Highland Community School District
It's a great day to be a Husky!
🔥🐾 HUSKIES IN THE NEWS — AND WE ARE HEATING UP! 🐾🔥
It’s been a HUGE stretch for Highland, and our Huskies are making noise across the board!
🏀 HIGHLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL = CONFERENCE CHAMPS
Our Husky Girls Basketball team made headlines by clinching the Superconference North Championship, marking their FIRST North title since 2008! 🏆👏
With the win, the Huskies completed a perfect 13–0 conference run, an incredible achievement and a true testament to their hard work, toughness, and team chemistry. Way to make history, girls! 🔥🐺
🎤🎬 SPEECH TEAM = HISTORY MAKERS
ALL Highland Speech Team members have qualified for STATE in at least one event (some in TWO!), and they’ll be competing next Saturday at Clear Creek for a shot at All-State honors!
➡️ Events advancing:
🎬 Short Film (Death at a Lock In)
Saturn Lana, Ciarra Healy, Mary Clair, Izzy Berwald, Aubrey Hahn, Alexis Weldon, McKenzie McElroy, & Aaron Vercande
⭐ FIRST time in Highland history a Short Film has advanced to State!
🎭 Musical Theater (Say My Name from Beetlejuice)
Saturn Lana, Wyatt Richardson, Aaron Vercande, & Ciarra Healy
🎙️ Radio Broadcasting (KNOW)
Greta Piette, Cassidy Duster, Brena Hazelett, Izzy Berwald, Aubrey Hahn, Alexis Weldon, & McKenzie McElroy
🎤 Group Improv
Aaron Vercande, Wyatt Richardson, & Mary Clair
🤼♀️ HUSKY GIRLS WRESTLING – CONFERENCE RESULTS
Our Husky Girls took THIRD at Conference, 💪🔥
🥇 Adley Sweeting
🥈 Maiya Singbeil
🥉 Autum Guesman
🥈 Hailey McFarland
🥇 Chloe Sexton
📍 Up Next: The Girls Regional Wrestling Tournament is this Friday at Midland, where our Huskies will be looking to qualify for the State Wrestling Tournament! 🏆🐾
👉 Don’t forget to follow along here for schedules, results, and more: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/highlandriverside
It’s a GREAT time to be a Husky!
Congratulations to our State Speech qualifiers! ❤️🖤
We’re proud of you and wish you the best as you represent Highland! ❤️🖤
We’re proud of you and wish you the best as you represent Highland! ❤️🖤
🐾 We love celebrating the amazing staff who make Highland shine! 🌟
Thank you to everyone who has been submitting staff shoutouts—we are so excited to see all of the kind words coming in!
Today’s special recognition goes to Ms. Brooke Hitchcock 👏✨
❤️ These words highlight the positive impact our staff members make every single day. We are so grateful for the dedication, care, and support shown to our students! ❤️
🐾 Do you want to recognize one of our incredible staff members?
Submit your shoutout here 👉 https://forms.gle/gh2UyFFtDngA45ZU6
❤️ We love celebrating the people who help make Highland shine! ❤️
🌟 We’re so excited to see all the wonderful staff shoutouts coming in!
Let’s get ready for another week of Husky excitement! 🐾❤️❤️❤️
Nurse Cindy recently shared a Healthy Habits During Cold & Flu Season email with students—and snuck in a little surprise at the end 😉
Students who read all the way through and replied were entered into a drawing for a Starbucks drink or a Casey’s gift card.
🎉 Congratulations to our winners, Brant and Keaton! ☕🍕
We love seeing so many students taking the time to read important information and doing their part to help keep our school healthy! 💪🧼💙
Students who read all the way through and replied were entered into a drawing for a Starbucks drink or a Casey’s gift card.
🎉 Congratulations to our winners, Brant and Keaton! ☕🍕
We love seeing so many students taking the time to read important information and doing their part to help keep our school healthy! 💪🧼💙
🎓 Open Enrollment Announcement– Highland Community School District!
Families choose Highland Community School District for a student-centered learning environment focused on academic success, strong relationships, and community values.
📅 4-Day School Week
Highland proudly offers a 4-day school week, providing families with added flexibility while maintaining a strong instructional program.
🏆 High Performing District
Highland has been recognized as a High Performing District in the 2025 Iowa School Performance Profiles, released by the Iowa Department of Education, ranking among the top 25% of districts statewide.
📌 Apply Here:
👉 https://educate.iowa.gov/media/11478/download?inline
📞 Call: (319) 648-3822
📍 Schedule a personalized tour and learn more!
📧 Contact: Traci Vonnahme — tvonnahme@highlandhuskies.org
📌 Open Enrollment Deadlines
• Grades 1–12: Applications due March 1
• Kindergarten & Special Education Preschool: Applications due September 1
Families choose Highland Community School District for a student-centered learning environment focused on academic success, strong relationships, and community values.
📅 4-Day School Week
Highland proudly offers a 4-day school week, providing families with added flexibility while maintaining a strong instructional program.
🏆 High Performing District
Highland has been recognized as a High Performing District in the 2025 Iowa School Performance Profiles, released by the Iowa Department of Education, ranking among the top 25% of districts statewide.
📌 Apply Here:
👉 https://educate.iowa.gov/media/11478/download?inline
📞 Call: (319) 648-3822
📍 Schedule a personalized tour and learn more!
📧 Contact: Traci Vonnahme — tvonnahme@highlandhuskies.org
📌 Open Enrollment Deadlines
• Grades 1–12: Applications due March 1
• Kindergarten & Special Education Preschool: Applications due September 1
Highland Husky Families,
In an effort to help families plan ahead, we want to notify you that Highland Community School District will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, January 19th, due to predicted cold weather conditions and the potential for blowing snow throughout the evening.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we make adjustments to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff. There will be no morning activities and no breakfast served.
Thank you for your continued support.
Estimadas familias de Highland Husky:
Con el fin de ayudar a las familias a planificar con anticipación, queremos informarles que el Distrito Escolar Comunitario de Highland operará con un retraso de 2 horas el lunes 19 de enero, debido a las condiciones de frío previstas y la posibilidad de nieve arrastrada por el viento durante la noche.
No habrá actividades matutinas y no se servirá desayuno.
Agradecemos su flexibilidad y comprensión mientras realizamos ajustes para priorizar la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y personal.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo.
Interested in working with our Huskies—or know someone who is?
Contact Traci Vonnahme at tvonnahme@highlandhuskies.org
or call 319-648-3822.
During School Board Appreciation Month, we extend our sincere thanks to our School Board members for the countless hours, thoughtful decisions, and steadfast commitment you give to our schools and community.
🏀JV/Varsity Game Update 🏀
🚫 Tonight’s Highland boys and girls basketball games at Sigourney have been canceled.
Thank you for your understanding! ❤️🖤
🚫 Tonight’s Highland boys and girls basketball games at Sigourney have been canceled.
Thank you for your understanding! ❤️🖤
Check out Episode 6 of Conversations with the Superintendent, featuring Tim Anding and Jesi Cole, President and Treasurer of the Highland Athletic Booster Club! 🐾
Prior to break, Superintendent Lueders sat down with Tim and Jesi to discuss the Booster Club’s mission, the importance of community support, and how athletics and activities help create meaningful opportunities for Highland students. We are so grateful for the Highland Athletic Booster Club and the incredible support they provide to our students and programs.
👉 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7G6Atcrxp8Sk3P1fx86xTT?si=hIPCXNU2TQCkPJgoAu5MkQ
Prior to break, Superintendent Lueders sat down with Tim and Jesi to discuss the Booster Club’s mission, the importance of community support, and how athletics and activities help create meaningful opportunities for Highland students. We are so grateful for the Highland Athletic Booster Club and the incredible support they provide to our students and programs.
👉 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7G6Atcrxp8Sk3P1fx86xTT?si=hIPCXNU2TQCkPJgoAu5MkQ
A big thank you to our Highland alumni who came back to speak with our students about college and life after high school. Your advice, encouragement, and willingness to share your experiences truly made an impact. We appreciate you supporting the next generation of Huskies! 🎓❤️🖤🐾
Check out this awesome story celebrating our girls basketball team! 📰👇
👉 https://www.thenews-ia.com/stories/highland-girls-win-10-in-a-row-remain-unbeaten-in-seisc-north,176917
🏀 10 WINS IN A ROW & STILL UNBEATEN in the SEISC North! 🎉
Our Highland Girls Basketball team is rolling through the season with heart, hustle, and Husky pride! Highland is the only unbeaten team in Southeast Iowa Super Conference North play with an 8-0 record. The Huskies, 10-1 overall, host Lone Tree at 6 p.m. tonight and then play at Hillcrest Academy on Friday.
📍 Story and photo by Paul Bowker
Let’s keep cheering these Huskies on!
Welcome Back Huskies!!! A quick reminder!!!
🐾 Welcome back, Huskies! We hope winter break gave you time to rest, recharge, and make great memories. We can’t wait to see everyone back at school on Monday, January 5, 2026! 🌟
🐾 ¡Bienvenidos de nuevo, Huskies! Esperamos que las vacaciones de invierno les hayan brindado tiempo para descansar, recargar energías y crear grandes recuerdos. ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver a todos de regreso en la escuela el lunes 5 de enero de 2026! 🌟
Husky Basketball This Friday 🏀
Join us at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines on Friday, January 2, 2026 for an exciting day of Highland Husky basketball.
🕛 Girls Game: Noon
🕜 Boys Game: 1:30 PM
We invite our students, families, and community to come support our athletes and proudly represent Highland. Your presence and enthusiasm make a difference.
Let’s show our #HuskyPride loud and proud! ❤️🖤
Join us at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines on Friday, January 2, 2026 for an exciting day of Highland Husky basketball.
🕛 Girls Game: Noon
🕜 Boys Game: 1:30 PM
We invite our students, families, and community to come support our athletes and proudly represent Highland. Your presence and enthusiasm make a difference.
Let’s show our #HuskyPride loud and proud! ❤️🖤
Awesome story surrounding Highland freshman Adley Sweeting and her father, who won a state wrestling title as a Husky! It’s great to see the next generation chasing history with the same Husky spirit!
📖 Read the full article and celebrate this family legacy!
https://www.thenews-ia.com/stories/adley-sweeting-chases-wrestling-history-just-like-dad,176105?fbclid=IwY2xjawO_Yr9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewZwAccGeIBKcFcRqNSfNQaEsDTxpWUfIMw10ar6YbrGDLvt8SNrnezLc6lE_aem_ZfDBlHgctcTPNdcwmnAvyQ
It’s a great day to be a Husky! 🐾
🎄✨ Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ✨🎄
Wishing our Huskies and their families a season filled with joy, peace, and special moments together. May your holidays be warm and bright! ❤️🐾
🎄✨ ¡Feliz Navidad y Felices Fiestas! ✨🎄
Les deseamos a nuestros Huskies y a sus familias una temporada llena de alegría, paz y momentos especiales juntos. ¡Que sus fiestas estén llenas de luz y felicidad! ❤️🐾
Wishing our Huskies and their families a season filled with joy, peace, and special moments together. May your holidays be warm and bright! ❤️🐾
🎄✨ ¡Feliz Navidad y Felices Fiestas! ✨🎄
Les deseamos a nuestros Huskies y a sus familias una temporada llena de alegría, paz y momentos especiales juntos. ¡Que sus fiestas estén llenas de luz y felicidad! ❤️🐾
🎄 Christmas in the Dog Pound – Thank You! 🎄
Last week, the Highland Boys & Girls Basketball teams hosted the 2nd Annual Christmas in the Dog Pound, and it was a huge success!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of both the Highland and WACO communities, over 250 toys were donated to support the Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. Your kindness will help bring smiles to children spending the holidays away from home.
We truly appreciate everyone who donated, attended the games, and helped make this event so special. This is what community support is all about!
Last week, the Highland Boys & Girls Basketball teams hosted the 2nd Annual Christmas in the Dog Pound, and it was a huge success!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of both the Highland and WACO communities, over 250 toys were donated to support the Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. Your kindness will help bring smiles to children spending the holidays away from home.
We truly appreciate everyone who donated, attended the games, and helped make this event so special. This is what community support is all about!
🎉🐾 Congratulations! 🐾🎉
Congratulations to Mrs. Samantha Cox and her class, along with Mrs. Alberts, for winning the holiday door decorating contest! Their creativity and teamwork truly stood out—very impressive work by the class.
Thank you to all the staff, students, and community members who took the time to vote and support our Huskies. We appreciate you! 👏✨
🎉🐾 ¡Felicidades! 🐾🎉
¡Felicidades a la Sra. Samantha Cox y a su clase, junto con la Sra. Alberts, por ganar el concurso de decoración de puertas de este año! Su creatividad y trabajo en equipo realmente se destacaron—un trabajo muy impresionante por parte de la clase.
Gracias a todo el personal, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad que se tomaron el tiempo para votar y apoyar a nuestros Huskies. ¡Se los agradecemos mucho! 👏✨
