Students will be taking the Geometry End-of-Course Exam on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook and something to write with for testing that day.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook and something to write with for testing that day.

Students will be taking the BEST Algebra 1 Exam on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed. This test is for students that need it for meeting graduation requirements.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook, Chromebook charger, and something to write with for testing that day.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed. This test is for students that need it for meeting graduation requirements.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook, Chromebook charger, and something to write with for testing that day.

📚 Final Push of the Semester! 🎓✨
We’re down to the last three weeks of the semester, and every class, every assignment, and every minute counts! 💪📅
If you’ve been falling behind, now’s the time to show up strong. Your attendance and participation can make a huge difference in finishing the semester on a high note. 🙌
Let’s stay focused, stay motivated, and finish what we started! 🔥
We got this! 💯
#Last3Weeks #FinishStrong #StudentsOnTheMove #ShowUpAndShine
We’re down to the last three weeks of the semester, and every class, every assignment, and every minute counts! 💪📅
If you’ve been falling behind, now’s the time to show up strong. Your attendance and participation can make a huge difference in finishing the semester on a high note. 🙌
Let’s stay focused, stay motivated, and finish what we started! 🔥
We got this! 💯
#Last3Weeks #FinishStrong #StudentsOnTheMove #ShowUpAndShine
Today's SAC Meeting is CANCELED. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Students will be taking the Biology End-of-Course Exam on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring your fully charged Chromebook and something to write with for testing that day.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring your fully charged Chromebook and something to write with for testing that day.

Students will be taking the US History Test on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook, and a pencil for testing.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook, and a pencil for testing.

Students-
Make sure you charge your Chromebook today so that it is ready for school tomorrow, Monday, December 1, 2025.
We hope you had an enjoyable break!
Make sure you charge your Chromebook today so that it is ready for school tomorrow, Monday, December 1, 2025.
We hope you had an enjoyable break!

Some students will be taking the FAST ELA Progress Monitoring 2 Test on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook and something to write with for testing.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook and something to write with for testing.

All 9th grade students will be taking the FAST ELA Progress Monitoring 2 Test on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook and something to write with for testing.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook and something to write with for testing.

All 10th grade students will be taking the FAST ELA Progress Monitoring 2 Test on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook and something to write with for testing.
Not sure if you/your student needs to take this? Check Skyward- a message is posted for students (and their guardians) if this test is needed.
Please bring a fully charged Chromebook and something to write with for testing.

We hope everyone has an enjoyable time over the break!
Over the break, here are some things you can do:
🗸 Wash your backpack- help stop the spread of germs.
🗸 Clean out your backpack and load it with new supplies.
🗸 Complete any missing assignments for any classes.
🗸 Charge your Chromebook on Nov. 30, so it is ready for school.
🗸 Read a good book!
🗸 Do some of your community service hours.
🗸 Rest and relax.
See you back at SHS on Dec. 1st!
Over the break, here are some things you can do:
🗸 Wash your backpack- help stop the spread of germs.
🗸 Clean out your backpack and load it with new supplies.
🗸 Complete any missing assignments for any classes.
🗸 Charge your Chromebook on Nov. 30, so it is ready for school.
🗸 Read a good book!
🗸 Do some of your community service hours.
🗸 Rest and relax.
See you back at SHS on Dec. 1st!

Progress reports were given to students during 2A today, so be sure to take a look.
Grades, attendance and more are always available in Skyward (http://tinyurl.com/skylivenow).
Each parent/guardian has a unique login which can be obtained in the front office with valid photo ID.
Grades, attendance and more are always available in Skyward (http://tinyurl.com/skylivenow).
Each parent/guardian has a unique login which can be obtained in the front office with valid photo ID.

🎓 Attention Seniors & Senior Parents:
Ms. Carcamo is keeping the Google Form open until this Friday, November 21st, to submit baby pictures for the yearbook. This is the FINAL deadline for Senior baby pictures. The Google Form is found in the Senior Class Google Classroom.
Ms. Carcamo is keeping the Google Form open until this Friday, November 21st, to submit baby pictures for the yearbook. This is the FINAL deadline for Senior baby pictures. The Google Form is found in the Senior Class Google Classroom.

Mark your calendar!
There is no school November 24 - 28, 2025
We hope everyone has an enjoyable break!
See you on Monday, December 1, 2025!
There is no school November 24 - 28, 2025
We hope everyone has an enjoyable break!
See you on Monday, December 1, 2025!

WANT TO BE A PART OF THE SHS COMPETITION COLORGUARD TEAM?
For all 8th Graders from HGMS & SMS, and any current SHS students!!!
The SHS Colorguard TEAM is expanding....we are looking to add new members to our 2025-2026 Competition TEAM!!! We dance, Spin flags/rifles/sabres!! Practices are after school at SHS Tues. & Thurs! If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Coach Lisa: szulewsl@highlands.k12.fl.us
TRYOUTS ARE NOV 13TH & 14TH FROM 4-7 PM AT THE SHS BAND ROOM
(BOTH DAYS ARE REQUIRED!!!)
For all 8th Graders from HGMS & SMS, and any current SHS students!!!
The SHS Colorguard TEAM is expanding....we are looking to add new members to our 2025-2026 Competition TEAM!!! We dance, Spin flags/rifles/sabres!! Practices are after school at SHS Tues. & Thurs! If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Coach Lisa: szulewsl@highlands.k12.fl.us
TRYOUTS ARE NOV 13TH & 14TH FROM 4-7 PM AT THE SHS BAND ROOM
(BOTH DAYS ARE REQUIRED!!!)

Congratulations to Angel Rivera (12th grade) on making it to State for our diving team. He will compete on Saturday 💦
It was a gorgeous afternoon last week🌞celebrating our students who had C's or better on their 1st report card😎 THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS for hosting a giveaway‼️

The SHS staff would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Bountiful Blessings Church and Bible Fellowship Church for their support with lunch and sweet treats. We appreciate their generosity and dedication to our school community.

Congratulations to Mrs.Woods for being awarded an Highlands County Education Foundation Mini Grant!

🎉Congratulations to our newly crowned Homecoming Royalty for 2025-2026⚡️
(Left to Right)
🎩1st runner up - Clayshaun Thornton
👑1st runner up - Yanīse Regueira
🎩King - Avery Volvaire
👑Queen - Tina Zhang
🎩2nd runner up - Terrell Turner
👑2nd runner up - Kate Rowe
(Left to Right)
🎩1st runner up - Clayshaun Thornton
👑1st runner up - Yanīse Regueira
🎩King - Avery Volvaire
👑Queen - Tina Zhang
🎩2nd runner up - Terrell Turner
👑2nd runner up - Kate Rowe

