Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, October 12, 2023 Β· 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/xhk-unav-btm
To join by phone: (US) +1 267-652-0363
PIN: βͺβͺ378 197 357β¬#β¬β¬
Public Packet: https://5il.co/26k2s
Narrows will not have their HS gym available tomorrow. JV and Varsity will now play at the middle school, and the ms games will be at an auxiliary gym that is within walking distance of the middle school.
π¦Ί Mental Health and School Safety: This topic page on SchoolSafety.gov features resources, best practices, and strategies to support the implementation of mental health support and access initiatives at your school. https://www.schoolsafety.gov/mental-health
Dr. Maerz aka βZero the Heroβ celebrated day 20 with Kindergarten. He read a cute book titled βUnloveableβ by Dan Yaccarino.



ABC's of Bullying

Kindergarten celebrated Day 10 with Mrs. Nicole as our first βZero the Heroβ. She read βCan I Play Too?β by Mo Williams and then the youngsters made a zero snack.


Highland FFA is now taking orders for shirts! π
Please make checks payable to "Highland High School".
Print this order form and turn it into an FFA member.
Fillable PDF: https://5il.co/26b7o
For questions, email Mr. Heavner at sheavner@highland.k12.va.us

Our custodians make a difference to our students and staff everyday. Highland County Public Schools sends a big thank you to Vernon Simmons and Ray Gum for all their service. π

π± Cyberbullying Tips for Teachers: This webpage provides information for teachers, school personnel, and staff to identify warning signs a child is being cyberbullied or is cyberbullying, as well as strategies to prevent and address it.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/tips-for-teachers
4 Types of Bullying

Tomorrow is School Picture Day! 10/3/23
We can't wait to see your best smile.
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October is Bullying Prevention Month! π«
This interagency website provides information and resources on bullying, cyberbullying, prevention, and response: https://www.stopbullying.gov/
Visit the High School's webpage to see morning announcements each day!
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/hs
Parents/Guardians & Staff,
The Highland Co. Health Department is offering flu vaccinations on Friday, October 13, 2023. Vaccines will be administered at Highland County Public Schools during the school day. Please make a copy of your child's insurance card and return the proper paperwork no later than Friday, October 6, 2023.
For questions, please contact Natasha Bowers at (540) 468-2270.
Student Form: https://5il.co/25qwm
Staff Form: https://5il.co/25qwo

HHS STUDENTS > Enter the Yearbook Cover Art Contest! π¨
Submit your entry by October 24th to Mrs. Hupman rhupman@highland.k12.va.us

We are hiring!
πMiddle School Science Teacher
πSecondary Math Teacher
πSpecial Education Aide
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/current-job-openings

Kindergarten is learning about the life cycle of a butterfly while pretending to be butterflies sipping nectar.





Highland County Public Schools will be have lock down practices on Thursday, September 21st and again on Thursday, September 28th. This is to ensure the safety of our students. Should you have any questions please contact your school principal.

Lunch Change forThursday, September 21st
Our cafeteria will now be serving Cheese Pizza or Hot Ham and Cheese
For questions please contact Mrs. Lisa Jamison at ljamison@highland.k12.va.us
https://www.highland.k12.va.us/dining

We are hiring!
π Special Education Aide
π Special Education Teacher
π Secondary Math Teacher
More information here: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/current-job-openings

