In just a few short weeks the First Day of School will be here! We can't wait to welcome everyone back at Open House, Thursday, August 13th! Be sure to mark your calendars for other important dates including the First Day of School, 6th Grade Orientation and Driver's Ed meeting. It's going to be a great year!
We are excited to announce our new activity bus! This week, our volleyball team took the inaugural ride to James Madison University to participate in a volleyball camp. We are excited to see the ways this new member of our fleet helps us continue to provide incredible opportunities for our students! 🚌
We're Hiring at Highland County Public Schools!
We are currently accepting applications for:
📚 School Principal
📖 Title I Reading Specialist
💼 Central Office Long-Term Substitute (2–3 days per week)
Licensed Teachers:
✅ Receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment.
The Central Office Long-Term Substitute position is a unique opportunity to train alongside our current staff in payroll, accounts payable, School Board operations, and other essential administrative duties. Training will begin immediately, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys a variety of responsibilities. More details online.
Apply today at https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Questions? Contact: 📧 tulmer@highland.k12.va.us
We are currently accepting applications for:
📚 School Principal
📖 Title I Reading Specialist
💼 Central Office Long-Term Substitute (2–3 days per week)
Licensed Teachers:
✅ Receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment.
The Central Office Long-Term Substitute position is a unique opportunity to train alongside our current staff in payroll, accounts payable, School Board operations, and other essential administrative duties. Training will begin immediately, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys a variety of responsibilities. More details online.
Apply today at https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Questions? Contact: 📧 tulmer@highland.k12.va.us
🎓 Want to help students achieve their dreams?
💼 Hiring: Financial Aid Advisor
GRASP is looking for a part-time advisor for Highland High School (1-2 days/week).
✨ The Details:
• No experience needed (all training provided!)
• Help students & parents fund post-secondary education
• College degree & background check required
🌐 Learn more: grasp4va.org (EOE)
📧 Apply today: info@grasp4va.org
📣 Highland PTO
Join us for our monthly meetings on the Tuesday before School Board meetings at 7:00 PM in the Elementary Library.
🗓 Upcoming Dates:
July 7
Your voice matters! Come connect, share ideas, and support our students and schools. 💙💛
Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://aptg.co/gZh7_z
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/yfh-pzvd-cen
To join by phone: (US) +1 386-401-8696
PIN: 803 165 925#
Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://aptg.co/gZh7_z
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/yfh-pzvd-cen
To join by phone: (US) +1 386-401-8696
PIN: 803 165 925#
🎒 Kindergarten Registration 2026-2027
If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten, registration is still open.
📄 The registration packet can be found here:
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/elementary
Required documents include:
• Birth Certificate
• Physical Exam
• Immunization Record
For more information, please contact Highland Elementary School at 540-468-6360. We can’t wait to welcome our newest Rams! 🐏📚
The Highland County School Board will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. in the High School Library.
The meeting will begin in closed session pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, specifically involving administrative personnel, elementary instructional personnel, and the appointment, assignment, and approval of special education instructional aide positions.
Following the closed session, the School Board intends to reconvene in open session to consider and vote on personnel matters.
There will not be a virtual participation option for this meeting.
Agenda: https://aptg.co/8NR0hs
The meeting will begin in closed session pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, specifically involving administrative personnel, elementary instructional personnel, and the appointment, assignment, and approval of special education instructional aide positions.
Following the closed session, the School Board intends to reconvene in open session to consider and vote on personnel matters.
There will not be a virtual participation option for this meeting.
Agenda: https://aptg.co/8NR0hs
Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 6:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://aptg.co/1r_nQ8
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/oit-szqr-sut
To join by phone: (US) +1 402-994-1131
PIN: 290 426 644#
Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 6:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://aptg.co/1r_nQ8
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/oit-szqr-sut
To join by phone: (US) +1 402-994-1131
PIN: 290 426 644#
VHSL Summer Dead Period Reminder ⚾🏃♀️🏀🏐
The VHSL Summer Dead Period is in effect through July 5. During this time, there are no school-sponsored athletic activities, including:
🚫 No coaching
🚫 No open gyms
🚫 No out-of-season workouts
🚫 No contact between coaches and student-athletes regarding athletic activities
This annual break provides student-athletes, coaches, and families an opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy summer time together.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation and look forward to seeing our Rams back in action soon! 🐏
#HighlandRams #VHSL #SummerDeadPeriod #GoRams
The VHSL Summer Dead Period is in effect through July 5. During this time, there are no school-sponsored athletic activities, including:
🚫 No coaching
🚫 No open gyms
🚫 No out-of-season workouts
🚫 No contact between coaches and student-athletes regarding athletic activities
This annual break provides student-athletes, coaches, and families an opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy summer time together.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation and look forward to seeing our Rams back in action soon! 🐏
#HighlandRams #VHSL #SummerDeadPeriod #GoRams
📢 We're Hiring!
Highland County Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute to serve in our Central Office.
This position will assist with:
✔️ Payroll
✔️ Accounts Payable
✔️ Taxes
✔️ School Board Clerk duties
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual who can maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
Interested applicants can learn more and apply at:
highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🐏💙💛
#HighlandCountyPublicSchools #NowHiring #LongTermSubstitute #JoinOurTeam
Highland County Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute to serve in our Central Office.
This position will assist with:
✔️ Payroll
✔️ Accounts Payable
✔️ Taxes
✔️ School Board Clerk duties
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual who can maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
Interested applicants can learn more and apply at:
highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🐏💙💛
#HighlandCountyPublicSchools #NowHiring #LongTermSubstitute #JoinOurTeam
📢 We're Hiring!
Highland County Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute to serve in our Central Office.
This position will assist with:
✔️ Payroll
✔️ Accounts Payable
✔️ Taxes
✔️ School Board Clerk duties
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual who can maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
Interested applicants can learn more and apply at:
highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🐏💙💛
#HighlandCountyPublicSchools #NowHiring #LongTermSubstitute #JoinOurTeam
Highland County Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute to serve in our Central Office.
This position will assist with:
✔️ Payroll
✔️ Accounts Payable
✔️ Taxes
✔️ School Board Clerk duties
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual who can maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
Interested applicants can learn more and apply at:
highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🐏💙💛
#HighlandCountyPublicSchools #NowHiring #LongTermSubstitute #JoinOurTeam
The Highland County School Board will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to convene in Closed Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia, including the review of an investigation involving elementary school staff.
This meeting will consist of Closed Session only. The School Board does not anticipate taking any action or votes following the Closed Session.
The purpose of the meeting is to convene in Closed Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia, including the review of an investigation involving elementary school staff.
This meeting will consist of Closed Session only. The School Board does not anticipate taking any action or votes following the Closed Session.
Our kindergarten students truly had a night to shine at HES! Families gathered for a picnic dinner before enjoying a wonderful performance by the children.
In celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary, the students proudly recited selections from The Flag We Love by Judi Harris and sang several beloved American songs. The program also featured students portraying historical figures from our SOL studies, bringing history to life for the audience.
The evening included a retelling of the classic tale The Three Billy Goats Gruff, followed by a fun and humorous twist with The Three Silly Girls Grubb by John and Ann Hassett.
The children did an amazing job showcasing their learning, confidence, and creativity. Thank you to all the families who attended and supported this special event. It was a memorable evening filled with smiles, laughter, and pride in all our young learners! 🌟🇺🇸📚🎶
In celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary, the students proudly recited selections from The Flag We Love by Judi Harris and sang several beloved American songs. The program also featured students portraying historical figures from our SOL studies, bringing history to life for the audience.
The evening included a retelling of the classic tale The Three Billy Goats Gruff, followed by a fun and humorous twist with The Three Silly Girls Grubb by John and Ann Hassett.
The children did an amazing job showcasing their learning, confidence, and creativity. Thank you to all the families who attended and supported this special event. It was a memorable evening filled with smiles, laughter, and pride in all our young learners! 🌟🇺🇸📚🎶
📖 Don't miss out on this year's Highland County Elementary School Yearbook!
The deadline to order at the current price of $15 is June 17.
A limited number of extra yearbooks will be ordered; however, any yearbooks purchased after the deadline will be $20 each while supplies last.
Order yours today to guarantee a copy and lock in the lower price! 🐏📚
The deadline to order at the current price of $15 is June 17.
A limited number of extra yearbooks will be ordered; however, any yearbooks purchased after the deadline will be $20 each while supplies last.
Order yours today to guarantee a copy and lock in the lower price! 🐏📚
📢 We're Hiring!
Highland County Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute to serve in our Central Office.
This position will assist with:
✔️ Payroll
✔️ Accounts Payable
✔️ Taxes
✔️ School Board Clerk duties
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual who can maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
Interested applicants can learn more and apply at:
highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🐏💙💛
#HighlandCountyPublicSchools #NowHiring #LongTermSubstitute #JoinOurTeam
Highland County Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute to serve in our Central Office.
This position will assist with:
✔️ Payroll
✔️ Accounts Payable
✔️ Taxes
✔️ School Board Clerk duties
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual who can maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.
Interested applicants can learn more and apply at:
highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🐏💙💛
#HighlandCountyPublicSchools #NowHiring #LongTermSubstitute #JoinOurTeam
🏍️❤️ Today our elementary students came together to surprise Mr. J with a special gift—a Harley-Davidson shirt signed by students throughout the elementary school! What started as a thoughtful surprise quickly turned into an unforgettable moment when the students rushed the stage to give him one giant group hug. 🤗
We think it’s safe to say Mr. J has made a lasting impact on our students, and they wanted him to know just how much he means to them. We have a feeling they’re going to miss you, Mr. J! Thank you for all you’ve done for our students and school community. 🐏❤️
🏋️♂️ Summer Strength & Conditioning is Back! 💪
Highland County Public Schools will be offering a Summer Strength & Conditioning program for all rising 8th–12th grade students.
📅 Begins June 17
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Highland School Weight Room
Workouts will be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the summer and will last approximately 1 to 1½ hours each session.
This is a great opportunity for students to stay active, build strength, improve conditioning, and prepare for upcoming athletic seasons.
We look forward to seeing our student-athletes and future student-athletes there!
Highland County Public Schools will be offering a Summer Strength & Conditioning program for all rising 8th–12th grade students.
📅 Begins June 17
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Highland School Weight Room
Workouts will be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the summer and will last approximately 1 to 1½ hours each session.
This is a great opportunity for students to stay active, build strength, improve conditioning, and prepare for upcoming athletic seasons.
We look forward to seeing our student-athletes and future student-athletes there!
📣 Highland PTO
Join us for our monthly meetings on the Tuesday before School Board meetings at 7:00 PM in the Elementary Library.
🗓 Upcoming Dates:
June 9
July 7
Your voice matters! Come connect, share ideas, and support our students and schools. 💙💛
📚✨ FREE Books for Your Child! ✨📚
Did you know that Highland Elementary School supports the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for our local families? 💙🐏
Through this amazing program, children from birth to age 5 can receive FREE books mailed directly to their home every month, building a love of reading right from the start!
And the impact is HUGE:
📖 Children in the program are 9x more likely to be read to regularly
📖 They are more likely to develop strong early literacy skills
📖 Families build lasting reading habits together
This is a resource available to YOU and we want every Highland child to take advantage of it!
👉 Sign up is quick and easy:
Visit: https://imaginationlibrary.com
Enter your child’s information and start receiving books!
Let’s continue building strong readers and a love of learning right here in Highland County. 💙📚
#HighlandReads #HCPS #ImaginationLibrary #EarlyLiteracy #FreeBooks
Did you know that Highland Elementary School supports the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for our local families? 💙🐏
Through this amazing program, children from birth to age 5 can receive FREE books mailed directly to their home every month, building a love of reading right from the start!
And the impact is HUGE:
📖 Children in the program are 9x more likely to be read to regularly
📖 They are more likely to develop strong early literacy skills
📖 Families build lasting reading habits together
This is a resource available to YOU and we want every Highland child to take advantage of it!
👉 Sign up is quick and easy:
Visit: https://imaginationlibrary.com
Enter your child’s information and start receiving books!
Let’s continue building strong readers and a love of learning right here in Highland County. 💙📚
#HighlandReads #HCPS #ImaginationLibrary #EarlyLiteracy #FreeBooks
