Head Start is excited to offer the Conscious Discipline 7-Week Parent Program, available exclusively for Preschool families. This meaningful program is designed to support parents as we work together to build lifelong social-emotional skills in our children.
📅 Begins Wednesday, January 28
💻 Offered online via Zoom
Each week, families will explore one skill and one power of Conscious Discipline, focusing on topics such as composure, empathy, encouragement, choices, and positive intent. These skills help children learn emotional regulation, responsibility, kindness, and problem-solving—skills they will carry with them for life.
🧠 This is an “adult-first” model, reminding us that we cannot teach skills we do not practice ourselves.
🎒 Families who attend will receive Conscious Discipline resources each week to use at home.
While attending all sessions is encouraged, families are welcome to join any sessions that fit their schedules.
We invite our Preschool families to take this journey with us as we explore a positive, supportive approach to discipline and connection.
📅 Begins Wednesday, January 28
💻 Offered online via Zoom
Each week, families will explore one skill and one power of Conscious Discipline, focusing on topics such as composure, empathy, encouragement, choices, and positive intent. These skills help children learn emotional regulation, responsibility, kindness, and problem-solving—skills they will carry with them for life.
🧠 This is an “adult-first” model, reminding us that we cannot teach skills we do not practice ourselves.
🎒 Families who attend will receive Conscious Discipline resources each week to use at home.
While attending all sessions is encouraged, families are welcome to join any sessions that fit their schedules.
We invite our Preschool families to take this journey with us as we explore a positive, supportive approach to discipline and connection.
🍿🥤The Student Council Association is looking for students to help out with concessions at upcoming basketball games! It’s an easy way to get involved, support your school, and earn some great perks 🙌
All SCA representatives are required to work one shift, but we have plenty of spots open for anyone who wants to help!
👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or sign up here: http://bit.ly/44R12Ww
Let’s show our school spirit—sign up today! 💙🏀
All SCA representatives are required to work one shift, but we have plenty of spots open for anyone who wants to help!
👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or sign up here: http://bit.ly/44R12Ww
Let’s show our school spirit—sign up today! 💙🏀
📣 Applications Closing Soon!
Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for the Youth & Family Summit! Applications close Sunday, January 11, 2026.
✨ Who can apply?
Youth with disabilities ages 14–18, along with their family (at least one adult).
📝 Application Note:
Family members and/or teachers may assist youth with the application, but we want to hear the responses directly from the youth.
📍 Event Details:
📅 When: June 9–11, 2026
📍 Where: James Madison University
📚 What: Separate educational sessions designed specifically for youth and for families
👉 Apply now and learn more: https://www.imdetermined.org/event/2026-youth-family-summit/
This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Don’t wait to apply!
Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for the Youth & Family Summit! Applications close Sunday, January 11, 2026.
✨ Who can apply?
Youth with disabilities ages 14–18, along with their family (at least one adult).
📝 Application Note:
Family members and/or teachers may assist youth with the application, but we want to hear the responses directly from the youth.
📍 Event Details:
📅 When: June 9–11, 2026
📍 Where: James Madison University
📚 What: Separate educational sessions designed specifically for youth and for families
👉 Apply now and learn more: https://www.imdetermined.org/event/2026-youth-family-summit/
This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Don’t wait to apply!
📣 Be Loud. Make Us Proud! 💙🏀
We expect the very best from our players—and we expect the same from our fans! Let’s show our support the right way by promoting positivity, good sportsmanship, and respect at every game.
Be loud. Make us proud. And remember to #BenchBadBehavior.
Together, we can help keep high school sports a fun and positive experience for everyone.
Learn more at BenchBadBehavior.com.
We expect the very best from our players—and we expect the same from our fans! Let’s show our support the right way by promoting positivity, good sportsmanship, and respect at every game.
Be loud. Make us proud. And remember to #BenchBadBehavior.
Together, we can help keep high school sports a fun and positive experience for everyone.
Learn more at BenchBadBehavior.com.
📊💰 Budgeting & Financial Literacy Basics — Preschool Families
This workshop is exclusively for Preschool families, and we invite you to join us for an engaging session on Budgeting and Financial Literacy Basics!
📅 Monday, January 12, 2026
⏰ 9:15–10:15 a.m.
👶 Preschool families will meet in the HES Preschool classroom at 9:15 for a fun activity with your preschooler, then join Mrs. Call for practical budgeting tips and helpful financial resources as we plan for 2026.
🎁 All participating families will receive a FREE budgeting planner!
We look forward to supporting our Preschool families with useful tools and resources for the year ahead.
This workshop is exclusively for Preschool families, and we invite you to join us for an engaging session on Budgeting and Financial Literacy Basics!
📅 Monday, January 12, 2026
⏰ 9:15–10:15 a.m.
👶 Preschool families will meet in the HES Preschool classroom at 9:15 for a fun activity with your preschooler, then join Mrs. Call for practical budgeting tips and helpful financial resources as we plan for 2026.
🎁 All participating families will receive a FREE budgeting planner!
We look forward to supporting our Preschool families with useful tools and resources for the year ahead.
Looks like someone found a new way to accessorize in the Ag Classroom… 🐍
This brave student wore a live snake around her neck and rocked it like the ultimate scarf! 😄
Learning about animals has never been so stylish or adventurous!
This brave student wore a live snake around her neck and rocked it like the ultimate scarf! 😄
Learning about animals has never been so stylish or adventurous!
The 6–12th grade students celebrated the beginning of winter break by learning about how different cultures and countries around the world observe and celebrate the winter season! ❄️🌍✨
Through interactive lessons, discussions, and activities, students explored a variety of traditions, holidays, and customs practiced during winter break , making the experience both educational and exciting. 🎎🎄🕎
This cultural exploration encouraged curiosity and global awareness, allowing students to make meaningful connections beyond their own experiences. Many students expressed enthusiasm and enjoyment as they discovered new traditions, highlighting how the celebration was not only festive 🎉❄️ but also a valuable and engaging learning opportunity.
Through interactive lessons, discussions, and activities, students explored a variety of traditions, holidays, and customs practiced during winter break , making the experience both educational and exciting. 🎎🎄🕎
This cultural exploration encouraged curiosity and global awareness, allowing students to make meaningful connections beyond their own experiences. Many students expressed enthusiasm and enjoyment as they discovered new traditions, highlighting how the celebration was not only festive 🎉❄️ but also a valuable and engaging learning opportunity.
🎄➡️📚 No cap, we’re bringing the school spirit tomorrow! Big smiles, big riz, zero sus. We can’t wait to see everyone back after Christmas break!
👉 Reminder: No Preschool tomorrow.
Third and fifth graders had a blast exploring optical illusions! 🖌️✨ Fifth grade focused on shading and highlights using contrasting colors, while third grade discovered how lines can give form to their paintings. Creative minds at work!
The sixth grade gifted students completed a project to "scale down" the Solar System. ☀️ First, they created a model of the sun that measured 100 cm in diameter. Next, they computed the relative size of each of the planets when compared to the scaled down sun. Finally, they converted astronomical units into scaled down distances from the sun in order to get an idea of how far each planet is from the sun. They used this data to create and display a model in the high school hallway. 🪐🌎
We are seeking your feedback on several items presented at the December 2025 School Board Meeting. Your input is vital as we plan for the 2026–2027 school year. Please take a moment to review the proposed school calendar and salary scales using the links below, and share your thoughts through the surveys or by emailing HCPS@highland.k12.va.us
📅 Proposed 2026–2027 School Calendar: https://aptg.co/1DCh6F
👉 Calendar Survey: https://forms.gle/QWznXMgwK65fKnHS7
⚖️ Proposed 2026–2027 Salary Scales: https://aptg.co/tmbp-R
👉 Salary Scale Survey: https://forms.gle/VNSr7cMGsPzVfcPf7
📄 Draft Minutes from the December 11, 2025 Meeting: https://aptg.co/Stnkmd
📅 Proposed 2026–2027 School Calendar: https://aptg.co/1DCh6F
👉 Calendar Survey: https://forms.gle/QWznXMgwK65fKnHS7
⚖️ Proposed 2026–2027 Salary Scales: https://aptg.co/tmbp-R
👉 Salary Scale Survey: https://forms.gle/VNSr7cMGsPzVfcPf7
📄 Draft Minutes from the December 11, 2025 Meeting: https://aptg.co/Stnkmd
🎆 Happy New Year! Here's to new beginnings, big goals, and lots of learning in the year ahead. We're grateful for our wonderful students and families and look forward to all that's to come!
Our Culinary Class got creative with burgers! 🍔 Students made homemade buns and added all the fixings to build their own delicious creations. Hands-on learning never tasted so good!
It has been a busy month for the fourth grade at Highland Elementary School. Folk dancing, writing stories, crafts, long division, gingerbread houses with the kindergartners, a movie and a pizza party filled the calendar! It was a great month of learning and fun!
On the last day of school before Christmas break,
Something sneaky arrived—for goodness’ sake!
Down the hallway he crept with a mischievous grin,
It was the Grinch himself… with Cindy Lou Who tagging in!
He peeked in our classrooms, expecting some fright,
But instead found our school full of cheer and delight.
“No ribbons! No tags!” he said with a stare,
Yet joy filled the halls and laughter the air.
Cindy Lou smiled, spreading kindness galore,
While the Grinch’s heart grew—maybe three sizes or more!
No Christmas was stolen, not even a clue,
Just memories made and holiday cheer, too.
A perfect sendoff before break began,
Even the Grinch couldn’t ruin this holiday plan! 🎄💚
Something sneaky arrived—for goodness’ sake!
Down the hallway he crept with a mischievous grin,
It was the Grinch himself… with Cindy Lou Who tagging in!
He peeked in our classrooms, expecting some fright,
But instead found our school full of cheer and delight.
“No ribbons! No tags!” he said with a stare,
Yet joy filled the halls and laughter the air.
Cindy Lou smiled, spreading kindness galore,
While the Grinch’s heart grew—maybe three sizes or more!
No Christmas was stolen, not even a clue,
Just memories made and holiday cheer, too.
A perfect sendoff before break began,
Even the Grinch couldn’t ruin this holiday plan! 🎄💚
Fourth grade and kindergarten students paired up for some sweet holiday fun as they worked together to build gingerbread houses! 🎄🏠
The older students enjoyed helping their younger partners plan, build, and decorate, while kindergarteners brought plenty of creativity and excitement to the project. With icing everywhere, lots of candy choices, and plenty of big ideas, the room was full of smiles and holiday cheer.
It was a wonderful example of collaboration, leadership, and holiday spirit, and a memory our students will cherish.
The older students enjoyed helping their younger partners plan, build, and decorate, while kindergarteners brought plenty of creativity and excitement to the project. With icing everywhere, lots of candy choices, and plenty of big ideas, the room was full of smiles and holiday cheer.
It was a wonderful example of collaboration, leadership, and holiday spirit, and a memory our students will cherish.
Third grade kept the holiday cheer going with a fun-filled classroom holiday party! 🎄🎉
Students enjoyed festive activities, treats, and lots of laughter while celebrating the season together. The day was made even more special with a surprise visit from Mrs. Ali’s son, who helped spread extra holiday joy.
It was another wonderful example of the fun, connection, and community that make this time of year so memorable at our school.
Students enjoyed festive activities, treats, and lots of laughter while celebrating the season together. The day was made even more special with a surprise visit from Mrs. Ali’s son, who helped spread extra holiday joy.
It was another wonderful example of the fun, connection, and community that make this time of year so memorable at our school.
Preschool had a wonderful time celebrating the season at their Holiday Party and Gift Exchange! 🎄🎁
From sharing smiles and surprises to enjoying festive activities with friends, the room was filled with holiday cheer and excitement. It was another fun-filled moment that made the season extra special for our youngest learners.
From sharing smiles and surprises to enjoying festive activities with friends, the room was filled with holiday cheer and excitement. It was another fun-filled moment that made the season extra special for our youngest learners.
Art I and Art II have been busy completing a variety of projects while learning about the elements of art. Students created black-and-white charcoal self-portraits by carefully studying their own features and mimicking the distinctive style of Tim Burton.
Students also explored form and texture through hands-on clay and cardboard relief projects. Take a look at the photos to see their creativity in action!
Students also explored form and texture through hands-on clay and cardboard relief projects. Take a look at the photos to see their creativity in action!
Preschool had so much fun creating Gingerbread Men in Disguise! 🍪✂️ Students made their own gingerbread men and dressed them up. Can you guess who each one is pretending to be?
