Highland County Public Schools

📢 Join Us for Our Highland Parent-Teacher Partnership Meetings! 📢 All Highland County Public Schools families are invited to attend! 🤝📚 🗓 August 26 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: HES Library Come be a part of the conversation and support our schools! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

A big thank you to T&K Markets for generously donating cookies 🍪 and drinks 🥤 to the Highland County Education Association! Your ongoing support of our teachers and staff means so much. 💙

📣✨ Don’t forget! ✨📣
Join us TOMORROW evening for our Open House! 🏫💙

This is a wonderful opportunity to:
✅ Visit classrooms
✅ Meet our amazing teachers & staff
✅ Learn more about the exciting year ahead
✅ Connect with other families in our school community

We can’t wait to see you there and kick off another great school year together! 🎉✏️📚

Highland County School Board Meeting
Monday, August 4, 2025 · 2:30pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://5il.co/3mw4o

To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/dgv-gwox-qxf
To join by phone: (US) +1 260-577-6977
‪PIN: ‬‬‬‪951 383 528‬#

📢 Join Us for Our Highland Parent-Teacher Partnership Meetings! 📢 All Highland County Public Schools families are invited to attend! 🤝📚 🗓 Meeting Dates: ✅ July 29 ✅ August 26 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: HES Library Come be a part of the conversation and support our schools! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

📢 Big News from the Highland Parent Teacher Partnership! 📢

We’re excited to share that a generous 🙌 anonymous donor has pledged a matching grant of up to $5,000 per position 💰 to help us recruit a licensed 3rd and 4th grade teacher 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫.

This matching donation will directly support our teacher incentive program as we work to fill these vital roles with qualified, certified educators 📝📚.

💡 If you or someone you know is a passionate educator looking to make a real difference in a supportive, tight-knit school community—this is your moment!

✅ Apply now or help us spread the word!

#HighlandProud #NowHiring #TeacherIncentive #JoinOurTeam #SupportEducation

📢 We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year DUE TOMORROW, July 24, 2025! 📝 Submit your application to: 📍 Highland Elementary School 📧 Or email Kim Call at call.kd@augusta.k12.va.us For more information and to access the application, visit our website: 🔗 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/preschool

🩺 Did you know every child in Virginia under 19 could have affordable health insurance—often at no cost?

📞 For more information about Virginia's health coverage through Medicaid and FAMIS, go to coverva.org or contact our local Department of Social Services at (540) 468-2199.

https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/affordable-heath-insurance-for-kids

📚✨ Join us for Back to School Night on August 21, 2025! 🎒🚌

Come meet your teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year ahead! 🏫🍎

We can’t wait to see our students and families back in the building! 💛📓

Looking to get a head start on back-to-school shopping? You can find all of our 2025–2026 supply lists at: (https://www.highland.k12.va.us/documents/parents-%26-students/supply-lists/226377).

🎉 Don’t forget—Virginia’s Tax-Free Weekend is August 1st–3rd! 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

Support HES with Kroger Community Rewards! 🏫💙 It's easy to give back to our school while you shop! 🛒 How to Enroll: 1️⃣ Sign into your Kroger Plus account at kroger.com/account/communityrewards 2️⃣ Enter our school’s code: HV521 3️⃣ Link your account and start earning rewards for HES! Every purchase you make helps support our students and school programs. Thank you for your support! 🙌✨ #HESCommunity #KrogerRewards #SupportOurSchool

📢 Important Reminder for Parents & Guardians! 🏫💉 Vaccinations are one of the most important ways to protect our children from serious diseases and the complications they can cause. 🛡️❤️ With student's being in close contact at school, staying up to date on immunizations helps keep everyone safe and healthy! 👧👦👩‍🏫 📅 As the new school year approaches, now is a great time to check in with the Local Health Department to make sure your child is up to date! 📍Call 540-468-2270 to schedule an appointment or ask questions. 🔹 Kindergarten Requirements: 4️⃣ Doses of DTaP (1 after 4th birthday) 4️⃣ Doses of Polio (1 after 4th birthday) 2️⃣ Doses of MMR 2️⃣ Doses of Varicella 3️⃣ Doses of Hepatitis B 2️⃣ Doses of Hepatitis A 🔹 7th Grade Requirements: 1️⃣ Dose of Tdap 1️⃣ Dose of Meningococcal 2️⃣ Doses of HPV 🔹 12th Grade Requirements: 1️⃣ Dose of Meningococcal ✅ Not sure if your child is up to date? No problem! Just give the Health Department a call at 📞 540-468-2270 — they're happy to help! Let’s keep our schools safe and healthy! 🍎📚🚌

📢 We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year through July 24, 2025! 📝 Submit your application to: 📍 Highland Elementary School 📧 Or email Kim Call at call.kd@augusta.k12.va.us For more information and to access the application, visit our website: 🔗 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/preschool

Highland County School Board Meeting - Special Meeting
Thursday, July 17, 2025 · 1:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://5il.co/3lwz9

Highland County School Board Meeting- Closed Meeting

Thursday, July 17, 2025 · 6:00pm

Highland High School Library

Public Packet: https://5il.co/3lqij

📣 Exciting News from the School Board!

✅ A $5,000 sign-on bonus has been approved for licensed teachers who commit to a 3-year term.
✅ A $1,000 referral incentive is now available for staff members who successfully refer a new hire!

Join our team or help us grow it! 🌟

Apply Now: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment

🌞🎉 Exciting News! 🎉🌞

The playground is now OPEN! 🛝🙌

With the removal of the big trees 🌳, both the playground and elementary school are finally getting the much-needed sunlight they've been missing! ☀️☀️

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding during the closure. 💛
We can’t wait to see our students and families enjoying the sunshine again! 😎💫

#BackToPlay #SunshineAndSmiles #HCPSPlayground 🌈👧🧒

📢 Highland County Public Schools in Monterey, Virginia, is seeking a qualified and dedicated educational leader to serve as our next Superintendent.

🏫 Our unique single-campus division serves approximately 206 students (PK–12) with a 9:1 student–teacher ratio, supported by a committed staff of 60.

📌 Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership in instruction, finance, personnel, and community engagement.

💰 Salary: $100,000–$125,000
📅 Apply now to be a part of something truly special! https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment

Highland County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, July 10, 2025 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://5il.co/3l3x3

To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/nqo-phrm-ytg
To join by phone: (US) +1 662-676-0252
‪PIN: ‬684 235 159‬#