🔥🔬 Our chemistry students rolled up their sleeves for a hands-on lab to calculate the empirical formula of Magnesium Oxide. They observed the reaction, collected data, and worked through the steps to determine the compound’s simplest whole-number ratio.👩🔬👨🔬✨
🎭 Our 9th and 10th grade English classes took a trip to Blackfriars Playhouse to experience Romeo & Juliet live on stage!
Seeing Shakespeare’s classic come to life was an exciting way to connect what they’re learning in the classroom with the world of theatre. 📖
Seeing Shakespeare’s classic come to life was an exciting way to connect what they’re learning in the classroom with the world of theatre. 📖
🎉 Congratulations to our first four raffle winners from the NHS Attendance Incentive! 🎉
Lane Neil, Creed Good, Charlotte Richardson, and Emma Brower!
Thank you to everyone who’s been showing up and staying committed — your names are still in the running! 🙌 Any entries not drawn this time will roll over for our Grand Prize Drawing at the end of the year… for a brand new Nintendo Switch 2! 🎮
Keep up the great attendance and grades, and you could be our next winner!
Lane Neil, Creed Good, Charlotte Richardson, and Emma Brower!
Thank you to everyone who’s been showing up and staying committed — your names are still in the running! 🙌 Any entries not drawn this time will roll over for our Grand Prize Drawing at the end of the year… for a brand new Nintendo Switch 2! 🎮
Keep up the great attendance and grades, and you could be our next winner!
🥫🧡 Highland County Thanksgiving Food Drive!
The National Honor Society is once again partnering with the Highland County Department of Social Services to host our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive!
📅 Collection Dates:
High School: November 11–21
Elementary School: November 17–21
Each grade has been assigned specific items to bring — check the flyer for details! This is a friendly competition between classes to see who can donate the most food.
🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – Class Pizza Party
🥈 2nd Place – Ice Cream Party
🥉 3rd Place – Candy for the Class
Let’s come together to support our community this Thanksgiving season! 🧡
The National Honor Society is once again partnering with the Highland County Department of Social Services to host our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive!
📅 Collection Dates:
High School: November 11–21
Elementary School: November 17–21
Each grade has been assigned specific items to bring — check the flyer for details! This is a friendly competition between classes to see who can donate the most food.
🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – Class Pizza Party
🥈 2nd Place – Ice Cream Party
🥉 3rd Place – Candy for the Class
Let’s come together to support our community this Thanksgiving season! 🧡
🇺🇸 Today’s Veterans Day program was a powerful and heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have served our country.
🖼️ View the tribute slideshow from today’s ceremony here:
https://bit.ly/4hUxf4d
Board Chairman and Marine Veteran Mr. Wilfong reminded us that veterans “choose to serve something greater than themselves,” emphasizing that courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to move forward despite it.
Third grade teacher and retired Air Force Colonel Col. Masson uplifted every veteran in attendance, honoring each person’s service—whether brief or lifelong. She shared, “If you didn’t go to war, it’s simply because no one picked on us during the time you served.” She reminded us that being ready and willing to serve is equally meaningful.
Our students sang beautifully, and the entire ceremony was a moving celebration of gratitude, patriotism, and community.
Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice. We are proud to honor you today and every day. ❤️🤍💙
More photos of our veterans to come soon! 📷
🖼️ View the tribute slideshow from today’s ceremony here:
https://bit.ly/4hUxf4d
Board Chairman and Marine Veteran Mr. Wilfong reminded us that veterans “choose to serve something greater than themselves,” emphasizing that courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to move forward despite it.
Third grade teacher and retired Air Force Colonel Col. Masson uplifted every veteran in attendance, honoring each person’s service—whether brief or lifelong. She shared, “If you didn’t go to war, it’s simply because no one picked on us during the time you served.” She reminded us that being ready and willing to serve is equally meaningful.
Our students sang beautifully, and the entire ceremony was a moving celebration of gratitude, patriotism, and community.
Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice. We are proud to honor you today and every day. ❤️🤍💙
More photos of our veterans to come soon! 📷
🇺🇸 This morning, our students, veterans, and families are enjoying a special Veterans Day breakfast. It is a wonderful opportunity for our students to honor the men and women who have served our country, share conversations, and spend time together. ❤️🤍💙
This is a reminder about our Veterans Day Ceremony tomorrow.
✅ Breakfast for veterans and guests will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
If you are attending breakfast, please enter through the Elementary School doors.
✅ The Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the High School gym.
If you are coming for the ceremony only, please enter through the High School doors.
We invite you to bring any veterans you know, and all families are welcome to attend.
Thank you, and we look forward to honoring our veterans together tomorrow.
✅ Breakfast for veterans and guests will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
If you are attending breakfast, please enter through the Elementary School doors.
✅ The Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the High School gym.
If you are coming for the ceremony only, please enter through the High School doors.
We invite you to bring any veterans you know, and all families are welcome to attend.
Thank you, and we look forward to honoring our veterans together tomorrow.
❄️ Inclement Weather Reminder for HCPS Families ❄️
As we enter the winter season, we want to make sure families know how Highland County Public Schools will communicate school delays, closures, and weather-related updates.
For full details, please read the complete letter here:
👉 https://aptg.co/GQYKZY
Where to check for updates:
📺 WSLS 10, WHSV 3, WDBJ 7, WFXR FOX, WSET 13
📻 Allegheny Mountain Radio (89.7)
🌐 HCPS Facebook, Twitter, Website
📞 HCPS Info Line: 540-468-6305
✅ Please remember: the automated calling system is not guaranteed to reach every household, so be sure to check multiple sources.
As we enter the winter season, we want to make sure families know how Highland County Public Schools will communicate school delays, closures, and weather-related updates.
For full details, please read the complete letter here:
👉 https://aptg.co/GQYKZY
Where to check for updates:
📺 WSLS 10, WHSV 3, WDBJ 7, WFXR FOX, WSET 13
📻 Allegheny Mountain Radio (89.7)
🌐 HCPS Facebook, Twitter, Website
📞 HCPS Info Line: 540-468-6305
✅ Please remember: the automated calling system is not guaranteed to reach every household, so be sure to check multiple sources.
Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, November 13, 2025 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://aptg.co/s_yQbQ
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/syy-udqb-yvx
To join by phone: (US) +1 786-288-3699
PIN: 590 139 308#
Thursday, November 13, 2025 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://aptg.co/s_yQbQ
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/syy-udqb-yvx
To join by phone: (US) +1 786-288-3699
PIN: 590 139 308#
📸 Winter sports photos are scheduled for Thursday, November 20th!
Athletes, don’t forget your uniforms and best smiles! 📣🏀
Athletes, don’t forget your uniforms and best smiles! 📣🏀
🌸🍦 Our third graders celebrated filling their “We Bloom Together” flower with a special ice cream party outside! Even though it was a little chilly, they voted for an outdoor celebration and had the best time enjoying their well-earned treat.
Students earn petals for exceptional work, good citizenship, positive behavior, and academic success. Once the flower is full, they get to enjoy a class activity of their choice—like this fun (and frosty!) ice cream party!
Way to go, third grade! Keep blooming together! 💛💙
Students earn petals for exceptional work, good citizenship, positive behavior, and academic success. Once the flower is full, they get to enjoy a class activity of their choice—like this fun (and frosty!) ice cream party!
Way to go, third grade! Keep blooming together! 💛💙
Our elementary students have been working so hard to prepare for our Veterans Day ceremony! 🇺🇸
If you’re joining us for the Veterans Day breakfast, it will take place from 8:30–9:30 a.m. — please enter through the elementary doors.
If you’re attending only the ceremony, please enter through the high school doors.
The Veterans Day ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m.
🍎 Interested in Becoming a Teacher?
Mary Baldwin University’s School of Education offers flexible, fully online undergraduate, graduate, and provisional teacher education programs designed to fit your schedule.
Whether you’re working toward a Provisional License or beginning your pathway to full licensure, MBU provides accessible options for aspiring educators of all backgrounds. Courses are 100% online and asynchronous, with tuition discounts and deferment opportunities available for Virginia educators and partner school divisions.
📅 Join the Info Session:
November 11 at 4:30 p.m.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo4RaAkWY4nXjW5UXgjwkmpk9gpZCj11dcrshF46KupFVO_w/viewform
Learn more about taking your next step in education!
Mary Baldwin University’s School of Education offers flexible, fully online undergraduate, graduate, and provisional teacher education programs designed to fit your schedule.
Whether you’re working toward a Provisional License or beginning your pathway to full licensure, MBU provides accessible options for aspiring educators of all backgrounds. Courses are 100% online and asynchronous, with tuition discounts and deferment opportunities available for Virginia educators and partner school divisions.
📅 Join the Info Session:
November 11 at 4:30 p.m.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo4RaAkWY4nXjW5UXgjwkmpk9gpZCj11dcrshF46KupFVO_w/viewform
Learn more about taking your next step in education!
🔥This month’s Head Start Family Fun event was all about getting cozy and enjoying good books! Our preschoolers snuggled up by the “campfire” to read with their families and took home a brand-new blanket and book to keep the fun going at home. 📚
We love seeing our little learners develop a love for reading—one story (and one snuggle) at a time!
We love seeing our little learners develop a love for reading—one story (and one snuggle) at a time!
🎉 Did you know one of our own is a published author? 📖
Earlier this year, Dr. Pillow, our Speech Pathologist (SLP, Teacher of D/HH & Educational Audiologist), published Wordyspisms, a fun picture book that plays with words—adding or taking away sounds to create new ones! It’s a great way to build phonological awareness in children.
➡️ Check out Wordyspisms on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hjuEJLX
His newest book, Speechyspisms: How is your speech?, helps parents determine if their child is producing age-appropriate speech sounds—or if a referral to a speech-language pathologist might be needed.
➡️ Check out Speechyspisms on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4OnqFOj
Both books are fun, educational, and perfect for families interested in language development and speech awareness! 🗣️
Earlier this year, Dr. Pillow, our Speech Pathologist (SLP, Teacher of D/HH & Educational Audiologist), published Wordyspisms, a fun picture book that plays with words—adding or taking away sounds to create new ones! It’s a great way to build phonological awareness in children.
➡️ Check out Wordyspisms on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hjuEJLX
His newest book, Speechyspisms: How is your speech?, helps parents determine if their child is producing age-appropriate speech sounds—or if a referral to a speech-language pathologist might be needed.
➡️ Check out Speechyspisms on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4OnqFOj
Both books are fun, educational, and perfect for families interested in language development and speech awareness! 🗣️
🎨 Looking for a unique gift or a special piece to brighten your home?
Our talented Art Club students are creating handcrafted painted glass art — each piece is one-of-a-kind and available in multiple sizes.
✨ Custom orders welcome!
🖼️ 8x10 – $30
🖼️ 11x14 – $50
Your purchase helps support our young artists and their creative projects.
📧 To place an order, email Mrs. Justine at:
👉 jdeeds@highland.k12.va.us
Our talented Art Club students are creating handcrafted painted glass art — each piece is one-of-a-kind and available in multiple sizes.
✨ Custom orders welcome!
🖼️ 8x10 – $30
🖼️ 11x14 – $50
Your purchase helps support our young artists and their creative projects.
📧 To place an order, email Mrs. Justine at:
👉 jdeeds@highland.k12.va.us
🏐 Congratulations to our Highland Volleyball All-District athletes!
✨ Colleen Adams – 2nd Team
👏 Emma Brower – Honorable Mention
👏 Ali Veasey – Honorable Mention
We’re so proud of your hard work, teamwork, and dedication on and off the court. Way to represent Highland! 💙💛
✨ Colleen Adams – 2nd Team
👏 Emma Brower – Honorable Mention
👏 Ali Veasey – Honorable Mention
We’re so proud of your hard work, teamwork, and dedication on and off the court. Way to represent Highland! 💙💛
Our Culinary Arts students have been busy decorating sugar cookies, and we might have a lookalike in the batch… Oliver, is that you?! 🍪😂 Check out these sweet creations!
🚨 Fire Drill Announcement 🚨
HCPS is conducting a fire drill. This is a routine safety practice to ensure all students and staff know the proper procedures in the event of an emergency.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our schools safe.
HCPS is conducting a fire drill. This is a routine safety practice to ensure all students and staff know the proper procedures in the event of an emergency.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our schools safe.
💗 VOLLEYBALL PINK NIGHT 💗
Join us November 7 at 6:00 PM in the HHS Gym for a special night filled with games, prizes, and a baked goods sale (free will donation)!
All proceeds will be donated to the Vaus family in loving memory of Amy. 💕
Let’s come together as a community to show support, share love, and celebrate Amy’s life.
“Forever in our hearts, now in God’s arms.” 🤍
Join us November 7 at 6:00 PM in the HHS Gym for a special night filled with games, prizes, and a baked goods sale (free will donation)!
All proceeds will be donated to the Vaus family in loving memory of Amy. 💕
Let’s come together as a community to show support, share love, and celebrate Amy’s life.
“Forever in our hearts, now in God’s arms.” 🤍
