Latin Club
To promote all aspects of classical culture through field trips, projects, and celebrations. (US)

The Highland Herald
(Upper School newspaper) Offers student writers the opportunity to express their points of view and opinions and to inform the Upper School of current events in our community and the world. (US)

The International Club
This club's purpose is to promote interest, awareness, and an appreciation for the diverse cultures of the world. (US)

Prom and School Dances
Traditionally, the junior class sponsors the Prom in June and the senior class sponsors the Homecoming Dance in October. The Middle and Upper School Student Councils organize other dances, including a Middle School Dance, Valentine’s Day Dance, and a masquerade ball. (US, MS)

Homecoming
Highland students and staff are extremely enthusiastic about showing their Hawk Spirit! This weeklong event includes pep rallies, school spirit contests, and games. Homecoming culminates on the weekend with sporting events and carnival-like games on the campus. (LS, MS, US)

The Green Team
A student-led group organized to increase awareness and understanding of the environmental interrelationships that impact public health and the environment. (MS, US)

The Green Team
A student-directed service club for over 40 Upper School members. In addition to meeting weekly during club time, the club sponsors one or two service projects a month after school and on weekends. Students gain leadership experience through club officer positions and by coordinating service initiatives. (US)

The Key Club
A student-led group organized to increase awareness and understanding of the environmental interrelationships that impact public health and the environment. (MS, US)

The Math Club
Fosters an understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of mathematics. They hold Sudoku competitions, complete logic puzzles and analyze the math on the television show NUMB3RS. (US)

The Model UN
Travels to area universities to participate in simulated United Nations situations by representing countries, writing resolutions and sitting on mock UN committees. (US)

International Trips
Expose students to the culture and history of another country, which Highland believes is beneficial not only to the individual but to society as a whole. Past tours have included Italy (2007), Galapagos Islands (2007), Greece and Turkey (2008) and Egypt (2009). (US)

Wilderness Trips
Interested students get to experience hands-on outdoor education in a natural setting, teaching life skills and leadership. Recent trips have been rafting the Youghiogheny River, dog sledding in Maine, local rock climbing, and a canoeing expedition on the Rio Grande River. (US)

Coffeehouse
Gives students of all musical and technical abilities the chance to jam and improvise, and learn lighting and live sound reproduction. It also allows students a safe opportunity for Friday night entertainment. (MS, US)

Battle of the Books
(Grades 4-8) A regional competition where students answer questions about selected books they have read. The junior and senior divisions meet weekly to review and prepare. (LS, MS)

Highland Players
The Middle School and the Upper School Highland Players present dramatic, comedic and musical productions. (MS, US)

Grandparents Day
A special event put together by the Advancement Office and parent volunteers, which involves having our students' grandparents or special friends on campus to share and celebrate the experience at Highland. This special day is punctuated by school tours and classroom visits and culminates with student performances. (LS, MS, US)