Daily Announcements - Monday

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

•  2017 Graduation Speech & Graduation Performance
  • Graduation for the Class of 2017 is just weeks away!  Tryouts for those interested in giving a speech and/or performing at this year’s graduation will be held on Wednesday May 17th and Thursday May 18th respectively, at 3:30pm in the WAH.  Those who are interested must sign up for tryouts no later than Monday May 15th at 4:00pm with Ms. Snyder in the Administration office.  Ms. Snyder will have more details at her desk.
• If you are interested in running for next year’s class council, applications will be available starting TODAY in the Activities/Athletics Office in 3G.
• If you plan on participating in athletics next school year and will be needing an athletic 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.
• The Link Crew application is now open go to tinyurl.com/hhslinkcrew to apply to become a member of Link Crew next year.   What is Link Crew?  Link Crew welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, Link Crew trains mentors to be Link Crew Leaders and positive role models for Freshmen. We need you to help Link Crew make our school the world’s greatest high school.  Apply today, the deadline is 4/28/17.

• Are you a sophomore and want to learn about how to get scholarships? Sign up in Mrs. Hobbs office at lunch TODAY to attend a workshop from a scholarship expert.  See you at lunch!!!

• The Math SBAC testing for juniors will continue on Monday and Tuesday.  Juniors will report to the same place as they did for the English Test before break.

• Hey Seniors:  Just a friendly reminder from your Senior Counselor Ms. Barrick and Seniors Truancy Clerk Ms. Leopold that you have 29 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.

• 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.

• 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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  • Kern Ag Foundation – Multiple Scholarships – Due 3/17-4/15
  • College Dream Fund (Undocumented Students) Due 04/17
  • Military Officers Assoc – Due 05/15
  • Contreras Foundation Scholarship DUE 04/21/17
  • Highland Scholarship DUE 04/21/17

• 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.

• 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.