Daily Announcements Thursday 10-8-26

“P”RIDE“L”EADERSHIP-“A”TTITUDE-“I”NTEGRITY-“D”ETERMINATION

Announcements:

• Scots! Our homecoming spirit week ends with the Inside out theme! Freshmen are fear and wear purple, sophomores are sadness and wear blue, juniors are anger and wear red, and seniors are joy and wear yellow! Don’t forget rally and the Homecoming game on Friday! 

• There is no NHS meeting today due to the food sale. We will have our next meeting on Thursday, 10/15, in room 5J for officer elections. Please come prepared next Thursday with your 2–3-minute speeches if you want to run for office this year."

• AP Students - that deadline to pay for the AP exams is fast approaching.  Pay on-line or at the finance office by October 23rd!

• PSAT & SAT students - you should have gotten your codes for the digital readiness portion of your exam.  Take a few minutes and get that done before your exam date.  It'll make your exam go smoother and there is some practice available that you can take advantage of.  If you didn't get your code, come by room 4G to pick it up.  See you on test day!

• Seniors! Do you want help deciding what college is right for you or what to major in? Do you help filling out college applications? The counselors are all going to be in the career center (room 2A) on Mondays after school until November 30th. Come by and see us! We are here to help. 

• Scots - Student and Staff! This is a great week to show your school PRIDE and dress up for the spirit days!  If you see a student or staff dressed up don't hesitate to give them some PLAID points!

• Scots staff, do you like K-Pop and want to be a club advisor? We have a new K-Pop Club but need an advisor to begin the fun! Please stop by the activities office if you're interested. 

• Highland's fall musical, The Lightning Thief, opens next Friday! The musical plays October 16th, 17th, and 23rd at 7pm, and October 24th at 2pm and 7pm! Tickets are $10 at the door, cash only! Join us for this amazing rock musical based on the beloved Percy Jackson books featuring some of Highland's best talent!

• Attention all athletes interested in Girls Basketball: If you missed our lunchtime meeting, see Coach Sweet in the counseling office for clearance information and updates on practice times. Mandatory tryouts are approaching fast, get cleared ASAP! See you there!

• Boys Soccer Tryouts start next week! Reminder to make sure your athletic packet is complete. If you do not have your physical turned in you will not be allowed to tryout

• Attention to all softball players. Softball season is just around the corner. Please stop by classroom 7K and scan the QR code to fill out the form. In addition, remember to fill out sports net and have a physical uploaded to your account to be able to participate. 

• Hey Scotsmen! Are you ready for HOCO? Still need some clothes to look your best? Come see what the Highland Threads thrift club has to offer, and the best part is it's Free! Today at lunch and again on Thursday, come by room 3G and check out the looks!