✅ Screenings are required by the Virginia Department of Health for students in Kindergarten, 3rd grade, 7th grade, and 10th grade.
👀👂 These checks help ensure every child has the best opportunity to learn and participate fully in their education.
If you have any questions, please contact lleardi@highland.k12.va.us or call 540-468-6308.
The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation is thrilled to announce an amazing opportunity for students in grades 6–8 to participate in the 2026 National Civics Bee—a nationwide, nonpartisan competition organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. 🇺🇸✨
👉 Students are invited to submit a 4-paragraph essay proposing a solution to improve their community. Top-scoring essayists will advance to a live quiz competition in their state, where they’ll showcase their civics knowledge, writing, and public speaking skills.
🏆 Finalists can win prizes and recognition, and state winners may even secure a $5,000 donation for their school!
📅 The application portal is open now and will close on February 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. HST.
Don’t miss this chance to inspire the next generation of civic leaders!
Learn more and access resources here ➡️ https://www.augustava.com/newsandinformation/nationalcivicsbee
Highland County Community Members & Parents would like to invite students, parents, families, and community members to gather together for a special time of prayer for our School Board, teachers, staff, and students. 💙📚
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
📍 Location: Highland County Public Schools
⏰ Time: 7:30am
"Let’s unite as a community to lift up our school and show our support for the amazing people who make Highland great. ✨ Everyone is welcome!"
Highland County Public Schools has kicked off a new tradition—Tech-Free Tuesday—and it’s happening all year long! Each Tuesday, our students and staff set aside devices to focus on hands-on learning, creativity, and face-to-face connections. 💡📚✏️
We’re excited to keep building this tradition and seeing the great things that happen when we go screen-free—together!
Join us for our monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Elementary Library.
🗓 Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 23
Oct. 28
Nov. 25
Dec. 23
Jan. 27
Your voice matters! Come connect, share ideas, and support our students and schools. 💙💛
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
📢 Attendance Matters at HCPS!
Highland High School & Middle School is excited to share two new ways we’re encouraging and rewarding strong attendance this school year:
✅ Attendance Tiers – Regular attendance is the key to success! Our new tiered system provides support and clear expectations to help high school & middle school students stay on track.
🎉 Attendance Raffle – To make it fun, high school and middle school students will earn raffle entries based on their attendance and grades. Prizes will be given out each quarter, and at the end of the year, one lucky student will win the Grand Prize: a Nintendo Switch + games! 🎮✨
Together, let’s make every day count—because RAMS = Regular Attendance Makes Success! 🐏💙
The Highland County Health Department will be offering the flu vaccine to all students and staff on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
✅ To sign up, please complete the form at this link: https://5il.co/3pyav
📅 Forms are due back to the school office no later than Monday, October 6th.
Printed copies are available in each school office if you need one.
🇺🇸✨ Calling All Veterans & Families! ✨🇺🇸
Highland County Public Schools is creating a special Veterans Day tribute video 🎥 to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We need YOUR help to make it meaningful!
👉 Please send the following information:
Full Name
Military Branch 🪖
Years of Service ⏳
Any Deployments 🌍
Military Honors 🎖️
A photo 📸 to include beside their information
📧 Email all submissions to Katherine Springer, ITRT at kspringer@highland.k12.va.us.
🗓️ Deadline: November 7th (to allow time to create the video).
Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and honor our heroes this Veterans Day! ❤️💙
We’re excited to share that yearbooks are in and are currently being distributed.
A limited number of extra copies are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $44 each.
If you’d like to purchase a copy, please see Rain Hupman, rhupman@highland.k12.va.us.
Want the latest school news, event updates, and important alerts right at your fingertips? Download the Highland County Public Schools Mobile App today!
✅ Stay up to date on announcements
✅ Access calendars and schedules
✅ Get quick notifications right to your phone
Don’t miss a thing—download the app now and stay connected with our school community! 💙
September 11, 2025 Draft Minutes: https://5il.co/3pokv
Highland County Public Schools is currently seeking feedback on the items under review from the September 2025 School Board Meeting. To access the items under review, please visit the "Items Under Review" folder on the HCPS Website.
We encourage you to carefully review the policies and provide your feedback based on your expertise and experience. Feedback may be left at HCPS@highland.k12.va.us.
Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback and ongoing support in making Highland County Public Schools a thriving educational community.
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/documents/district/items-under-review/374232
This year, every child will receive FREE breakfast and lunch at school! 🎉
👉 If you’d like your child to have extras (extra entrée, fruit, veggie, milk, chips, or ice cream), please be sure to add money to their meal account.
⚠️ Important Notes:
No student may accrue more than $15.00 in debt on their account.
Any money owed from last year is still due.
Any funds left on your child’s account from last year are still available.
Thank you for taking care of this matter and supporting our food service program!
💙 Lisa Jamison
Food Service Director
School Picture Day is almost here!
🗓️ October 8 – All grades PreK–11
🗓️ October 16 – Seniors & Makeup Day
"See You at the Pole" 🙏
Highland County Community Members & Parents would like to invite students, parents, families, and community members to gather together for a special time of prayer for our School Board, teachers, staff, and students. 💙📚
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
📍 Location: Highland County Public Schools
⏰ Time: 7:30am
"Let’s unite as a community to lift up our school and show our support for the amazing people who make Highland great. ✨ Everyone is welcome!"
If you are invited to attend a field trip with your child, would like to join them for lunch at school, or are interested in volunteering, you must first complete our online Volunteer Application and be fingerprinted at the Highland County Sheriff’s Office for a background check.
This step helps us ensure the safety of all students at HCPS. 💙
👉 Apply here: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/o/hcps/page/volunteer
Thank you for your support and for being a part of our school community!
Thursday, September 11, 2025 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://5il.co/3pczx
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/rsr-oijb-nnu
To join by phone: (US) +1 502-617-0930
PIN: 219 683 408#
📅 Wednesday, September 3, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 HES Kindergarten Classroom
👩👩👧 Parent Information Meeting
Join us to learn about this year’s requirements, expectations, and how we can work together to support your child’s success.
Let’s start the year off strong—together! 💙
We look forward to seeing you Wednesday!
– Mrs. Ann
