Daily Announcements - Wednesday

*** Updates and Changes indicated in green***

• Flash sell for the prom is OVER.  However, you can still buy a bid for $50 (while they last). You must have an ID to purchase your bid and if you are taking a guest from another school, all your paperwork clearing them through the Dean must be in order.  If you are going to prom, you must have the following to buy your bid:  all debts cleared, signed permission slip and a current HHS ID card.  The Dean's Office requires at least 3 days for guest forms to be approved.  Please plan accordingly!

• If you are in need of a dress for Prom, please stop by the Activities/Athletics Office to see our selection of new and gently used FREE dresses!!

• Hey Seniors:  Just a friendly reminder from your Senior Counselor Ms. Barrick and Seniors Truancy Clerk Ms. Leopold that you have 36 days until your high school career is over. Now is the time to be, in school all day, every day. If you are absent for any reason, you have 3 days to get it cleared.

• Was your library book due YESTERDAY? Make sure to turn it in or renew it TODAY to avoid late fees! Don't forget...Open Mic Poetry in the library this Friday. Bring your lunch!

• If you plan on participating in athletics next school year and will be needing a physical please stop by the ATH/ACT office in 3G to sign up for your free physical. Stop by and sign up before all the spots are filled up.

• Students – Candy sales are not allowed on campus and may only be sold off campus. Please help us continue to allow candy sales as a fundraiser by following these guidelines!

• Attention Students – reminder that when you are tardy to first period 2 or more times in one week you will be assigned after school detention. Students who fail to complete detention are assigned in school suspension. Please make every effort to be in every class, on time, every day.

• Caught Being PLAID winners are:

  Raul Sanchez, Isaiah Maese, Elijah Chavz, Mikayla Hveem, Esmeralda Ochoa, Jazzel Soto, Louie Salas, Alejandra Lopez, Kristin LeValley and Ashley Duran. Pick up your prize with Mrs. Thompson in the Dean’s Office.    

• Seniors – If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown yet, please contact Herff Jones as soon as possible!  Ordering is only available at their office, but order forms are available in the Activities/Athletics Office.  All cap and gowns will be delivered at the end of May.

• No club news today!

• SENIORS – The Academic Signing Ceremony for students planning to attend a 4-year university or college.  It will be held on Monday, May 1st after school in the Gym.  You MUST inform Ms. Courtis of your  #1 4-year choice college and provide a copy of your acceptance email or letter - so that you and your parents can be invited.  Deadline to submit your school choice is Friday April 21, 2017. 

• City of Bakersfield Rec & Parks has a summer job opportunity as Program Leader for Camp King.  Looking for students with leadership experience who are interested in working with children.  Job announcements in Career Center or call 661-322-9874.

• Work permit applications are available in the Career Center, once completed turn into Ms. Courtis.  They must be RENEWED for summer and each semester until a student turns 18 or graduates from high school.  Work permits are issued during office Hours (7:30 am -4:00 pm) - please allow 24  hours to process.  

• Learning-Pro Education is offering free SAT Prep Classes staring April 18th through May 4th at East Bakersfield High School.  Cal/text 661-304-7637 to register or learning-pro.org.  Flyers in Career Center.

• Bakersfield College MESA STEM Conference is coming Saturday, April 1 2017.  Cost $5.  Register https://mesa-bakersfieldcollege-phc.eventbrite.com

• Cal Berkeley is having an Open House on Saturday April 22.  Admission is Free 9 am – 4 pm.  Register at www.calday.berkeley.edu.  What will you change #INTHISGEN?

• KHSTSA (Kern High School Teachers for Student Achievement) is offering $500.00 Academic Scholarships to students that present academic promise and financial need. Applications and instructions can be found at www.kernhighscholarships.com. For questions contact [email protected] .

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  • TODAY is the deadline for the Grimmway Scholarship!  New Scholarships Arriving Daily
  • Kern Ag Foundation – Multiple Scholarships – Due 3/17-4/15
  • College Dream Fund (Undocumented Students) Due 04/17
  • Military Officers Assoc – Due 05/15

• Attention students
  1. Highland High School will no longer accept or allow food deliveries and persons delivering food will be turned away.
  2. The dirt area across from the student parking lot on Claymore Ave. is posted as no parking during the school day. Anyone who parks in this area during the posted no parking times is subject to a parking citation.
• Any person who tampers with or breaks a fire alarm or fire protection equipment, triggers a false fire alarm, or makes a false report of a fire AND does so knowingly and maliciously can be criminally prosecuted under California Penal Code 148.4 PC.  Students who are found guilty of making a false fire alarm are subject to administrative discipline, a fine of up to $1000, and/or possible imprisonment.
• Reminder –Attention Students – It is important for you to be on time to each period, every day. Remember that when you are marked late to first period 2 or more times in a week, you will be assigned after school detention. Also, expect more tardy sweeps starting today. The best way to avoid being assigned after school detention is to be on time to class.
• This is a reminder to all students that only Highland hats, beanies, and head coverings that are allowed on campus. Non-Highland hats, beanies, and head coverings are subject to confiscation and repeat offenders may be subject to further disciplinary action.