Dear Highland County Public Schools Community,
September 11, 2025 Draft Minutes: https://5il.co/3pokv
Highland County Public Schools is currently seeking feedback on the items under review from the September 2025 School Board Meeting. To access the items under review, please visit the "Items Under Review" folder on the HCPS Website.
We encourage you to carefully review the policies and provide your feedback based on your expertise and experience. Feedback may be left at HCPS@highland.k12.va.us.
Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback and ongoing support in making Highland County Public Schools a thriving educational community.
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/documents/district/items-under-review/374232
September 11, 2025 Draft Minutes: https://5il.co/3pokv
Highland County Public Schools is currently seeking feedback on the items under review from the September 2025 School Board Meeting. To access the items under review, please visit the "Items Under Review" folder on the HCPS Website.
We encourage you to carefully review the policies and provide your feedback based on your expertise and experience. Feedback may be left at HCPS@highland.k12.va.us.
Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback and ongoing support in making Highland County Public Schools a thriving educational community.
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/documents/district/items-under-review/374232
🍎🥪 Meal Reminder from HCPS Food Services
This year, every child will receive FREE breakfast and lunch at school! 🎉
👉 If you’d like your child to have extras (extra entrée, fruit, veggie, milk, chips, or ice cream), please be sure to add money to their meal account.
⚠️ Important Notes:
No student may accrue more than $15.00 in debt on their account.
Any money owed from last year is still due.
Any funds left on your child’s account from last year are still available.
Thank you for taking care of this matter and supporting our food service program!
💙 Lisa Jamison
Food Service Director
This year, every child will receive FREE breakfast and lunch at school! 🎉
👉 If you’d like your child to have extras (extra entrée, fruit, veggie, milk, chips, or ice cream), please be sure to add money to their meal account.
⚠️ Important Notes:
No student may accrue more than $15.00 in debt on their account.
Any money owed from last year is still due.
Any funds left on your child’s account from last year are still available.
Thank you for taking care of this matter and supporting our food service program!
💙 Lisa Jamison
Food Service Director
📸 Say Cheese, HCPS!
School Picture Day is almost here!
🗓️ October 8 – All grades PreK–11
🗓️ October 16 – Seniors & Makeup Day
School Picture Day is almost here!
🗓️ October 8 – All grades PreK–11
🗓️ October 16 – Seniors & Makeup Day
"See You at the Pole" 🙏
Highland County Community Members & Parents would like to invite students, parents, families, and community members to gather together for a special time of prayer for our School Board, teachers, staff, and students. 💙📚
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
📍 Location: Highland County Public Schools
⏰ Time: 7:30am
"Let’s unite as a community to lift up our school and show our support for the amazing people who make Highland great. ✨ Everyone is welcome!"
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!
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#
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
📅 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! ✏️🍎📚
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! 🎉✏️📚
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
Thursday, August 14, 2025 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
Public Packet: https://5il.co/3nise
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/jnv-wbnc-boe
To join by phone: (US) +1 770-852-5392
PIN: 245 747 161#
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#
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’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
📞 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! 💛📓
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
🎉 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
