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Students Applying to Highland, We’re Upgrading Your Application Experience: As we transition to our new application system, there will be a temporary processing delay. Applications submitted April 8–April 12 will be processed once the system is live, and course registration access will begin April 14. You’ll receive a confirmation email upon submission and a second email with your login details when everything is ready.

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Northeast District FFA Super Day 2026 at Highland. Graphic shows a line of tables with wool being graded by several individuals.

Northeast District FFA Hosts FFA Super Day at Highland

April 9, 2026 | By Tanner Holte

Northeast Kansas District FFA students gathered Wednesday, Apr. 8, at the Walters Wellness Center in Highland to compete in a variety of Career Development Events (CDE). Riverside and Hiawatha High Schools co-hosted the competition. Staff and students from both schools worked hard to get everything...

Scottie Gold Initiative Wins NASPA Award - group photo of Sarah Wood, Dr. Jennifer Schiller, President Bowhay, and Dean of Students Lexy Clark

Scottie Gold Initiative Wins National NASPA Award

February 25, 2026 | By Stephanie Peterson

Highland Community College is proud to announce that its innovative Scottie Gold Initiative has been named the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding...

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President and Dean's Honor Roll List for Fall 2025

February 20, 2026 | By Stephanie Peterson

President and Dean's Honor Roll List for Fall 2025 Below is a list of students at Highland Community College that have made the President and...

Events

05.01 Early College (HS) Online courses end. Grades post May 5.

05.08 Last Day of Classes (16-Week and Second 8-Week)

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