🍂📚 SAVE THE DATE, RAMS! FALL FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT IS COMING! 📚🍂
Highland Elementary School invites you and your family to join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating reading and learning! 💙💛🐏
📅 Wednesday, October 21st
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Highland Elementary School Cafeteria
🍂 Sponsored by Title I!
Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of literacy activities and family fun!
🌭 Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided.
📖 Every child will receive a FREE book to take home!
❤️ Whether you're coming to enjoy a meal, explore the joy of reading, or spend quality time together, there's something for everyone!
✨ The whole family is welcome! We can't wait to see our Highland Elementary families there!
💙💛 GO RAMS! 🐏📚
Highland Elementary School invites you and your family to join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating reading and learning! 💙💛🐏
📅 Wednesday, October 21st
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Highland Elementary School Cafeteria
🍂 Sponsored by Title I!
Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of literacy activities and family fun!
🌭 Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided.
📖 Every child will receive a FREE book to take home!
❤️ Whether you're coming to enjoy a meal, explore the joy of reading, or spend quality time together, there's something for everyone!
✨ The whole family is welcome! We can't wait to see our Highland Elementary families there!
💙💛 GO RAMS! 🐏📚
Highland County Public Schools is accepting sealed bids for the sale of Bus #20, a 2008 Thomas School Bus with 190,796 miles. The vehicle is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied.
See full details here: https://aptg.co/Km-nlB
Sealed bids must be received by Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Bids will be opened Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Bids may be mailed to Highland County Public Schools, P.O. Box 250, Monterey, VA 24465, or delivered in person to the Highland High School Office, 244 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465.
The bus is available for inspection at 240 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465, behind the school near the greenhouses.
Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🚌
See full details here: https://aptg.co/Km-nlB
Sealed bids must be received by Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Bids will be opened Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Bids may be mailed to Highland County Public Schools, P.O. Box 250, Monterey, VA 24465, or delivered in person to the Highland High School Office, 244 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465.
The bus is available for inspection at 240 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465, behind the school near the greenhouses.
Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🚌
🦌 VIRGINIA HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE – SIGN UP NOW! 🦌
Highland County students in 5th–9th grade are invited to participate in the Virginia Hunter Education Course, taking place October 27th through November 10th.
This course gives students the opportunity to build valuable outdoor skills while learning the fundamentals of hunter safety, firearms safety, and responsible hunting. The course is designed to meet Virginia’s hunting license education requirements, with a license test administered at the end.
🌟 Why Participate?
Experienced instructors
Hunter and outdoor safety education
Virginia hunting license education requirements
License test at the end of the course
FREE for participants!
Today’s Hunter Manual provided
📚 The course will take place during the school day, helping students prepare for the first day of deer season in 2026. Homeschool students are welcome, too!
📝 Sign up early! Complete the attached interest form and return it to school.
📞 Questions? Call Highland Elementary School at 540-468-6360.
Share with families who may be interested! 🦌🌲
Highland County students in 5th–9th grade are invited to participate in the Virginia Hunter Education Course, taking place October 27th through November 10th.
This course gives students the opportunity to build valuable outdoor skills while learning the fundamentals of hunter safety, firearms safety, and responsible hunting. The course is designed to meet Virginia’s hunting license education requirements, with a license test administered at the end.
🌟 Why Participate?
Experienced instructors
Hunter and outdoor safety education
Virginia hunting license education requirements
License test at the end of the course
FREE for participants!
Today’s Hunter Manual provided
📚 The course will take place during the school day, helping students prepare for the first day of deer season in 2026. Homeschool students are welcome, too!
📝 Sign up early! Complete the attached interest form and return it to school.
📞 Questions? Call Highland Elementary School at 540-468-6360.
Share with families who may be interested! 🦌🌲
📚🎉 IT’S SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR TIME AT HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY! 🎉📚
Get ready, Rams! 🐏💙💛 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary, and we can’t wait to celebrate the joy of reading!
📅 October 19th – 23rd
⏰ Daily Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🌙 Family Nights:
📖 Tuesday, October 20th
📖 Thursday, October 22nd
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
Bring the family and explore a wonderful selection of books for readers of all ages! The Book Fair is a great opportunity to encourage a love of reading while helping raise funds for our school. ❤️📚
💳 Make shopping easy with Book Fair eWallet! Families can set up an eWallet so students can shop independently, and friends and family can contribute toward their book purchases. Any unspent funds remain in your Scholastic account for future Book Fairs.
🔗 Visit our Book Fair homepage to get started:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool61
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get excited to discover your next favorite book! 📚✨
💙💛 Happy Reading, Rams! 🐏📖
Get ready, Rams! 🐏💙💛 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary, and we can’t wait to celebrate the joy of reading!
📅 October 19th – 23rd
⏰ Daily Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🌙 Family Nights:
📖 Tuesday, October 20th
📖 Thursday, October 22nd
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
Bring the family and explore a wonderful selection of books for readers of all ages! The Book Fair is a great opportunity to encourage a love of reading while helping raise funds for our school. ❤️📚
💳 Make shopping easy with Book Fair eWallet! Families can set up an eWallet so students can shop independently, and friends and family can contribute toward their book purchases. Any unspent funds remain in your Scholastic account for future Book Fairs.
🔗 Visit our Book Fair homepage to get started:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool61
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get excited to discover your next favorite book! 📚✨
💙💛 Happy Reading, Rams! 🐏📖
📸🍂 FALL PICTURE MAKEUPS ARE TOMORROW! 🍂📸
Did you miss our first picture day? Or maybe you got your pictures back and thought, “I can do better than that!” 😄📷
No worries, Rams — this is your second chance to get that perfect school picture! 🐏💙💛
📅 Tuesday, October 13th
📸 Preschool through 11th Grade
Whether you missed the first picture day or just weren’t thrilled with your first photo, come ready to LOOK YOUR BEST, BE YOURSELF & SMILE BIG! 😊
Let’s try it again and capture a picture you’ll love! 📸✨
💙💛 GO RAMS! 🐏📸
Did you miss our first picture day? Or maybe you got your pictures back and thought, “I can do better than that!” 😄📷
No worries, Rams — this is your second chance to get that perfect school picture! 🐏💙💛
📅 Tuesday, October 13th
📸 Preschool through 11th Grade
Whether you missed the first picture day or just weren’t thrilled with your first photo, come ready to LOOK YOUR BEST, BE YOURSELF & SMILE BIG! 😊
Let’s try it again and capture a picture you’ll love! 📸✨
💙💛 GO RAMS! 🐏📸
Join us for the Highland County Community Conversation on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Library Meeting Room!
This open question-and-answer session is a great opportunity to connect with local leaders, ask questions, share ideas, and learn more about what is happening in Highland County.
Representatives will include the County Administrator, School Division Superintendent, EMS Chief, Director of Emergency Management, and Highland County Sheriff.
Everyone is welcome to attend and be part of the conversation about Highland County’s future!
This open question-and-answer session is a great opportunity to connect with local leaders, ask questions, share ideas, and learn more about what is happening in Highland County.
Representatives will include the County Administrator, School Division Superintendent, EMS Chief, Director of Emergency Management, and Highland County Sheriff.
Everyone is welcome to attend and be part of the conversation about Highland County’s future!
🍂🍰 Cheesecake Fundraiser – Class of 2029! 🍰🍂
The Highland High School Class of 2029 is having a cheesecake fundraiser, and would love your support! ❤️
Enjoy a delicious cheesecake for just $25 each! Choose from a variety of flavors:
🍓 Berrie-Berry
🍫 Chocolate
🍎 Apple
🍋 Key Lime
🍰 Classic New York
🍪 Classic Oreo
🎃 Pumpkin
📅 Last day to order: October 21st
🚚 Delivery: November 12th
📲 Contact a Highland High School sophomore to place your order, or order online!
🌐 https://cheesecakefundraising.com/pages/highland2029
Online orders and donations are accepted!
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2029! Your support helps make a difference for our students! 💙💛
Highland County Public Schools is accepting sealed bids for the sale of Bus #20, a 2008 Thomas School Bus with 190,796 miles. The vehicle is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied.
See full details here: https://aptg.co/Km-nlB
Sealed bids must be received by Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Bids will be opened Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Bids may be mailed to Highland County Public Schools, P.O. Box 250, Monterey, VA 24465, or delivered in person to the Highland High School Office, 244 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465.
The bus is available for inspection at 240 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465, behind the school near the greenhouses.
Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🚌
See full details here: https://aptg.co/Km-nlB
Sealed bids must be received by Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Bids will be opened Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Bids may be mailed to Highland County Public Schools, P.O. Box 250, Monterey, VA 24465, or delivered in person to the Highland High School Office, 244 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465.
The bus is available for inspection at 240 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465, behind the school near the greenhouses.
Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🚌
👩🍳🍝 Free Cook Thursday in Culinary Arts! 🧇🥐
Our Culinary Arts students recently enjoyed Free Cook Thursday, giving them the opportunity to choose what they wanted to make and take the lead in the kitchen!
Today’s goodies included:
🍝 Pasta with Parmesan
🍅 Pasta with Tomato Sauce
🧇 Waffles
🥐 Biscuits made from scratch
By putting the students in charge of the cooking, they continue to build and practice the skills they’ve been working on, while also gaining ownership and confidence in their learning.
It looks like they cooked up some delicious results! 👏👨🍳👩🍳
Way to go, guys! Keep cooking, creating, and learning! 💙💛🐏
Our Culinary Arts students recently enjoyed Free Cook Thursday, giving them the opportunity to choose what they wanted to make and take the lead in the kitchen!
Today’s goodies included:
🍝 Pasta with Parmesan
🍅 Pasta with Tomato Sauce
🧇 Waffles
🥐 Biscuits made from scratch
By putting the students in charge of the cooking, they continue to build and practice the skills they’ve been working on, while also gaining ownership and confidence in their learning.
It looks like they cooked up some delicious results! 👏👨🍳👩🍳
Way to go, guys! Keep cooking, creating, and learning! 💙💛🐏
💉💙💛 SCHOOL FLU VACCINE CLINIC PAPERWORK DUE TOMORROW💛💙💉
The Highland County Health Department will be coming to the school to offer flu vaccines to students.
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
📍 At School — For Students
📝 PAPERWORK REQUIRED
If you would like your child to receive the flu vaccine at school, please complete the required paperwork and provide a copy of your child’s insurance card. Please indicate whether the insurance is private insurance or Medicaid.
📌 RETURN ALL FORMS BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th
This allows the Health Department enough time to prepare and obtain the appropriate amount of vaccine.
❓ Questions?
Call the Highland County Health Department at 540-468-2270.
If your child cannot attend school on October 21, or you would prefer to be present when your child receives the vaccine, please contact the Health Department to schedule an appointment at their office.
💙💛 Let’s Keep Our Students Healthy! 🐏💉
The Highland County Health Department will be coming to the school to offer flu vaccines to students.
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
📍 At School — For Students
📝 PAPERWORK REQUIRED
If you would like your child to receive the flu vaccine at school, please complete the required paperwork and provide a copy of your child’s insurance card. Please indicate whether the insurance is private insurance or Medicaid.
📌 RETURN ALL FORMS BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th
This allows the Health Department enough time to prepare and obtain the appropriate amount of vaccine.
❓ Questions?
Call the Highland County Health Department at 540-468-2270.
If your child cannot attend school on October 21, or you would prefer to be present when your child receives the vaccine, please contact the Health Department to schedule an appointment at their office.
💙💛 Let’s Keep Our Students Healthy! 🐏💉
📸🍂 FALL PICTURE MAKEUPS ARE COMING! 🍂📸
Did you miss our first picture day? Or maybe you got your pictures back and thought, “I can do better than that!” 😄📷
No worries, Rams — this is your second chance to get that perfect school picture! 🐏💙💛
📅 Tuesday, October 13th
📸 Preschool through 11th Grade
Whether you missed the first picture day or just weren’t thrilled with your first photo, come ready to LOOK YOUR BEST, BE YOURSELF & SMILE BIG! 😊
Let’s try it again and capture a picture you’ll love! 📸✨
💙💛 GO RAMS! 🐏📸
🌿🦅 Gifted Students Take Learning Outdoors at Hayfields State Park! 🐢🌊
Elementary Gifted students in grades 1–5 recently traded the classroom for the great outdoors during an exciting day of hands-on learning at Hayfields State Park!
Students hiked the Bear Pond Trail and visited the Eagle’s Nest Overlook, where Interpretive Ranger Ashley Zickefoose and Park Manager Justin Rexrode helped students identify a variety of trees, plants, and animal tracks while learning about wildlife native to the area.
🐢 Ranger Zickefoose also shared an engaging reptile program featuring the box turtle. Students then put their creativity to work by making their own turtle crafts with help from Ranger Zickefoose, Park Manager Rexrode, and Office Manager Liz Hylton.
🌊 One of the biggest highlights was getting into the Bullpasture River to investigate the organisms living in the water. Students carefully collected and examined aquatic life before returning everything safely to its habitat. And, of course, the large crawdads were a BIG hit! 🦞
It was a fantastic day filled with science, exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning! Our students had a wonderful time exploring the natural world right here in their own region while gaining a deeper appreciation for the plants, wildlife, and aquatic ecosystems around them.
A special thank you to the staff at Hayfields State Park for helping make this such a memorable learning experience! 💙💛🐏
Learning is always more exciting when you can get out and explore! 🌿🔎🦞
Elementary Gifted students in grades 1–5 recently traded the classroom for the great outdoors during an exciting day of hands-on learning at Hayfields State Park!
Students hiked the Bear Pond Trail and visited the Eagle’s Nest Overlook, where Interpretive Ranger Ashley Zickefoose and Park Manager Justin Rexrode helped students identify a variety of trees, plants, and animal tracks while learning about wildlife native to the area.
🐢 Ranger Zickefoose also shared an engaging reptile program featuring the box turtle. Students then put their creativity to work by making their own turtle crafts with help from Ranger Zickefoose, Park Manager Rexrode, and Office Manager Liz Hylton.
🌊 One of the biggest highlights was getting into the Bullpasture River to investigate the organisms living in the water. Students carefully collected and examined aquatic life before returning everything safely to its habitat. And, of course, the large crawdads were a BIG hit! 🦞
It was a fantastic day filled with science, exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning! Our students had a wonderful time exploring the natural world right here in their own region while gaining a deeper appreciation for the plants, wildlife, and aquatic ecosystems around them.
A special thank you to the staff at Hayfields State Park for helping make this such a memorable learning experience! 💙💛🐏
Learning is always more exciting when you can get out and explore! 🌿🔎🦞
🚨📚 REMINDER: SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT! 🏫🐏
Just a friendly reminder that the Highland County School Board will meet tonight.
📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Highland High School Library
📄 Public Packet:
https://aptg.co/RMvSB1
💻 Join by Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/oma-igdw-imf
📞 Join by Phone:
(US) +1 314-269-0365
PIN: 706 454 313#
📻 Tune In to the Mid Kids Radio Club TOMORROW! 🎙️
Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶
📻 Wednesday, 10/7 from 2:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS
Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.
Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 1–3 PM! 📻✨
#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶
📻 Wednesday, 10/7 from 2:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS
Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.
Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 1–3 PM! 📻✨
#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
🎀🏐 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 🏐🎀
Get ready for Pink Night at Highland High School! 💗
📅 November 6th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 HHS Gym
🎀 Wear Pink. Be Loud. Fight Proud. 🎀
Come out, show your support, and help us make a difference! All proceeds will support local families battling cancer. 💗
There will also be bake goods available! 🧁🍪
💗 Together we fight. Together we win. 💗
🏐🎀Mark your calendar and plan to join us! 🎀🏐
Get ready for Pink Night at Highland High School! 💗
📅 November 6th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 HHS Gym
🎀 Wear Pink. Be Loud. Fight Proud. 🎀
Come out, show your support, and help us make a difference! All proceeds will support local families battling cancer. 💗
There will also be bake goods available! 🧁🍪
💗 Together we fight. Together we win. 💗
🏐🎀Mark your calendar and plan to join us! 🎀🏐
📣🐏 JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY PTO MEETING TONIGHT! 💙💛
The Highland County Public School PTO invites parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and community members to join us for our monthly meeting!
📅 Tuesday, October 6th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Elementary Library
Come be a part of the conversation as we work together to support our students, teachers, and schools! Your ideas, support, and involvement make a difference. 💙💛
✨ Everyone is welcome! ✨
We hope to see you there!
🐏💙💛 GO RAMS! 💛💙🐏
The Highland County Public School PTO invites parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and community members to join us for our monthly meeting!
📅 Tuesday, October 6th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Elementary Library
Come be a part of the conversation as we work together to support our students, teachers, and schools! Your ideas, support, and involvement make a difference. 💙💛
✨ Everyone is welcome! ✨
We hope to see you there!
🐏💙💛 GO RAMS! 💛💙🐏
Highland County Public Schools is accepting sealed bids for the sale of Bus #20, a 2008 Thomas School Bus with 190,796 miles. The vehicle is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied.
See full details here: https://aptg.co/Km-nlB
Sealed bids must be received by Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Bids will be opened Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Bids may be mailed to Highland County Public Schools, P.O. Box 250, Monterey, VA 24465, or delivered in person to the Highland High School Office, 244 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465.
The bus is available for inspection at 240 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465, behind the school near the greenhouses.
Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🚌
See full details here: https://aptg.co/Km-nlB
Sealed bids must be received by Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Bids will be opened Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Bids may be mailed to Highland County Public Schools, P.O. Box 250, Monterey, VA 24465, or delivered in person to the Highland High School Office, 244 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465.
The bus is available for inspection at 240 Myers Moon Road, Monterey, VA 24465, behind the school near the greenhouses.
Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🚌
📣🐏 JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY PTO MEETING TOMORROW! 💙💛
The Highland County Public School PTO invites parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and community members to join us for our monthly meeting!
📅 Tuesday, October 6th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Elementary Library
Come be a part of the conversation as we work together to support our students, teachers, and schools! Your ideas, support, and involvement make a difference. 💙💛
✨ Everyone is welcome! ✨
We hope to see you there!
🐏💙💛 GO RAMS! 💛💙🐏
The Highland County Public School PTO invites parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and community members to join us for our monthly meeting!
📅 Tuesday, October 6th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Elementary Library
Come be a part of the conversation as we work together to support our students, teachers, and schools! Your ideas, support, and involvement make a difference. 💙💛
✨ Everyone is welcome! ✨
We hope to see you there!
🐏💙💛 GO RAMS! 💛💙🐏
TONIGHT the Pendleton Wildcats are coming to Highland as they meet our Lady Rams on the volleyball court! 🐏💙💛
📅 Monday,, October 5th
📍 HHS Gym
🏐 5:00 PM - Middle School
🏐6:00 PM - Junior Varsity
🏐7:00 PM - Varsity
Come out and PACK THE GYM, cheer loud 📣, and show your RAMS PRIDE! 💙💛
Let’s go, Lady Rams! 🐏🏐🔥
📅 Monday,, October 5th
📍 HHS Gym
🏐 5:00 PM - Middle School
🏐6:00 PM - Junior Varsity
🏐7:00 PM - Varsity
Come out and PACK THE GYM, cheer loud 📣, and show your RAMS PRIDE! 💙💛
Let’s go, Lady Rams! 🐏🏐🔥
🚨🏀 THIS IS YOUR REMINDER! 🏀🚨
Get your application in today!
📣 We’re Hiring Winter Sport Coaches! 📣
Highland County Public Schools is looking for individuals who are ready to encourage, lead, and support our student-athletes this winter season! 🐏💙💛
Current coaching opportunities include:
🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball
🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant
🏀 Middle School Boys Basketball
🏀 Varsity Girls Basketball
🏀 Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant
🏀 Middle School Girls Basketball
📣 Dance/Cheer
📣 Dance/Cheer Assistant
If you have a passion for working with students and want to be part of RAM athletics, we’d love to hear from you!
📝 Apply today: www.highland.k12.va.us
📧 Questions? Contact tulmer@highland.k12.va.us
🐏💙💛 Don’t wait—get your application in!
Please share and help us find some great coaches for our Rams! 🏀📣
Get your application in today!
📣 We’re Hiring Winter Sport Coaches! 📣
Highland County Public Schools is looking for individuals who are ready to encourage, lead, and support our student-athletes this winter season! 🐏💙💛
Current coaching opportunities include:
🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball
🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant
🏀 Middle School Boys Basketball
🏀 Varsity Girls Basketball
🏀 Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant
🏀 Middle School Girls Basketball
📣 Dance/Cheer
📣 Dance/Cheer Assistant
If you have a passion for working with students and want to be part of RAM athletics, we’d love to hear from you!
📝 Apply today: www.highland.k12.va.us
📧 Questions? Contact tulmer@highland.k12.va.us
🐏💙💛 Don’t wait—get your application in!
Please share and help us find some great coaches for our Rams! 🏀📣
