions from transportation staff, local law enforcement and state, county and township road crews (as warranted); Please keep in mind that road conditions can vary dramatically throughout the district;    
• Amount of accumulated snow and ice;
• Whether precipitation is expected to continue throughout the day;
• Temperature and wind chill (wind chills at or below -15°F to -20°F during key walking and waiting-for-bus times are given special consideration);
• Impact on our transportation fleet (school bus diesel fuel begins to gel at an ambient temperature of 0 degrees);
• Weather predictions (including those from our own satellite system and local radar);
• Timing of storm;
• Building conditions (is there electricity and heat?);
• Parking lot conditions;
• What other surrounding districts are doing.

On Tuesday December 11, Highland Schools will hold a district wide fundraiser for the United Way.  The annual “Holiday Hat Day” allows any student, teacher, bus driver, custodian, aide, secretary, etc. to donate $1 to wear his/her favorite holiday headgear (Santa hats, elf hats, scrooge hats, antlers and the like). Money will be collect at each building. Thank you!

Highland Highland School seniors Colleen Flannery and Nicholas McFadden were selected as the Medina County Kiwanis October Students of the Month by a panel of their peers.

Colleen is the editor of the high school newspaper, member of the yearbook staff, a Peer Leader and DARE Role Model. Additionally, she is active in the Spirit Slub, Students for Impact, Spanish Club, and has served as a Class Representative for two years.