Highland County Public Schools

📣 Exciting News from the School Board!

✅ A $5,000 sign-on bonus has been approved for licensed teachers who commit to a 3-year term.
✅ A $1,000 referral incentive is now available for staff members who successfully refer a new hire!

Join our team or help us grow it! 🌟

Apply Now: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment

🌞🎉 Exciting News! 🎉🌞

The playground is now OPEN! 🛝🙌

With the removal of the big trees 🌳, both the playground and elementary school are finally getting the much-needed sunlight they've been missing! ☀️☀️

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding during the closure. 💛
We can’t wait to see our students and families enjoying the sunshine again! 😎💫

#BackToPlay #SunshineAndSmiles #HCPSPlayground 🌈👧🧒

📢 Highland County Public Schools in Monterey, Virginia, is seeking a qualified and dedicated educational leader to serve as our next Superintendent.

🏫 Our unique single-campus division serves approximately 206 students (PK–12) with a 9:1 student–teacher ratio, supported by a committed staff of 60.

📌 Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership in instruction, finance, personnel, and community engagement.

💰 Salary: $100,000–$125,000
📅 Apply now to be a part of something truly special! https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment

Highland County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, July 10, 2025 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://5il.co/3l3x3

To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/nqo-phrm-ytg
To join by phone: (US) +1 662-676-0252
‪PIN: ‬684 235 159‬#

📢 Now Accepting 2025-2026 Preschool Applications! 📝 Submit your application to: 📍 Highland Elementary School 📧 Or email Kim Call at call.kd@augusta.k12.va.us For more information and to access the application, visit our website: 🔗 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/preschool

🚧 Playground Closure Notice 🚧 The Highland County Public Schools playground will be closed for maintenance starting June 27, 2025 🛠️ We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding and continued support 💙 Thank you for helping us keep our playground safe and fun for everyone! 🌳🎠

📢 Join Us for Our Highland Parent-Teacher Partnership Meetings! 📢 All Highland County Public Schools families are invited to attend! 🤝📚 🗓 Meeting Dates: ✅ June 24 ✅ July 29 ✅ August 26 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: HES Library Come be a part of the conversation and support our schools! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

🏀 REMINDER: Don’t miss the FREE Basketball Clinic this Friday and Saturday! Ferrum College’s Coach Harvey — with over 300 career wins — will be leading two exciting days of skill-building, team play, and challenging drills to help young athletes level up their game! 🔥 📋 Details: • 👦👧 Who: Boys & Girls (5th–8th Grade) • 🗓️ When: – Friday, June 27: 5–8 PM – Saturday, June 28: 9 AM–12 PM • 📍 Where: Highland High School Gym ⚡ Spots are limited! 📧 Register now by emailing bmcguire@highland.k12.va.us Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best! See you on the court! 🚀🏀

Highland County School Board Meeting – Close Out Thursday, June 26, 2025 · 6:00pm Highland High School Library Public Packet: https://5il.co/3jzhb

📘 LAST CHANCE! Don't miss out—today is the FINAL DAY to order your yearbook! Capture the memories, milestones, and moments that made this year unforgettable. Order now before it's too late! 🗓️ Deadline: Today, June 17, 2025 🛒 Order at: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB30797 📸 Yearbook Code: YB30797 Let’s make sure every student has a piece of this year to hold onto.

Highland County Public Schools Community, Highland County Public Schools is currently seeking feedback on the items under review from the June 2025 School Board Meeting. To access the items under review, please visit the "Items Under Review" folder on the HCPS Website. We encourage you to carefully review the policies and provide your feedback based on your expertise and experience. Feedback may be left at HCPS@highland.k12.va.us. Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback and ongoing support in making Highland County Public Schools a thriving educational community. Sincerely, https://www.highland.k12.va.us/documents/district/items-under-review/374232

👔💙 Happy Father's Day! Today we celebrate all the amazing dads, stepdads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures who support, encourage, and inspire our students every day. Thank you for your love, guidance, and the difference you make in the lives of your children and our school community. We appreciate you—today and every day! 💙 #HappyFathersDay #ThankYouDads #HCPSFamily

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

📘✨ There’s still time to order your 2024–2025 HCPS Yearbook! ✨📘 Yearbooks are available for $44 through June 17, 2025. All orders are preorders, and books will arrive at the start of the next school year. Order yours today and don’t miss out on the memories! 🔗 Order here: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB30797 📸 Yearbook Code: YB30797

Don't forget to join us tomorrow as we honor and celebrate our graduates at this year’s Baccalaureate Service on June 11th at 6:00pm at the Highland Baptist Church. Let’s come together in faith and fellowship to recognize their hard work and bright futures! 🎓✨

🚌✨ 2nd Grade Adventures at Natural Bridge! Last week, our 2nd graders had a fantastic time exploring the great outdoors at Natural Bridge! 🌿🌞 It was the perfect day for hands-on learning and discovery in nature. 📚💚

✅ The lockdown drill at HCPS is now complete. All students and staff did an excellent job following safety procedures. 👏🔒 Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe. 🛡️💙

🔒 HCPS is currently conducting a lockdown drill. This is only a drill being done to ensure our students and staff are prepared and safe in the event of an emergency. ✅🚨 We will notify you as soon as the drill is complete. 📢 Thank you for your support as we prioritize school safety. 🛡️👨‍🏫👩‍🏫

Highland County School Board Meeting – Called Meeting Thursday, June 12, 2025 · 8:00am Highland High School Library Public Packet : https://5il.co/3ig5h

Highland County School Board Meeting Thursday, June 12, 2025 · 7:00pm Highland High School Library To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/swy-qwdc-vom To join by phone: (US) +1 234-759-0326 ‪PIN: 606 348 509‬# Public Packet : https://5il.co/3idjj