The last day of the 2017-18 school year was certainly a very bittersweet for all of the students at Highlands Intermediate. Our Farewell Activities such as the Farewell Assembly and the Highlands Ho'olaule'a brought the gravity of the situation upon us all, that this was indeed our final day as either an 8th Grader or a 7th Grader at Highlands Intermediate. But what surely will be remembered the most to the 8th Graders is the 8th Grade Walk! Held on the last day of school, May 31st, 2018, the 8th Graders all came together at the basketball courts to have one final walk around the campus. After a couple of speeches from our very own student council members, Jenna and Olivia, and Mr. White, the Highlands Student Council linked their arms together, side by side to lead the walk in our last hours of being a middle schooler. Passing A Building beside Mr. Mumaw's room and Mr. Arios’, the hall of B Building, and finally the main hallway where students were greeted with their favorite teachers and security guards giving out high fives and lollipops. The 8th Grade Walk finally ended by rounding back to the gym with the 7th Graders right outside the gym to congratulate and cheer on the class of 2022!!! The 8th Graders reminisced about all the memories that were made over the 2 years in Highlands Intermediate, even bringing many students to tears... This year was certainly one to remember and will never be forgotten, just like Ohana. "Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten..." Amaia, 8th Grade Secretary
