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.
🎉 Another amazing Shout Out to Ms. Angela Strobel! 🌟 A staff member shared their heartfelt thoughts about her impact on her students:
“Ms. Strobel has been a pillar of Highland for many, many years. She has inspired multiple students to go into education through her innovative lessons and care. She has coached many students to new records and personal bests through her never ending support, while also maintaining a spectacular family of her own. Ms. Strobel deserves to know exactly how awesome she really is! She is a friend, mentor, leader, and shining example of the best Highland has to offer!”
💖 Do you want to recognize someone special? Submit a shoutout here:
https://forms.gle/gh2UyFFtDngA45ZU6
#StaffAppreciation #ThankYou
📣 Husky fans! Highland Baseball is selling Pans of Lasagna to raise money for an amazing opportunity next June! 🍝✨ Not only will you get to enjoy a delicious meal, but you’ll also be supporting our team! Who's ready to dig in?
📚 Superintendent Storytime!
Mr. Lueders spent time with our 4th graders today reading The Buddy Bench — a wonderful story about friendship and including others.
We’re so proud of how our students bring these lessons to life by making sure no one feels left out. And the best part? We have our very own Buddy Bench on the playground for them to use every day! 🌟
Thank you, Mr. Lueders, for sharing such an important message with our kids!
#HighlandPride #BuddyBench #KindnessMatters
🚀 Exciting news, Husky fans! 🎉 Our brand new app is officially live! Stay in the loop with all the latest Husky Happenings. 📲💬 #HuskyApp #GoHuskies
✅ Get it FREE:
#HighlandHuskies #Yearbook2025 #Memories
🎉 Shout out to the amazing Ms. Courtney Keen! 🌟 A student shared their heartfelt thoughts about her impact.
"She is very supportive and always made me feel special at school."
💖 Do you want to recognize someone special? Submit a shoutout here:
https://forms.gle/gh2UyFFtDngA45ZU6
#StaffAppreciation #ThankYou
✨ Ready for another thrilling week at Highland? Our Huskies are set to shine! 🌟 Wishing you all the best of luck! 💪 #HighlandHuskies #PositiveVibes #GoHuskies
🎉 This week’s Staff Shout Out goes to the incredible Kelli Schwarz! 🌟 One of her co-workers shared,
"Kelli is always willing to step in and help wherever needed. She really stepped up last school year—and continues to do so—making my transition into the SBO role much smoother. I can always rely on her support and dedication to keeping the business office efficient, consistent with policies and procedures, and running at a high standard. Her guidance and reliability have been invaluable as I learn the responsibilities of this position."💪✨
As a reminder, you can submit a shoutout here:
📍 Ainsworth – Tuesday, Sept. 10
🍔 Food Trucks Open: 5:15 p.m.
🎈 Parade Starts: 6:00 p.m.
🛣️ Parade Route (shortened this year):
Start: Corner of 5th Street & N. Railroad
Head west, then north on Red Ball/Underwood Road
End: Ball Field
✨ Join us for an evening of school spirit, tradition, and homecoming fun! ❤️🖤
