Proposed 22-23 Salary Scale to be voted on at the December 9, 2021 School Board Meeting and the 22-23 Stipend List to be discussed.
Our collection bins are overflowing and we are still collecting through December 17th!
Lunch Menu Change:
Tomorrow, December 3, 2021 we will be serving Mozzarella Cheese Sticks instead of fish nuggets.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, December 9 · 7:00pm
HCPS Cafeteria
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bzm-tivw-egd
Or dial: (US) +1 315-992-6082
PIN: 121 487 633#
Thank you Highland Telephone Cooperative for helping NHS string lights, even in the rain!
Teresa's Memorial Service - Virtual Link
Saturday, November 20 · 3:00pm
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Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sbz-cout-dxj
Or dial: (US) +1 443-507-8974 PIN: 706 964 511#
Picture Make-up Day - December 1st
Cane and Lauren will be here on December 1st to do portraits for students who did not get their portraits done a few weeks ago. Only students who didn't already get their portraits will be eligible for these photos.
Due to the sudden passing of our beloved Elementary Principal, Miss Blum, Dr. Schott will be stepping in as acting principal until the position is filled. If there are any concerns or problems that need to be addressed, the same procedures are still in place. If you need to get in touch with Dr. Schott, please call the Elementary School Office at (540) 468-6360 and Miss Casey will connect you. Please bear with us during this difficult time.
McDowell Vaccination Clinic
November 20, 2021
10:00am - 3:00pm
A celebration of life will be held for Teresa Kay Blum on Saturday, Nov. 20 in the Highland High School gym at 3 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. at Coffman Funeral Home. Masks are required. The family will receive friends before the service on Saturday and after the service on Sunday. Teresa’s favorite color was yellow, so attendees are encouraged to wear yellow or a bright color to the services.
Radio Club will be on air at 89.7 FM WVLS tomorrow, November 17th from 1:00 - 3:00!
Christmas Coat Drive!
Highland County's Department of EMS and Highland County Public Schools have partnered to put together a Highland County Christmas Coat Drive! Going on now through December 17, 2021.
Please help us spread the word and donate a new or gently used coat for a child in Highland County this Christmas. You can drop coats off at the School Board Office or the County EMS Building (old car wash).
If you know of a family in need of coats, please let us know by calling Tabitha at (540) 468-6300.
Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase coats for children in need.
Wear Yellow!
We are honoring Ms. Blum by wearing yellow on Tuesday, November 16th and Friday November 19th.
The Elementary Showcase
Today has been a difficult day for everyone at HCPS but filled with wonderful memories of Ms. Blum.
Highland County Public Schools has cancelled school for Monday, November 15, 2021 due to the unexpected passing of our Elementary Principal, Teresa Blum. Faculty please report in at 10am.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Elementary Principal, Ms.Teresa Blum. Ms. Blum dedicated over 40 years of service to Highland County Public Schools. She loved helping the children of Highland and will be greatly missed.
We thank all parents and students for comments regarding chocolate milk. With this large response we have canceled our white milk only trial. Highland Schools will continue to serve chocolate milk in the cafeteria.
During our review of our Health and Wellness Policy, our parent representative brought up that parents are concerned about the sugar content in our chocolate milk. To address the concern Highland Schools will be serving only white milk starting the week of November 16th . This is on a trial basis. If you have concerns, please contact Lisa Jamison at (540) 468-6364.
Today the Highland Mid Kids Radio Club cut off six inches of Scott Smith's beard! General Manager Scott agreed to cut off an inch for every $5,000 Alleghany Mountain Radio raised.
School Board Meeting
Thursday, November 11, 2021
HCPS Cafeteria 7:00 pm
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Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ngz-dooq-uxc
Or dial: (US) +1 260-274-6028 PIN: 106 588 133#
