Highland Optimist

10/27/2026

We know everyone has their own preferences for cooking frozen pizza, below is the Optimist Club’s recommendation for preparing. Hopefully this helps those who have supported our student groups and recently purchased frozen pizzas. THANK YOU!

OPTIMIST PIZZA Cooking Instructions: For best results, pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Unwrap frozen pizza and place directly on lower rack. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes

10/22/2026

🎶…it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas🎶 Highland Optimists and Korte Co. joined forces to get the Christmas Tree Lot trailer festive wrap installed. Come see us November 27th at the Highland Square!🎄A huge THANK YOU to The Korte Company for supporting the Optimist!!

10/16/2026

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It’s official we are approved for October 30, 2026. If your business/organization would like to participate please fill out the Google form.

https://forms.gle/i94pviJnMPjsB3Bf7

10/12/2026

The Highland Optimists are proud to provide the team jerseys for the HHS Unified soccer team for the matches against Triad this morning. Unified Soccer brings together athletes and Special Olympic Athletes in a unified competition. Go Dawgs!

10/08/2026

The Highland Optimist Club is proud to have purchased this drone for our HHS Students. Students are learning real life skills with potential career applications for drone pilots including agriculture, public safety & emergency services, construction, and even filmmaking!

1st Hour Drone Pilot Certification flying the DJI Matrice 4T donated by the Highland Optimists.

10/06/2026

Tonight we welcomed our ‘26-‘27 Board & Officers. Big congrats to New President Kevin Keeven and thank you to outgoing President John Zieser for your year of service!!

09/28/2026

The HHS Jr Optimist Club’s straw bale & corn stalk sale is happening now! They are once again raising funds to purchase Christmas gifts for LOL children and their siblings. (Leaps of Love - supporting families affected by childhood cancer.)

Please text April Rottmann at (618)410-1857 for ordering. Pick-up/Delivery can be set up for this coming weekend (10/2 &10/3) OR next weekend (10/9 & 10/10).

Payments can be cash, check, or Venmo.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Highland Optimist Club! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of all those who help make our community strong. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day with family and friends.

As part of our Avenue of Flags program, our American flags would normally be retired after the Labor Day display. However, this year marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, and in honor of those who lost their lives, the first responders who answered the call, and the enduring spirit of our nation, we will be leaving the flags displayed for an additional week through September 11.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the Highland community for your continued support of the Avenue of Flags program. Your participation helps us honor our nation's heritage while supporting the Highland Optimist Club's efforts to serve local youth and community programs throughout the year.

08/08/2026

Highland Optimists are happy to support the HHS Golf team’s scramble.

08/02/2026

Happy August! With “Back to School” right around the corner, we wanted to thank the community for their continued support and wish all the students, teachers and administrators the best for the ‘26-‘27 school year!