Daily Announcements for Wednesday 3/1/23

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Announcements:

• Hey Scots! Tonight, at midnight is the deadline for logging your reading minutes and participating in February's "For the Love of Reading" Challenge! Winners will receive their prizes on Wed.! Didn't have a chance to join us? Our March Challenge, "Read Across America," begins tomorrow. Come to the library or check out the HHS Library webpage for more info!

• Seniors!!! This FRIDAY is the last day to buy your tickets for Grad Night! Permission slips are available int he Activities/Athletics Office.  Payment and permission slip are to be turned into the Finance Office.  Tickets will NOT be sold in May!

• Do you have a talent? Want to show it off at the Spring Fest Rally in April? Stop by the Activities/Athletics office this week to sign up to audition to be in the rally!  Try outs will be next week during lunch - by appointment only.  Questions? See one of the rally chairs - Ava or Isaiah or see MBS in the Activities Office.

• Interested in winning free college gear, an extra graduation ticket, and a pizza party? Cal-SOAP is raffling three prizes to seniors who have submitted their FAFSA and CADAA applications before March 2nd, and every senior who submits an application will get an extra graduation ticket! Also, the first class that submits all their applications will win a pizza party! Make sure to stop by the career center in the library for help submitting your financial aid.

• Congratulations to Highland Wrestlers Briana Alvarado who placed 4th in the state and (mo-nay) Monee Cordero who placed 8th in the State. This is the first time Highland girl wrestlers have brought home two state medals in one year. 

Club News:

• Good morning, Scots!  It’s time for AVID’s College of the Week. Cal Poly Humboldt State University.  Here are some facts about Humboldt:
• Fact 1: The classes are small, meaning students are being taught by professors who know them by name. They also live and learn in one of the world's most beautiful places—near ancient redwood forests, mountains, and beaches.
• Fact 2: It is the only university in California to offer a degree in rangeland resources and              wildland soil science.
• Fact 3: The acceptance rate is 91.5%.
• Congratulations to AVID Senior Nathaniel Lozano for being accepted into Cal Poly Humboldt!

• PODER Reminder: Don’t forget to drop off your UCLA permission slip for this Thursday! You can drop it off in 7C or 3G.

• Good morning, Scots!  Do you love working on cars?  Do you want a career path that doesn't involve a 4-year college degree?  On Friday March 3rd during 4^thperiod, the Highland AVID program's Community Voices is pleased to welcome Mr. Manuel Aguilar from Trends Auto Collision to speak to you about his multi-million-dollar business and his path to success.  Sign up today in the College and Career!