Announcements
| Feb 6, 2026 | Today is Day 3 – B A D Lunch C FLEX |
*NEW
Congratulations to our Sr. Girls Basketball team who played 4 rock solid games this week at Gulf Island Secondary in the North Island Championships. They won 3rd place and earned a spot in the Island Championships next week. Well done everyone!!
Ultimate Frisbee meeting in room 203 Friday at lunch. Any students interested in learning more should attend.
Candy Grams will be sold at lunch in the front foyer (cash only) on Feb 4–6 and Feb 9–10, with delivery on Feb 13, brought to you by Leadership 11/12.
The Indigenous leadership will be having a pop-up sale at lunch for the week in the indigenous gathering space room 117 (Tuesday will be upstairs by the office). We will be selling lemonades, pop, popcorn, candy bags and cookies for $1.00 each
NIC Fest Mar 19, 2026 10 am to 2 pm, interested grade 10, 11 and 12 students wishing to join in for tours, interactive sessions, program information and free giveaways, please sign up in the careers office by Feb 20th.
The Highland Swag store is open again for clothing orders! Featuring our new school logo. Ordering available until Mar 6, 2026.
https://highlandsecondaryschool.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Kidovate supports youth to start and run a micro-business. It’s a FREE, fun, learn-by-doing opportunity for anyone in grade 6-12, created by the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria.
RSVP: Space is Limited: Register for Kidovate while space is still available (go to kidovate.ca)WHEN: Kidovate Nanaimo Market Day: Saturday, April 18th, 10:00 AM –4:00 PM WHERE: Nanaimo North Town Centre Mall
WHAT: Kidovate participants create and run a micro-business that culminates in Kidovate Market Day. Kidovate is FREE through the generous support of our sponsors.
OLD NEWS
Stevenson Place Boutique Seniors Residence in Comox is looking for servers.See the careers office for more information.
The Gem and Mineral Club is hosting their annual rock and gem show on Apr 3-5th and are looking for volunteers for various positions.Come to the careers office for sign up information.
Students interested in Digital marketing see the careers office for an amazing marketing course available in May from Jelly Academy.
BECOME A BASEBALL UMPIRE IN 2026. Make some money on evenings and weekends. Be in charge. Learn the game of Baseball. We are looking for responsible, eager grade 6-12 students (and adults) to become umpires. Registration is now open for the 2026 season (BCBUA Registration | BC BASEBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION). Contact Nick Moore at ncmoore4@shaw.ca He will forward you all the information you need to get started.
Calling all Geographers -if you are interested in testing your geography knowledge and competing for a spot in the provincial tournament, please sign up in the library learning commons by Wednesday, February 11th. The competition will happen during lunch hour on Wednesday, February 18th.
All first semester art students please come and pick up your beautiful pieces by the endo of the week Thanks!
Any grade 12’s interested in being nominated for the BC Excellence Scholarship, please submit your one page rational to Ms. Dixon or Mr. Kuhnert by Monday Feb 9th. For criteria go to: BC Excellence Scholarship – Province of British Columbia
Clubs
| Model UN – Mon@ lunch, room 224 | 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
