Announcements
| Jan 7, 2026 | Today is Day 3 – B A Lunch D C |
Friday’s Flex is Day 4 – H G F Lunch E FLEX
Any students participating in the VIU baking or hairdressing tour need to pay their $10 today or you will be placed on the wait list.
International Student Program Semester 1 Lunch in Room 205 at 12:00 on Wednesday January 14th. All ISP students please attend!
Congrats to the senior girl’s basketball team for winning their game last night against John Barsby. The team is now 3-0!
Ski and Snowboard Team: Please meet on Thursday at 11:45 in the weight room. We start this Sunday!
The grade 8 girls basketball team will practice Tuesday at 3:20 and Thursday at 5:00 this week.
IMPROV- January: WEDNESDAYS LUNCH– Juniors, available team/seniors, and all “class only” students required to attend as we near the end of term.
THURSDAYS AFTERSCHOOL– Competitive Improv Practice. For students who attended x-rounds/ want to compete again in Feb must attend. No new students can join the team this year. New improvisors welcome again in September.
Any interested grade 12’s in being nominated for the Schulich Leader Scholarship, submit your rational to Ms. Dixon or Mr. Kuhnert by Jan 19th. The school committee will review the nominations according to the Schulich Leader criteria. Any questions please see Ms. Dixon. Frequently Asked Questions – Schulich Leaders.
Attention to all Highland students. Submit your best Two Truths and a Lie in the library for a chance to be a main feature in this year’s yearbook!
Attention grade 12’s:It’s that time of the year again, time for your grad quotes to be submitted. Please check your email for details. Quotes due by January 16th.
Math Tutoring Volunteer Opportunity: Girls to the Power of Math (G^M) is a Not-for-Profit organization based in BC, Canada. They provide after-school programming for elementary school girls to boost their confidence in math through fun games and mentorship from high school mentors.
Airport Elementary is looking for some female high school students willing to mentor grade 3 girl from 3:00 to 4:00, Wednesdays, starting January 14th for 10 weeks. The group will be supervised by an elementary school teacher, Ms. Nolin. Students interested in participating may email the program organizer Sophie at sophie@girlstothepowerofmath.org.
Hey Highland! Do you have a suggestion for a school event or activity, or an idea to enhance the school community? Your Student Government is having a Town Hall meeting, Friday, January 9th, during FLEX in the MPR, and we would love to hear from you! Please scan the QR code to submit a short form to share your suggestions, and a chance to have your topic discussed next Wednesday live. All students are welcome to attend!
Clubs
| Knit Happens – Mon @ lunch in room 115 | Highland’s Queers & Allies Club (QSA) – Thurs @lunch, room 117 |
| Interact Club – Tues @ lunch, room 218 | D & D Club – Thurs @ 3:15 in room 204 |
| Girls in STEM club – Tuesday @ lunch in room 212 | HEAT Environmental Club – Thurs @lunch, room 205 |
| Math Club – Tues @ lunch in room 207 | Photography Club gr 9-12 – Thurs @ 3:15, Art room |
| Homework Club – after school Wed & Thurs, room 125 | Creative Writing Club – Fri @lunch, room 116 |
Past Announcements
