Clubs

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Art Club Students Work on Art projects and explore various art techniques. Mr. Seidel
ALS Club American Sign Language Club teaches students sign language. Students learn sign language through music and daily conversation. Ms. Luca
Chess Club Students learn and play chess. Mr. Friedman
Choruses There are three choruses.   Ms. Brown-Thomas
Drama Club Students participate in acting games and learn acting techniques. Drama Club offers participants the chance to experience the excitement and rewards of theater arts while developing social skills, confidence and the ability to work with others.  Mrs. Burton, Ms. Vegter, Mrs. Klemp & Mr. Friedman
Games Galore Students learn and play games. Mr. Friedman
French Club Students learn about the French culture.  Mrs. Rosen
Highland Buddies (NORA Project) Highland Buddies is a collaboration with the NORA Project's STEMpathy club.  Highland Buddies is a friendship club that promotes an inclusive school climate and a community of acceptance.  Mrs. Fry
Intramural Soccer   Mr. Diaz
Jr. Thespians The International Thespian Society (ITS), Is an honorary organization  that honors student achievement in the theatre arts. Students involved in this club are inducted either in the Winter or the Spring. Students participate in the annual murder mystery, inductions, and lead activities during Drama Club and other theater events.   Mrs. Burton
Literary Magazine Students design, create, contribute original poetry, prose, stories and artwork to a book that is published in the spring. Dr. Wyatt
Magic, The Gathering Students learn how to play this card game and enhance their skills. Mr. Crown
MathCounts A nationwide middle school mathematics competition held in various places in the United States. Its founding sponsors include the CNA Foundation, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Mrs. Vuckovic
Musical Students practice, rehearse and perform a spring play. Opportunities for students to participate as actors and/or crew Mrs. Burton
National Junior Honor Society An honorary organization that  recognizes and encourages academic achievement while developing the ideals of character, service,  leadership and citizenship for 7th and 8th Graders.  Five service hours and monthly meetings are required.   Mrs. Grant
Pride Club Pride club is open to anyone who is a part of, or supportive (allies) of the LGBTQIA+ community and wants Highland to be a more inclusive and supportive space. Mrs. Burton
Science Olympiad/Engineer: Students participate in a team competition in which students compete in 23 events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Mrs. Oshinski
Speech Club/Forensics Students are introduced to a variety of selections, some are famous and some are not.  Students select a piece that will be 4-8 minutes in length and important to them. Presentation skills and practice are done during Speech Club.  The culminating event is the Speech Festival.  Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs. Varghese, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Engstrom
Sprocket Society (Pilot)   Mr. Rajcevich
Student Council   Mrs. Rosen and Mrs. Bataglia
Talent Show Students display their talents in a performance in front of friends and families. Mrs. DeRose & Mrs. VanDyke. 
Tech Club Students will explore various technologies such as coding, audiovisual, up and coming tech and more.   Mrs. Kimbarovsky & Mrs. Rosen
Yarn, Hook & Needle Students learn knitting Mrs. Shea
Yearbook Students work a on the school yearbook. Ms. Croner & Ms. Deflorio