🍂 HCPS THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE! 🍂
Highland County Public Schools is excited to announce our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! The National Honor Society is once again partnering with the Department of Social Services to help provide food for families in our community.
💙💛 Let's come together to make a difference! 💛💙
📅 Collection Dates:
Highland High School: November 9th–20th
Highland Elementary School: November 16th–20th
Each grade has been assigned specific food items to collect. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a friendly competition to see which class can donate the most food!
🏆 Class Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: Class Pizza Party!
🥈 2nd Place: Class Ice Cream Party!
🥉 3rd Place: Candy for the Class!
Every donation helps make a difference for families in our community. Thank you for your generosity and support as we work together to make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for everyone!
#HCPSRams #ThanksgivingFoodDrive #HighlandCounty #CommunityGiving #RamsGiveBack
Highland County Public Schools is excited to announce our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! The National Honor Society is once again partnering with the Department of Social Services to help provide food for families in our community.
💙💛 Let's come together to make a difference! 💛💙
📅 Collection Dates:
Highland High School: November 9th–20th
Highland Elementary School: November 16th–20th
Each grade has been assigned specific food items to collect. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a friendly competition to see which class can donate the most food!
🏆 Class Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: Class Pizza Party!
🥈 2nd Place: Class Ice Cream Party!
🥉 3rd Place: Candy for the Class!
Every donation helps make a difference for families in our community. Thank you for your generosity and support as we work together to make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for everyone!
#HCPSRams #ThanksgivingFoodDrive #HighlandCounty #CommunityGiving #RamsGiveBack
🏐💙💛 VOLLEYBALL ALL-DISTRICT TEAM SELECTIONS! 💛💙
Congratulations to our HCPS Lady Rams Volleyball players on their All-District team selections!
🌟 Adelaide Baxter – 2nd Team All-District! Your hard work, dedication, and consistency in training have paid off. We are so proud of you!
👏 Brooklyn Bussard and Marley Jarrells– Honorable Mention! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
What a great way to wrap up the season! We are incredibly proud of all three of you and the hard work you have put in throughout the year.
Way to go, ladies! Go Rams! 🐏💙💛
A special Thank You to CL Photoz for the photos!
📻 Tune In to the Mid Kids Radio Club TODAY! 🎙️
Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶
📻 Wednesday, 11/04 from 1:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS
Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.
Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 1–3 PM! 📻✨
#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶
📻 Wednesday, 11/04 from 1:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS
Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.
Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 1–3 PM! 📻✨
#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
📻 Tune In to the Mid Kids Radio Club TOMORROW! 🎙️
Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶
📻 Wednesday, 11/04 from 1:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS
Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.
Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 1–3 PM! 📻✨
#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶
📻 Wednesday, 11/04 from 1:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS
Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.
Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 1–3 PM! 📻✨
#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
📣 CALLING ALL HIGHLAND RAMS CHEER & DANCE FOLKS! 📣
Are you interested in cheering and/or dancing for the 2026–2027 Highland Rams Winter Basketball Season? We want YOU!
It’s time to rebuild our team, bring back the excitement, and boost our Highland Rams spirit! We welcome anyone interested!
OUR FIRST GET-TOGETHER!
● When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, right after school until 5:00 p.m.
● Where: Mrs. Ann’s Room
● What to bring: Workout clothes and a great attitude!
We would also love to have folks take on the exciting role of ROCKY THE RAM! If you are interested in being our mascot, please let Mrs. Ann or Ashley know!
We are excited about bringing everyone together, rebuilding our team, making memories, and creating an AMAZING cheer and dance season!
Let’s keep our RAM PRIDE going, keep the spirit and excitement alive throughout our school, and make this an unforgettable season!
Are you interested in cheering and/or dancing for the 2026–2027 Highland Rams Winter Basketball Season? We want YOU!
It’s time to rebuild our team, bring back the excitement, and boost our Highland Rams spirit! We welcome anyone interested!
OUR FIRST GET-TOGETHER!
● When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, right after school until 5:00 p.m.
● Where: Mrs. Ann’s Room
● What to bring: Workout clothes and a great attitude!
We would also love to have folks take on the exciting role of ROCKY THE RAM! If you are interested in being our mascot, please let Mrs. Ann or Ashley know!
We are excited about bringing everyone together, rebuilding our team, making memories, and creating an AMAZING cheer and dance season!
Let’s keep our RAM PRIDE going, keep the spirit and excitement alive throughout our school, and make this an unforgettable season!
HCPS will once again be creating a special Veterans Day video to honor the veterans who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙 This year, we would love to open this opportunity to anyone in our community who would like to have a veteran recognized in our ceremony.
If you would like to include a veteran, please email Katherine Springer at kspringer@highland.k12.va.us with the following information:
🇺🇸 A picture of the veteran during their military service
🇺🇸 Full name
🇺🇸 Branch of service
🇺🇸 Years of service
🇺🇸 Theaters of service (if applicable)
📅 Deadline: November 4 at 3:00 PM
Please submit all information by the deadline to allow time for the video to be finalized before Veterans Day.
If you submitted a veteran's information last year, you do not need to resubmit it! Previously submitted pictures and information will be included again unless you contact us to request updates or removal.
Thank you for helping us recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We look forward to celebrating our veterans with you! ❤️🤍💙
#HCPS #VeteransDay #HonoringOurVeterans
If you would like to include a veteran, please email Katherine Springer at kspringer@highland.k12.va.us with the following information:
🇺🇸 A picture of the veteran during their military service
🇺🇸 Full name
🇺🇸 Branch of service
🇺🇸 Years of service
🇺🇸 Theaters of service (if applicable)
📅 Deadline: November 4 at 3:00 PM
Please submit all information by the deadline to allow time for the video to be finalized before Veterans Day.
If you submitted a veteran's information last year, you do not need to resubmit it! Previously submitted pictures and information will be included again unless you contact us to request updates or removal.
Thank you for helping us recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We look forward to celebrating our veterans with you! ❤️🤍💙
#HCPS #VeteransDay #HonoringOurVeterans
🎭💙💛 A NIGHT OF MYSTERY AND FUN! 💛💙🎭
Highland High School middle school students enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Middle School Masquerade Ball!
Students dressed up, wore their favorite masks, and enjoyed a night filled with music, dancing, laughter, and memories with friends.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this special event possible! Our middle schoolers had a fantastic time! 🎶✨
Highland High School middle school students enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Middle School Masquerade Ball!
Students dressed up, wore their favorite masks, and enjoyed a night filled with music, dancing, laughter, and memories with friends.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this special event possible! Our middle schoolers had a fantastic time! 🎶✨
💙💛 HCPS SPIRIT WEEK PARADE! 💛💙
We loved seeing our students participate in Spirit Week! While there were many highlights, one of our favorites was watching our elementary students parade through the secondary building.
Our middle and high school students came up with some very creative and interactive games for the elementary students to enjoy, making the experience even more special!
It was a beautiful reminder of what makes Highland County such a wonderful community. Seeing our students come together, support one another, and share their school spirit makes us proud to be Rams!
We look forward to hosting many more combined activities in the future. Thank you to everyone who helped make Spirit Week so special! 🐏
We loved seeing our students participate in Spirit Week! While there were many highlights, one of our favorites was watching our elementary students parade through the secondary building.
Our middle and high school students came up with some very creative and interactive games for the elementary students to enjoy, making the experience even more special!
It was a beautiful reminder of what makes Highland County such a wonderful community. Seeing our students come together, support one another, and share their school spirit makes us proud to be Rams!
We look forward to hosting many more combined activities in the future. Thank you to everyone who helped make Spirit Week so special! 🐏
💙💛 HCPS SHOWED UP FOR SPIRIT WEEK! 💛💙
Our Highland County Public Schools students and staff had a blast dressing up for Spirit Week! From fun outfits to creative themes, everyone brought their school spirit and made each day a little more exciting.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week so much fun! Go Rams! 🐏
Our Highland County Public Schools students and staff had a blast dressing up for Spirit Week! From fun outfits to creative themes, everyone brought their school spirit and made each day a little more exciting.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week so much fun! Go Rams! 🐏
📣 CALLING ALL HIGHLAND RAMS CHEER & DANCE FOLKS! 📣
Are you interested in cheering and/or dancing for the 2026–2027 Highland Rams Winter Basketball Season? We want YOU!
It’s time to rebuild our team, bring back the excitement, and boost our Highland Rams spirit! We welcome anyone interested!
OUR FIRST GET-TOGETHER!
● When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, right after school until 5:00 p.m.
● Where: Mrs. Ann’s Room
● What to bring: Workout clothes and a great attitude!
We would also love to have folks take on the exciting role of ROCKY THE RAM! If you are interested in being our mascot, please let Mrs. Ann or Ashley know!
We are excited about bringing everyone together, rebuilding our team, making memories, and creating an AMAZING cheer and dance season!
Let’s keep our RAM PRIDE going, keep the spirit and excitement alive throughout our school, and make this an unforgettable season!
Are you interested in cheering and/or dancing for the 2026–2027 Highland Rams Winter Basketball Season? We want YOU!
It’s time to rebuild our team, bring back the excitement, and boost our Highland Rams spirit! We welcome anyone interested!
OUR FIRST GET-TOGETHER!
● When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, right after school until 5:00 p.m.
● Where: Mrs. Ann’s Room
● What to bring: Workout clothes and a great attitude!
We would also love to have folks take on the exciting role of ROCKY THE RAM! If you are interested in being our mascot, please let Mrs. Ann or Ashley know!
We are excited about bringing everyone together, rebuilding our team, making memories, and creating an AMAZING cheer and dance season!
Let’s keep our RAM PRIDE going, keep the spirit and excitement alive throughout our school, and make this an unforgettable season!
📢💙💛 PRESCHOOL CLOSURE REMINDER 💛💙
Just a friendly reminder that there will be NO PRESCHOOL on Monday, November 2nd, due to Head Start Training.
We look forward to welcoming our little learners back on Tuesday!
Thank you for your understanding! 💙💛
Just a friendly reminder that there will be NO PRESCHOOL on Monday, November 2nd, due to Head Start Training.
We look forward to welcoming our little learners back on Tuesday!
Thank you for your understanding! 💙💛
🎀🏐ONE WEEK TIL PINK NIGHT 🏐🎀
Get ready for Pink Night at Highland High School! 💗
📅 November 6th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 HHS Gym
🎀 Wear Pink. Be Loud. Fight Proud. 🎀
Come out, show your support, and help us make a difference! All proceeds will support local families battling cancer. 💗
There will also be bake goods available! 🧁🍪
💗 Together we fight. Together we win. 💗
🏐🎀Mark your calendar and plan to join us! 🎀🏐
Get ready for Pink Night at Highland High School! 💗
📅 November 6th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 HHS Gym
🎀 Wear Pink. Be Loud. Fight Proud. 🎀
Come out, show your support, and help us make a difference! All proceeds will support local families battling cancer. 💗
There will also be bake goods available! 🧁🍪
💗 Together we fight. Together we win. 💗
🏐🎀Mark your calendar and plan to join us! 🎀🏐
🍎 Interested in Becoming a Teacher?
iteach Virginia is hosting a FREE virtual information session!
📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom
Learn about iteach’s alternative route to teacher licensure, how to get started, and have your questions answered!
✅ Register here:
https://k12coalition.zoom.us/meeting/register/dFnaR88uTHW1WvmaEpwOyQ
Know someone interested in becoming a teacher? Please share this opportunity!
iteach Virginia is hosting a FREE virtual information session!
📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom
Learn about iteach’s alternative route to teacher licensure, how to get started, and have your questions answered!
✅ Register here:
https://k12coalition.zoom.us/meeting/register/dFnaR88uTHW1WvmaEpwOyQ
Know someone interested in becoming a teacher? Please share this opportunity!
We're Hiring – Director of Technology
Highland County Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of Director of Technology.
We are seeking a knowledgeable, motivated professional to lead our division's technology operations, including network and systems administration, cybersecurity, student information systems, state reporting, and serving as the Division Director of Testing.
This is a 12-month position offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a small, supportive school division.
Flexible training opportunities may be available beginning January 2027.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our website for more details.
Website: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Highland County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Highland County Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of Director of Technology.
We are seeking a knowledgeable, motivated professional to lead our division's technology operations, including network and systems administration, cybersecurity, student information systems, state reporting, and serving as the Division Director of Testing.
This is a 12-month position offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a small, supportive school division.
Flexible training opportunities may be available beginning January 2027.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our website for more details.
Website: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Highland County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
📻 Tune In to the Mid Kids Radio Club TODAY! 🎙️
Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶
📻 Wednesday, 10/28th from 2:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS
Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.
Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 2–3 PM! 📻✨
#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶
📻 Wednesday, 10/28th from 2:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS
Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.
Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 2–3 PM! 📻✨
#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
❤️💙 HONORING OUR HEROES: HCPS VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION 💙❤️
Highland County Public Schools invites our community to join us on Wednesday, November 11 th, as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country.
🍳 Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.
🎖️ Veterans Day Program begins at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Highland High School Gymnasium
This special celebration is an opportunity to express our gratitude to the veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms. We are proud to honor all who have served and recognize the courage, dedication, and patriotism of our nation's heroes.
❤️🤍💙 Please join us as we come together as a community to say THANK YOU to our veterans!
We are forever grateful for your service and sacrifice. 💙🤍❤️
Highland County Public Schools invites our community to join us on Wednesday, November 11 th, as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country.
🍳 Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.
🎖️ Veterans Day Program begins at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Highland High School Gymnasium
This special celebration is an opportunity to express our gratitude to the veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms. We are proud to honor all who have served and recognize the courage, dedication, and patriotism of our nation's heroes.
❤️🤍💙 Please join us as we come together as a community to say THANK YOU to our veterans!
We are forever grateful for your service and sacrifice. 💙🤍❤️
📻 Tune In to the Mid Kids Radio Club TOMORROW! 🎙️
Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶
📻 Wednesday, 10/28 from 2:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS
Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.
Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 2–3 PM! 📻✨
#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
💙💛🐏 DON"T FORGET...HCPS SPIRIT WEEK STARTS TOMORROW! LET’S SHOW OUR RAM PRIDE! 🐏💛💙
Highland County Public Schools is celebrating Spirit Week, October 27th–30th! 🎉 Get ready to show your school spirit, have some fun, and join in the excitement!
📅 HERE’S THE LINEUP:
💤 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27th – PJ DAY
Wear your favorite comfy clothes and cozy pajamas!
🌙 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28th – AFTER DARK: BLACKOUT DAY
Dress in black from head to toe and show off your darkest look!
🎬 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th – DUO DAY
Team up with a friend and dress as your favorite movie duo!
📚 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th – COSTUME DAY
Dress up in your favorite costume or as your favorite storybook character and bring your favorite stories to life!
Please remember, no masks or gruesome costumes.
💙💛 Let’s fill our hallways with school spirit, creativity, and lots of RAM PRIDE! We can’t wait to see everyone’s fun outfits each day!
📸 Don’t forget to show off your spirit and share the excitement!
GO RAMS! 🐏💙💛💙💛🐏 HCPS SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! LET’S SHOW OUR RAM PRIDE! 🐏💛💙
Highland County Public Schools is celebrating Spirit Week, October 27th–30th! 🎉 Get ready to show your school spirit, have some fun, and join in the excitement!
📅 HERE’S THE LINEUP:
💤 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27th – PJ DAY
Wear your favorite comfy clothes and cozy pajamas!
🌙 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28th – AFTER DARK: BLACKOUT DAY
Dress in black from head to toe and show off your darkest look!
🎬 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th – DUO DAY
Team up with a friend and dress as your favorite movie duo!
📚 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th – COSTUME DAY
Dress up in your favorite costume or as your favorite storybook character and bring your favorite stories to life!
Please remember, no masks or gruesome costumes.
💙💛 Let’s fill our hallways with school spirit, creativity, and lots of RAM PRIDE! We can’t wait to see everyone’s fun outfits each day!
📸 Don’t forget to show off your spirit and share the excitement!
GO RAMS! 🐏💙💛💙💛🐏 HCPS SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! LET’S SHOW OUR RAM PRIDE! 🐏💛💙
HCPS will once again be creating a special Veterans Day video to honor the veterans who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙 This year, we would love to open this opportunity to anyone in our community who would like to have a veteran recognized in our ceremony.
If you would like to include a veteran, please email Katherine Springer at kspringer@highland.k12.va.us with the following information:
🇺🇸 A picture of the veteran during their military service
🇺🇸 Full name
🇺🇸 Branch of service
🇺🇸 Years of service
🇺🇸 Theaters of service (if applicable)
📅 Deadline: November 4 at 3:00 PM
Please submit all information by the deadline to allow time for the video to be finalized before Veterans Day.
If you submitted a veteran's information last year, you do not need to resubmit it! Previously submitted pictures and information will be included again unless you contact us to request updates or removal.
Thank you for helping us recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We look forward to celebrating our veterans with you! ❤️🤍💙
#HCPS #VeteransDay #HonoringOurVeterans
If you would like to include a veteran, please email Katherine Springer at kspringer@highland.k12.va.us with the following information:
🇺🇸 A picture of the veteran during their military service
🇺🇸 Full name
🇺🇸 Branch of service
🇺🇸 Years of service
🇺🇸 Theaters of service (if applicable)
📅 Deadline: November 4 at 3:00 PM
Please submit all information by the deadline to allow time for the video to be finalized before Veterans Day.
If you submitted a veteran's information last year, you do not need to resubmit it! Previously submitted pictures and information will be included again unless you contact us to request updates or removal.
Thank you for helping us recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We look forward to celebrating our veterans with you! ❤️🤍💙
#HCPS #VeteransDay #HonoringOurVeterans
💙💛 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS EVENING? 💛💙
Come out and support the HCPS Lady Rams Volleyball teams as they hit the road for their first games of the Pioneer District Tournament Quarter Finals!! 🏐🎉
🏐 Varsity
📍 Travel to Bath County High School
⏰ Game begins at 6:00 PM
Bring your Rams pride and come cheer on our Lady Rams as they compete in the Pioneer District Tournament Quarter Finals! 💙💛
LET'S GO RAMS! 🐏🏐
