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Pride Award Nominees Announced
Each school year, the Highland Board of Education recognizes two individuals whose work for the schools exemplifies an extraordinary spirit of pride. Highland Pride Awards will be presented to one District employee and one member of the community. Winners will be honored at the June 18 Board meeting to be held in the high school media center. A reception will follow. Please congratulate the following individuals who have been nominated for the 2012 Pride Award:
Highland Employees:
Scott Brubaker, Systems Technician, Technology Department
Joan Zacharias, Art Teacher, Granger Elementary
Amy Rossman, Intervention Specialist, Highland High
Linda Collins, Principal, Granger Elementary
Donna Wolford, 2nd Grade Teacher, Hinckley Elementary
Karen Valantasis, Kindergarten Teacher, Sharon Elementary
Community Members:
Sheryl Barnes of Sharon Township
Debbie Mall of Montville Township
Jeff Miller of Brunswick

Select a STAR and Show Your Appreciation!
Spring is the perfect time to recognize a special teacher or staff member at Highland Schools...and the Highland Foundation STAR Awards program makes it easy to do so! Deadline for submission is May 18. The STAR recipient is presented with an award certificate and a mini decorated box of bonbons for a $10 donation. To send a large box, a $30 minimum donation is requested. Each award also includes a personal note from the donor. STAR Award forms are available at each of the Highland School offices. Awards will be distributed the last week in May. For more info, contact Michelle Cottrell at 330-241-4428 or moonshei@yahoo.com. Download form: 2012 Star Award Form

District Sports Physicals
Highland School District sports physicals will be held from 1-4 p.m. on May 16 and May 23 at Sharon Family Practice. Students entering grades 7-12 next year, who are planning to participate in school athletics, must have a current physical (less than 1 year old) prior to the 1st day of practice. Cost is $20. Checks should be made payable to Highland Athletic Department. All appointments MUST be scheduled through Terry Pollock in the Athletic Office. Call 330-239-1901, ext. 5400 or email tpollock@highlandschools.org.

Summer Camps Offered by HCE
Sign up now for Highland Community Education 2012 Summer Camp! The camp has been scheduled for the week of June 25th at Highland High School. The 2012 Summer Camps include Babysitting, Cooking, Robotics, Tae Kwon Do, Remote Control Mania using Legos and so much more! Download brochure: HCE Summer Camps

ACT Test Preparation

Performance coaching for the October 27 (or later) ACT Test by Mr. David Diciccio of SuperCourse Test Prep. Class time is all test-taking instruction covering English, math, reading, science and writing. Motivated students who attend every class minute and complete all assignments typically increase their ACT scores by 2, 3 or more points! This course is for juniors and seniors.
Questions about this course, call Mr. Diciccio at 1-800-937-6388. Minimum of 17 students. Class dates are Mondays from 6:30-9:05 p.m. (13 hours) on September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15. Registration is $199. To register, contact Mary Fran Kudla at 330-239-1901, ext. 4245 or download a registration form here. HCE REGISTRATION FORM

Save the Date: The Highland Basketball Golf Scramble will be held August 5 at Bunker Hill Golf Course. More details to come.

IMPORTANT DATES

May 17: Sharon Art on a Wire & Museum, 6:30 p.m.; HHS Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m.
May 18: Granger 5th Grade Concert & Awards Assembly/Reception, 9:30 a.m.; HMS Choir Contest at Tri-C Campus, 4-8 p.m.
May 19: HHS Prom at the Galaxy in Wadsworth; After Prom at Strongsville Recreation Center.
May 21: HMS Choir Concert, 7 p.m. (HMS West Gym)
May 22: 5th Grade Band & Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. (HHS)
May 23: HHS Awards Assembly, 7 p.m.
May 24: NJHS Induction, 9 a.m. (HMS); HHS Choir Spring Spotlight, 7 p.m.
May 25: HHS Band Banquet
May 28: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 29: HHS Spring Sports Award Assembly, 6:30 p.m.
May 30: 8th Graders leave for Washington, D.C. Trip
June 3: Highland Commencement Program, 3 p.m. (EJ Thomas Hall in Akron)
June 6: Last Day for Students; End of 4th Grading Period; Hinckley Carnival and Picnic.
June 7: Last Day for Staff



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Mission Statement

The Highland Local School District is committed to the highest academic and behavioral expectations. Our mission is to guarantee that each learner reaches his/her potential, by providing, in partnership with the community, a quality, progressive, educational program in a safe and dynamic life-long learning environment.
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