Highland County Public Schools

The HCPS Board Meeting schedule for tomorrow, August 31, 2021 at 7:00pm has been moved to the High School Gymnasium and masks will be required.

Open house on August 30, 2021 has been postponed. A new date and time will be announced on September 1, 2021.

2021-2022 proposed calendar to be presented at the August 31, 2021 School Board Meeting.

Proposed Equal Access Policy to be presented at the August 31, 2021 School Board Meeting.

2021-2022 Proposed Mitigation Plan to be presented at the August 31, 2021 School Board Meeting.

School Board Meeting Tuesday, August 31 · 7:00pm HCPS Cafeteria Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vxo-tzdh-odp Or dial: ‪(US) +1 216-930-8233‬ PIN: ‪679 447 152‬#

Closed Session Meeting Agenda

Today is the last day for food pick-up! Tuesday, August 24, 2021 3:00PM - 5:00PM

Attention all FFA Members, Parents, and Alumni! The Fair is right around the corner and we need your help! Please use the link below to sign up for available shifts in the Milkshake booth this year. Each shift is made up of four people, spanning three hours. If you are unable to cover a whole shift or must leave early, please make arrangements with someone to cover the remainder of your shift. Any and all help is greatly appreciated! *Update- The Milkshake booth will be closed at 6 P.M. on September 1st during the parade. It will re-open once the parade has ended. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b8n2eC3QnePlaj3b8Mrrfjx_Zz_QwgPMXYSCU38XC9I/edit?fbclid=IwAR0-ysezEFW5uO6OwruNE-l7OikXmXKAl6BAaZDr0aBBBXOfQeLP3TwTCFU#gid=0

HCPS Job Opening! Full-Time High School Special Education Instructional Aide

On Tuesday August 24, 2021, the Highland County School Board will hold a closed session meeting pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-3711 at Melissa Ann Dowd’s law office at 3:00pm to discuss legal business. 282 Mountain Turnpike, Monterey Virginia 24465

Updated 21-22 Mitigation Plan to be voted on at the August 12, 2021 School Board Meeting: https://5il.co/wobe

Summer P-EBT benefits will be issued as a one-time, lump sum benefit of $375 on August 25, 2021 to all children who qualified for free or reduced-price meals during the 2020-2021 school year. Learn more: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/pebt/index.cgi Frequently Asked Questions: https://5il.co/x04t

Highland County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, August 10, 2021 due to an electrical upgrade power outage. Phones and internet will be unavailable. Sorry for any inconvenience.

2021-2022 COVID-19 Mitigation Plan : https://5il.co/wobe To be voted on at the August 12, 2021 School Board Meeting Please email your feedback to Dr. Schott - tschott@highland.k12.va.us

Equal Access for All - Proposed Policy JB-1 The policy will be discussed at our School Board Meeting on August 12, 2021. Dr. Schott would like to hear your feedback prior to Thursday's meeting. Email your comments to tschott@highland.k12.va.us Policy: https://5il.co/wo7l

School Board Meeting Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 7:00pm @ Cafeteria Meeting ID w/ Video https://meet.google.com/yrf-hudy-sqc Phone Numbers w/o Video ‪(US) +1 740-952-0489‬ PIN: ‪740 715 764‬#

Summer Food Pick-Up Weekly - Tuesday 3-5pm Last Food Pick-Up: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 3-5pm. "It has been a pleasure serving you all through the summer months and we look forward to seeing you in the Cafeteria this coming school year."

Employment Opportunities @ HCPS -Elementary Secretary -4th Grade Teacher -Part-Time Elementary Reading Instructional Aide -Part-Time Elementary Title 1 Math Instructional Aide Apply Now! Applications can be found online at https://www.highland.k12.va.us/Page/50

Attention HHS Fall Athletes, We are excited about fall sports beginning very soon. Please make sure you have a VHSL physical completed prior to the first day of practice. Contact your local health provider to schedule a sports physical. Sports physical forms can be picked up in the HHS main office or downloaded from the VHSL website. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_7KGbWzA0LxcFRrOXZqQVNjdm8/view?resourcekey=0-fuQNTGft-y7OJ3RDLoIoVw Volleyball practice begins on Monday, August 2nd at 9 AM and Cross Country begins on Tuesday, August 3rd at 1 PM. Please contact Coaches Cindy Wood or Mike Warf with specific questions.