📻 Tune In to the Mid Kids Radio Club TOMORROW! 🎙️

Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶

📻 Wednesday, 11/04 from 1:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS

Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.

Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 1–3 PM! 📻✨

#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
11 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
📣 CALLING ALL HIGHLAND RAMS CHEER & DANCE FOLKS! 📣

Are you interested in cheering and/or dancing for the 2026–2027 Highland Rams Winter Basketball Season? We want YOU!

It’s time to rebuild our team, bring back the excitement, and boost our Highland Rams spirit! We welcome anyone interested!
OUR FIRST GET-TOGETHER!
● When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, right after school until 5:00 p.m.
● Where: Mrs. Ann’s Room
● What to bring: Workout clothes and a great attitude!

We would also love to have folks take on the exciting role of ROCKY THE RAM! If you are interested in being our mascot, please let Mrs. Ann or Ashley know!

We are excited about bringing everyone together, rebuilding our team, making memories, and creating an AMAZING cheer and dance season!

Let’s keep our RAM PRIDE going, keep the spirit and excitement alive throughout our school, and make this an unforgettable season!
11 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
HCPS will once again be creating a special Veterans Day video to honor the veterans who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙 This year, we would love to open this opportunity to anyone in our community who would like to have a veteran recognized in our ceremony.
If you would like to include a veteran, please email Katherine Springer at kspringer@highland.k12.va.us with the following information:

🇺🇸 A picture of the veteran during their military service
🇺🇸 Full name
🇺🇸 Branch of service
🇺🇸 Years of service
🇺🇸 Theaters of service (if applicable)

📅 Deadline: November 4 at 3:00 PM

Please submit all information by the deadline to allow time for the video to be finalized before Veterans Day.

If you submitted a veteran's information last year, you do not need to resubmit it! Previously submitted pictures and information will be included again unless you contact us to request updates or removal.

Thank you for helping us recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We look forward to celebrating our veterans with you! ❤️🤍💙

#HCPS #VeteransDay #HonoringOurVeterans
11 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎭💙💛 A NIGHT OF MYSTERY AND FUN! 💛💙🎭

Highland High School middle school students enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Middle School Masquerade Ball!

Students dressed up, wore their favorite masks, and enjoyed a night filled with music, dancing, laughter, and memories with friends.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this special event possible! Our middle schoolers had a fantastic time! 🎶✨
12 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
💙💛 HCPS SPIRIT WEEK PARADE! 💛💙

We loved seeing our students participate in Spirit Week! While there were many highlights, one of our favorites was watching our elementary students parade through the secondary building.

Our middle and high school students came up with some very creative and interactive games for the elementary students to enjoy, making the experience even more special!

It was a beautiful reminder of what makes Highland County such a wonderful community. Seeing our students come together, support one another, and share their school spirit makes us proud to be Rams!

We look forward to hosting many more combined activities in the future. Thank you to everyone who helped make Spirit Week so special! 🐏
12 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
💙💛 HCPS SHOWED UP FOR SPIRIT WEEK! 💛💙

Our Highland County Public Schools students and staff had a blast dressing up for Spirit Week! From fun outfits to creative themes, everyone brought their school spirit and made each day a little more exciting.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week so much fun! Go Rams! 🐏
12 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
📣 CALLING ALL HIGHLAND RAMS CHEER & DANCE FOLKS! 📣

Are you interested in cheering and/or dancing for the 2026–2027 Highland Rams Winter Basketball Season? We want YOU!

It’s time to rebuild our team, bring back the excitement, and boost our Highland Rams spirit! We welcome anyone interested!
OUR FIRST GET-TOGETHER!
● When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, right after school until 5:00 p.m.
● Where: Mrs. Ann’s Room
● What to bring: Workout clothes and a great attitude!

We would also love to have folks take on the exciting role of ROCKY THE RAM! If you are interested in being our mascot, please let Mrs. Ann or Ashley know!

We are excited about bringing everyone together, rebuilding our team, making memories, and creating an AMAZING cheer and dance season!

Let’s keep our RAM PRIDE going, keep the spirit and excitement alive throughout our school, and make this an unforgettable season!
12 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
📢💙💛 PRESCHOOL CLOSURE REMINDER 💛💙

Just a friendly reminder that there will be NO PRESCHOOL on Monday, November 2nd, due to Head Start Training.

We look forward to welcoming our little learners back on Tuesday!

Thank you for your understanding! 💙💛
15 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🎀🏐ONE WEEK TIL PINK NIGHT 🏐🎀

Get ready for Pink Night at Highland High School! 💗

📅 November 6th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 HHS Gym

🎀 Wear Pink. Be Loud. Fight Proud. 🎀

Come out, show your support, and help us make a difference! All proceeds will support local families battling cancer. 💗

There will also be bake goods available! 🧁🍪

💗 Together we fight. Together we win. 💗

🏐🎀Mark your calendar and plan to join us! 🎀🏐
15 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🍎 Interested in Becoming a Teacher?

iteach Virginia is hosting a FREE virtual information session!

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Learn about iteach’s alternative route to teacher licensure, how to get started, and have your questions answered!

✅ Register here:
https://k12coalition.zoom.us/meeting/register/dFnaR88uTHW1WvmaEpwOyQ

Know someone interested in becoming a teacher? Please share this opportunity!
15 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
We're Hiring – Director of Technology

Highland County Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of Director of Technology.

We are seeking a knowledgeable, motivated professional to lead our division's technology operations, including network and systems administration, cybersecurity, student information systems, state reporting, and serving as the Division Director of Testing.

This is a 12-month position offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a small, supportive school division.

Flexible training opportunities may be available beginning January 2027.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our website for more details.

Website: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment

Highland County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
17 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
📻 Tune In to the Mid Kids Radio Club TODAY! 🎙️

Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶

📻 Wednesday, 10/28th from 2:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS

Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.

Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 2–3 PM! 📻✨

#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices
17 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
❤️💙 HONORING OUR HEROES: HCPS VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION 💙❤️

Highland County Public Schools invites our community to join us on Wednesday, November 11 th, as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country.


🍳 Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.

🎖️ Veterans Day Program begins at 10:00 a.m.

📍 Location: Highland High School Gymnasium

This special celebration is an opportunity to express our gratitude to the veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms. We are proud to honor all who have served and recognize the courage, dedication, and patriotism of our nation's heroes.

❤️🤍💙 Please join us as we come together as a community to say THANK YOU to our veterans!

We are forever grateful for your service and sacrifice. 💙🤍❤️
18 days ago, Highland County Public Schools

📻 Tune In to the Mid Kids Radio Club TOMORROW! 🎙️

Get ready to turn up the volume and show your support for our Highland County Public Schools Mid Kids Radio Club! 💜🎶

📻 Wednesday, 10/28 from 2:00–3:00 PM
🎙️ 89.7 FM WVLS

Tune in and hear our Mid Kids take to the airwaves! We’re excited to hear what they have to say and share this fun experience with our community.

Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow from 2–3 PM! 📻✨

#HCPS #MidKidsRadioClub #897FM #WVLS #HighlandRams #StudentVoices

18 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
💙💛🐏 DON"T FORGET...HCPS SPIRIT WEEK STARTS TOMORROW! LET’S SHOW OUR RAM PRIDE! 🐏💛💙

Highland County Public Schools is celebrating Spirit Week, October 27th–30th! 🎉 Get ready to show your school spirit, have some fun, and join in the excitement!

📅 HERE’S THE LINEUP:

💤 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27th – PJ DAY
Wear your favorite comfy clothes and cozy pajamas!

🌙 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28th – AFTER DARK: BLACKOUT DAY
Dress in black from head to toe and show off your darkest look!

🎬 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th – DUO DAY
Team up with a friend and dress as your favorite movie duo!

📚 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th – COSTUME DAY
Dress up in your favorite costume or as your favorite storybook character and bring your favorite stories to life!

Please remember, no masks or gruesome costumes.

💙💛 Let’s fill our hallways with school spirit, creativity, and lots of RAM PRIDE! We can’t wait to see everyone’s fun outfits each day!

📸 Don’t forget to show off your spirit and share the excitement!

GO RAMS! 🐏💙💛💙💛🐏 HCPS SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! LET’S SHOW OUR RAM PRIDE! 🐏💛💙
19 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
HCPS will once again be creating a special Veterans Day video to honor the veterans who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙 This year, we would love to open this opportunity to anyone in our community who would like to have a veteran recognized in our ceremony.
If you would like to include a veteran, please email Katherine Springer at kspringer@highland.k12.va.us with the following information:

🇺🇸 A picture of the veteran during their military service
🇺🇸 Full name
🇺🇸 Branch of service
🇺🇸 Years of service
🇺🇸 Theaters of service (if applicable)

📅 Deadline: November 4 at 3:00 PM

Please submit all information by the deadline to allow time for the video to be finalized before Veterans Day.

If you submitted a veteran's information last year, you do not need to resubmit it! Previously submitted pictures and information will be included again unless you contact us to request updates or removal.

Thank you for helping us recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We look forward to celebrating our veterans with you! ❤️🤍💙

#HCPS #VeteransDay #HonoringOurVeterans
19 days ago, Highland County Public Schools

💙💛 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS EVENING? 💛💙

Come out and support the HCPS Lady Rams Volleyball teams as they hit the road for their first games of the Pioneer District Tournament Quarter Finals!! 🏐🎉

🏐 Varsity
📍 Travel to Bath County High School
⏰ Game begins at 6:00 PM

Bring your Rams pride and come cheer on our Lady Rams as they compete in the Pioneer District Tournament Quarter Finals! 💙💛

LET'S GO RAMS! 🐏🏐

19 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
HCPS will once again be creating a special Veterans Day video to honor the veterans who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙 This year, we would love to open this opportunity to anyone in our community who would like to have a veteran recognized in our ceremony.
If you would like to include a veteran, please email Katherine Springer at kspringer@highland.k12.va.us with the following information:

🇺🇸 A picture of the veteran during their military service
🇺🇸 Full name
🇺🇸 Branch of service
🇺🇸 Years of service
🇺🇸 Theaters of service (if applicable)

📅 Deadline: November 4 at 3:00 PM

Please submit all information by the deadline to allow time for the video to be finalized before Veterans Day.

If you submitted a veteran's information last year, you do not need to resubmit it! Previously submitted pictures and information will be included again unless you contact us to request updates or removal.

Thank you for helping us recognize and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We look forward to celebrating our veterans with you! ❤️🤍💙

#HCPS #VeteransDay #HonoringOurVeterans
20 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
📚🚨 REMINDER: NO SCHOOL MONDAY! 🚨📚

Monday, October 26th, is a Teacher Workday at Highland County Public Schools! 💙💛

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, RAMS! 🐏 You’ve worked hard through the first nine weeks of school, and we are so proud of you! Take this day to relax, recharge, and celebrate all the learning and hard work you’ve accomplished so far! 📚👏

While our students enjoy a day off, our staff will be busy with planning, paperwork, meetings, and getting your REPORT CARDS READY! 📝📋

And, of course, they’ll be experiencing the strange feeling of it's a little too quiet around here! 😂🤫

We know our staff will miss our students terribly—the laughter, the endless questions, the excitement, and yes… even a little bit of the mischief! 🥰🐏

Enjoy your day off, Rams! You’ve earned it! 💙💛 We’ll be ready to welcome everyone back on Tuesday, October 27th as we start our next nine weeks!

#HCPSRams #TeacherWorkday #FirstNineWeeks #RamsPride #ReportCards 🐏💙💛
20 days ago, Highland County Public Schools
🦌 VIRGINIA HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE — OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN HIGHLAND COUNTY! SIGN UP NOW! 🌲

📣 Calling all students in grades 5–9 who live in Highland County! Students are welcome to participate whether they attend Highland County Public Schools, are homeschooled, or are part of the Amish or Mennonite community.

The Virginia Hunter Education Course will take place October 27 through November 10, 2026, giving students the opportunity to learn valuable outdoor skills and prepare for the upcoming deer season.

🌟 WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN:
🦌 Hunter safety and responsible hunting
🔒 Firearms safety
🌲 Outdoor skills and safety
📚 Virginia hunting license education requirements
📝 A license test administered at the end of the course

✅ The course is FREE!

📖 A Today's Hunter manual will be provided. Please stop by Highland Elementary School to pick up your copy and read it before class begins.

🏫 The course will take place during the school day, helping students prepare for the first day of deer season in 2026. Homeschool students are welcome!

📝 INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?
Please complete the enclosed permission form and drop it off at the Highland Elementary School office. Sign up early!

📞 Questions? Contact Highland Elementary School at 540-468-6360.

Please share this post with Highland County families who may be interested! Let's help students in our community develop safe, responsible outdoor skills. 🦌💚
21 days ago, Highland County Public Schools