Highland County Public Schools

State Bound! Congratulations to Patton, Elijah, Zach, and Eli for qualifying for the State meet! The team earned Region Runner-Up titles in both the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Shoutout to Colleen, who also punched her ticket to States with a 4th place finish in the high jump. Way to go, Highland athletes! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💪

📢 Join Us for Our Highland Parent-Teacher Partnership Meetings! 📢 All Highland County Public Schools families are invited to attend! 🤝📚 🗓 Meeting Dates: ✅ May 27 ✅ June 24 ✅ 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! 💙

Today, Highland County Public Schools pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and love for our nation will never be forgotten. On this Memorial Day, we encourage our students, families, and community to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the heroes who helped secure them. Let us carry forward their legacy with gratitude and purpose. We remember. We honor. We thank you.

What a fun day for our 1st graders! 🎒🐓 Today’s field trip to the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, VA was full of hands-on history and wide-eyed wonder! The kids loved exploring the old-time houses, meeting the animals, and learning how people lived long ago—without electricity! 😲💡 Big thanks to the amazing staff and volunteers who brought history to life, and to the teachers and chaperones who made the day so special. Definitely a trip to remember! 🏡🌾

Our kindergarten students had a wild adventure yesterday during their visit to the safari park! 🐾 From spotting exotic animals to learning about wildlife habitats, it was a day full of fun, exploration, and unforgettable memories. 🦒🦓🐘 #KindergartenAdventures #SafariParkFun #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

🎉⚾️ Pioneer District Tournament Championship Game! Follow us to Narrows High School and support the Highland Rams as they take on Narrows in the Pioneer District Baseball Tournament Championship! 📅 Thursday, May 21 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 1 Green Wave Ln, Narrows, VA 24124 Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our team as they play for the title! 💪🐏🔥

✨ Prom 2025 was a night to remember! Thank you to everyone who helped make Saturday such a special evening for our students. From the stunning outfits to the incredible decorations and dancing, it was truly unforgettable! 💃🕺 Check out some highlights from the night! 📸

⚾ Join us this evening,Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 PM as the Highland Rams take on the Bath Chargers in a District Baseball Tournament! ⚾ 💵 Admission is $8.00 for everyone. There will be no student pricing—all attendees, regardless of age or affiliation, must pay full admission as required by tournament regulations.

⚾ Join us on Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 PM as Highland takes the field in the District Baseball Tournament! ⚾ 💵 Admission is $8.00 for everyone. There will be no student pricing—all attendees, regardless of age or affiliation, must pay full admission as required by tournament regulations.

We had an incredible time celebrating with our students at After Prom! From games and prizes to food and fun, it was a safe, memorable night full of laughter and joy. A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors – this night would not have been possible without your generous support. Your commitment to our students and community means the world to us. 💙 Your donations helped create a fun and safe environment where our students could celebrate responsibly. From all of us – parents, students, and staff – THANK YOU for making After Prom 2025 a success! 🎊

🎣👨‍👧‍👦 Highland County Father-Child Fishing Event 🐟🌲 Join us for a FREE weekend of fun and memory-making at Hiner Town Trout Fishing! 📅 Saturday, May 17th | 8 AM – 7 PM 📅 Sunday, May 18th | 1 PM – 4 PM 🎁 Sponsored by Highland DSS, FAPT, and CPMT. 📞 For questions, call Highland DSS at 540-468-2199 🪣 Don’t forget your fishing gear and come enjoy some quality time by the water!

Another great season of softball in the books — finishing 8-3! Unfortunately, it was cut a bit short due to rain and some scheduling challenges. These girls worked incredibly hard all season. With no seniors on the roster, the future is looking bright for Highland Softball!

Huge shoutout to the Highland Rams baseball team! They finished 2nd in the Pioneer District regular season—the first time Highland has placed in the top two in 25 years! With a high school enrollment of just 36 students, and the next smallest school having more than three times that number, being competitive in a sport that requires 9 players on the field is no small feat. This season is a true testament to the heart, talent, and determination of this incredible group of boys. Way to go, Rams!

🧸✨ FREE Preschool Developmental Screening ✨🧸 📅 TOMORROW, May 15, 2025 ⏰ 4-7 PM 👶 Ages Birth to 5 Years 🏡 Highland Residents Only 🚫 No Appointment Needed! 📞 Have questions? Call (540) 468-6308 🩺👂👀📚🧠 Screening Includes: ✅ Vision ✅ Hearing ✅ Language ✅ Motor Skills ✅ Cognitive Development Give your little one the best start! 💕👣

📲 Stay connected with HCPS on the go! Download our app today to keep up with all the latest updates, events, and announcements. Don’t miss a thing—HCPS at your fingertips! 🔔📚

🔒 Important Update on PowerSchool Data Breach Early last week, VAcorp learned of a new and troubling update related to the national PowerSchool data breach. Back in January, PowerSchool confirmed it had paid a ransom to cybercriminals in hopes of securing the deletion of stolen data. Unfortunately, new evidence suggests the criminals have not honored that agreement. Several school districts have since received threats from these cybercriminals, demanding a second ransom and threatening to release stolen information. While this is a concerning development, it is not entirely unexpected—there’s always risk involved when dealing with cybercriminals. PowerSchool continues to offer two years of free credit monitoring and identity protection for all students and staff connected to PowerSchool SIS, regardless of whether their data was impacted. 📎 Learn more and enroll in these protection services here: https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-united-states-data-breach/ Stay informed and take steps to protect your information. HCPS Technology Page: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/technology

Preorder Your 2025 Yearbook! ✨📘 Don’t miss your chance to own the HCPS 2025 yearbook! All sales are preorders, and yearbooks will be delivered at the beginning of the next school year. 💫 Pricing: 📅 $39.00 – now through May 30, 2025 📅 $44.00 – through June 17, 2025 🎓 Click the link below to order now: 🔗 https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB30797 Use code YB30797 when prompted. Let’s celebrate another great year—order today and reach for the stars! 🌟

📣 We’re hiring at Highland County Public Schools! 📣 Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of students. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: ✨ 3rd Grade Teacher ✨ 4th Grade Teacher ✨ Hard Trades Teacher (Welding / Carpentry / Construction / Mechanics) ✨ Music Teacher ✨ Middle School English Teacher ✨ School Bus Driver Interested? Apply now at 👉 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment Questions? Contact us at tulmer@highland.k12.va.us or (540) 468-6300

Happy Mother’s Day from Highland County Public Schools! Today we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who nurture, guide, and inspire our students every day. Thank you for the love and dedication you show both at home and in our community. We are grateful for all you do—today and always!

That’s a wrap on Teacher Appreciation Week, and what a great finish it was! Today, our school board treated our incredible staff to a delicious lunch of brick oven pizza from Pearl’s Pizza—served hot and fresh right on our front lawn! To top it off, the Highland Parent Teacher Partnership provided a refreshing drink bar that kept everyone smiling. We can’t say it enough: our teachers are the heart of our school. Their dedication, creativity, and care make all the difference in the lives of our students every single day. This week was just a small way to say thank you for everything they do. We appreciate you more than words can say! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #HighlandStrong