🚨 Attention Huskies! Season 8, Episode 2 of Husky News is now available! 🎉 Join us as our talented Media Production class keeps you updated on everything happening with our Huskies! 🐾
Husky News, Season 8, Episode 2
Another great week at Highland! 🎉
Reminder: Parent–Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 9 are for Elementary only.
🖤❤️ #HighlandStrong
¡Otra gran semana en Highland! 🎉
Recordatorio: Las conferencias de padres y maestros del miércoles 9 de octubre son SOLO para primaria.
🖤❤️ #HighlandStrong
Join us at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines on Friday, January 2, 2026 for a big day of Husky basketball! 🏀❤️🖤
✨ Girls Game: Noon
✨ Boys Game: 1:30 PM
Come cheer on our Huskies and show your #HuskyPride loud and proud! 🎉
#HighlandStrong #GoHuskies
This outstanding achievement highlights your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence. We are so proud to celebrate your success and can’t wait to see the bright future ahead of you! 🌟📚
❤️❤️❤️#HuskyPride #HighlandStrong #ACT25PlusClub❤️❤️❤️
A heartfelt thank you to every member of our team—from custodians, bus drivers, food & nutrition, maintenance, paras, to teachers! Your efforts make all the difference.❤️🖤 🙌
#HighlandPride #SchoolSuccess #ThankYou #BreakfastCelebration #SchoolSpirit #IowaSchools
🌟 Another well earned Staff Shout Out goes to Mr. Casey Halligan! 🎉 A fellow staff member shared:
"Casey Halligan has done an incredible job differentiating his teaching materials to make sure students understand the content. This time consuming work is what is going to make a difference with our students learning. Thank You Casey!!”
Your kind words truly uplift our team.
💖 Have someone special in mind? Submit a shoutout here:
https://forms.gle/gh2UyFFtDngA45ZU6
(photo by Mary Claire, Highland student)
Your support means the world! 💖
Have someone special you'd like to recognize? Submit your shoutout here:
https://forms.gle/gh2UyFFtDngA45ZU6
#StaffShoutOut #AppreciationPost #Teamwork #Education #Inspiration
Are you looking for a chance to make a real impact? Come join the Husky team! We’re passionate, driven, and ready to achieve great things together.
🌟 Another well earned Staff Shout Out goes to Mr. Dan Brandstetter! 🎉 A fellow staff member shared:
"He is good at explaining things to the kids so they can understand it better."
Your kind words truly uplift our team.
💖 Have someone special in mind? Submit a shoutout here:
https://forms.gle/gh2UyFFtDngA45ZU6
Join us for our Heroes for Life Blood Drive on Monday, October 20th, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the Middle School Gym! 🩸 Your donation can save lives! 💖
To schedule your appointment, scan the QR code or click the link below. Let’s come together and make a difference in our community!
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/137979
¡Llamamos a todos los Highland Huskies!
¡Únete a nuestra campaña de donación de sangre Héroes por la Vida el lunes 20 de octubre, de 13:30 a 17:30, en el gimnasio de la escuela secundaria! 🩸 ¡Tu donación puede salvar vidas! 💖
Para programar su cita, escanee el código QR o haga clic en el enlace a continuación. ¡Unámonos y marquemos la diferencia en nuestra comunidad!
🎉 Shout out to the awesome Mr. Jeff Wieland! 🌟 A staff member shared their heartfelt thoughts about his impact on all of our staff and students:
“Jeff helps our staff prepare their rooms before the school year and keeps our school clean throughout the year. He always jumps in to help out with fun school-wide activities, setting up concerts, Field Day and Bus Safety Day. If we need something done, we can always count on Jeff!”
💖 Do you want to recognize someone special? Submit a shoutout here:
https://forms.gle/gh2UyFFtDngA45ZU6
#StaffAppreciation #ThankYou
🔎 What Is the Iowa School Performance Profile?
The Iowa School Performance Profile is the state’s public “report card” for every school. It tracks student achievement, growth, attendance, and graduation rates. These ratings help families see how their schools are doing and where progress is being made.
✨ Highland’s Results Are In:
We’re proud to share that every Highland school improved its accountability score this year — and for the first time ever, our high school earned a High Performing rating!
🏫 Elementary Success: Our elementary school made one of the biggest jumps in Iowa, gaining nearly 100 points in just one year — a rare and remarkable accomplishment.
📚 Academic Growth: Across the district, students made major gains in math, reading, and science, showing that their hard work is paying off.
🙌 Better Attendance: Chronic absenteeism is down in every building — our students are showing up, engaged, and ready to learn.
🎓 Future-Ready Graduates: Highland students continue to outperform the state in college credit earned and work-based learning opportunities — and our graduation rate keeps climbing.
Thank you for supporting your students and our schools — together, we’re building something special at Highland!
Here’s what to expect:
A quick talent show before the curtain — vote for your favorite acts with donations! 🎤
An amazing silent auction with items like:
Golf for 2 at Riverside Casino’s Blue Top Ridge ⛳
Northside Diner gift card 🍔
Yeti tumblers & bottles 🥤
Boutique shopping experience 🛍️
Seasonal baskets, treats & more! 🎁
Dinner starts at 6:15 PM, curtain at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $25 and include dinner & the show! 🍽️ Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/anightofoneacts
Are you looking for a chance to make a real impact? Come join the Husky team! We’re passionate, driven, and ready to achieve great things together.
