Highland County Public Schools

📸 Say Cheese, HCPS!

School Picture Day is almost here!
🗓️ October 8 – All grades PreK–11
🗓️ October 16 – Seniors & Makeup Day

Parents & Guardians,

If you are invited to attend a field trip with your child, would like to join them for lunch at school, or are interested in volunteering, you must first complete our online Volunteer Application and be fingerprinted at the Highland County Sheriff’s Office for a background check.

This step helps us ensure the safety of all students at HCPS. 💙

👉 Apply here: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/o/hcps/page/volunteer

Thank you for your support and for being a part of our school community!

Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, September 11, 2025 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://5il.co/3pczx

To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/rsr-oijb-nnu
To join by phone: (US) +1 502-617-0930
‪PIN: ‬‬‬‪ 219 683 408‬#‬‬

🎉✨ Kindergarten Kick-Off! ✨🎉
📅 Wednesday, September 3, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 HES Kindergarten Classroom

👩‍👩‍👧 Parent Information Meeting
Join us to learn about this year’s requirements, expectations, and how we can work together to support your child’s success.

Let’s start the year off strong—together! 💙
We look forward to seeing you Wednesday!

– Mrs. Ann

Future’s so bright, they have to wear shades. 😎 Here’s to a fantastic first day and an even better school year!

🎉 Happy First Day of School, Students!
We’re so excited to see you back in the classrooms, ready for a year full of learning, new friendships, and great adventures. Have an amazing first day! ✏️🍎📚

📢 Join Us for Our Highland Parent-Teacher Partnership Meetings! 📢 All Highland County Public Schools families are invited to attend! 🤝📚 🗓 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! 💙

A big thank you to T&K Markets for generously donating cookies 🍪 and drinks 🥤 to the Highland County Education Association! Your ongoing support of our teachers and staff means so much. 💙

📣✨ Don’t forget! ✨📣
Join us TOMORROW evening for our Open House! 🏫💙

This is a wonderful opportunity to:
✅ Visit classrooms
✅ Meet our amazing teachers & staff
✅ Learn more about the exciting year ahead
✅ Connect with other families in our school community

We can’t wait to see you there and kick off another great school year together! 🎉✏️📚

Highland County School Board Meeting
Monday, August 4, 2025 · 2:30pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://5il.co/3mw4o

To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/dgv-gwox-qxf
To join by phone: (US) +1 260-577-6977
‪PIN: ‬‬‬‪951 383 528‬#

📢 Join Us for Our Highland Parent-Teacher Partnership Meetings! 📢 All Highland County Public Schools families are invited to attend! 🤝📚 🗓 Meeting Dates: ✅ 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! 💙

📢 Big News from the Highland Parent Teacher Partnership! 📢

We’re excited to share that a generous 🙌 anonymous donor has pledged a matching grant of up to $5,000 per position 💰 to help us recruit a licensed 3rd and 4th grade teacher 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫.

This matching donation will directly support our teacher incentive program as we work to fill these vital roles with qualified, certified educators 📝📚.

💡 If you or someone you know is a passionate educator looking to make a real difference in a supportive, tight-knit school community—this is your moment!

✅ Apply now or help us spread the word!

#HighlandProud #NowHiring #TeacherIncentive #JoinOurTeam #SupportEducation

📢 We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year DUE TOMORROW, July 24, 2025! 📝 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

🩺 Did you know every child in Virginia under 19 could have affordable health insurance—often at no cost?

📞 For more information about Virginia's health coverage through Medicaid and FAMIS, go to coverva.org or contact our local Department of Social Services at (540) 468-2199.

https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/affordable-heath-insurance-for-kids

📚✨ Join us for Back to School Night on August 21, 2025! 🎒🚌

Come meet your teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year ahead! 🏫🍎

We can’t wait to see our students and families back in the building! 💛📓

Looking to get a head start on back-to-school shopping? You can find all of our 2025–2026 supply lists at: (https://www.highland.k12.va.us/documents/parents-%26-students/supply-lists/226377).

🎉 Don’t forget—Virginia’s Tax-Free Weekend is August 1st–3rd! It’s the perfect time to stock up on school supplies, clothing, and more while saving a little money.

Let the countdown to an amazing school year begin! 🍎📅 #BackToSchool

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

📢 Important Reminder for Parents & Guardians! 🏫💉 Vaccinations are one of the most important ways to protect our children from serious diseases and the complications they can cause. 🛡️❤️ With student's being in close contact at school, staying up to date on immunizations helps keep everyone safe and healthy! 👧👦👩‍🏫 📅 As the new school year approaches, now is a great time to check in with the Local Health Department to make sure your child is up to date! 📍Call 540-468-2270 to schedule an appointment or ask questions. 🔹 Kindergarten Requirements: 4️⃣ Doses of DTaP (1 after 4th birthday) 4️⃣ Doses of Polio (1 after 4th birthday) 2️⃣ Doses of MMR 2️⃣ Doses of Varicella 3️⃣ Doses of Hepatitis B 2️⃣ Doses of Hepatitis A 🔹 7th Grade Requirements: 1️⃣ Dose of Tdap 1️⃣ Dose of Meningococcal 2️⃣ Doses of HPV 🔹 12th Grade Requirements: 1️⃣ Dose of Meningococcal ✅ Not sure if your child is up to date? No problem! Just give the Health Department a call at 📞 540-468-2270 — they're happy to help! Let’s keep our schools safe and healthy! 🍎📚🚌