| Oct 22, 2026 | Today is Day 4 HGFE | Friday – No School/Pro D |
**NEW Announcements!
*Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, it is a Pro- d Day.
*DND is cancelled today.
*Senior Boys Soccer: You have a game on Friday against Carihi.
*All students who haven’t returned their verification forms please make sure your guardians have signed off on them and hand those back into the office ASAP.
*All grades of girls that are interested in playing Basketball, there is skill development happening tonight from 7-9pm in the Highland Gym. Come out and start getting ready for the upcoming season.
*Next Week is Spirit week!
Monday– Twin Day – Match outfits with a friend or group!
Tuesday – Meme Day – Dress up as your favourite meme!
Wednesday – Weird Hat Day – Wear your funniest, strangest, or most outrageous hat!
Thursday – PJ Day – Come to school in your favourite cozy pajamas!
Friday – Halloween Costume Day! Show off your spooky, creative, or hilarious side with your best Halloween costume!
**PAST Announcements!
*Highland Secondary Spirit Wear Store is now open! It will run until Oct. 25th – https://store.passionsports.ca/highland_secondary_spirit_wear_/shop/home
*Hair Dressing Exploration Day, Nov 9th, any students thinking of becoming a hairdresser that would like to take part in a mini hands-on day at a local salon, please see Tracey in the Careers office.
*Thinking of attending VIU and would like to check it out, they are hosting VIU Fest on Saturday Oct. 24th 12-4pm. Fun activities are planned for every corner of the Nanaimo campus. Student can experience university life through hands-on activities, interactive science displays, pop up classes led by VIU faculty and campus tours with current student ambassadors. They can also connect with student recruiters in the Future Students lounge to learn more about VIU programs and admissions. This is not an event that the school will be taking students to it is an open event for anyone interested in attending on their own time.
*Thinking of getting a degree in Child and Youth Care, interested in the new Hyflex Format that allows you to remain in the community while connecting with the instructors from VIU, they are hosting an info session on October 28, 2026, 5 – 6 pm. For sign up instruction contact CYC@VIU.c or come to the careers office to scan the QR code and get some more information.
*The Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports (VISAS) at Mt Washington Alpine Resort is looking for: NEW Volunteer Instructors You Commit your Time and Energy. We Provide Rewarding Experiences and Great Mountain Benefits.
Information Meeting: 27 October 2026 @The Filberg Centre (Upstairs). Please see poster in careers office for more information
