
FREE hand sanitizer!
We have a large surplus of hand sanitizer. Swing by the Elementary Office from 7:45a-3:45p M-F and let Miss Casey know you’d like a gallon of free hand sanitizer.



Highland County Public Schools will be operating on a two hour delay tomorrow April 19, 2022.

Join the Department of Social Services tomorrow, April 16th from 10:00am - 2:00pm at the Highland Center for FREE photos with the Easter Bunny!


Current Job Openings at HCPS
-4th Grade Teacher
-High School History Teacher
-High School Special Education Teacher
-Elementary School Special Education Teacher
-School Psychologist
-Elementary School Administrator
-Superintendent
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/current-job-openings

Reminder that today is an early release day at 1:00pm. Enjoy spring break! See you back on Tuesday, April 19th.


ATTENTION Parents! Your child will not be able to attend this assembly with out a signed permission form. Permission forms are due Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Barn Hill Preserve Assembly for PK - 12th Program Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022
If permission slips are not returned, the student will NOT be able to attend the presentation. The photo purchase is completely OPTIONAL.
Permission Slip: https://5il.co/18gsz

Barn Hill Preserve Assembly for PK - 12th
Program Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022
This permission slip will be sent home tomorrow. They need to be RETURNED by 4-13-2022. If they are not returned, the student will NOT be able to attend the presentation. The photo purchase is completely OPTIONAL.
Permission Slip: https://5il.co/18gsz


Governor's Order for the Commonwealth of Virginia
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in respect and memory of Henrico Police Officer Trey Marshall Sutton who was killed in the line of duty.
I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 and remain at half-staff until sunset.
Ordered on this, the 5th day of April, 2022.
Sincerely,
Glenn Youngkin

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

School Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 12 · 7:00pm
HCPS Cafeteria
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jmh-guvr-ujr
Or dial: (US) +1 252-379-2920 PIN: 863 187 004#
Agenda: https://5il.co/189yv
Proposed Calendar: https://5il.co/17jn6
Service Animal Policy: https://5il.co/189yx



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