Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, December 11, 2025 · 6:00pm
Highland High School Library
Agenda: https://aptg.co/R9FT2b
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To join by phone: (US) +1 318-485-8758
PIN: 194 282 850#
A big thank you to Eugene & Ellen Ratcliffe for spending time with our students during Mrs. Wood’s PE classes to teach them traditional square dancing, including the Virginia Reel!
A shout out to the sponsors for making this happen - Mid Atlantic Arts & Central Appalachain Living Traditions
The Virginia Reel is a classic American folk dance that dates back to the 18th century and was commonly danced at community gatherings and celebrations. It teaches rhythm, coordination, teamwork, and a true appreciation for our cultural heritage.
Our students had a fantastic time learning the steps and partnering with classmates. We are so grateful to the Ratcliffes for sharing their time, energy, and love of tradition with our school! 👏
Highland County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, December 8, 2025, due to the projected forecast of snow and expected winter conditions. Please check for updates in the morning, as conditions may change.
The Preschool Family Fun event has been rescheduled to Monday, December 15th at 9:15am.
UPDATE: Rescheduled to next Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:15am.
🎄🍪 Join us for the December Preschool Family Fun Event!
Families will take part in a discussion on early childhood development and then practice those skills together by building a gingerbread house with their preschooler.
Attending families will also receive a free developmentally appropriate activity to take home!
We hope to see our preschool families there for this festive and fun learning experience! 💛🎁
The #BenchBadBehavior campaign reminds us:
✨ It’s not how you win. It’s how you lose that defines you.
Let’s put emotions aside, support our teams with pride, and always be the bigger fan.
Visit BenchBadBehavior.com to learn how we can all help keep high school sports uplifting and enjoyable for everyone.
💙🏅 Let’s lead by example, Highland!
Due to the ongoing winter weather advisory and snowy conditions, Highland County Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, December 5, 2025. Please stay safe and use caution if you must travel. No virtual learning.
Highland County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, December 5, 2025, due to the Winter Weather Advisory and anticipated winter conditions. Please check for updates in the morning, as conditions may change.
Join HCPS for our Holiday Concert on December 12 at 6PM in the HHS gymnasium.
Enjoy festive favorites performed by our PreK–5th grade students, along with rock-and-roll holiday classics brought to you by the Advanced Band. 🎶🎸🥁
It’s a night of music, celebration, and community you won’t want to miss! 🎼
Our teachers love showcasing the creativity and hard work of our students and we’re proud to share it with you!
Looking for a career that makes a difference?
Join us at the Western Virginia Public Education Consortium Teacher Job Fair!
📅 January 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Salem Civic Center
With 500+ vacancies, school divisions across the region are seeking:
✔️ PreK–12 teachers in all areas
✔️ School counselors, nurses, and administrators
✔️ Licensed educators, those in the licensing process, or anyone interested in becoming licensed
Why attend?
✔️ Make a positive impact on a child’s life
✔️ Explore opportunities in 18 public school divisions
✔️ Full-time benefits, including health insurance & 401k
✔️ Meet representatives ready to hire!
🔗 Learn more & preregister: WVPEC.org
📧 Questions? office@wvpec.org
Don’t miss this opportunity to start or advance your career in education! ✨📚🙌
We are still gathering community feedback on where the Public Comment portion should appear on future School Board meeting agendas.
Please take a moment to share your preference—should Public Comment come before action items or after action items?
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Your feedback helps us make decisions that best support transparency and community engagement. Thank you for taking the time to participate!
