🎉 Get ready to show your school spirit—Homecoming Spirit Week is just around the corner, February 2nd–6th! 🏀💙💛
Monday: Decade Day
Tuesday: Anything But a Backpack
Wednesday: Disney Day
Thursday: Blue & Gold (Pep Rally & Homecoming Game!)
Friday: Student–Teacher Swap
Saturday: Homecoming Dance 🕺💃
Plus, don’t forget the daily dodgeball tournament during break!
Start planning your outfits now and join us for a week full of spirit, fun, and school pride! 🙌
Monday: Decade Day
Tuesday: Anything But a Backpack
Wednesday: Disney Day
Thursday: Blue & Gold (Pep Rally & Homecoming Game!)
Friday: Student–Teacher Swap
Saturday: Homecoming Dance 🕺💃
Plus, don’t forget the daily dodgeball tournament during break!
Start planning your outfits now and join us for a week full of spirit, fun, and school pride! 🙌
OK RAMS… ice may have won this week, but we still want to see how you made the most of it! ❄️🧊
With all this ice, outdoor play has been tricky, but we know our Highland families still found ways to enjoy these snow days whether that meant cozy days inside, hot cocoa, board games, winter views from the window, or safely playing outside.
Share your frosty views, cozy moments, or safe snow-day snapshots in the comments!
Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see everyone back soon!
📘🎓 Celebrate your Highland County High School senior with a personal yearbook ad! This is a special way to recognize their accomplishments, memories, and journey through school.
💰 Ad Pricing:
Full Page – $125
½ Page – $75
¼ Page – $45
⚠️ Seniors only
📅 Deadline to order: February 2, 2026
🖥️ How to order:
1️⃣ Visit https://plicbooks.com/go/JJBE6Q
2️⃣ Follow the on-screen prompts to purchase your ad
3️⃣ Watch for an email with login instructions
4️⃣ Log in, design your ad, and submit
📎 Need help designing your ad?
Detailed instructions can be found here:
https://support.captura.io/en/articles/6643457
❗ All ad sales are final
📧 Questions? Contact Julie Jessee at jjessee@highland.k12.va.us
Don’t miss this opportunity to leave your senior a lasting memory in the yearbook! 🎉
💰 Ad Pricing:
Full Page – $125
½ Page – $75
¼ Page – $45
⚠️ Seniors only
📅 Deadline to order: February 2, 2026
🖥️ How to order:
1️⃣ Visit https://plicbooks.com/go/JJBE6Q
2️⃣ Follow the on-screen prompts to purchase your ad
3️⃣ Watch for an email with login instructions
4️⃣ Log in, design your ad, and submit
📎 Need help designing your ad?
Detailed instructions can be found here:
https://support.captura.io/en/articles/6643457
❗ All ad sales are final
📧 Questions? Contact Julie Jessee at jjessee@highland.k12.va.us
Don’t miss this opportunity to leave your senior a lasting memory in the yearbook! 🎉
Highland County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026, due to extreme cold temperatures and hazardous conditions on some secondary roads caused by lingering ice.
Moving forward, we are working to establish alternative bus routes so that we can avoid future school closures due to only a few difficult-to-travel secondary roads during winter storms. If your household is affected by an alternative snow route, your bus driver will be contacting you directly.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support. Please have a safe weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday.
🍕🎨 Mrs. Justine's Pre-K students learned about the art of collage by making their very own paper pizzas! Each child chose their own paper “ingredients” to design a one-of-a-kind pizza while practicing important fine motor skills along the way. Great work, little artists!
🚨 RESCHEDULED AGAIN! 🚨
Due to weather-related closures, the WVPEC Teacher Job Fair has been rescheduled to February 7th.
📍 Salem Civic Center
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
👩🏫 500+ vacancies across 18 public school divisions
We’re seeking:
✔️ PreK–12 teachers (all areas)
✔️ School counselors, nurses, & administrators
✔️ Licensed educators, those in the licensure process, or individuals interested in becoming licensed
👉 Preregister now at WVPEC.org
📧 Questions? office@wvpec.org
Please help us spread the word—and thank you for your patience!
Due to weather-related closures, the WVPEC Teacher Job Fair has been rescheduled to February 7th.
📍 Salem Civic Center
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
👩🏫 500+ vacancies across 18 public school divisions
We’re seeking:
✔️ PreK–12 teachers (all areas)
✔️ School counselors, nurses, & administrators
✔️ Licensed educators, those in the licensure process, or individuals interested in becoming licensed
👉 Preregister now at WVPEC.org
📧 Questions? office@wvpec.org
Please help us spread the word—and thank you for your patience!
Highland County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026, due to extreme cold temperatures and hazardous conditions on many of our secondary roads caused by lingering ice. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe and warm!
Parents of students receiving special education services — we want to hear from you!
The Virginia Department of Education is asking families to complete the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2025–2026 school year. Your feedback is important and helps guide improvements to special education programs and services.
📱 Scan the QR code in the image or
🔗 Click here to complete the survey:
https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lttr1DqNfixIH4
Parents with more than one child receiving special education services (IEP) should complete one survey per child.
Thank you for taking the time to share your voice!
The Virginia Department of Education is asking families to complete the Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2025–2026 school year. Your feedback is important and helps guide improvements to special education programs and services.
📱 Scan the QR code in the image or
🔗 Click here to complete the survey:
https://virginiadoe.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lttr1DqNfixIH4
Parents with more than one child receiving special education services (IEP) should complete one survey per child.
Thank you for taking the time to share your voice!
Due to extreme cold weather and still hazardous conditions, Highland County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Please stay safe and warm. ❄️
🌸 🌱 Mrs. Fowler's Ecology students dissected flowers while learning about plant and animal relationships, gaining a closer look at how different parts work together in nature. A special thank-you to Brittany Gumm for generously donating the flowers to support this hands-on learning experience!
Join us in thanking Mr. Vernon and Mr. Ray for clearing the sidewalks and helping keep our campus safe and accessible! ❄️👏
We also extend our appreciation to our essential employees who come in despite the weather to ensure payroll is processed. Thank you for all you do!
We also extend our appreciation to our essential employees who come in despite the weather to ensure payroll is processed. Thank you for all you do!
Due to snow and icy road conditions, Highland County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. All 12-month employees will not report to work, the school building will be closed.
Please stay safe and warm, and thank you for your understanding.
📣 Highland PTO Meeting
Postponed till Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Join us for our monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Elementary Library.
🗓 Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 29
Feb 24
Mar 24
Apr 28
Your voice matters! Come connect, share ideas, and support our students and schools. 💙💛
You may notice new trash receptacles around the playground. These additions allow for a higher volume of trash, and we have established a routine to ensure they are checked and serviced weekly. 🗑️♻️
Thank you to our community for your continued input and feedback on everything we do. We truly value your involvement and support. 💙👏
Cold, snowy day? Sounds like the perfect time for some cheer! ❄️📣
Fun, spirit, and Ram pride all in one place. Go Rams!
Fun, spirit, and Ram pride all in one place. Go Rams!
Due to winter weather conditions, Highland County Public Schools will be closed to all students and personnel tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026.
Please stay safe and warm! ❄️
4-H Cloverbud After School Program 🍀
📅 February 5, 2026
🕛 3:30pm - 5:30pm
👉 Ages 5-8
📍 HCPS Cafeteria
Sign up by February 2nd by calling (540) 468-2225.
📅 February 5, 2026
🕛 3:30pm - 5:30pm
👉 Ages 5-8
📍 HCPS Cafeteria
Sign up by February 2nd by calling (540) 468-2225.
We are pleased to share an excellent scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors! The Virginia Association of School Business Officials (VASBO) is offering three scholarships to support students pursuing higher education. One of the awards is the Edie Williams Scholarship valued at $2,000, established in honor of a past VASBO president, and the other two awards are valued at $1,500 each.
To be eligible, applicants must be the child, grandchild, stepchild, or step-grandchild of a VASBO member in good standing, with the sponsor having maintained membership for at least three consecutive years (not counting the current year). Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, character, community involvement, and career goals.
All application materials — including a personal statement (200 words or fewer), two letters of recommendation, and a current high school transcript — must be submitted online by April 1st. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the VASBO Spring Conference and Cardinal Award Luncheon.
Learn more and apply: https://www.vasbo.org/scholarships
To be eligible, applicants must be the child, grandchild, stepchild, or step-grandchild of a VASBO member in good standing, with the sponsor having maintained membership for at least three consecutive years (not counting the current year). Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, character, community involvement, and career goals.
All application materials — including a personal statement (200 words or fewer), two letters of recommendation, and a current high school transcript — must be submitted online by April 1st. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the VASBO Spring Conference and Cardinal Award Luncheon.
Learn more and apply: https://www.vasbo.org/scholarships
🎓 Teacher Scholarships Available 🍎
Great news for future educators! The Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) is offering $1,000 scholarships to support students pursuing a career in education.
📌 Who can apply?
Members of Educators Rising
Teach for Tomorrow participants
High school seniors planning to major in education
👉PDK International Scholarship:
Apply online at pdkintl.org/pdk-scholarship/
👉Shenandoah Valley Chapter Scholarship:
Print your PDK International application or complete the fillable local application
Mail a hard copy to:
Dr. Michelle Crotteau
Scholarship Chairperson
2713 Sunrise Dr.
Broadway, VA 22815
📅 Important Dates:
Application deadline: March 20
Recipients notified: Early April
Scholarship awarded: April 23
📧 Questions?
Contact Dr. Crotteau at michelle.crotteau@gmail.com
Please share with students and families who may be interested in pursuing a career in education!
Great news for future educators! The Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) is offering $1,000 scholarships to support students pursuing a career in education.
📌 Who can apply?
Members of Educators Rising
Teach for Tomorrow participants
High school seniors planning to major in education
👉PDK International Scholarship:
Apply online at pdkintl.org/pdk-scholarship/
👉Shenandoah Valley Chapter Scholarship:
Print your PDK International application or complete the fillable local application
Mail a hard copy to:
Dr. Michelle Crotteau
Scholarship Chairperson
2713 Sunrise Dr.
Broadway, VA 22815
📅 Important Dates:
Application deadline: March 20
Recipients notified: Early April
Scholarship awarded: April 23
📧 Questions?
Contact Dr. Crotteau at michelle.crotteau@gmail.com
Please share with students and families who may be interested in pursuing a career in education!
🎨 Looking for a unique gift or a special piece to brighten your home?
Our talented Art Club students are creating handcrafted painted glass art — each piece is one-of-a-kind and available in multiple sizes.
✨ Custom orders welcome!
🖼️ 8x10 – $30
🖼️ 11x14 – $50
Your purchase helps support our young artists and their creative projects.
📧 To place an order, email Mrs. Justine at:
👉 jdeeds@highland.k12.va.us
Our talented Art Club students are creating handcrafted painted glass art — each piece is one-of-a-kind and available in multiple sizes.
✨ Custom orders welcome!
🖼️ 8x10 – $30
🖼️ 11x14 – $50
Your purchase helps support our young artists and their creative projects.
📧 To place an order, email Mrs. Justine at:
👉 jdeeds@highland.k12.va.us
