🚨 We’re Hiring! Join the Highland County Public Schools Team 🚨
Highland County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for open positions within our division. If you are passionate about supporting students and making a difference in a small, close-knit community, we encourage you to apply.
To view current openings and application information, please visit:
🌐 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
⏰ Please note: The application window will close on April 10th.
We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals to our team and continuing to support the students and families of Highland County! 🍎📚
Our Spanish students had a great time learning to play Cuban dominoes, gaining a deeper understanding of both the language and the rich cultural traditions of Cuba. 🇨🇺
After two busy Maple Festival weekends, we were excited to treat our staff to a much-needed coffee and hot chocolate bar! ☕🍫
It was a small way to say thank you for the hard work, long hours, and dedication they consistently show, not just during the festival, but every single day.
A special thank you to Claire’s Cake Company for the delicious setup!
We truly appreciate our amazing staff here at HCPS! 💙
It was a small way to say thank you for the hard work, long hours, and dedication they consistently show, not just during the festival, but every single day.
A special thank you to Claire’s Cake Company for the delicious setup!
We truly appreciate our amazing staff here at HCPS! 💙
We are incredibly grateful for two beautiful Maple Festival weekends filled with so much support from our students, staff, families, and community!
We truly could not have made our fundraisers successful without each and every one of you. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time, helped behind the scenes, and came out to purchase and support.
We appreciate you all! 🍁
We truly could not have made our fundraisers successful without each and every one of you. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time, helped behind the scenes, and came out to purchase and support.
We appreciate you all! 🍁
Highland County School Board Budget Work Session
Thursday, March 26, 2026 · 6:00pm
Highland High School Library
Agenda: https://aptg.co/mS42mC
Highland County School Board Public Hearing
Thursday, March 26, 2026 · Immediately following the Budget Work Session
Highland High School Library
Agenda: https://aptg.co/rMbC10
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/qqs-omoo-xhj
To join by phone: (US) +1 402-629-0297
PIN: 877 102 121#
Thursday, March 26, 2026 · 6:00pm
Highland High School Library
Agenda: https://aptg.co/mS42mC
Highland County School Board Public Hearing
Thursday, March 26, 2026 · Immediately following the Budget Work Session
Highland High School Library
Agenda: https://aptg.co/rMbC10
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/qqs-omoo-xhj
To join by phone: (US) +1 402-629-0297
PIN: 877 102 121#
Highland students are currently selling ads for the High School and Elementary Yearbooks, and we would love our community’s support! Businesses, families, and community members can purchase ad space or make a donation to support the program.
Ad options range from $65–$150, or you can make a $25 donation to be listed on our Acknowledgement Page.
📅 Deadline: April 1
See the attached forms for details. Thank you for supporting our students!
Ad options range from $65–$150, or you can make a $25 donation to be listed on our Acknowledgement Page.
📅 Deadline: April 1
See the attached forms for details. Thank you for supporting our students!
⏰ Reminder: Due to the busy weekend for many in our community, Highland County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, March 23, 2026.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday morning after a little extra rest!
🍁 Stop by the HHS Cheer & Dance Maple Festival Booth! 🍁
Our HHS Cheer & Dance team has been hard at work creating a variety of delicious homemade treats made with local maple syrup—and you won’t want to miss them!
📍 Located in the end hallway of Highland High School
🥣 Homemade & Frozen Brunswick Stew (take some home!)
🌽 Maple Cornbread & Maple Bacon Cornbread
🧁 Maple Scones, Cookies & Sandwich Cookies
☕ Fresh Perked Coffee & Maple Lattes
🍋 Lemonade
✨ New this year: Maple Parfaits with granola & fresh berries
🍁 Laurel Fork Maple Syrup also available for purchase!
Everything has been lovingly made by our team and wonderful moms—thank you to Chef Lisa for all her help!
Come support our students, enjoy some amazing food, and help a great cause. 💙
All proceeds benefit HHS Cheer & Dance.
⏳ Come early… it goes fast!
Our HHS Cheer & Dance team has been hard at work creating a variety of delicious homemade treats made with local maple syrup—and you won’t want to miss them!
📍 Located in the end hallway of Highland High School
🥣 Homemade & Frozen Brunswick Stew (take some home!)
🌽 Maple Cornbread & Maple Bacon Cornbread
🧁 Maple Scones, Cookies & Sandwich Cookies
☕ Fresh Perked Coffee & Maple Lattes
🍋 Lemonade
✨ New this year: Maple Parfaits with granola & fresh berries
🍁 Laurel Fork Maple Syrup also available for purchase!
Everything has been lovingly made by our team and wonderful moms—thank you to Chef Lisa for all her help!
Come support our students, enjoy some amazing food, and help a great cause. 💙
All proceeds benefit HHS Cheer & Dance.
⏳ Come early… it goes fast!
📢 PUBLIC NOTICE
Highland County School Board - Budget Work Sessions and Public Hearing
The Highland County School Board will hold Budget Work Sessions on the following dates:
🗓 Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Library
🗓 Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Library
🗣 A Public Hearing on the proposed budget will be held immediately following the March 26, 2026 work session at the same location.
Highland County School Board - Budget Work Sessions and Public Hearing
The Highland County School Board will hold Budget Work Sessions on the following dates:
🗓 Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Library
🗓 Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Library
🗣 A Public Hearing on the proposed budget will be held immediately following the March 26, 2026 work session at the same location.
✏️ Students in Mrs. B’s 2nd grade class are beginning an exciting milestone—learning cursive writing! This is the first year they are introduced to cursive, and they are working hard to practice their letters and build this new skill.
It’s wonderful to see their focus and progress as they develop their handwriting and confidence. Great work, 2nd grade! 📚👏
It’s wonderful to see their focus and progress as they develop their handwriting and confidence. Great work, 2nd grade! 📚👏
📘 Preorder Your 2025–2026 Highland High School Yearbook!
Don’t miss your chance to capture this year’s memories! Yearbooks are available for $40.00, but orders must be placed by March 27, 2026 to guarantee a copy.
🎉 Students who pre-order will also be invited to the Yearbook Reveal & Signing Party in June, where they can pick up their books, socialize, and sign each other’s yearbooks.
📅 Order Deadline: March 27, 2026
💲 Price: $40
📧 For more information, please contact Mrs. Jessee at jjessee@highland.k12.va.us
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Don’t miss your chance to capture this year’s memories! Yearbooks are available for $40.00, but orders must be placed by March 27, 2026 to guarantee a copy.
🎉 Students who pre-order will also be invited to the Yearbook Reveal & Signing Party in June, where they can pick up their books, socialize, and sign each other’s yearbooks.
📅 Order Deadline: March 27, 2026
💲 Price: $40
📧 For more information, please contact Mrs. Jessee at jjessee@highland.k12.va.us
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At last Thursday’s School Board meeting, our Elementary Gifted students, led by Mrs. Jolley, did an outstanding job presenting their research on the indigenous people of Highland County.
Students shared what they’ve learned through thoughtful research, engaging visuals, and confident speaking. It was wonderful to see their hard work come to life and to watch them take pride in sharing their knowledge with the Board and community.
Students shared what they’ve learned through thoughtful research, engaging visuals, and confident speaking. It was wonderful to see their hard work come to life and to watch them take pride in sharing their knowledge with the Board and community.
🍁 Our young maple syrup producers at First Grade Maple Camp have been hard at work learning the science behind one of Highland County’s sweetest traditions!
Students explored how geography, elevation, and weather impact maple trees and discovered what happens inside the trees before, during, and after tapping. They also learned how maple leaves change throughout the year and were amazed by the “magic” of turning sap into syrup through boiling.
Each student even wrote their favorite fact about this incredible process! We invite you to take a “tour” of their camp and see all they’ve learned. 🍯📚
Students explored how geography, elevation, and weather impact maple trees and discovered what happens inside the trees before, during, and after tapping. They also learned how maple leaves change throughout the year and were amazed by the “magic” of turning sap into syrup through boiling.
Each student even wrote their favorite fact about this incredible process! We invite you to take a “tour” of their camp and see all they’ve learned. 🍯📚
🎓📘 Senior Ad Deadline Extended!
Good news, Ram families! We have extended the Senior Ad deadline to March 20.
In addition, we are offering a FREE yearbook with the purchase of any half-page or full-page Senior Ad!
This is a great opportunity to celebrate your senior and make their yearbook even more special. Don’t miss out—get your ad submitted by March 20! 🖤💛
Good news, Ram families! We have extended the Senior Ad deadline to March 20.
In addition, we are offering a FREE yearbook with the purchase of any half-page or full-page Senior Ad!
This is a great opportunity to celebrate your senior and make their yearbook even more special. Don’t miss out—get your ad submitted by March 20! 🖤💛
Due to forecasted wind chills at or below 0 degrees, Highland County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Please stay safe and dress warmly.
🏀🔥 Congratulations to our basketball players on their outstanding achievements this season!
Girls Basketball – Pioneer District Honors
⭐ Second Team: Colleen Adams
⭐ Honorable Mention: Brooke Williams, Adelaide Baxter
Boys Basketball – Pioneer District Honors
⭐ First Team: Zach Armstrong
⭐ Second Team: Elijah Good
⭐ Honorable Mention: Patton Hull
Region 1C Honors
⭐ Second Team: Zach Armstrong
We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and representation of Highland! 🐏👏
Girls Basketball – Pioneer District Honors
⭐ Second Team: Colleen Adams
⭐ Honorable Mention: Brooke Williams, Adelaide Baxter
Boys Basketball – Pioneer District Honors
⭐ First Team: Zach Armstrong
⭐ Second Team: Elijah Good
⭐ Honorable Mention: Patton Hull
Region 1C Honors
⭐ Second Team: Zach Armstrong
We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and representation of Highland! 🐏👏
Highland County School Board Budget Work Session
Thursday, March 19, 2026 · 6:00pm
Highland High School Library
Agenda: https://aptg.co/vgrRfH
Thursday, March 19, 2026 · 6:00pm
Highland High School Library
Agenda: https://aptg.co/vgrRfH
Due to icy roads and hazardous travel conditions, Highland County Public Schools will be closed today, March 17, 2026.
Please stay warm and safe.
📸 Spring Sports and Senior Portraits will be taken on March 27. ⚾🎓
Highland students are currently selling ads for the High School and Elementary Yearbooks, and we would love our community’s support! Businesses, families, and community members can purchase ad space or make a donation to support the program.
Ad options range from $65–$150, or you can make a $25 donation to be listed on our Acknowledgement Page.
📅 Deadline: April 1
See the attached forms for details. Thank you for supporting our students!
Ad options range from $65–$150, or you can make a $25 donation to be listed on our Acknowledgement Page.
📅 Deadline: April 1
See the attached forms for details. Thank you for supporting our students!
