All volleyball games vs. Covington (Middle School, JV & Varsity) are postponed for this evening, 9/29. All teams will hold practice after school until 5 PM.
Fall Coat Drive!
Drop off your gently used or new coats of any size at the Highland Elementary School.
We are collecting until October 7th.
The School Board of HCPS was pleased to hear from Carly Thomas, VA FFA State Treasurer, at their recent School Board meeting. Board Chair, Kenny Hodges, honored her for her service to our community.
Highland County Public Schools is seeking community feedback on three updated policies and the updated Return to School Plan. You may access these documents at: https://bit.ly/3BaDHiR
Feedback may be sent to hcps@highland.k12.va.us
Dear Highland County Public School Families:
This is an update regarding questions we have received about summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits.
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has recently made us aware that many households did not receive summer P-EBT benefits due to a card processing error. We have been informed that affected households will be issued a new P-EBT card and that all cards should be received no later than September 30.
If you recently received a P-EBT card that is not working, a replacement card is already on the way. You do not need to take any action to report your invalid card. VDSS has identified the households affected by this error. Please do not contact the P-EBT call center to order another card, as this may further delay the processing of your benefits.
We understand this delay has been frustrating and want to assure you that we are in communication with VDSS to ensure the issue is fixed as quickly as possible. Schools are not able to provide answers to your P-EBT questions. Please visit PEBTVA.com for the latest information and guidance concerning P-EBT.
Fall Coat Drive!
Drop off your gently used or new coats of any size at the Highland Elementary School.
We are collecting until October 7th.
The flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia are to be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol and all local, state and federal buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in honor and memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
School Board Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2022 · 7:00pm
Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bnb-ktpu-cuw
Or dial: (US) +1 385-404-5128 PIN: 630 736 308#
Agenda: https://5il.co/1ho3z
September Policies for Review: https://5il.co/1ho49
Return to School Plan: https://5il.co/1ho4b
Just a friendly reminder if you would like for your children to be able to purchase
extra entrees, fruits and vegetables or chips and ice cream you will need to send
money to be placed on their accounts.
Thank you, Lisa Jamison
Cafeteria Manager
Save the Date!
October 13, 2022 - School Picture Day
October 19, 2022 - Senior Portraits
HCPS Open House
August 29, 2022
PK: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
K: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
1st-12th: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sessions for K - 5th will be one half hour in length allowing parents with multiple students to access each child's teacher. In addition, Kindergarten students are invited to arrive at 6:00 for a tour of the building with administration to end in their classroom at 6:30 for the official presentation. Please note that preschool students and families are required to wear a mask to their open house. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school directly.
HES (540) 468-6360
HHS (540) 468-6320
School Board Meeting
Monday, August 29, 2022
9:10am - Highland High School Library
Agenda: https://5il.co/1gt24
Surplus Chairs!
Free Will Donation
Please contact Casey at (540) 468-6360 and schedule a time to pick up.
Black Chairs: 10
Taller Yellow: 24
Blue: 10
Orange/Red (small k/1): 5
Yellow (small k/1): 17
Blue Rolling Chairs: 22
Wooden (small): Call for quantity left
Attention FFA Members,
The Highland County Fair is coming soon. All FFA members should
sign up for at least one shift in the milkshake booth. Please sign up
on the FFA Facebook page or email Ms. Murray at smurray@highland.k12.va.us
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As we prepare for the return of students on September 6th we ask that any students that were "car riders" last year and would like to be "bus riders" this year to please contact the office and let us know of your transportation needs.
Elementary (540) 468-6360
High School (540) 468-6320
HCPS Current Job Openings:
Winter Coaches:
Middle School Boys Basketball
Middle School Girls Basketball
High School (JV) Girls Basketball
4th Grade Teacher
Submit applications by email to tulmer@highland.k12.va.us, by fax to (540) 468-6306, or by mail to P.O. Box 250 Monterey, VA 24465
Positions contingent upon a fingerprinted background check, tuberculosis screening, completed I-9 form and School Board approval. https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/current-job-openings
FREE WILL DONATION
Highland Elementary School has 23 of these chairs. Please call 540-468-6360 and let Miss Casey know how many you would like and schedule a pick up time.
From the Cafeteria!
Welcome Letter: https://5il.co/10aet
Media Release: https://5il.co/10aer
Parents & Guardians,
All excess funds or charges in your student’s account from 21-22 have rolled over for this school year. All student meals Breakfast and Lunch will be FREE this year. Starting in school year 22-23 there are no funds in the hungry food fund account. Therefore, if you would like your child to be able to receive extra food, money will need to be sent for their account. No Charging.
Free and Reduced Meal Application: https://5il.co/10aes
I strongly encourage anyone who qualifies to please fill them out and return them to me by September 30, 2022.
If your child has Special Dietary Needs, a completed Dietary Modification Medical Statement Form is required for your child to receive a special diet.
Dietary Medical Form: https://5il.co/10aeu
If you have any questions, please call me at 468-6364 or email at ljamison@highland.k12.va.us
Sincerely,
Lisa Jamison
Food Service Director/Cashier/USDA Contact
Highland County Public Schools are hosting a Meet the Administrators event on August 9th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at the McDowell Playground Pavilion and on August 10th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at the Monterey Highland Center Pavilion.
Come grab an ice pop and get to know Mrs. Cabral the HES Administrator, Mr. Good the HHS Principal and Dr. Maerz the Superintendent!
