Highland County School Board Budget Work Session
Thursday, March 20, 2025 · 6:00pm
Highland High School Library
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/hxg-tdjv-oic
To join by phone: (US) +1 316-803-1681
PIN: 321 396 837#
Agenda: https://5il.co/3apv8
📢 We are seeking feedback on our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and want to hear from everyone in the Highland County community! 🏫✨
Take just a few minutes ⏱️ to complete this survey and make a lasting impact on how we serve our students! 🙌🎓
🔗 https://forms.gle/ayqaVEmwkXxNDZoy8
Thank you for helping us shape the future of our students! 💡📚
Just a reminder that tomorrow, March 17th, is a 2-hour delay! ⏰
Thank you to everyone who made the Maple Festival a sweet success! 🍁🥞🎉
Join our team for the 2025-2026 school year! 🌟
🎨 Art Teacher
📚 Elementary Teacher
🍎 Kindergarten Instructional Aide
🔧 CTE Teachers (2)
Current Openings:
🧑🏫 School Counselor
✏️ Long-Term Substitute for Special Education
Apply now! 👉 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
Highland County Public Schools is currently seeking feedback on the items under review from the March 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
📢 We are seeking feedback on our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and want to hear from everyone in the Highland County community! 🏫✨
Take just a few minutes ⏱️ to complete this survey and make a lasting impact on how we serve our students! 🙌🎓
🔗 https://forms.gle/ayqaVEmwkXxNDZoy8
Thank you for helping us shape the future of our students! 💡📚
📢 Calendar Update! 📢
The Highland County School Board has voted to update the 2024-2025 school calendar due to the number of virtual days, inclement weather days, and delayed openings we have experienced.
📅 Approved Changes:
✅ April 4 – Now a student day instead of a teacher workday.
✅ End of Quarter 3 – Moved from April 3 to April 11.
Updated Calendar: https://5il.co/2ioz4
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding!
Yesterday, our K and 1st-grade students took a sweet trip to Laurel Fork Sap Sucker's Maple Sugar Camp! 🍯🥞 They had an amazing time learning about the maple syrup-making process! 🍁
#MapleMagic #SweetLearning #HandsOnEducation ✨
Great News! 💧
We’re pleased to share an update from The Recorder: The results are in, and the Monterey water system has been deemed safe for use!
“I just got my sample back, and it’s good,” Mayor Jay Garber announced shortly before noon on Thursday. As a result, the boil water advisory has officially been lifted.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation! 🚰✅
Support HES with Kroger Community Rewards! 🏫💙
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
📲 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! 🔔📚
💧 We strongly encourage students and staff to bring filled water bottles from home tomorrow, March 13th, to help reduce the number of purchased water bottles needed. ♻️ We are following the recommended VDH guidelines in our cafeteria and schools to ensure the safety of our students and staff. You can review the guidelines here: 🔗 https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/emergency-guidelines-for-food-facilities-under-a-boil-water-advisory-bwa/ We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your cooperation and support!
📢 Important Announcement: Water Safety Update
March 11, 2025
From the Town Mayor: "Repairs are still underway on the Town of Monterey water system. Once these are completed, a water sample must be tested by the Virginia Department of Health. This test can take up to 24 hours to complete – town officials are hoping for results by Thursday. Monterey residents on the town water system should continue to boil water until further notice."
Highland County Public Schools is following the recommended Virginia Department of Health guidelines in our cafeteria and schools to ensure the safety of our students and staff. You can review the guidelines here: 🔗 https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/emergency-guidelines-for-food-facilities-under-a-boil-water-advisory-bwa/
💧 We strongly encourage students and staff to bring filled water bottles from home tomorrow, March 12th, to help reduce the number of purchased water bottles needed. ♻️
We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your cooperation and support!
🌟 Huge Shoutout! 🌟
A big thank you to Jerry at T&K Market in Franklin, WV for generously donating safe drinking water to our schools today! Your kindness and support for our students and staff are truly appreciated! 💙💧👏
#CommunitySupport #ThankYou #Grateful
We have a couple of important Preschool schedule updates to share:
📅 Monday, March 24th – Preschool will be in session as scheduled.
📅 Monday, April 7th – Preschool will now be in session due to a change in Augusta County’s schedule.
Please update your calendars accordingly. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
💧 We strongly encourage students and staff to bring filled water bottles from home tomorrow, March 12th, to help reduce the number of purchased water bottles needed. ♻️
We are following the recommended VDH guidelines in our cafeteria and schools to ensure the safety of our students and staff. You can review the guidelines here: 🔗 https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/emergency-guidelines-for-food-facilities-under-a-boil-water-advisory-bwa/
From the Town Mayor: "Repairs are still underway on the Town of Monterey water system. Once these are completed, a water sample must be tested by the Virginia Department of Health. This test can take up to 24 hours to complete – town officials are hoping for results by Thursday. Monterey residents on the town water system should continue to boil water until further notice."
We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your cooperation and support!
📢 Join Us for Our Highland Parent Teacher Partnership Meetings! 📢
All Highland County Public School families are welcome to attend! 🤝📚
🗓 Meeting Dates:
✅ March 11
✅ March 25
✅ April 8
✅ April 22
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: HES Library
Come be a part of the conversation and support our schools! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙
NHS ButterBraid Fundraiser – Order Yours Today! 🥐
NHS is once again selling delicious ButterBraids! These flaky, mouthwatering pastries come frozen, so you can bake and enjoy them fresh anytime. With seven amazing flavors, they’re perfect for any occasion!
📍 How to Order:
✅ Online – Use the link below.
✅ In Person – Purchase from an NHS member.
🚚 All orders will be delivered by NHS members.
⏳ Hurry! Sales end March 12th!
Find the full list of flavors, pricing, and place your order here: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/38bcb476-dbf3-4121-a2a7-56a85a71a9d3
For any questions, please contact Mrs. Hise at mhise@highland.k12.va.us.
Thank you for your support! 💙
Due to a significant water leak in town, our water supply has been shut off. As a result, we will be dismissing students early at 12:45 PM.
For parents of students on the 4th-grade field trip, please plan to pick them up at the school at 3:00 PM.
FFA Stawberries may be picked up this afternoon between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Reminder: Highland County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, March 10, 2025. A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who generously dedicated their time during the Maple Festival this weekend. 🍁
