Highland County Public Schools

🔒 HCPS is currently conducting a lockdown drill. This is only a drill being done to ensure our students and staff are prepared and safe in the event of an emergency. ✅🚨 We will notify you as soon as the drill is complete. 📢 Thank you for your support as we prioritize school safety. 🛡️👨‍🏫👩‍🏫

Highland County School Board Meeting – Called Meeting Thursday, June 12, 2025 · 8:00am Highland High School Library Public Packet : https://5il.co/3ig5h

Highland County School Board Meeting Thursday, June 12, 2025 · 7:00pm Highland High School Library To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/swy-qwdc-vom To join by phone: (US) +1 234-759-0326 ‪PIN: 606 348 509‬# Public Packet : https://5il.co/3idjj

Good morning, Highland County Public Schools families and staff, This is a notification that the school will conduct a practice lockdown drill on Monday, June 9, 2025 🗓️. This drill helps assure the safety of our students and staff , and we appreciate your continued support in these efforts.

📢 Now Accepting 2025-2026 Preschool Applications! 📝 Submit your application to: 📍 Highland Elementary School 📧 Or email Kim Call at call.kd@augusta.k12.va.us For more information and to access the application, visit our website: 🔗 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/preschool

🎨🐏 Shoutout to our amazingly talented art teacher, Mrs. Vandevander, for giving the high school entrance a fresh new look! She brought the ram back to life with a bold and beautiful repaint! 💥👏

HHS Athletic Banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 4 at 6 PM in the cafeteria. Dinner will be provided by the Athletic Boosters. All athletes, coaches and their families are invited to attend and celebrate our athletic teams.

📚✨ Elementary students were all smiles as they listened to Ginny Neil read her brand-new book, Salamander Song! 🦎 The room was filled with curiosity, giggles, and wonder as the story came to life! What an inspiring visit! 🌟📖💛

🎉📚 Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN! ✏️✨ Ready to start an amazing adventure in learning? 🌟 📄 Register today — all forms are available on our website! 💻👧👦

Regional Baseball Game vs. Giles County will be played at Casey Field in Covington today at 5 PM. Come out and support the Rams ! The baseball bus will leave the HHS parking lot around 1:30 PM this afternoon, show your RAM pride and send them off with our community support! Casey Field 700 W Oak St Covington, VA 24426

Highland County School Board Meeting – Called Meeting Wednesday, June 4, 2025 · 6:00pm Highland High School Library Public Packet : https://5il.co/3hn2p

Regional Baseball Game vs. Giles County is postponed to Saturday, May 31 @ 5 PM at the HHS baseball field. If our field is not playable the game will be moved to Casey Field in Covington (700 West Oak Street Covington, VA 24426) A decision on the game's location will be posted by 11 AM on Saturday, May 31

Last Chance for Yearbook Discount! ✨📘 Tomorrow is the final day to order your HCPS 2025 yearbook at the discounted price of $39! All sales are preorders, and yearbooks will arrive at the beginning of the next school year. 💫 Pricing Reminder: ✅ $39.00 – through May 30, 2025 ⏳ $44.00 – from May 31 through June 17, 2025 🎓 Order now at: 🔗 https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB30797 Use code YB30797 to get started. Don’t miss your chance to save—order yours today! 🌟

Regional Baseball Game vs. Giles County has been postponed to Friday, May 30 @ 5 PM

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

📣 PEATC In-Person Events – Mark Your Calendars! ✨ Parent Institute 📅 July 14–15, 2025 📍 Glen Allen, VA Join us for this empowering event designed to help parents navigate the special education process. Gain valuable resources, connect with other families, and build your confidence. ✅ Complimentary hotel stay + meals included 🚫 Adults only (no childcare provided) 🔗 Register here: https://peatc.org/event/parent-institute-2025/ ✨ Parents as Collaborative Leaders (PACL) 📅 July 21–23, 2025 📍 Glen Allen, VA Take your advocacy to the next level! This program offers a deeper understanding of the IEP process and helps build leadership skills to effectively partner in your child’s education. ✅ Complimentary hotel stay + meals included 🚫 Adults only (no childcare provided) 🔗 Register here: https://peatc.org/event/parents-as-collaborative-leaders-pacl-2025/ 📌 Spots are limited for both events, so apply early! ✨ Parent Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit 📅 September 6, 2025 📍 Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg, VA A dynamic day for families with high schoolers who have IEPs! Build skills, connect with others, and empower your family's journey. 🎟 Registration opens July 7 for first-time attendees 🔗 More details here: https://peatc.org/event/parent-youth-empowerment-pye-summit-2025/ 🔍 Visit the HCPS Special Education page for more resources: 🌐 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/special-education

🌟 Our 5th graders lit up the classroom with a Glow Day to review for their Math test and have some fun while learning! They're focused, prepared, and ready to shine on tomorrow’s test! ✨🖍📚

📅 Mark Your Calendars! Join us as we honor and celebrate our graduates at this year’s Baccalaureate Service on June 11th at 6:00pm at the Highland Baptist Church. Let’s come together in faith and fellowship to recognize their hard work and bright futures! 🎓✨

State Bound! Congratulations to Patton, Elijah, Zach, and Eli for qualifying for the State meet! The team earned Region Runner-Up titles in both the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Shoutout to Colleen, who also punched her ticket to States with a 4th place finish in the high jump. Way to go, Highland athletes! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💪

📢 Join Us for Our Highland Parent-Teacher Partnership Meetings! 📢 All Highland County Public Schools families are invited to attend! 🤝📚 🗓 Meeting Dates: ✅ May 27 ✅ June 24 ✅ July 29 ✅ August 26 🕖 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! 💙