Highland County Public Schools

Dear Parent/Guardian, The Virginia Department of Education encourages parents of students with disabilities to complete a parent survey. The online survey is open now for parents to access and is available in English and Spanish. The online surveys can be accessed using the links below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCVG27W ---- English Version of the 2022-23 Indicator 8 Parent Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H92X3V3 ---- Spanish Version of the 2022-23 Indicator 8 Parent Survey The paper format will continue to be available for families who do not have access to technology or prefer to complete and mail the paper forms. Please let me know if you would prefer a paper copy. If you have more than one child receiving special education services, please complete a survey for each of your children. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Lynn Leardi Special Education Director Highland County Public Schools 540-468-6348

"Your heart is slightly bigger than the average human heart, but that's because you're a teacher." -Aaron Bacall Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Have you thanked a teacher yet?

Highland Drama Club presents: It Happened on Route 66 📍 Highland County School Cafeteria 📅 Friday, May 12, 2023 🕗 7:00pm Free will donations benefit drama club

📚 Today is the last day to order your 2023 yearbook at the discounted rate! www.strawbridge.net Code: YB26577 Email Mrs. Hupman with questions at rhupman@highland.k12.va.us.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Join us by thanking our teachers today and everyday. “Teaching is not just a job. It is a human service, and it must be thought of as a mission.”- Dr. Ralph Tyler

Highland County School Board Meeting Thursday, May 11, 2023 · 7:00pm High School Library To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/rvg-vhhq-jrt To join by phone: (US) +1 803-999-5636 PIN: ‪‪388 048 975‬# Public Packet: https://5il.co/1turk

FREE developmental screening for Highland residents ages birth to five! May 11, 2023 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Highland Elementary School No appointment necessary!

On April 28th 2023 The Highland County Department of Social Services celebrated Child Abuse Awareness month with students K-5th. This year the Department facilitated a carnival featuring sack races, pin the face on the clown, bean bag toss, duck pond matching and a cone maze. Following the games, students were read a book and given prizes!

SAVE THE DATE! Highland Drama Club presents: It Happened on Route 66 📍 Highland County School Cafeteria 📅 Friday, May 12, 2023 🕗 7:00pm Free will donations benefit drama club

Spanish field trip to the Grand Caverns

📚 Order your 2023 Yearbook now! www.strawbridge.net Code: YB26577 Email Mrs. Hupman with questions at rhupman.k12.va.us.

Kindergarten Registration & Pastries with Parents! 📅 TOMORROW, Monday, May 1, 2023 🕗 8:30am 📍 Highland Elementary Library For more information, email Mrs. Cabral ncabral@highland.k12.va.us

🛑 EVENT CANCELED 🛑 Thank you to those that showed interest in attending the 2nd Chance Prom hosted by NHS. Unfortunately, we did not receive enough interest/RSVPs and will be canceling the event. We are sorry. If you have any questions please contact mhise@highland.k12.va.us.

FREE developmental screening for Highland residents ages birth to five! May 11, 2023 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Highland Elementary School No appointment necessary!

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

Second Chance Prom - May 6, 2023 at 6:00pm in the School Cafeteria RSVP by April 26th here: https://forms.gle/9YesCC9BBPojC55j9 For questions, please contact mhise@highland.k12.va.us

🥔 BAKED POTATO BAR 🥔 The Class of 2025 invites you to their baked potato bar TOMORROW, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the School Cafeteria.

FREE developmental screening for Highland residents ages birth to five! May 11, 2023 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Highland Elementary School No appointment necessary!

📢 Do you have the HCPS app?? 📱 Search for "Highland County Public Schools" in the App Store or Google Play. Allow notifications to get push notifications from our system!

We are hiring! -Summer Custodial Help -High School History Teacher -Elementary Reading Specialist -Media Specialist