Due to blowing snow and slick areas in the central and western parts of the county, Highland County Public Schools will be on a 2 hour delay today, January 2, 2025.
Reflecting on literacy month moments of 2024 at Highland Elementary!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Highland County Public Schools!
Highland County Public Schools is excited to announce the addition of School-Based Counseling Services through Valley Community Services Board (VCSB) starting in 2025!
A VCSB outpatient clinician will be on-site once a week to provide specialized counseling services for students. VCSB accepts all major insurances, including Medicaid.
To receive these services, students must complete an intake process with VCSB. Intake options include:
📅 Schedule an Intake at HCPS (January 7)
Contact Micah Ward at 540-416-3814.
📞 Schedule an Appointment at VCSB in Staunton
Call 540-887-3200 and let them know you have an HCPS student who needs school-based counseling services.
While Megan Obaugh (school counselor) and Diana Smith (school psychologist) remain available to assist students, VCSB counselors bring expertise in areas such as:
✔️ Anxiety
✔️ Depression
✔️ Self-esteem
✔️ Grief & Loss
✔️ Peer conflicts
✔️ Childhood trauma
✔️ Anger management
For questions, contact:
📞 Highland High School: 540-468-6320
📞 Highland Elementary School: 540-468-6360
📞 Micah Ward, Outpatient Clinician: 540-416-3814
A Grinchy goodbye! 🎄💚 Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! ✨🎁
🚨 Calendar Update! 🚨
We want to let everyone know that there was an error on the January calendar regarding preschool dates. Preschool WILL be in session on January 3 and January 6.
We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding! 😊
🌭🍟🧅🧀🍩 Corn dogs, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, French fries, funnel cake, and even potato doughnuts!
The Culinary Arts class has been frying up a storm during their unit on frying. From safety tips to proper frying temperatures and food preparation, these students put their skills to the test—and nailed it!
A special shoutout to Jordan, Hunter, Zach, Wyatt, and Jade for the fantastic potato doughnuts! 🎉👩🍳👨🍳 Great job, team!
📢✨ Highland Parent Teacher Partnership Monthly Meeting ✨📢
🗓 Date: January 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: HES Library
This organization is open to ALL Highland County Public Schools parents, guardians, grandparents, and community members. 💛 Let's come together to support our students and schools!
🎄 On Wednesday, the Kindergarten and 5th Grade Buddies teamed up to make gingerbread houses! 🍬🏠
🎶❄️ Last night’s HES and HHS Winter Concert was a magical evening filled with holiday cheer and beautiful music! 🎄✨ The elementary students kicked off the event with their joyful songs, followed by an incredible performance from the high school band. 🎷🥁🎺
🎶 Reminder for Tonight's Concert 🎶
High school students, please arrive by 5:00 PM, and elementary students, please arrive by 5:30 PM to get ready for the performance.
We can't wait to see you there and enjoy the wonderful music! 🎤🎼
2024 HHS Christmas Tree! 🎄💙💛
Sending a special "thank you" to Highland Telephone Cooperative for helping us put on the lights. 👏🏼
🎄🚂 All Aboard the Polar Express! 🚂🎄
Last Friday, our PK students had a magical ride on the Polar Express! 🎅✨ It was a day filled with fun, smiles, and holiday cheer. 🧸🎁
A big thank you to the Highland Parent-Teacher Partnership for the delicious treats today from The Curly Maple! 🍪🎉
🎶 Join us for the HCPS Winter Concert on TOMORROW, December 18th, at 6:00 PM in the High School Gym. The evening will begin with a performance by our talented elementary students, followed by the High School Band. 🎵🎄
Due to temperatures staying around freezing and poor road conditions, Highland County Public Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Highland County Public Schools is currently seeking feedback on the policies under review from the December 2024 School Board Meeting. To access the policies 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
📲 Stay connected with HCPS on the go! Download our app today to keep up with all the latest updates, events, and announcements. Don’t miss a thing—HCPS at your fingertips! 🔔📚
🎶 Join us for the HCPS Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 18th, at 6:00 PM in the High School Gym. The evening will begin with a performance by our talented elementary students, followed by the High School Band. 🎵🎄
🎄🚒 ‘Tis the season… to talk about safety!
Today, our Pre-K class had an incredible visit from the McDowell Volunteer Fire Department and Highland County Sheriff's Department! The students and families learned valuable safety tips to keep their homes and loved ones safe during the holidays.
The kids loved exploring the fire truck and participating in a fun classroom activity all about safety! 🚨✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our local heroes for making this such a memorable and informative event.
