📣 Our FFA students are headed to the National FFA Convention this October! Eight students will be traveling for an unforgettable experience—and you can help make it even better.
The FFA Alumni is putting together care packages for the trip, and we’d love your support! Items from our Amazon list will go directly to the students to make their adventure easier and more fun. 🐮
📅 Deadline to order: October 17th
Thank you for helping our FFA members have the best experience possible! 💛💙
https://a.co/1lIh7PL
The FFA Alumni is putting together care packages for the trip, and we’d love your support! Items from our Amazon list will go directly to the students to make their adventure easier and more fun. 🐮
📅 Deadline to order: October 17th
Thank you for helping our FFA members have the best experience possible! 💛💙
https://a.co/1lIh7PL
🎨 First Grade Explores Optical Illusions!
Our first graders learned all about optical illusions and even created their own! 👀✨
Students discovered how shading can make shapes appear to “float,” then used charcoal to add shadows and make their artwork pop right off the page! What a fun way to combine art and science! 🖤✏️
Our first graders learned all about optical illusions and even created their own! 👀✨
Students discovered how shading can make shapes appear to “float,” then used charcoal to add shadows and make their artwork pop right off the page! What a fun way to combine art and science! 🖤✏️
At last night’s School Board meeting, Mr. Good shared highlights about the Highland National Honor Society and its incredible students who go above and beyond—not only in academics, but also through leadership, service, and character. He commended members for setting a positive example every day, whether volunteering in the community, helping at school events, or supporting their classmates.
This year, four new members joined six returning ones, forming a strong and dedicated group. The recent induction ceremony was a meaningful celebration with family and friends in attendance, followed by light refreshments.
Throughout the year, NHS students will continue giving back through projects such as supporting local library events, collaborating with DSS on food drives, fundraising within the school, sponsoring Angel Tree recipients, hosting holiday activities, and helping clean up after the Maple Festival. They’ll also create something special for Teacher Appreciation Week and complete their own service projects.
A new initiative this year is the Attendance Raffle, which NHS hopes will become a lasting tradition. Mr. Good expressed his pride in all the members and their positive impact on the school and community.
👏 Dr. Nycum and Chairman Wilfong presented certificates of honor to Luke Baxter, Jack Herold, Peyton Neil, and Emma Brower—our newest inductees. (Emma not pictured due to playing in last evening’s volleyball game.)
Congratulations to all our NHS members for your leadership and dedication! 💙💛
This year, four new members joined six returning ones, forming a strong and dedicated group. The recent induction ceremony was a meaningful celebration with family and friends in attendance, followed by light refreshments.
Throughout the year, NHS students will continue giving back through projects such as supporting local library events, collaborating with DSS on food drives, fundraising within the school, sponsoring Angel Tree recipients, hosting holiday activities, and helping clean up after the Maple Festival. They’ll also create something special for Teacher Appreciation Week and complete their own service projects.
A new initiative this year is the Attendance Raffle, which NHS hopes will become a lasting tradition. Mr. Good expressed his pride in all the members and their positive impact on the school and community.
👏 Dr. Nycum and Chairman Wilfong presented certificates of honor to Luke Baxter, Jack Herold, Peyton Neil, and Emma Brower—our newest inductees. (Emma not pictured due to playing in last evening’s volleyball game.)
Congratulations to all our NHS members for your leadership and dedication! 💙💛
📣 Our FFA students are headed to the National FFA Convention this October! Eight students will be traveling for an unforgettable experience—and you can help make it even better.
The FFA Alumni is putting together care packages for the trip, and we’d love your support! Items from our Amazon list will go directly to the students to make their adventure easier and more fun. 🐮
📅 Deadline to order: October 17th
Thank you for helping our FFA members have the best experience possible! 💛💙
https://a.co/1lIh7PL
The FFA Alumni is putting together care packages for the trip, and we’d love your support! Items from our Amazon list will go directly to the students to make their adventure easier and more fun. 🐮
📅 Deadline to order: October 17th
Thank you for helping our FFA members have the best experience possible! 💛💙
https://a.co/1lIh7PL
🩵 October is VSBA Bullying Prevention Month!
Join us in taking a stand against bullying. Visit the Virginia School Boards Association website for more information and resources: https://www.vsba.org/resources/initiatives/bullying-prevention-month/
Together, we can help create a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all students. Bullying isn’t cool—kindness always wins!
Join us in taking a stand against bullying. Visit the Virginia School Boards Association website for more information and resources: https://www.vsba.org/resources/initiatives/bullying-prevention-month/
Together, we can help create a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all students. Bullying isn’t cool—kindness always wins!
🌟 Congratulations to Our New National Honor Society Inductees! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize our newest members of the Highland High School National Honor Society for their outstanding achievements in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
These students will be formally recognized at tonight's School Board meeting — a well-deserved honor for their hard work and dedication!
Please join us in congratulating them on this incredible accomplishment! 👏💙💛
We’re proud to recognize our newest members of the Highland High School National Honor Society for their outstanding achievements in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
These students will be formally recognized at tonight's School Board meeting — a well-deserved honor for their hard work and dedication!
Please join us in congratulating them on this incredible accomplishment! 👏💙💛
🎨 Spanish II Explores Guna Art and Culture
Mrs. Hupman's Spanish II students took inspiration from the molas created by the Guna people of the San Blas Islands in Panama and crafted their own colorful paper versions today! 🇵🇦✨
Molas are beautifully layered and embroidered textiles traditionally worn as part of blouses by Guna women. They represent an important part of the Guna people’s cultural identity and artistic expression.
Mrs. Hupman's Spanish II students took inspiration from the molas created by the Guna people of the San Blas Islands in Panama and crafted their own colorful paper versions today! 🇵🇦✨
Molas are beautifully layered and embroidered textiles traditionally worn as part of blouses by Guna women. They represent an important part of the Guna people’s cultural identity and artistic expression.
🚒 Fire Safety Fun in Preschool!
A huge thank you to Jed and Daniel from the Bolar Volunteer Fire Department for visiting our preschool class and teaching students and parents all about fire safety! 🔥👩🚒👨🚒
We appreciate you taking the time to share such an important lesson with our young learners! ❤️
A huge thank you to Jed and Daniel from the Bolar Volunteer Fire Department for visiting our preschool class and teaching students and parents all about fire safety! 🔥👩🚒👨🚒
We appreciate you taking the time to share such an important lesson with our young learners! ❤️
🦸♂️ Day 20 with “Zero the Hero”!
Kindergarten celebrated Day 20 with a special visit from Sheriff Bob Kelly, our very own “Zero the Hero”! He shared maps of Highland County and surrounding areas, sparking lots of curiosity among our young learners.
Students were fascinated by his uniform and gear, and Sheriff Kelly encouraged them to practice memorizing their home address and phone number — an important safety tip!
A big thank you to Sheriff Bob for an awesome visit and for making learning both fun and meaningful! 💙👮♂️✨
Kindergarten celebrated Day 20 with a special visit from Sheriff Bob Kelly, our very own “Zero the Hero”! He shared maps of Highland County and surrounding areas, sparking lots of curiosity among our young learners.
Students were fascinated by his uniform and gear, and Sheriff Kelly encouraged them to practice memorizing their home address and phone number — an important safety tip!
A big thank you to Sheriff Bob for an awesome visit and for making learning both fun and meaningful! 💙👮♂️✨
📸 Say Cheese, HCPS!
School Picture Day is TOMORROW!
🗓️ October 8 – All grades PreK–11 & Sports
🗓️ October 16 – Seniors & Makeup Day
🌟 Eight of our FFA students will be attending the National FFA Convention at the end of October! The FFA Alumni is sponsoring care packages to help make their trip more comfortable and enjoyable.
If you’d like to help support our students, you can purchase items from our Amazon care package list. The last day to order is October 17th.
Thank you for helping us make this experience even more special for our FFA members! 💛💙
https://a.co/1lIh7PL
If you’d like to help support our students, you can purchase items from our Amazon care package list. The last day to order is October 17th.
Thank you for helping us make this experience even more special for our FFA members! 💛💙
https://a.co/1lIh7PL
📚 Tech-Free Tuesday in 6th Grade ELA!
Our 6th graders put the screens away and dove into a hands-on dictionary activity! They explored their vocabulary words by discovering each word’s meaning and syllable breakdown — all while building strong language skills the old-fashioned way. ✏️📖
Check out some photos of their Tech-Free Tuesday learning in action! 👇
Our 6th graders put the screens away and dove into a hands-on dictionary activity! They explored their vocabulary words by discovering each word’s meaning and syllable breakdown — all while building strong language skills the old-fashioned way. ✏️📖
Check out some photos of their Tech-Free Tuesday learning in action! 👇
💡 No Tech Tuesday in action! Middle School Computer Science students explored algorithms using Lego blocks, while our Web Design class joined in on the unplugged fun. Hands-on learning at its best! 🧩✨
Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, October 9, 2025 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://5il.co/3qrce
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/kfc-sivx-sbx
To join by phone: (US) +1 929-236-4333
PIN: 752 942 627#
Thursday, October 9, 2025 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://5il.co/3qrce
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/kfc-sivx-sbx
To join by phone: (US) +1 929-236-4333
PIN: 752 942 627#
🎨 Creative Upcycling in Crafts I!
High school students in Mrs. Justine's Crafts I class are putting their creativity to work through upcycling projects! Their challenge: transform everyday items by adding or removing elements to create something uniquely their own.
From adding mosaic tiles to an old china hutch door to painting on jeans and customizing lamps with embroidery or paint — these students are giving new life to old pieces in the most creative ways! 🌟♻️
High school students in Mrs. Justine's Crafts I class are putting their creativity to work through upcycling projects! Their challenge: transform everyday items by adding or removing elements to create something uniquely their own.
From adding mosaic tiles to an old china hutch door to painting on jeans and customizing lamps with embroidery or paint — these students are giving new life to old pieces in the most creative ways! 🌟♻️
🇺🇸✨ 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! ❤️💙
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! ❤️💙
📢 Attendance Update
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback with us! After reviewing your input, we have updated the attendance tiers by separating absences from tardies/leaving early.
✅ Absence tiers remain the same.
✅ Tardy/Leaving Early tiers have changed:
At 5 tardies/leaving early → students will now receive a warning meeting/letter (but will not be placed on poor school standing).
At 10 tardies/leaving early → students will be placed on poor school standing.
We appreciate your feedback and support as we work together to make attendance expectations clear and fair for our students.
📚 The Elementary School has also adopted an attendance tier program—check it out!
Thank you to everyone who shared feedback with us! After reviewing your input, we have updated the attendance tiers by separating absences from tardies/leaving early.
✅ Absence tiers remain the same.
✅ Tardy/Leaving Early tiers have changed:
At 5 tardies/leaving early → students will now receive a warning meeting/letter (but will not be placed on poor school standing).
At 10 tardies/leaving early → students will be placed on poor school standing.
We appreciate your feedback and support as we work together to make attendance expectations clear and fair for our students.
📚 The Elementary School has also adopted an attendance tier program—check it out!
💻 Mrs. Jessee's Algorithms and Programming Middle School students put their problem-solving and coding skills to work with Micro:bit and Finch block programming! Hands-on learning like this helps bring coding concepts to life and sparks curiosity about technology and innovation. ✨🤖
📸 Say Cheese, HCPS!
School Picture Day is almost here!
🗓️ October 8 – All grades PreK–11 & Sports
🗓️ October 16 – Seniors & Makeup Day
💧 Our 6th grade students put their science skills to the test by experimenting with which surfaces absorb water the fastest! 🧪✨ A great hands-on way to explore scientific concepts in action.
