🎓😄 Senior Prank Day was a success on Monday!

Our seniors had a little fun making their mark before graduation, bringing plenty of laughs and memories along the way. It's hard to believe their time at Highland High School is coming to a close.

Thank you to the Class of 2026 for keeping the tradition lighthearted and enjoyable. We can't wait to celebrate all of your accomplishments during Class Day and Graduation this week!

Seniors Rule! 💙💛
about 6 hours ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎓😄 Senior Prank Day was a success on Monday! Our seniors had a little fun making their mark before graduation, bringing plenty of laughs and memories along the way. It's hard to believe their time at Highland High School is coming to a close. Thank you to the Class of 2026 for keeping the tradition lighthearted and enjoyable. We can't wait to celebrate all of your accomplishments during Class Day and Graduation this week! 💙💛 Seniors Rule! 💙💛
👀 Look who we found “hiding” in our baseball field this morning! 🦌 This little one may look alone, but its mother is likely nearby keeping a watchful eye. If you come across a baby deer, please remember: do not touch it or move it. Fawns are often left hidden while their mothers forage and will return to care for them. We were thankful for this special visitor and happy to leave it safe and undisturbed! 🦌🌿
about 8 hours ago, Highland County Public Schools
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📣 Attention Preschool Families! 📣

We are excited to celebrate a wonderful year of learning, growth, and fun with our Preschool End-of-Year Celebration! 🎉

📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM

🍳 Breakfast with Preschool: 8:30–9:00 AM
🎈 Classroom Celebration: 9:00–9:30 AM

Families planning to attend breakfast are reminded that adult breakfasts are $5.00 each. Please return your RSVP form by Thursday, June 4, so we can plan accordingly.

We look forward to celebrating our amazing preschoolers and all they have accomplished this year! 💙💛
about 24 hours ago, Highland County Public Schools
📣 Attention Preschool Families! 📣 We are excited to celebrate a wonderful year of learning, growth, and fun with our Preschool End-of-Year Celebration! 🎉 📅 Friday, June 5 ⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM 🍳 Breakfast with Preschool: 8:30–9:00 AM 🎈 Classroom Celebration: 9:00–9:30 AM Families planning to attend breakfast are reminded that adult breakfasts are $5.00 each. Please return your RSVP form by Thursday, June 4, so we can plan accordingly. We look forward to celebrating our amazing preschoolers and all they have accomplished this year! 💙💛
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday!

A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening.

Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
1 day ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday! A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday! A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday! A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday! A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday! A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday! A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday! A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday! A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday! A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
🎨🎶 What an amazing and successful Fine Arts Night we had on Friday! A huge thank you to Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Deeds for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation to make this event possible. We are also incredibly proud of our students, whose talent, creativity, and effort were on full display throughout the evening. Guests enjoyed musical performances from students in Pre-K through 12th grade and had the opportunity to view beautiful artwork created by students across all grade levels. It was a wonderful celebration of the arts and a reminder of the incredible talent we have at HCPS. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a special success!
🎓 The countdown is on for the Highland High School Class of 2026! 🎓

If you've been around town, you may have noticed the senior banners proudly displayed in celebration of our graduating class. A special thank you to the Monterey Inn Bed & Breakfast for generously donating the banners and to Highland Telephone Cooperative (HTC) for hanging them at no cost. We appreciate your support of our students and school community! 💙💛

We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026:

🎓 Class Day
📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Highland High School Gymnasium

Class Day is a cherished Highland tradition where students celebrate their journey together, receive scholarship awards, and are "capped" by chosen friends or family members.

🎓 Graduation
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Highland High School Gymnasium

Featuring:
⭐ Valedictorian: Caleb Blagg
⭐ Salutatorian: Luke Baxter
⭐ Guest Speaker: Tim Good

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We hope you'll join us in celebrating this special milestone.
1 day ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎓 The countdown is on for the Highland High School Class of 2026! 🎓 If you've been around town, you may have noticed the senior banners proudly displayed in celebration of our graduating class. A special thank you to the Monterey Inn Bed & Breakfast for generously donating the banners and to Highland Telephone Cooperative (HTC) for hanging them at no cost. We appreciate your support of our students and school community! 💙💛 We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026: 🎓 **Class Day** 📅 Friday, June 5 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Class Day is a cherished Highland tradition where students celebrate their journey together, receive scholarship awards, and are "capped" by chosen friends or family members. 🎓 **Graduation** 📅 Saturday, June 6 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Featuring: ⭐ Valedictorian Caleb Blagg ⭐ Salutatorian Luke Baxter ⭐ Guest Speaker Tim Good Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We hope you'll join us in celebrating this special milestone.
🎓 The countdown is on for the Highland High School Class of 2026! 🎓 If you've been around town, you may have noticed the senior banners proudly displayed in celebration of our graduating class. A special thank you to the Monterey Inn Bed & Breakfast for generously donating the banners and to Highland Telephone Cooperative (HTC) for hanging them at no cost. We appreciate your support of our students and school community! 💙💛 We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026: 🎓 **Class Day** 📅 Friday, June 5 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Class Day is a cherished Highland tradition where students celebrate their journey together, receive scholarship awards, and are "capped" by chosen friends or family members. 🎓 **Graduation** 📅 Saturday, June 6 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Featuring: ⭐ Valedictorian Caleb Blagg ⭐ Salutatorian Luke Baxter ⭐ Guest Speaker Tim Good Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We hope you'll join us in celebrating this special milestone.
🎓 The countdown is on for the Highland High School Class of 2026! 🎓 If you've been around town, you may have noticed the senior banners proudly displayed in celebration of our graduating class. A special thank you to the Monterey Inn Bed & Breakfast for generously donating the banners and to Highland Telephone Cooperative (HTC) for hanging them at no cost. We appreciate your support of our students and school community! 💙💛 We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026: 🎓 **Class Day** 📅 Friday, June 5 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Class Day is a cherished Highland tradition where students celebrate their journey together, receive scholarship awards, and are "capped" by chosen friends or family members. 🎓 **Graduation** 📅 Saturday, June 6 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Featuring: ⭐ Valedictorian Caleb Blagg ⭐ Salutatorian Luke Baxter ⭐ Guest Speaker Tim Good Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We hope you'll join us in celebrating this special milestone.
🎓 The countdown is on for the Highland High School Class of 2026! 🎓 If you've been around town, you may have noticed the senior banners proudly displayed in celebration of our graduating class. A special thank you to the Monterey Inn Bed & Breakfast for generously donating the banners and to Highland Telephone Cooperative (HTC) for hanging them at no cost. We appreciate your support of our students and school community! 💙💛 We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026: 🎓 **Class Day** 📅 Friday, June 5 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Class Day is a cherished Highland tradition where students celebrate their journey together, receive scholarship awards, and are "capped" by chosen friends or family members. 🎓 **Graduation** 📅 Saturday, June 6 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Featuring: ⭐ Valedictorian Caleb Blagg ⭐ Salutatorian Luke Baxter ⭐ Guest Speaker Tim Good Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We hope you'll join us in celebrating this special milestone.

📢 Preschool Applications Open for the 2026-2027 School Year!

Highland County Public Schools is now accepting preschool applications for the upcoming school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 30 to be eligible.

🗓️ Application window: March 1 – July 24
📌 Priority deadline: June 1
Students who apply by June 1 will be included in the first enrollment selection (held by June 14). A second selection will take place by August 1 if space is still available.

Please note that acceptance is based on eligibility criteria and available space—it is not first come, first served.

You can find the application and full details here:
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/preschool

We look forward to welcoming our newest little learners! 🖍️📚

📝 Submit your application to:
Highland Elementary School
252 Myers Moon Road / P.O. Box 310
Monterey, VA 24465
📧 Or email Kim Call at call.kd@augusta.k12.va.us

5 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
Preschool Applications (5 x 6 in)
🎶 Our students have been working incredibly hard in preparation for tonight's Fine Arts Night! From rehearsing musical performances to creating beautiful artwork and presentations, their dedication, creativity, and talent have been on full display. 🎨

We are so proud of the effort they have put into making this a special event and can't wait to share their accomplishments with our community.

📅 Tonight, May 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Highland High School Gymnasium

Join us as we celebrate the arts and the amazing talents of our HCPS students! 💙💛
5 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎭🎶 Our students have been working incredibly hard in preparation for tonight's Fine Arts Night! From rehearsing musical performances to creating beautiful artwork and presentations, their dedication, creativity, and talent have been on full display. 🎨🎤 We are so proud of the effort they have put into making this a special event and can't wait to share their accomplishments with our community. 📅 Tonight, May 29 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Join us as we celebrate the arts and the amazing talents of our HCPS students! 💙💛
🎭🎶 Our students have been working incredibly hard in preparation for tonight's Fine Arts Night! From rehearsing musical performances to creating beautiful artwork and presentations, their dedication, creativity, and talent have been on full display. 🎨🎤 We are so proud of the effort they have put into making this a special event and can't wait to share their accomplishments with our community. 📅 Tonight, May 29 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Join us as we celebrate the arts and the amazing talents of our HCPS students! 💙💛

🎭✨ HCPS Presents: Fine Arts Night! ✨🎭

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talents, achievements, and creativity of our students through the arts! 🎶🎨🎤

📅 TODAY - Friday, May 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Highland High School Gymnasium

Come enjoy a special night showcasing the hard work and artistic accomplishments of our students. We hope to see our community there as we celebrate the arts at HCPS! 💙💛

#HCPS #FineArtsNight #StudentTalent #CelebrateTheArts #HighlandCountyPublicSchools

5 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎭✨ HCPS Presents: Fine Arts Night! ✨🎭 Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talents, achievements, and creativity of our students through the arts! 🎶🎨🎤 📅 Friday, May 29 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Come enjoy a special night showcasing the hard work and artistic accomplishments of our students. We hope to see our community there as we celebrate the arts at HCPS! 💙💛 #HCPS #FineArtsNight #StudentTalent #CelebrateTheArts #HighlandCountyPublicSchools

🎭✨ HCPS Presents: Fine Arts Night! ✨🎭

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talents, achievements, and creativity of our students through the arts! 🎶🎨🎤

📅 TOMORROW - Friday, May 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Highland High School Gymnasium

Come enjoy a special night showcasing the hard work and artistic accomplishments of our students. We hope to see our community there as we celebrate the arts at HCPS! 💙💛

#HCPS #FineArtsNight #StudentTalent #CelebrateTheArts #HighlandCountyPublicSchools

6 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎭✨ HCPS Presents: Fine Arts Night! ✨🎭 Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talents, achievements, and creativity of our students through the arts! 🎶🎨🎤 📅 Friday, May 29 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Come enjoy a special night showcasing the hard work and artistic accomplishments of our students. We hope to see our community there as we celebrate the arts at HCPS! 💙💛 #HCPS #FineArtsNight #StudentTalent #CelebrateTheArts #HighlandCountyPublicSchools
📣 Highland County Public Schools is hiring for the 2026–2027 school year!

Apply today at: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
6 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
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🎭✨ HCPS Presents: Fine Arts Night! ✨🎭

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talents, achievements, and creativity of our students through the arts! 🎶🎨🎤

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Highland High School Gymnasium

Come enjoy a special night showcasing the hard work and artistic accomplishments of our students. We hope to see our community there as we celebrate the arts at HCPS! 💙💛

#HCPS #FineArtsNight #StudentTalent #CelebrateTheArts #HighlandCountyPublicSchools
8 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎭✨ HCPS Presents: Fine Arts Night! ✨🎭 Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talents, achievements, and creativity of our students through the arts! 🎶🎨🎤 📅 Friday, May 29 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Come enjoy a special night showcasing the hard work and artistic accomplishments of our students. We hope to see our community there as we celebrate the arts at HCPS! 💙💛 #HCPS #FineArtsNight #StudentTalent #CelebrateTheArts #HighlandCountyPublicSchools
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨

The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖

What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning!
9 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨ The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖 What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning! 💙💛
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨ The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖 What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning! 💙💛
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨ The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖 What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning! 💙💛
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨ The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖 What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning! 💙💛
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨ The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖 What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning! 💙💛
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨ The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖 What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning! 💙💛
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨ The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖 What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning! 💙💛
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨ The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖 What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning! 💙💛
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨ The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖 What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning! 💙💛
🏛️ Our Highland High School gifted middle and high school students recently enjoyed an enriching trip to Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello! Students toured the historic home and grounds, learning fascinating details about Jefferson’s life, family, careers, and many accomplishments. 🇺🇸✨ The adventure continued with a visit to the University of Virginia, where students explored the campus and compared its architectural features to those they observed at Monticello. They were especially amazed by the impressive Alderman Library, spanning 5 floors and more than 250,000 square feet! 🤯📖 What a wonderful opportunity to bring history, architecture, and higher education to life through hands-on learning! 💙💛
🎭✨ HCPS Presents: Fine Arts Night! ✨🎭

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talents, achievements, and creativity of our students through the arts! 🎶🎨🎤

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Highland High School Gymnasium

Come enjoy a special night showcasing the hard work and artistic accomplishments of our students. We hope to see our community there as we celebrate the arts at HCPS! 💙💛

#HCPS #FineArtsNight #StudentTalent #CelebrateTheArts #HighlandCountyPublicSchools
12 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎭✨ HCPS Presents: Fine Arts Night! ✨🎭 Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talents, achievements, and creativity of our students through the arts! 🎶🎨🎤 📅 Friday, May 29 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Highland High School Gymnasium Come enjoy a special night showcasing the hard work and artistic accomplishments of our students. We hope to see our community there as we celebrate the arts at HCPS! 💙💛 #HCPS #FineArtsNight #StudentTalent #CelebrateTheArts #HighlandCountyPublicSchools
🏆🐏 Join Us for the Highland Athletic Banquet! 🐏🏆

Come help us celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our incredible Highland Rams athletes! 💙💛 From the court to the field to the track, we are proud of all they have achieved this year!

📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Let’s come together to recognize our student-athletes and celebrate another great year of Highland athletics! 🎉
12 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🏆🐏 Join Us for the Highland Athletic Banquet! 🐏🏆 Come help us celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our incredible Highland Rams athletes! 💙💛 From the court to the field to the track, we are proud of all they have achieved this year! 📅 Tuesday, June 2 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM Let’s come together to recognize our student-athletes and celebrate another great year of Highland athletics! 🎉
✨🔭 Our Highland Elementary gifted students recently enjoyed an exciting educational trip to the Green Bank Observatory! Students toured the grounds and discovered a variety of incredible radio telescopes, including the Green Bank Telescope (GBT)—the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the United States! 🤯 It stands over 300 feet tall with an aperture the size of a football field! 🏈📡

Students also explored interactive exhibits and put their engineering skills to the test in a fun challenge—building telescope towers out of paper strong enough to hold canned food! 🛠️📚

To top off a fantastic day of learning, everyone enjoyed a pizza party at the Starlight Café! 🍕🌟

What an amazing hands-on experience exploring science, engineering, and the wonders of space! 🚀
12 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
✨🔭 Our Highland Elementary gifted students recently enjoyed an exciting educational trip to the Green Bank Observatory! Students toured the grounds and discovered a variety of incredible radio telescopes, including the Green Bank Telescope (GBT)—the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the United States! 🤯 It stands over 300 feet tall with an aperture the size of a football field! 🏈📡 Students also explored interactive exhibits and put their engineering skills to the test in a fun challenge—building telescope towers out of paper strong enough to hold canned food! 🛠️📚 To top off a fantastic day of learning, everyone enjoyed a pizza party at the Starlight Café! 🍕🌟 What an amazing hands-on experience exploring science, engineering, and the wonders of space! 🚀💙💛
✨🔭 Our Highland Elementary gifted students recently enjoyed an exciting educational trip to the Green Bank Observatory! Students toured the grounds and discovered a variety of incredible radio telescopes, including the Green Bank Telescope (GBT)—the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the United States! 🤯 It stands over 300 feet tall with an aperture the size of a football field! 🏈📡 Students also explored interactive exhibits and put their engineering skills to the test in a fun challenge—building telescope towers out of paper strong enough to hold canned food! 🛠️📚 To top off a fantastic day of learning, everyone enjoyed a pizza party at the Starlight Café! 🍕🌟 What an amazing hands-on experience exploring science, engineering, and the wonders of space! 🚀💙💛
✨🔭 Our Highland Elementary gifted students recently enjoyed an exciting educational trip to the Green Bank Observatory! Students toured the grounds and discovered a variety of incredible radio telescopes, including the Green Bank Telescope (GBT)—the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the United States! 🤯 It stands over 300 feet tall with an aperture the size of a football field! 🏈📡 Students also explored interactive exhibits and put their engineering skills to the test in a fun challenge—building telescope towers out of paper strong enough to hold canned food! 🛠️📚 To top off a fantastic day of learning, everyone enjoyed a pizza party at the Starlight Café! 🍕🌟 What an amazing hands-on experience exploring science, engineering, and the wonders of space! 🚀💙💛
✨🔭 Our Highland Elementary gifted students recently enjoyed an exciting educational trip to the Green Bank Observatory! Students toured the grounds and discovered a variety of incredible radio telescopes, including the Green Bank Telescope (GBT)—the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the United States! 🤯 It stands over 300 feet tall with an aperture the size of a football field! 🏈📡 Students also explored interactive exhibits and put their engineering skills to the test in a fun challenge—building telescope towers out of paper strong enough to hold canned food! 🛠️📚 To top off a fantastic day of learning, everyone enjoyed a pizza party at the Starlight Café! 🍕🌟 What an amazing hands-on experience exploring science, engineering, and the wonders of space! 🚀💙💛
✨🔭 Our Highland Elementary gifted students recently enjoyed an exciting educational trip to the Green Bank Observatory! Students toured the grounds and discovered a variety of incredible radio telescopes, including the Green Bank Telescope (GBT)—the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the United States! 🤯 It stands over 300 feet tall with an aperture the size of a football field! 🏈📡 Students also explored interactive exhibits and put their engineering skills to the test in a fun challenge—building telescope towers out of paper strong enough to hold canned food! 🛠️📚 To top off a fantastic day of learning, everyone enjoyed a pizza party at the Starlight Café! 🍕🌟 What an amazing hands-on experience exploring science, engineering, and the wonders of space! 🚀💙💛
✨🔭 Our Highland Elementary gifted students recently enjoyed an exciting educational trip to the Green Bank Observatory! Students toured the grounds and discovered a variety of incredible radio telescopes, including the Green Bank Telescope (GBT)—the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the United States! 🤯 It stands over 300 feet tall with an aperture the size of a football field! 🏈📡 Students also explored interactive exhibits and put their engineering skills to the test in a fun challenge—building telescope towers out of paper strong enough to hold canned food! 🛠️📚 To top off a fantastic day of learning, everyone enjoyed a pizza party at the Starlight Café! 🍕🌟 What an amazing hands-on experience exploring science, engineering, and the wonders of space! 🚀💙💛
✨🔭 Our Highland Elementary gifted students recently enjoyed an exciting educational trip to the Green Bank Observatory! Students toured the grounds and discovered a variety of incredible radio telescopes, including the Green Bank Telescope (GBT)—the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the United States! 🤯 It stands over 300 feet tall with an aperture the size of a football field! 🏈📡 Students also explored interactive exhibits and put their engineering skills to the test in a fun challenge—building telescope towers out of paper strong enough to hold canned food! 🛠️📚 To top off a fantastic day of learning, everyone enjoyed a pizza party at the Starlight Café! 🍕🌟 What an amazing hands-on experience exploring science, engineering, and the wonders of space! 🚀💙💛
📘🎉 High School Yearbooks Have Arrived! 🎉📘

The 2026 Highland High School Highlander Vol. 72 yearbooks are here! If you pre-ordered a yearbook, please plan to pick up your copy in the school cafeteria during break on Tuesday, May 26.

Didn’t pre-order? Good news—we have a limited number of extra yearbooks available for purchase!

💲 $45 each
💵 Cash or checks payable to HHS accepted
📅 Sales begin Tuesday, May 26

Don’t miss your chance to grab a copy and hold onto the memories from this school year! 📸💙💛

Elementary families: Elementary yearbooks will arrive in the fall. 🍎📚

#HCPS #HighlandHighSchool #Yearbook2026 #Highlanders #SchoolMemories
13 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
📘🎉 Yearbooks Have Arrived! 🎉📘 The 2026 Highland High School Highlander Vol. 72 yearbooks are here! If you pre-ordered a yearbook, please plan to pick up your copy in the school cafeteria during break on Tuesday, May 26. Didn’t pre-order? Good news—we have a limited number of extra yearbooks available for purchase! 💲 $45 each 💵 Cash or checks payable to HHS accepted 📅 Sales begin Tuesday, May 26 Don’t miss your chance to grab a copy and hold onto the memories from this school year! 📸💙💛 Elementary families: Elementary yearbooks will arrive in the fall. 🍎📚 #HCPS #HighlandHighSchool #Yearbook2026 #Highlanders #SchoolMemories

🎒✨ Free Pre-School Developmental Screening TODAY!

Join us TODAY for a FREE screening to support your child’s growth in:
👁 Vision
👂 Hearing
🗣 Language
🧠 Cognitive Development
🤸 Motor Skills

📍 Highland High Library
📅 TODAY! May 21
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
👶 Ages Birth–5
✅ No appointment needed

📞 Questions? Call (540) 468-6308
Head Start Preschool applications will also be available!
Let’s work together to give your child the best start possible 💙

13 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎒✨ Free Pre-School Developmental Screening! ✨🎒 Is your child ready? Let’s check together! Join us for a FREE screening to support your child’s growth in: 👁 Vision 👂 Hearing 🗣 Language 🧠 Cognitive Development 🤸 Motor Skills 📍 Highland High Library 📅 May 21 ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 👶 Ages Birth–5 ✅ No appointment needed 📞 Questions? Call (540) 468-6308 Head Start Preschool applications will also be available! Let’s work together to give your child the best start possible 💙
🎒✨ Free Pre-School Developmental Screening!

Join us for a FREE screening to support your child’s growth in:
👁 Vision
👂 Hearing
🗣 Language
🧠 Cognitive Development
🤸 Motor Skills

📍 Highland High Library
📅 May 21
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
👶 Ages Birth–5
✅ No appointment needed

📞 Questions? Call (540) 468-6308
Head Start Preschool applications will also be available!
Let’s work together to give your child the best start possible 💙
14 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎒✨ Free Pre-School Developmental Screening! ✨🎒 Is your child ready? Let’s check together! Join us for a FREE screening to support your child’s growth in: 👁 Vision 👂 Hearing 🗣 Language 🧠 Cognitive Development 🤸 Motor Skills 📍 Highland High Library 📅 May 21 ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 👶 Ages Birth–5 ✅ No appointment needed 📞 Questions? Call (540) 468-6308 Head Start Preschool applications will also be available! Let’s work together to give your child the best start possible 💙
🌸 Help Us Brighten the Lives of Older Adults This Adult Abuse Awareness Month! 🌿

Mrs. Neil’s AG class and Highland DSS are teaming up to spruce up yards and flower beds for older adults in our community — and they'd love your support.

They are collecting mulch, flowers, and shrubs through May 21st to help create safe, beautiful outdoor spaces for those who deserve them most.

✨ How to Donate:
• Purchase items at Rockingham Coop — they’ll hold them for us!
• Or drop off donations at Highland DSS (please call ahead: 540-468-2199 ext. 307)
14 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🌸 Help Us Brighten the Lives of Older Adults This Adult Abuse Awareness Month! 🌿 Jennifer Neil’s AG class (HCPS) and Highland DSS are teaming up to spruce up yards and flower beds for older adults in our community — and we’d love your support. We’re collecting mulch, flowers, and shrubs through May 21st to help create safe, beautiful outdoor spaces for those who deserve them most. ✨ How to Donate: • Purchase items at Rockingham Coop — they’ll hold them for us! • Or drop off donations at Highland DSS (please call ahead: 540-468-2199 ext. 307)
🍽️ SOL testing means extra kitchen time for our Culinary Arts students!

With a little more time in the classroom this week, students put their culinary skills to work by roasting pork and creating regional BBQ sauces from across the country! On the menu: Carolina Gold, Alabama White, and a classic red BBQ sauce—all served piled high on homemade buns.

Let’s just say… it was absolutely delicious! 😋🔥 #HCPS #CulinaryArts #HandsOnLearning #FutureChefs
14 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🍽️ SOL testing means extra kitchen time for our Culinary Arts students! With a little more time in the classroom this week, students put their culinary skills to work by roasting pork and creating regional BBQ sauces from across the country! On the menu: Carolina Gold, Alabama White, and a classic red BBQ sauce—all served piled high on homemade buns. Let’s just say… it was absolutely delicious! 😋🔥 #HCPS #CulinaryArts #HandsOnLearning #FutureChefs