Welcome & Staff Shout-Out! 🌟

Let’s take a moment to celebrate our new elementary associate, Graci Boyd! 🐾

❤️ A co-worker had this to say about Graci:

"Graci has been amazing with her afternoon one on one student in my kindergarten class. She is so excited to work with him, engaging, helpful, and willing to take on new challenges with him! She allows this student to be themselves, while still helping him complete his goals! For being a first year associate, she has stepped up in a big way, and I appreciate her work and care for this student so much!"❤️

We’re so excited to have you at Highland, Graci! Welcome to the family! 🐾❤️
#HighlandPride #StaffShoutOut #TeamHighland #WelcomeToHighland

Share your love here: https://forms.gle/gh2UyFFtDngA45ZU6 🌟 Who will you celebrate today?

🌟 Staff Shout-Out 🌟

Let’s take a moment to recognize our amazing Ms. Alison Butterbaugh! 🎉

❤️ A staff member shared this about Alison:

“Alison is a constant presence in our building. She has an incredible depth of knowledge about the students she serves each day and is always willing to step up whenever needed. I’m so grateful to have her on our team—not only is she outstanding at what she does, but she’s also the first to lend a hand to her colleagues. Everyone deserves to have an Allison in their life. Thank you for all you do!❤️🖤”

We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Highland family, Ms. Butterbaugh! 🐾❤️
#HighlandPride #StaffShoutOut #TeamHighland

Share your love here: https://forms.gle/gh2UyFFtDngA45ZU6 Who will you celebrate today?

🩸 Highland NHS Blood Drive — Monday, October 20th 🩸

There are still appointment slots available for the upcoming NHS Blood Drive!
Your donation can help save lives and make a real difference in our community.

📅 Date: Monday, October 20th; 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Highland Middle School Gym

🔗 Sign up here: Blood Drive Sign Up

Thank you for supporting this important cause! ❤️ #HighlandNHS #BloodDrive #GiveLife

Hey Huskies,

I just wanted to let you all know a few things we have available for all Highland students-

📌 Weekend Food Assistance Program

Registration is open for our weekend food assistance program! If you sign up, you’ll get a bag of food in your locker each week to take home, making sure you have meals available over the weekend.

👉 Have your parent or guardian register you here: Sign Up Form

📝 Paper copies of this registration form are also available on Donna’s desk.

❤️ More about the HELP Den

The HELP Den (Highland Essentials of Life Program) is here to support YOU! In addition to food assistance, we provide:

✅ Winter gear & everyday clothing

✅ Personal care items

✅ Other essentials you may need

Everything is confidential — no one else will know.

If you have questions or need help, you can always reach out to:

Nurse Cindy – 📧 cpeiffer@highlandhuskies.org

Mrs. Schwab pschwab@highlandhuskies.org

Donna ddewolf@highlandhuskies.org

❤️ The HELP Den is here to make sure every Highland student has what they need!

🏫 SEISC Admission Price Update 🏀⚽🎭

The SEISC Board of Control has approved updated admission prices for all high school and junior high events, effective November 1, 2025.

Due to rising costs and shrinking activity budgets, the new prices will be:

High School Events:

$7 for Adults

$5 for Students

$3 for Senior Citizens

✅ Highland Husky Students will continue to pay only $1.00!

Junior High Events:

$5 for Adults

$5 for Students

$3 for Senior Citizens

✅ Highland Husky Students will continue to pay only $1.00!

We appreciate your understanding and continued support of our student activities and the Southeast Iowa Super Conference (SEISC).

#GoHuskies #SEISC #HighlandHuskies #SupportOurStudents #HuskyPride

Another great week at Highland! 🎉
Elementary conferences are Thursday, Oct. 16th, 4–7:30 PM.
🖤❤️ #HighlandStrong

¡Otra gran semana en Highland! 🎉
Las conferencias de padres y maestros de Primaria son el jueves 16 de octubre, de 4:00 a 7:30 p.m.
🖤❤️ #HighlandStrong

🏈 CONGRATULATIONS, HIGHLAND HUSKIES FOOTBALL! ❤️🖤

The Huskies have shown incredible grit, determination, and teamwork — 💪🐾

Yesterday, Superintendent Lueders stopped by practice to congratulate the team on their hard work and success! 👏

Be sure and catch the Huskies in action as they continue their season — let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! 💯🐾

📅 Upcoming Games:
🏟️ @Springville — Monday 10/13 @ 6:45 p.m.
🏟️ @Midland — Friday 10/17 @ 7:00 p.m.
🏟️ @Dunkerton — Monday 10/20 @ 6:00 p.m.

Let’s keep the energy high and continue to support our Huskies this season! 💯🐾

#GoHuskies #HuskyPride #HighlandFootball #Undefeated #HeartOfAHusky #HuskyNation

Join us tonight as we celebrate our amazing Highland Huskies Volleyball seniors! ❤️🖤 Come out and show your support as the Huskies take on the Columbus Wildcats at home!

Let’s pack the gym, cheer loud, and show our pride for these incredible athletes who have given their all to Husky Volleyball! 💪🐾

#GoHuskies #HuskyPride #SeniorNight #HighlandVolleyball #HuskyNation

🎙️ Exciting news for Highland CSD!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Conversations with the Superintendent — a brand-new podcast hosted by Superintendent Lueders!

In each episode, Superintendent Lueders shares updates on district goals, celebrates student and staff achievements, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the great things happening across our schools. It’s a quick and easy way to stay connected and informed about Highland CSD.

🎧 Episode 1 is live now!
Tune in to hear Superintendent Lueders discuss what’s ahead for the district this year and how we’re continuing to support student success.

Episode 1 is live — listen now: Episode 1

#HighlandCSD #ConversationsWithTheSuperintendent #PodcastLaunch

✨ Shout Out Time! ✨ Today, we celebrate the amazing Mrs. Madi Osman! 🎉 A fellow staff member had this to say,

“Mrs. Osman is a fantastic music educator. She goes above and beyond to make sure our elementary students have a well-rounded, quality music education through a balance of playing recorders and percussion instruments, singing, dancing, and opportunities to partner with the high school band and choir. Her concerts are AMAZING, and she finds ways to make music fun for all of her students. We are so lucky to have Mrs. Osman!”

💖 Do you want to recognize a special staff member? Submit a shoutout here:

https://forms.gle/gh2UyFFtDngA45ZU6

#StaffAppreciation #ThankYou