Highlands Leadership Summit 2026

Highlands Leadership Summit 2026 was an exciting and meaningful event focused on welcoming and preparing our 8 elementary schools' student council members. Designed as both a transition and a learning experience, the summit allowed current members to guide, advise, and support the new team as they stepped into their roles. From the start, we prioritized creating a warm and inclusive environment. Through a variety of games, icebreakers, and group activities, incoming members were encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and connect with one another. These activities helped turn initial nerves into confidence, allowing everyone to feel more comfortable and engaged. Team-building played a major role throughout the summit. By working together, new members learned the importance of communication, trust, and collaboration—key skills for a successful student council. Alongside these activities, we also introduced our council’s core values, helping them understand both what we do and why it matters. Overall, the summit helped build confidence, strengthen connections, and set a positive foundation for the year ahead. We are excited to see how the incoming members will grow and contribute to our student council. Avery Chagami, Dance Committee

Highlands Haunted House 13 "It!" Crew: Solos

This year marked our 13 event and it was a banger! Student Council ran the Highlands Haunted House for 1 whole week right before Halloween. Each Student Council member got to chose their role as either an Actor, Special FX or Guide. Guests were grouped into fours in the order of either Knight, Rouge, Ranger or Wizard character. The way ahead was dark and thankfully our Guides were clever enough to bring "torches" to help guide their groups safely through the haunt. Huge thanks to our amazing Actors, Guides, and Special FX crew for making our haunt interactive, interesting, and oh so memorable! We can still hear all of your screams til this day hahahahahahahahaha…

Highlands Haunted House 13 "It!"

Highlands Haunted House 13 "It!" was one of the most exciting and memorable events of the year at Highlands Intermediate School. From creepy clowns and dark hallways to glowing red balloons, the haunted house made students feel like they had stepped straight into a horror movie. Each room was carefully designed with jump scares, eerie decorations, and student actors who fully committed to their roles, making the experience feel realistic and intense.  The atmosphere was electric, filled with screams, laughter, and friends clutching onto each other as they made their way through the maze. What truly made the event special was the teamwork and creativity behind it—students planned, designed, and ran the entire haunted house, working together to bring the vision to life. Overall, Highlands Haunted House 13 was a thrilling experience and a beloved tradition that made Halloween at Highlands truly unforgettable.  Avery Chagami, Dance Committee