Come support your Lady Rams Volleyball Teams as they take on the Pendleton County Wildcats TODAY, Monday, October 7th. Wear your RED, WHITE, and BLUE to show your RAM PRIDE!! Middle School starts at 5:00 and JV follows. Middle School Parents Night will be held after their game.

π REMINDER π The 60th Maple Queen Pageant is set for Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Highland High School! ππ Join us for an interest meeting on Thursday, October 10 at 9:55 AM in the High School Library. πβ¨ This meeting is for ALL young women residing in Highland County who will be 15 years old by February 22, 2025. For more information or to get an application, call the Highland County Chamber of Commerce at π 540-468-2550 or email Madge at βοΈ events@highlandcounty.org. ποΈ Applications close on November 19, 2024! Donβt miss out! π

Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, October 10, 2024 Β· 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/mfy-ajsx-vcd
To join by phone: (US) +1 575-395-6754
PIN: βͺ659 814 646β¬#β¬
Public Packet: https://5il.co/2y9fw
π£ Join Us for the Highland Elementary PTO Meeting! π£
We invite you to our PTO meeting on Wednesday, October 9th at 7 PM in the Elementary Library.
All parents, grandparents, teachers, staff, alumni, and community members are welcome! πͺβ¨ Cookies and refreshments will be provided. Your involvement makes a difference in our school community.
We look forward to seeing you there! ππ

π It's Shotober! π
Highland Medical Center will be holding a vaccination clinic at school on October 16th.
Available vaccinations include Influenza, HPV, and COVID.
To participate, please follow the link below to fill out the required form. All forms are due to your child's school by October 14th. HES families, please check Friday folders for a printed copy, HHS please have your student pick up a form in the High School Office.
Donβt miss this opportunity to keep our community healthy! π©Ίπ
Mark your calendars and spread the word! π
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![π It's Shotober! π Highland Medical Center will be holding a vaccination clinic at school on October 16th. Available vaccinations include Influenza, HPV, and COVID. To participate, please follow the link below to fill out the required form. All forms are due to your child's school by October 14th. Donβt miss this opportunity to keep our community healthy! π©Ίπ Mark your calendars and spread the word! π
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π Exciting News! π
The 60th Maple Queen Pageant is set for Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Highland High School! ππ
Join us for an interest meeting on Thursday, October 10 at 9:55 AM in the High School Library. πβ¨ This meeting is for ALL young women residing in Highland County who will be 15 years old by February 22, 2025.
For more information or to get an application, call the Highland County Chamber of Commerce at π 540-468-2550 or email Madge at βοΈ events@highlandcounty.org.
ποΈ Applications close on November 19, 2024! Donβt miss out! π

Due to the weather, this evening's volleyball game and all after-school activities are canceled. Please stay safe!
We have successfully completed our lockdown drill today! Thank you to all staff and students for your cooperation and participation. Your commitment to safety is greatly appreciated. A huge thank you to the Highland County Sheriffβs Office for their support and participation. Together, weβre ensuring a secure environment for everyone. Great job!
π Attention: Highland County Public Schools is currently conducting a lockdown drill. We will notify you once the drill has been completed. Thank you for your understanding!
ππ October is Literacy Month, and weβre celebrating with our theme βBats at the Library.β Throughout the month, students will participate in various activities, including field trips to caverns, bat programs, and science activities. Don't miss our BATAPALOOZA Family Literacy Night on October 24 from 6-8 PM, with lite snacks provided! π¦πβ¨

π£ Exciting news! The Yearbook is hosting a cover contest this year! Students in grades 6-12 at Highland High School are invited to submit their original artwork for consideration as the yearbook cover. Submissions are due by October 16th at 8:30 AM. Be sure to check the flyer for more details on requirements. We canβt wait to see your creativity! π¨β¨

HHS will offer both the PSAT and the SAT School Day this fall. Scan the QR code or follow this link to register. Please contact Mrs. Obaugh with any questions (mobaugh@highland.k12.va.us).

Please be informed that we will conduct a lockdown drill tomorrow. This exercise is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and preparedness of our students and staff. We appreciate your understanding and support as we prioritize the well-being of our school community.
Come support your Lady Rams Volleyball Teams as they take on the Bath County Chargers Thursday, September 26th. Wear your BLUE & GOLD to show your RAM PRIDE!! JV starts at 5:30 and Varsity follows. π

Want to join a field trip, enjoy lunch with a student, or assist in a classroom? Click the link to discover more about volunteering at HCPS!
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/o/hcps/page/volunteer

HHS will offer both the PSAT and the SAT School Day this fall. Scan the QR code or follow this link to register. Please contact Mrs. Obaugh with any questions (mobaugh@highland.k12.va.us).

We are hiring!
Visit our website for details: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/current-job-openings

Our lockdown drill was a great success! A huge thank you to the Highland County Sheriffβs Office, the Local Emergency Prepardness team, and our EMS teams for their invaluable support and participation. A special shoutout to our students and staffβthey did an outstanding job during the drill, demonstrating their readiness and cooperation.
π Reminder: School Lockdown Drill π
Just a reminder that Highland County Public Schools will be conducting a lockdown drill today. This important exercise helps us ensure that all students and staff are familiar with our safety procedures.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to keep our school community safe and prepared.
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Date: Monday, September 24th β° Purpose: To practice and reinforce our lockdown protocols for enhanced safety. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to keep our school community safe and prepared.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/highland_county_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/9965269/large_Lockdown_Drill_9.16.24.png)
π’ Join Us for a Commonwealth Conversation! π’
On the evening of September 19, 2024, don't miss a special fireside chat featuring the First Lady of Virginia, Suzanne S. Youngkin, and award-winning social psychologist and author Dr. Jonathan Haidt. They will discuss insights from Dr. Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation, and how its findings can guide our communities and schools in managing social media and cell phone use to enhance childhood and play.
Event Details: π Date: September 19, 2024
π Time: 7:00 p.m.
π Location: Highland High School Library
πΊ Broadcast: Live to all participating schools, including Highland County Public Schools
Join us for this important conversation and learn how we can work together to create a healthier environment for our children.

