
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.







Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, December 12, 2024 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/cqm-ztnm-skr
To join by phone: (US) +1 224-650-8441
PIN: 971 004 742#
Public Packet: https://5il.co/32jr6

Due to partially snow covered roads in the western parts of the county and cold temperatures overnight, Highland County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, December 6. Additionally, the HHS English Field Trip scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to a later date.


Volleyball Pink Night is cancelled due to weather conditions.

Due to snow covered roads in the western parts of the county, dropping temperatures, and strong winds, Highland County Public Schools will be closed today, December 5, 2024.


🎶 Save the Date! 🎵
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.
We can't wait to share this festive celebration of music with you! 🎄


Want to learn more about STEM? 8th and 9th grade students can apply for the BLAST program for Summer of 2025! Application opens tomorrow, December 1.
vsgc.odu.edu/blast


We wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
May your day be filled with love, gratitude, and cherished moments with loved ones. Thank you for being part of our Highland community!


The School Board will be meeting with the Comprehensive Planning Committee to continue working on our 5-year comprehensive plan. They will meet on Wednesday, December 4, at 6:30pm in the HHS library.

Due to the impending forecast in the western part of the county, Highland County Public Schools will be closed today, November 22.


Highland County Public Schools will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, November 22, 2024.


🌍 On Monday, 6th grade science students had their monthly visit from 4-H and measured the relative distance of the planets 🪐 using toilet paper 🧻 in the gym. This activity kicked off a mini-unit on what makes Earth habitable 🌟.

🏐🎗️ Volleyball Pink Out Night TOMORROW! 🎗️🏐
Join us tomorrow, November 22nd, at 6:30 PM in the high school gym!
Free-will donations accepted—every dollar goes to support local families fighting cancer through the Highland County Public Welfare Cancer Assistance Fund. 🌸💪


On Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting a representative from the University of Northwestern Ohio 🚗⚙️. They specialize in automotive, diesel, and high-performance industries, providing exciting opportunities for students interested in these fields 🔧🚛🏎️. We're thrilled to connect our students with such valuable career pathways! 👏✨