The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is always a top priority at Highland County Public Schools.
Today, in collaboration with the Virginia State Police, Highland County Sheriff's Office, Highland County Rescue Squad, and Private security experts, HCPS faculty, staff, bus drivers, and substitutes spent the day participating in important safety training.
This collaborative program was designed to help our school community be as prepared as possible and to strengthen the safety measures in place for our students and staff.
We are grateful to all of our community partners for working alongside HCPS and investing their time and expertise to help keep our schools safe. 💙💛
💛💙🐏Together, we are stronger. Together, we are prepared. Together, we are HCPS! 🐏💙💛
💛 💙 We're Hiring at Highland County Public Schools 💛 💙
We are currently accepting applications for:
🤝Special Education Instructional Aide
📚 School Principal
📖 Title I Reading Specialist
Licensed Teachers:
✅ Receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment.
Apply today at https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Questions? Contact: 📧 tulmer@highland.k12.va.us
It was wonderful seeing so many smiling faces and hearing the excitement echo throughout the hallways! We are grateful for the families, students, teachers, and staff who helped make the evening such a great success.
A few highlights from tonight included:
🚌 Preschoolers touring the new bus and learning about bus safety
👩🏫 Students meeting their teachers and getting to know some new faces
🔐 New locker combinations
🐾 Meeting Bruno.
📝 Making sure all the paperwork was complete
The halls are once again filled with excitement, anticipation, and the promise of a great year ahead!
HCPS is looking forward to an exciting new school year! Here's to a year filled with learning, friendships, growth, and many wonderful memories. 📚✨
Welcome back, HCPS! We’re ready for a great year! 💙💛
💙💛 These new faces can’t wait to see YOU at Open House! 💙💛
🏫 Join us tonight beginning at 6:00 PM as we welcome students, families, and our Highland community back for another great school year!
💛💙🐏HCPS is EXCITED to see you! 🐏💙💛
Highland County Public Schools
💙💛 Go Rams! 💛💙
📢 Driver’s Ed Meeting has been CANCELLED for tonight
Please be advised that tonight’s Driver’s Ed meeting has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. A new date will be announced soon.
💙💛 Go Rams! 💛💙
Highland County Public Schools is excited to welcome our students back for another great school year! We can’t wait to see our students, families, teachers, and staff as we kick off 2026–2027!
🏫 OPEN HOUSE TODAY — THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, find out what’s ahead, and get ready for the first day of school!
📌 Special Meetings — 5:00 p.m.
• 6th Grade Orientation
• Mandatory Driver Education Meeting
• Preschool Orientation
Come out, bring the family, and help us start the school year off right! ❤️
GO RAMS! 🐏💙💛
We’re looking forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, friendships, and new adventures!
#HighlandCountyPublicSchools #SchoolStarts #OpenHouse #GoRams #BackToSchool #20262027
As students across America begin a new school year, they have received a special message from President Donald J. Trump and Mrs. Melania Trump.
What a wonderful reminder as our children begin another year of learning, growing, making memories, and reaching for their goals. May we continue to encourage and support our students, teachers, and families throughout the school year! 🇺🇸📖🍎
⏰ Virginia's Tax Free Weekend is here!
It’s a great way to save on school supplies ✏️, clothing 👟, hurricane and emergency preparedness items 🚩, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://aptg.co/6-sfSF
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/hoc-suso-foz
To join by phone: (US) +1 484-746-4148
PIN: 513 580 180#
The following items are due by August 15, 2026:
• Notice of Intent for the 2026–2027 school year
• Proof of Progress for the 2025–2026 school year
Please email all required documentation to tulmer@highland.k12.va.us
Thank you for submitting your information by the deadline!
🎒 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! 🐏📚
📆☑️ Mark your calendar. Virginia’s 3-day sales tax holiday is returning. If you’ve never participated, it’s a great way to save on school supplies, clothing, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax.
This year’s holiday weekend is happening next weekend, August 7-9, 2026.
🏐💙💛 VOLLEYBALL SEASON IS HERE! 💛💙🏐
📅 Monday, August 3rd
Middle School
🕠 Practice begins at 5:30 PM
📢 Mandatory Parent Meeting at the start of practice.
📅 Monday–Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm until school begins.
JV & Varsity
🕡 Practice: 6:30–8:30 PM
📅 Monday–Thursday until school begins.
Tryouts: August 3rd through 5th
✅ JV & Varsity uniforms will be distributed on August 6th after team announcements.
📞 If an 8th-grade player is not selected for the JV team, they will be notified before Thursday's practice so they can attend the correct team practice.
📚 Once school starts: All Middle School, JV, and Varsity teams will practice after school.
🏐💙💛 We can't wait to kick off another great season—see you on August 3rd! 💛💙🏐
Is your child entering Kindergarten, 7th Grade, or 12th Grade this fall? Now is the perfect time to schedule their physical and required vaccinations before the back-to-school rush!
Getting immunizations completed early helps ensure your student is healthy, meets Virginia school requirements, and is ready to learn on the first day of school.
✅ Schedule appointments early
✅ Gather your child's immunization records
✅ Check the vaccination requirements for your student's grade
Let's work together to keep our Rams healthy, safe, and ready for a successful school year!
Looking to get a head start on back-to-school shopping? You can find all of our 2026–2027 supply lists right here or at Documents | Highland County Public Schools.
🎉 Don’t forget—Virginia’s Tax-Free Weekend is August 7th–9th! It’s the perfect time to stock up on school supplies, clothing, and more while saving a little money.
Let the countdown to an amazing school year begin! 🍎📅 #BackToSchool
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 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. 💙💛
