Highland County Public Schools

Elementary Book Fair! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool82 Monday, April 4th - Friday, April 8th 8:30am - 4:00pm each day Evening Events: Parent Night - Tuesday, April 5th from 6pm-8pm "Paws" Night - Thursday, April 7th from 6pm-8pm - Dr. Gary Pillow is going to do a book signing of his new book, Roonerspisms.

Good morning, Elementary Parents and Families, You are invited to join us at the Elementary Book Fair tonight from 6 - 8 pm in the Elementary School Library. Thanks for your support!

Highland County Foster Care Information Session Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Highland Modular Conference Center

2022-2023 Draft School Calendar: https://5il.co/17jn6 Please review our draft calendar and send all comments to cwinkler@highland.k12.va.us by April 8th.

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 5, at 7:00pm in the School Cafeteria For questions please contact Koressa Malcolm at (540) 468-6370.

Our flags will be flown at half-staff in respect and memory of former Secretary of State Madeleine Korbel Albright. Flags shall be lowered at sunrise on March 24, 2022 until sunset on March 27, 2022.

HCPS Budget Work Session Thursday, March 24 · 7:00pm HCPS Cafeteria Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/doh-xebn-nrz Or dial: ‪(US) +1 260-274-6024‬ PIN: ‪879 149 604‬# Agenda: https://5il.co/17jn4 Proposed Budget: https://5il.co/17jn5 Proposed Calendar (draft): https://5il.co/17jn6

Job Opportunity! Elementary School Administrator: Begins July 1, 2022   Full time with benefits Salary commensurate with experience Administration & Supervision Master’s Degree required Coordinate PreK-5, Oversee PreK-5 daily management, Coordinate Federal Programs, Administrate all other responsibilities as assigned per educational experience

Summer enrichment experience at Virginia Tech!

Bus Changes: Dear Highland County Parents, Since our COVID mitigation strategies have been changing, we have received several calls and requests regarding possible bus changes. At this time, we are only permitting Highland County civic and community sponsored organizations to request alternatives in our students’ transportation schedules. Furthermore, these changes will only be approved if they are determined to be on a consistent, long-term basis. If at any time a request has any negative impact on our student transportation and safety measures, we reserve the right to cease immediately, and all pertinent parties will be contacted. We understand this is still not perfect for our community, but please understand that we are trying very hard to return to a “new normal” for our students. As always, we sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to navigate these difficult times together. Respectfully, Chuck Winkler Superintendent

Follow along with our budget work session tonight at 7:00! Proposed 22-23 School Budget 2% 3.17.22 https://5il.co/17b58 Proposed 22-23 School Budget 5% 3.17.22 https://5il.co/17b57 HCPS Public Budget Work Session Thursday, March 17,2022 · 7:00pm HCPS Cafeteria Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eoe-rwqj-aby Or dial: ‪(US) +1 314-833-7186‬ PIN: ‪712 878 674‬# Agenda: https://5il.co/178uc

Elementary Book Fair! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool82 Monday, April 4th - Friday, April 8th 8:30am - 4:00pm each day Evening Events: Parent Night - Tuesday, April 5th from 6pm-8pm "Paws" Night - Thursday, April 7th from 6pm-8pm - Dr. Gary Pillow is going to do a book signing of his new book, Roonerspisms.

HCPS Public Budget Work Session Thursday, March 17,2022 · 7:00pm HCPS Cafeteria  Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eoe-rwqj-aby Or dial: ‪(US) +1 314-833-7186‬ PIN: ‪712 878 674‬# Agenda: https://5il.co/178uc

Tune into 89.7 FM WVLS today from 1-3pm and listen to the Mid Kids Radio Club!

Budget Work Sessions have been set for Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 7:00pm in the School Cafeteria and Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 7:00pm in the School Cafeteria.

K and 1 at Laurel Fork Sap Suckers featuring special guest, Cat in the Hat, Richard Simmons! One kid said ”We’re on top of the world!”

Highland County Public Schools Job Openings • Preschool Instructional Aide o Begins Immediately o Requires COVID-19 Shot • High School History Teacher o Begins August 2022 • High School Special Education Teacher o Begins August 2022 • Elementary School Special Education Teacher o Begins August 2022 • School Psychologist o Begins August 2022 • Elementary School Principal o Details to be determined • Superintendent o Begins July 1, 2022 • Substitute Custodians o $88.00 per day o As needed basis Applications can be found online at https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/current-job-openings Positions are contingent upon a fingerprinted background check, tuberculosis screening, completed I-9 form and School Board approval. Salaries are determined by the HCPS Salary Scale. Submit applications by email to tulmer@highland.k12.va.us, by fax to (540) 468-6306, or by mail to P.O. Box 250 Monterey, VA 24465 Equal Opportunity Employer

Parents of Seniors, For this year's class day slide show, we need your help in providing pictures of your seniors. We would like 1 baby picture 1 toddler picture 1 elementary age picture 1 informal senior picture Hard copies can be brought to the school office. Digital copies can be emailed to Mrs. Evans at revans@highland.k12.va.us. Please try to have these in no later than Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Thank you, Robyn Evans

Apply now for Preschool! https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/head-start

The ladies wrote and performed the radio play "A Strange Night at the Fair". With wonderful sound effects, this group entertained the sixth grade audience. 7th graders performed their radio play that the team wrote entitled "The Four Mountaineers" to a sixth grade audience. You will be happy to know the Highland County Fair was saved!