Shows
Highlander HighlightsMonday, January 13Join hosts Shiloh and Clara to hear about what is going on around Providence!
2025-01-1304 min2024-10-1400 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, June 3rdJoin host Grey Elliott as he interviews students about the events and people who impacted them throughout the year.
2024-06-0302 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, March 25thJoin our new host Blake Tibbetts as he walks through some of the upcoming events at Providence, such as Buddy Day (April 12th), the March Madness bracket tournament, and the 8th grade PNW History field trip.
2024-03-2504 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, March 4thJoin host Benjamin Letsche to hear about March Madness activities and the recent grammar "100 Day."
2024-03-0503 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, February 12thHosts Benjamin Letsche and Greyson Elliott take listeners on a tour of recent happenings at Providence.
2024-02-1203 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, September 18thWelcome to the first episode of the 2023-2024 school year! On this episode, you will meet your hosts for the fall trimester, and hear some secondary students share about their excitement for the Fall Retreat.
2023-09-1807 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, May 24thJoin hosts George and Liz to hear about the upcoming senior thesis presentations, as well as an update on our sports programs. Link to purchase tickets to our production of The Sound of Music: https://pccswa.seatyourself.biz/
2023-04-2405 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, April 17thJoin hosts Sydnie and Opal to hear about a variety of events this week; Buddy Day, Secondary Spring Fling, and the upcoming musical production of The Sound of Music.
2023-04-1705 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, April 3Join hosts Nathan and Blake to hear about last week's Grammar Speech Meet, as well as some secondary student plans and dreams for Spring Break.
2023-04-0308 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, March 6thJoin hosts Maddie and Gabriella to hear about a variety of school events, from grammar Speech Meet to the brand new secondary Italian Club. Then, can you guess which secondary students do each impression at the end of the episode?
2023-03-0603 min2023-02-2500 min2023-02-2400 min2023-02-2300 min2023-02-2200 min2023-02-2100 minHighlander HighlightsMid-Winter Mission #1 | Monday, February 20thTune in for the first of our daily "Mid-Winter Missions" - fun, simple activities that you can do with the family during Mid-Winter Break! Each day at 6AM, we'll release the next of our missions, so stay tuned in throughout the week!
2023-02-2001 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, February 13thJoin hosts George and Nathan (or is it Nathan and George?) to hear about the upcoming Spelling Bee, 100 Day, and some fun stories from around the school.
2023-02-1305 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, February 6thJoin hosts Cecilia and Rachel as they share about a variety of upcoming events; the 6th grade WWII Victory Day, secondary Roman Forum, and Saturday's Family Ball. Note: You can RSVP for your family for the Family Ball by clicking this link.
2023-02-0605 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, January 30thJoin hosts Josiah and Odessa to hear about a variety of upcoming events and to check in on how New Year's Resolutions are going across the student body!
2023-01-3004 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, January 23rdJoin hosts Sydnie and Rachel as they discuss the upcoming secondary Protocol event, the upcoming spring musical, the basketball senior night, and the 5th grade Colonial Tea Party.
2023-01-2308 minHighlander HighlightsTuesday, January 17thThis week. tune in with hosts George and Madeline to hear about winter and spring sports, and this Friday's Geography Bee.
2023-01-1709 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, January 9thTune in with hosts Sophie and Elizabeth to hear about this Friday's Grammar Family Fun Night, February's middle school drama productions, and some New Year's resolutions from around the student body.
2023-01-0905 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, December 12thJoin hosts Kalinn and Gabriella for the Highlander Highlights Christmas Episode! First, we'll take a look back at last week's Christmas Concert, including interviews with Mrs. Hilt as well as some of the 2nd graders, who were in the concert for the first time. Then we'll hear from Mr. Evans about this Friday's secondary Christmas Breakfast. And finally, we'll hear from staff and faculty around Providence about their favorite Christmas traditions.
2022-12-1307 minHighlander HighlightsTuesday, November 8thThis week is Teacher Appreciation Week for the Highlander Highlights Podcast! Join hosts Nathan and Sydnie to hear from students across grammar, middle school, and high school about what they appreciate about their teachers.
2022-11-0804 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, October 24thJoin hosts Alec and Rachel to hear about this week's sports senior nights, next week's Reformation Day, and the secondary trip to Bob's Corn on Saturday.
2022-10-2406 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, October 17thJoin hosts Blake and Emily to hear about our upcoming fall drama production and the 2nd grade field trip this Wednesday.
2022-10-1704 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, October 10thThis week, join hosts Odessa and Daniel to hear about our fall sports teams, get a grammar update, and learn about some upcoming secondary events.
2022-10-1006 minHighlander HighlightsOctober 4th, 2022This week, get to know a bit to know your hosts! And don't forget to subscribe!
2022-10-0405 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, May 2ndJoin hosts Alex and Sofia to hear about this the upcoming 8th grade history field trip, this Friday's Mother's Day event here at school, and our ongoing Track & Field season.
2022-05-0204 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, March 28Join hosts Josiah and Kalinn to hear about what's going on at PCCS this week! Purchase tickets for Beauty and the Beast here - showings this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
2022-03-2805 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, February 28Join hosts Gabriella and Blake to hear about the happenings at PCCS! This week, we sit down with Mrs. Thayer to learn more about the grammar spelling bee. Then, we're joined by some of the ladies of the junior class to hear some top-tips for secondary finals. And finally, we get a very special message about the spring musical, Beauty and the Beast.
2022-02-2805 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, February 7thJoin hosts Sofia and Josiah for a sports report, a look ahead to this week's secondary Roman Forum, and a glimpse into the grammar spelling bee. Ideas for Providence events or activities that ought to be featured on the podcast? Email them to highlanderhighlights@pccs.org.
2022-02-0705 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, January 31stJoin hosts Aidan and Madeline to hear about this week's secondary Protocol training, the grammar classroom spelling bees, and another installment of our Teacher Feature segment, where you'll get to learn more about secondary teacher Mark Olsen. Ideas for topics we should cover on the podcast? Email them to highlanderhighlights@pccs.org.
2022-01-3110 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, January 24thJoin hosts Blake and Kalinn to get an update on the boys basketball season and last week's Geography Bee, and a look ahead at this Friday's secondary Winter Fling.
2022-01-2404 minHighlander HighlightsTuesday, January 18thJoin hosts Cody and Gabriella to hear about last week's Colonial Tea Party in 5th grade, this Friday's Geography Bee, and Middle School Girls Basketball.
2022-01-1904 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, January 10thJoin hosts George and Elizabeth to hear about State of the School, Grammar Family Fun Night, and our boys basketball team. Think you know the answer to one of the Teacher Trivia questions? Send it to highlanderhighlights@pccs.org to win!
2022-01-1004 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, December 6thJoin hosts Josiah and Twilight to hear an interview with the lead actors in the upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast, an interview about this week's Christmas concert, and a segment on January's Geography Bee.
2021-12-0606 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, November 22ndJoin hosts Austin & Kalinn to hear about tonight's (Nov. 22nd) parenting class at the school, this Wednesday's Grammar Read-In Day, and the Secondary Turkey Bowl. Questions or ideas for the podcast? Email highlanderhighlights@pccs.org
2021-11-2205 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, November 15thJoin hosts Blake and Sofia to hear about this year's secondary musical theater production, one of our new grammar teachers, and a quick sports recap.
2021-11-1503 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, November 8thThis week, join hosts Austin and Blake to hear tips for secondary finals testing, a song from some of our Kindergarteners with Ms. McPhetridge, and a look forward to the ACCS Regional Choir Festival.
2021-11-0806 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, November 1st, 2021This week, join hosts Kalinn and Austin as we take a look back at last week's Boy Soccer Senior Night and Reformation Day.
2021-10-3105 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, October 25This week; a look back at 1st grade Spider Day, a chat with senior volleyball girls Paige, Jessica, and Rose, and an update on our grammar and secondary clubs, including interviews with Mrs. Kniss and a few student leaders.
2021-10-2407 minHighlander HighlightsMonday, October 18thThis week, join hosts Blake and Liz to hear about what's going on around the Providence community. Topics this week include: an impressive recitation from our second grade class, an interview with one of our new grammar teachers, and a look forward to the upcoming secondary event at Bob's Corn. If you think you know the riddle at the end of the episode, email the answer to highlanderhighlights@pccs.org
2021-10-1705 minHighlander HighlightsTuesday, October 12On the first episode of the podcast, we've a got a secondary retreat recap, a sports update, and a joke from a 2nd grader. Tune in to hear more!
2021-10-1104 min
Masters of the MusiverseReid Wixson and Brian LukkassonThis was a very engaging conversation. Reid Wixson (Minneapolis Southwest) and Brian Lukkasson (Blake School) have an amazing project to share with the band and orchestra world and I think you will want to be a part of this one. Also, they approach this conversation with a mix of directness and compassion that we should all strive to model. There are so many links below. Happy listening! Conversation Links Consortium Invite- http://bit.ly/3kU7bZO NPR Story- http://n.pr/3uUmWEw 10 Best Practices for Repertoire Selection- https://bit.ly/2O2xD7q
2021-03-1544 min
Crosswater Community Church - Sultan, WAGod's Grace To You This week, we welcome guest speaker TJ Lukkasson to show us how the book of Ephesians confronts some false gospels in the church.
2020-09-2033 min
Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)20. Composer Chat w/Cait Nishimura & Salvador JacoboCait Nishimura & Salvador Jacobo - two young composers (both in their 20’s) who have already written several very popular pieces of band music. In particular, Cait’s “Chasing Sunlight” and Sal’s “Vuelo” have been programmed by many band directors in Minnesota in the past two years. We wanted to know what it’s like to be a young composer from a demographic that is typically underrepresented in band music, and why their music has become especially popular in Minnesota. Additionally, we talk about the challenges of composing during a pandemic and what lies ahead. In many ways, this is also a contin...
2020-07-0147 minBand is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)18. Quality Music of Diversity (Nora Tycast & Brian Lukkasson)Spring Lake Park HS (MN) has a national reputation for innovation and inclusivity. Co-directors Nora Tycast and Brian Lukkasson have been featured on NPR, The Washington Post, and MPR thanks to their unyielding effort to program excellent music written by composers of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
We are very proud of this week's episode, "Quality Music of Diversity" with Nora Tycast and Brian Lukkasson. We also want our listeners to know that this episode was recorded prior to the murder of George Floyd and the events that followed. To give additional perspective to this topic, Brian and Nora have provided the...
2020-06-1734 min