Highlands Highlights
January 13, 2015
Upcoming Events
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Elementary Cheer Camp Registration
Boys JV Basketball @ 6 PM / Varsity @ 7:30 PM vs. Deer Lakes
6:00 PM Boys/Girls Swimming @Kiski
Jan. 14
Boys JV Basketball @ 6 PM / Varsity @ 7:30 PM at Jeannette
6:00 PM - Grandview PTO Meeting, GV Cafe
Jan. 15
3:30 PM Boys 7/8 Basketball vs. West Shamokin
Girls JV Basketball @ 6 PM / Varsity @ 7:30 PM at Valley
Jan. 16
1:00 PM Wrestling @County Meet (Fox Chapel)
Boys JV Basketball @ 6 PM / Varsity @ 7:30 PM at Freeport
Jan. 17
9:00 AM Wrestling @County Meet (Fox Chapel)
Jan. 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ELEM. BASKETBALL SKILLS SESSION (Gr. 3-6) - HS Gym
Jan. 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
SCHOOLS OPEN – FIRST SNOW MAKE-UP DAY
3:30 PM Boys 7/8 Basketball @Valley
Girls JV Basketball @ 6 PM / Varsity @ 7:30 PM vs. Knoch
7:00 PM School Board Regular Meeting (HS Library)
Jan. 20
END OF FIRST SEMESTER
* Check with the Athletic Dept. for confirmations or game changes. Those listed are most current.
CHEER CHAMPS!
PROM SHOW - JAN. 31
Cost is $2 per ticket. All proceeds benefit the Prom and the National Honor Society’s Make-A-Wish Collection. Bake sale, Chinese auction basket raffle, and HHS students can win a chance to win a free ticket to the Highlands Prom! Check out www.goldenrams.com for more details.
MOVIE NIGHT - JAN. 23
All students and family members are invited to attend a movie night featuring “FROZEN” on Friday, January 23 at 7:00pm in the High School Audion,
There will be a special guest appearance from your favorite Disney Frozen Characters and a musical performance by the High School Variations Show Choir!
Admission is free; donations greatly appreciated upon entrance. Concession food and drinks will be available for purchase.
More News Bits...
Highlands' Dr. Karen King was named the 2014 McKinney-Veto Regional Advocate of the Year at the 2014 ECYEH Conference! Recipients received the award based on continual efforts and support of students experiencing homelessness in their home districts. Dr. King is the Pupil Personnel Services Director at Highlands. We are proud of you, Dr. King!
HIGHLANDS SOCKS FOR SALE!
Sizes and Colors are limited, cost is $15. Please contact Mrs. Schoepf at Highlands Middle School at kschoepf@goldenrams.com or (724)226-0600 x 227. Proceeds benefit HMS student programs.
PRE-K OPENING
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED THIS SPRING
Host families will be needed in the Spring for AFS International Days. Contact Kathy Harenski at 724-226-3390 or kharenski@verizon.net if you are interested in hosting an AFS student from another district overnight.
COMMUNITY & CONTESTS
Check out www.goldenrams.com/events for our details about community events!
State Tests Feedback: Are you interested in what goes into the questions on state tests? Do you have an opinion about what Eligible Content is regarding PSSAs? Check out this site and give your feedback! Site closes on Jan. 15: http://www.paacademicreview.org/ .
Natrona Heights Baseball/Softball Assoc. (NHBSA) registrations for the 2015 season begin on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 6-8pm at the Harrison Township Municipal Building. Visit www.nhbsa.com for additional registration days and information.
Highlands Little League registrations for the 2015 season begin on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 12-4pm at the Highlands Community Center. Visit www.highlandslittleleague.com for additional registration days and information.
Daffodil Days: Support the Highlands Relay for Life and American Cancer Society by purchasing a “Hope by the Bunch” during the Daffodil Days sales. Cost per bunch is $14 and donations of a “gift of hope” will also be accepted for $14 each. Cash or checks will be accepted, made out to Melissa McCurdy. Flowers will arrive Friday, March 13. Contact Melissa by email to mmccurdy1996@verizon.net or 724.224.2646 or order at any district building. Orders due by Thursday, Jan. 22.
Share the Warmth: Donate your gently used warm items or new items to warm those in need. Items can be dropped on the porch of 1126 Constitution Dr. in Tarentum. If you have a need for winter wear or have questions call Generations Pastor Nick Chybrzynski at 828-238-4272.
Positive Athletes: Don’t forget to send your POSITIVE ATHLETE nominee to Misty Chybrzynski at mchybrzynski@goldenrams.com. Indicate the athlete’s name, grade level, sport, and how they are being a positive athlete. Please also note the best way to contact you with questions.
Salvation Army Afterschool Clubs: Looking for a great afterschool program? Check out the Salvation Army Free Afterschool Clubs on Wednesdays. Transportation available by request. Contact Jared at 724-224-6310 ext. 2 to sign up! Activities offered include Open Gym from 3 – 5pm on Mondays; Kids Supper Club from 4:30 – 6:30pm on Wednesdays and Sunday School at 10 am followed by services through Noon.
Highlands School District
Email: jgoldberg@goldenrams.com
Website: www.goldenrams.com
Location: Natrona Heights, PA, United States
Phone: 724-226-2400
Facebook: facebook.com/highlandssd
Twitter: @highlandssd