📢 Preschool Applications Open for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Highland County Public Schools is now accepting preschool applications for the upcoming school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 30 to be eligible.
🗓️ Application window: March 1 – July 24
📌 Priority deadline: June 1
Students who apply by June 1 will be included in the first enrollment selection (held by June 14). A second selection will take place by August 1 if space is still available.
Please note that acceptance is based on eligibility criteria and available space—it is not first come, first served.
You can find the application and full details here:
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/preschool
We look forward to welcoming our newest little learners! 🖍️📚
📝 Submit your application to:
Highland Elementary School
252 Myers Moon Road / P.O. Box 310
Monterey, VA 24465
📧 Or email Kim Call at call.kd@augusta.k12.va.us
The Highland County Arts Council is inviting community members to help create an “official-unofficial” ode to Highland County! ✍️
Join a series of FREE creative writing workshops where participants will write poetry, share ideas, and celebrate what makes Highland County special. No writing experience is needed—just bring your creativity!
🗓 Workshop Dates:
April 9 • April 16 • April 23
📍 Location: The Highland Center
👩🎓 Youth Workshop (Ages 11–17): 4:00–5:15 PM
🧑💼 Adult Workshop (Ages 18+): 5:30–6:45 PM
✨ Open to writers of all abilities in a welcoming, collaborative environment.
🔗 Register here:
highlandcountyartscouncil.org
We are beyond excited to share that Highland County Public Schools has been recognized by Virginia Living as one of the TOP SCHOOLS in Virginia for 2026! 🎉
That’s right—our small but mighty division is being recognized across the state for the incredible work happening right here in Highland County. 💙🐏
From our dedicated teachers and staff, to our hardworking students, and our supportive community—this recognition belongs to ALL of you. 👏
📖 Check us out in Virginia Living Magazine (Page 141!) and see how Highland is making a big impact!
This honor reflects the commitment, pride, and excellence that define HCPS every single day. We couldn’t be more proud! 💥
#HighlandPride #HCPS #TopSchools2026 #SmallButMighty #VirginiaLiving
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!
What a sweet experience! 🍁✨
Today marks the end of the 3rd quarter! Report cards will be sent home on April 10th.
We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved spring break next week! 🌸☀️
🚨 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
We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals to our team and continuing to support the students and families of Highland County! 🍎📚
To top it off, they enjoyed creating maple-themed crafts, bringing their learning full circle in a fun and creative way!
What a SWEET way to learn! 🍁✨
📸 Don't forget, Spring Sports and Senior Portraits will be taken tomorrow, March 27. ⚾🎓
Students asked thoughtful questions and learned that Mr. Smith studied history in college and originally began writing his first book for his sons. His story sparked excitement and creativity, leaving many students eager to begin writing stories of their own!
This field trip was a wonderful extension of what students are currently learning in Language Arts and Virginia Studies, bringing their classroom lessons to life in a meaningful way. 📖✨
👏 Special thanks to Bath County Public Schools for inviting us to this special event!
📢 PUBLIC NOTICE
Highland County School Board - Budget Work Session and Public Hearing
The Highland County School Board will hold Budget Work Session on
🗓 Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Library
Agenda: https://aptg.co/mS42mC
🗣 A Public Hearing on the proposed budget will be held immediately following the March 26, 2026 work session at the same location.
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#
📘 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 TOMORROW, 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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🚨 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! 🍎📚
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 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! 🍁
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#
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!
