09/17/23 Parent Update

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Announcements & Important Dates

Dear Incline High School Families,

It’s Homecoming Week!

Important Dates

9/17-9/23 Homecoming Week
9/22 Homecoming Parade & Football Game vs. Battle Mountain
9/23 Homecoming Dance 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
10/2-10/6 Fall Break
10/9 Teacher Professional Development Day – No Students
10/11 Booster Meeting1:00 – 3:00 @ Parasol
10/24 PSAT Soph/Juniors, regular schedule
10/27 Nevada Day – No School
11/8 Booster Meeting 1:00 – 3:00 @ Parasol
12/13 Booster Meetin g1:00 – 3:00 @ Parasol
1/10 Booster Meeting 1:00 – 3:00 @ Parasol
2/14 Booster Meeting 1:00 – 3:00 @ Parasol
3/13 Booster Meeting 1:00 – 3:00 @ Parasol
4/10 Booster Meetin g1:00 – 3:00 @ Parasol
5/8 Booster Meeting 1:00 – 3:00 @ Parasol
6/5 Booster Meeting 1:00 – 3:00 @ Parasol
2024 Graduation is June 17th @ 4:00 p.m.


This Week’s Highlights

 
Dress -up theme days:
9/18 – Barbie (pink)
9/19 – Minions (yellow/denim/overalls)
9/20 – Avatar (blue)
9/21 – Top Gun (camo)
9/22 – Class Colors!
 
Hoco Events:
9/19 @7pm is Powder Puff Football game at Middle School Baseball Field
9/22 @9am Homecoming Assembly
9/22 @1:30 Homecoming Parade gathering and parade (see PDF for route)
9/22 Football vs Battle Mountain (4:30JV/7pm Varsity)
9/23 @7:30 Hoco Dance at IHS – A Night in Hollywood Hills (semiformal attire)

 

Athletics

Lots of games this week. Check the online calendar for dates and times as things can change:
 

Homecoming Parade

9/22 Friday Homecoming Parade
Staging is at 1:30, and Parade begins at 2:00 PM off Alder.
 
Map of the route
 
Timeline
  • 1:25 students IN the parade will be released so they can make their way to the staging area of the parade.
  • 1:45 all students will go to the parade to watch. They will leave with their Advisory (1st period) class.
  • 2:30 students can stay and continue to watch the parade or they will be excused for the day.
Waivers – these are ONLY needed IF your student is in the parade (walking in the parade). If your student is participating – the waivers are at IHS with Ms. Barb.
 

Friday Homecoming Football Game

7:00 PM Homecoming Football game vs Battle Mountain! Come cheer, buy IHS Swag, and have fun!!!!
 

Saturday 9/23 7:30pm Homecoming Dance

  • Time: Dance begins at 7:30 and ends at 9:30 PM in the IHS Small Gym.
  • Theme: A Night in the Hollywood Hills
  • Suggested Dress: Semi-formal
  • Prices: Singles $15 / Couples $20


AP Testing Information

Up through 10/23, you can pay for AP testing at the Early Rate. Beginning 10/24, the early rates noted below go up for each test by $45.
The Early Rates:
AP Seminar and AP Research $145
AP anything else $98
The school is offering payment plans, if needed – 1/2 when setting up a plan, and then payments can be made monthly.
You pay these fees in the office.

 

Other Information

Community and Compassion
Our strength lies in our unity and our ability to look out for one another. I encourage all Highlanders to shine by embodying integrity, humanity, and scholarship. Let’s create a culture where everyone feels supported and valued.

Student Voice Committee
The Student Voice committee is actively engaging with all advisories to ensure every student’s ideas are valued and considered. Stay tuned for exciting developments. The committee meets every other Thursday at lunch in Ms. Cahill’s office.

Academic Support
We are adapting to provide the best support for our students, even with the discontinuation of ESSER funds for after-school tutoring. Now, we are offering targeted support during Advisory hours. Reach out to your child’s Advisor for more details.

No Phones/Ear Buds Policy
Thank you for supporting our policy to keep classrooms distraction-free. Together, we are fostering an environment conducive to learning.

Graduation – June 17 at 4pm
We have received approval to plan for an outdoor graduation. If you’d like to be on the 2024 graduation committee please reach out to Ms. Cahill, tcahill@washoeschools.net

Nevada Department of Education Star Rating
Please note that attendance will be a crucial factor in our star rating this year. Let’s work together to minimize absences and keep our rating high.

 

 

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