Highland Highlights

Happy Fall Break! It is hard to believe we have already reached the end of our first nine weeks of the school year. Boy, did this time sure fly by!

Our students and staff have hit the ground running, and these past two months have been filled with achievements, fun classroom projects, and unforgettable community moments. This issue is packed with all the great things that have been happening across our district, as well as a preview of events coming up during and after the break.

School Town of Highland is pleased to welcome Cindy Scroggins as Interim Assistant Superintendent! Cindy brings 25 years of experience in education as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, and classroom teacher. She believes that strong schools are built on trust, teamwork, open communication, and a shared commitment to helping every student.

In her spare time, Cindy loves spending time with her family and enjoys movies, concerts and traveling.

“I am excited to join the School Town of Highland team and look forward to working together to support students, staff, and the school community," said Scroggins.

Hi everyone! I’m Patty Torres, your new District Communications Director. Some of you might recognize me from Merkley Elementary, where I served as the secretary for the past seven years. My husband, Omar, and I are deeply invested in this wonderful community, and we have three kids in the district: Alex (Freshman), Jackie (5th grade), and Pete (4th grade).

In this new role, my main goal is to showcase what makes STOH so special—and to ensure our amazing staff feels celebrated every day. My door is always open, and I can’t wait to partner with you all for a fantastic school year!

Our 7th grade Lady Spartans finished their regular season with a record of 10-2. They went on to beat Hanover Central in the championship game of the conference, who were undeafted in the regular season. Great job, ladies!

The boys and girls middle school cross country teams traveled to Kahler Middle School to compete in the conference meet. This race featured over 100 runners! Hannah P. finished in 13th place in the girls race, and Sam A. finished 11th in the boys, while Andre B. finished 3rd in the boys. Our boys team placed 3rd in the conference. Congratulations!

The Lady Wolverines of Warren edged out the Lady Warriors of Southridge in dramatic fashion, going into not one overtime, but two! The second overtime was sudden death, first basket scored takes the crown. Makenzie A. scored a nice little jumper off the glass to make the final score 11-9. The Lady Mustangs of Merkley took third place beating the Lady Wildcats of Johnston, 11-4. What a great season of elementary girls basketball!

• October 16, 2026, 6:00pm - HHS Volleyball Sectional (Griffith HS)
• October 16, 2026, 7:00pm - HHS Football vs Hobart (Highland HS)
• October 17, 2026, 10:00am - HHS Girls Cross Country Sectional (Highland HS)
• October 17, 2026, 10:45am - HHS Boys Cross Country Sectional (Highland HS)
• October 21, 2026, 6:00pm - Superintendent Meet & Greet (Johnston Elementary)
• October 23, 2026, 7:00pm - HHS Football Sectional vs Hobart (Hobart HS)
• October 27, 2026, 5:00pm - Mariachi Band at Highland's Downtown Crawl (Highway Ave.)
• October 28, 2026, 6:00pm - Superintendent Meet & Greet (Warren Elementary)
• November 3, 2026 - No In Person School (E-Learning)

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

National School Lunch Week was full of excitement across the district! From Southridge’s spooktacular Halloween circus cafeteria to festive raffle prizes at Johnston, Merkley, and Warren, students everywhere joined in on the circus-themed fun.

You can check out all of our school menus here at this link.

It's also not too late to apply for Free & Reduced meals. All are encouraged to apply.

Click here to apply!

One Highland. Every Athlete. Every Sport. The Highland Athletic Booster Club is proud to support all of our Trojan athletes, building school spirit and standing behind every team, victory, and personal best.

Get Ready to Dance: Join the Boosters Club at their Dance Gala in less than a month! Tickets are going quickly—secure your spot now!

The Viva College! Scholarship Lunch is Latinos Count’s annual celebration of Latino academic

achievement, bringing together students, families, educators, and community leaders to honor

our scholars and inspire the next generation.

HHS Assistant Principal, Ms. Campos, took a group of students to this luncheon where our very own HHS alumn, Ruby R., was honored for the scholarship she received.

The week of September 28th highlighted the absolute best of our school community during Homecoming 2026.

The festivities began with our annual parade, where middle and high school students marched through the rain —a true display of school pride. The momentum continued into our all-school pep rally, where the Freshman football team showed incredible teamwork by taking home the tug-of-war title.

On Friday evening, community members gathered under the stadium lights. While our football team fought hard in a tough game, the highlight of the evening was honoring our court and crowning Dylan F. and Kennedy S. as our Homecoming King and Queen.

The week concluded with Saturday evening's Homecoming Dance at the school. Our students were looking sharp and enjoyed a safe, fun night. Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and students who made this week such a success!