Highlands Farewell Assembly & Ho'olaule'a

The end of the school year spells good bye to our awesome 8th graders and sadly, some teachers too.  At this year's Farewell Assembly we hugged and cried and came together as an entire school one last time.  We'll miss you so much Ms. Barnes, Ms. Weeks, and Ms. Witherow! Best of luck in your future endeavors and always remember that Highlands will be here for you!  We also gave away awards to outstanding students and also announced that Team Fantastic 4 was yet again this year's most spirited team!  Congratulations on retaining the Highlands Spirit Cup!  After the Assembly the 8th Graders took one last stroll around campus on their traditional 8th Grade Walk as the 7th Graders remained in the Gym for their 7th Grade Crossover Ceremony.  The middle of the day was filled with amazing Polynesian singing and dancing during our annual Highlands Ho'olaule'a, dedicated to the teachers leaving us and the 8th Graders as well.  This year's Ho'olaule'a special guests -- a surprise for all the students -- was the legendary, Kapena!!!  To top it all off we ended the day with the Farewell Dance.  What a special day it was full of farewells and fond memories....we'll miss you and have a great summer!

Highlands Intermediate Farewell Video 2013

The Highlands Intermediate Leadership Class setup video stations all over campus and asked students during the last week of school: "What is your most memorable moment?"  "What is your most funniest moment?"  "What is your favorite class and why?"  Highlands Intermediate's first-ever Farewell Video will be posted on the internet, put in the Highlands Time Capsule for future generations to behold, and premiered at the start of the Farewell Dance on the last day of school.  This was a year to remember!  Thanks to all who shared memories and made history by participating in this new tradition.

Highlands Intermediate Farewell Video 2013 from Eric White on Vimeo.

Q4 Intramural: May Madness Team Basketball Tournament!

Q4 Intramural: May Madness Team Basketball Tournament is the biggest intramural of the year!  The courts were absolutely packed and the games were awesome!  Congratulations to this year's champions: Team Laule'a!!!  Now, here are the results:

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfast

Our teachers work so hard every single day to enhance our current skills and tohelp prepare us for the future.  To show our appreciation, we, the Leadership Class put on the Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week to coincide with the national event all across the country.  Every single Highlands student got involved too by writing several Teacher Shout-Out notes which were then compiled into booklets to hand out during the event.  This year's Breakfast had the highest turn out of teachers at almost 100%!  We want to give a special shout-out to this year's sponsor's: Pearl City iHop for the best pancakes on the island and also to the Waimalu Starbucks for the delicious coffee all teachers need to get them going!  Thanks soooo much for making this year's Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfast one to remember!!!

Spirit Week 2: Return of the Apps!

Spring Break is over and summer seems so, so very far away.  Don’t despair, though, because Spirit Week 2 is here to uplift your spirits and keep your on track to finish the best school year ever in style!  There are huge amounts of spirit points at stake and your Team needs you to dress up everyday in the appropriate theme and also to win the daily Spirit Week Lunch Competitions.   

Monday        4/29      Superhero Day                         Marvel Ultimate Alliance   @  Cafeteria

Tuesday       4/30      Angry Birds Star Wars Day     Angry Birds Star Wars @ Cafeteria

Wednesday   5/1        Nintendo Day                          Super Smash Bros. @ Cafeteria

Thursday      5/2       Rockstar Day                           Rock Band 3 Tourney @ Band Room