Our kindergarteners made the most of their snow day with hands-on winter fun! Students measured snowfall, created snow angels, and even built igloo forts—turning a snowy day into an outdoor learning adventure. ☃️📏🏰https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/highland_county_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/23557479/large_IMG_4737.jpg
Learning doesn’t stop when it snows, and these smiles say it all! 💙
Learning doesn’t stop when it snows, and these smiles say it all! 💙
📻 Tune In Today!
Our Radio Club will be live on the air today, Wednesday, February 4, at 2:00 p.m. 🎶
📡 Listen on 89.7 FM WVLS – Monterey, VA
💻 Or stream live at: https://www.alleghenymountainradio.org/
Due to the snow overnight, Highland County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. This delay will allow VDOT additional time to clear and treat the roads. Please travel safely, and thank you for your understanding.
UPDATE : Due to Inclement Weather:
Middle School Basketball Games @ Marlinton have been postponed this evening, February 3, 2025
No Middle School Basketball Practice
Middle School Basketball Games @ Marlinton have been postponed this evening, February 3, 2025
No Middle School Basketball Practice
UPDATE : Due to Inclement Weather:
Middle School Basketball Games @ Marlinton have been postponed this evening, February 3, 2025
No Middle School Basketball Practice
🏀 Middle School Basketball travels to Marlinton tonight. ⏰ Boys tip off at 6:00PM, followed by the girls game. Go Rams! 👏🐏
A look back at the last week of first semester in Culinary Arts! 👩🍳👨🍳
Students wrapped things up by choosing what to cook, revisiting favorite recipes from the semester and trying out some new ones. In total, 82 different recipes were made this semester! There was a lot of cooking, a lot of learning, and yes… a lot of eating too. 🍽️😄
Students wrapped things up by choosing what to cook, revisiting favorite recipes from the semester and trying out some new ones. In total, 82 different recipes were made this semester! There was a lot of cooking, a lot of learning, and yes… a lot of eating too. 🍽️😄
Fourth grade artists have been busy! 🎨🏙️
Students learned about skylines and cityscapes, then put their creativity to work by designing gingerbread-themed cityscapes using cardboard and paint. Each student carefully sketched their ideas, cut them out, and assembled their creations onto a canvas board—resulting in some sweet and imaginative artwork!
Students learned about skylines and cityscapes, then put their creativity to work by designing gingerbread-themed cityscapes using cardboard and paint. Each student carefully sketched their ideas, cut them out, and assembled their creations onto a canvas board—resulting in some sweet and imaginative artwork!
📄 Report Cards Are Coming Home Today!
Parents and guardians, please be on the lookout for report cards coming home with students today. This is a great opportunity to review your child’s progress and celebrate their hard work. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. Thank you for your continued support!
Parents and guardians, please be on the lookout for report cards coming home with students today. This is a great opportunity to review your child’s progress and celebrate their hard work. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. Thank you for your continued support!
February is School Board Appreciation Month! 📘👏
This month, we recognize and thank our School Board members for their leadership, dedication, and service to our students, staff, and community.
Join us in thanking Mrs. Sullenberger, Mr. Wilfong, and Mr. Hodges!
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/school-board1
This month, we recognize and thank our School Board members for their leadership, dedication, and service to our students, staff, and community.
Join us in thanking Mrs. Sullenberger, Mr. Wilfong, and Mr. Hodges!
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/school-board1
Homecoming Week is here, and we are ready to celebrate! 🎉
🏀 Homecoming Game Day vs. Craig
📅 Thursday, February 5 at 5:30PM
Come support the Rams as they take on Craig in an exciting Homecoming matchup. Alumni are invited to attend free of charge, and don’t miss the limited-edition alumni T-shirt raffle.
💃 Homecoming Dance
📅 Saturday, February 7 at 7:00 - 10:00PM
The Homecoming Dance will be held in the high school cafeteria and is open to students in grades 8–12. Admission is $10 per person. The evening will feature a live DJ, catering, a photo area, and crowning of the Homecoming Court.
Due to the Cold Weather Advisory, Highland County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026.
Please stay safe and warm!
🍽️ Cafeteria Menu Change:
Lunch tomorrow will be Teriyaki Chicken & Rice or Cheese Pizza.
🕺💃 Spirit Week Reminder:
Tomorrow is Decades Day, we can’t wait to see everyone’s throwback styles!
🎉 Get ready to show your school spirit—Homecoming Spirit Week is just around the corner, February 2nd–6th! 🏀💙💛
Monday: Decade Day
Tuesday: Anything But a Backpack
Wednesday: Disney Day
Thursday: Blue & Gold (Pep Rally & Homecoming Game!)
Friday: Student–Teacher Swap
Saturday: Homecoming Dance 🕺💃
Plus, don’t forget the daily dodgeball tournament during break!
Start planning your outfits now and join us for a week full of spirit, fun, and school pride! 🙌
Monday: Decade Day
Tuesday: Anything But a Backpack
Wednesday: Disney Day
Thursday: Blue & Gold (Pep Rally & Homecoming Game!)
Friday: Student–Teacher Swap
Saturday: Homecoming Dance 🕺💃
Plus, don’t forget the daily dodgeball tournament during break!
Start planning your outfits now and join us for a week full of spirit, fun, and school pride! 🙌
OK RAMS… ice may have won this week, but we still want to see how you made the most of it! ❄️🧊
With all this ice, outdoor play has been tricky, but we know our Highland families still found ways to enjoy these snow days whether that meant cozy days inside, hot cocoa, board games, winter views from the window, or safely playing outside.
Share your frosty views, cozy moments, or safe snow-day snapshots in the comments!
Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see everyone back soon!
📘🎓 Celebrate your Highland County High School senior with a personal yearbook ad! This is a special way to recognize their accomplishments, memories, and journey through school.
💰 Ad Pricing:
Full Page – $125
½ Page – $75
¼ Page – $45
⚠️ Seniors only
📅 Deadline to order: February 2, 2026
🖥️ How to order:
1️⃣ Visit https://plicbooks.com/go/JJBE6Q
2️⃣ Follow the on-screen prompts to purchase your ad
3️⃣ Watch for an email with login instructions
4️⃣ Log in, design your ad, and submit
📎 Need help designing your ad?
Detailed instructions can be found here:
https://support.captura.io/en/articles/6643457
❗ All ad sales are final
📧 Questions? Contact Julie Jessee at jjessee@highland.k12.va.us
Don’t miss this opportunity to leave your senior a lasting memory in the yearbook! 🎉
💰 Ad Pricing:
Full Page – $125
½ Page – $75
¼ Page – $45
⚠️ Seniors only
📅 Deadline to order: February 2, 2026
🖥️ How to order:
1️⃣ Visit https://plicbooks.com/go/JJBE6Q
2️⃣ Follow the on-screen prompts to purchase your ad
3️⃣ Watch for an email with login instructions
4️⃣ Log in, design your ad, and submit
📎 Need help designing your ad?
Detailed instructions can be found here:
https://support.captura.io/en/articles/6643457
❗ All ad sales are final
📧 Questions? Contact Julie Jessee at jjessee@highland.k12.va.us
Don’t miss this opportunity to leave your senior a lasting memory in the yearbook! 🎉
Highland County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026, due to extreme cold temperatures and hazardous conditions on some secondary roads caused by lingering ice.
Moving forward, we are working to establish alternative bus routes so that we can avoid future school closures due to only a few difficult-to-travel secondary roads during winter storms. If your household is affected by an alternative snow route, your bus driver will be contacting you directly.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support. Please have a safe weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday.
🍕🎨 Mrs. Justine's Pre-K students learned about the art of collage by making their very own paper pizzas! Each child chose their own paper “ingredients” to design a one-of-a-kind pizza while practicing important fine motor skills along the way. Great work, little artists!
🚨 RESCHEDULED AGAIN! 🚨
Due to weather-related closures, the WVPEC Teacher Job Fair has been rescheduled to February 7th.
📍 Salem Civic Center
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
👩🏫 500+ vacancies across 18 public school divisions
We’re seeking:
✔️ PreK–12 teachers (all areas)
✔️ School counselors, nurses, & administrators
✔️ Licensed educators, those in the licensure process, or individuals interested in becoming licensed
👉 Preregister now at WVPEC.org
📧 Questions? office@wvpec.org
Please help us spread the word—and thank you for your patience!
Due to weather-related closures, the WVPEC Teacher Job Fair has been rescheduled to February 7th.
📍 Salem Civic Center
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
👩🏫 500+ vacancies across 18 public school divisions
We’re seeking:
✔️ PreK–12 teachers (all areas)
✔️ School counselors, nurses, & administrators
✔️ Licensed educators, those in the licensure process, or individuals interested in becoming licensed
👉 Preregister now at WVPEC.org
📧 Questions? office@wvpec.org
Please help us spread the word—and thank you for your patience!
Highland County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026, due to extreme cold temperatures and hazardous conditions on many of our secondary roads caused by lingering ice. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe and warm!
Parents of students receiving special education services — we want to hear from you!
The Virginia Department of Education is asking families to complete the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2025–2026 school year. Your feedback is important and helps guide improvements to special education programs and services.
📱 Scan the QR code in the image or
🔗 Click here to complete the survey:
https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lttr1DqNfixIH4
Parents with more than one child receiving special education services (IEP) should complete one survey per child.
Thank you for taking the time to share your voice!
The Virginia Department of Education is asking families to complete the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2025–2026 school year. Your feedback is important and helps guide improvements to special education programs and services.
📱 Scan the QR code in the image or
🔗 Click here to complete the survey:
https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lttr1DqNfixIH4
Parents with more than one child receiving special education services (IEP) should complete one survey per child.
Thank you for taking the time to share your voice!
