🎉 Today Highland Elementary School is celebrating a HUGE accomplishment — 100% attendance! 🙌 Every single Highland Ram showed up ready to learn, grow, and make today amazing! 🐏✨
A big shoutout to our students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority. When we all show up, we all succeed! 💙💛
A big shoutout to our students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority. When we all show up, we all succeed! 💙💛
It’s Locotubre in Mrs. Hupman’s room! 🎉 Students are coming by during break to enjoy and talk about different songs in spanish. 🎵
🚌 It’s National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌
When you see a school bus slowing down or stopping, remember—it’s not just the bus you need to watch, but the surrounding area too. Children often wait several feet away from the bus and may cross the street as they board or get off. That’s why you must always stop for school buses and never attempt to pass when the stop-arm is out.
🚨 Illegal School Bus Passing
Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop-arm is illegal in every state—and extremely dangerous. It puts children’s lives at risk.
💡 Understanding School Bus Lights
Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is preparing to stop—slow down and get ready to stop.
Red flashing lights and an extended stop-arm mean the bus has stopped for students to get on or off. You must remain stopped until:
✅ The red lights stop flashing
✅ The stop-arm is withdrawn
✅ The bus begins moving again
Let’s all do our part to keep students safe on the road. 🚦
When you see a school bus slowing down or stopping, remember—it’s not just the bus you need to watch, but the surrounding area too. Children often wait several feet away from the bus and may cross the street as they board or get off. That’s why you must always stop for school buses and never attempt to pass when the stop-arm is out.
🚨 Illegal School Bus Passing
Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop-arm is illegal in every state—and extremely dangerous. It puts children’s lives at risk.
💡 Understanding School Bus Lights
Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is preparing to stop—slow down and get ready to stop.
Red flashing lights and an extended stop-arm mean the bus has stopped for students to get on or off. You must remain stopped until:
✅ The red lights stop flashing
✅ The stop-arm is withdrawn
✅ The bus begins moving again
Let’s all do our part to keep students safe on the road. 🚦
📣 Attention Cheerleaders, Dance Team Members, and Rocky the Ram Prospects! 🐏
There is a sign-up sheet in the High School office for all interested participants.
Mandatory Meeting:
🗓️ Thursday, October 30
🕞 3:30–4:30 PM
📍 Mrs. Ann’s Classroom – Room #7, Elementary School
Don’t miss this important meeting! 💙💛
There is a sign-up sheet in the High School office for all interested participants.
Mandatory Meeting:
🗓️ Thursday, October 30
🕞 3:30–4:30 PM
📍 Mrs. Ann’s Classroom – Room #7, Elementary School
Don’t miss this important meeting! 💙💛
Highland County School Board
Special Called Meeting (Executive Session Only)
Discussion of Personnel Matters
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:30AM
School Board Conference Room
Special Called Meeting (Executive Session Only)
Discussion of Personnel Matters
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:30AM
School Board Conference Room
🎒🚌 It’s National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌🎒
This week we’re focusing on safe rides, safe stops, and safe students. Let’s all do our part to keep everyone protected when the bus arrives and departs.
Key tips:
👉Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes early and wait at least ten feet (five big steps!) from the curb.
👉Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, its door opens, and the driver says it’s ok before getting on or off.
👉When crossing in front of the bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side to a spot at least ten feet in front of the bus. 👉Make eye contact with the driver so they see you.
👉If something drops near or under the bus, don’t go retrieve it yourself—tell the driver.
👉Drivers: when you see the bus’s red lights and stop-arm extended, stop your car and wait until the lights go off and the arm retracts.
Let’s make this a safe week for everyone catching a ride to school or heading home. Share this and spread the word! 🚦
This week we’re focusing on safe rides, safe stops, and safe students. Let’s all do our part to keep everyone protected when the bus arrives and departs.
Key tips:
👉Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes early and wait at least ten feet (five big steps!) from the curb.
👉Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, its door opens, and the driver says it’s ok before getting on or off.
👉When crossing in front of the bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side to a spot at least ten feet in front of the bus. 👉Make eye contact with the driver so they see you.
👉If something drops near or under the bus, don’t go retrieve it yourself—tell the driver.
👉Drivers: when you see the bus’s red lights and stop-arm extended, stop your car and wait until the lights go off and the arm retracts.
Let’s make this a safe week for everyone catching a ride to school or heading home. Share this and spread the word! 🚦
Algebra 2 students turned math into an adventure! 🚀✨ They simplified radical expressions while racing against the clock in an escape room challenge! 🔓🧠
🎄✨ Spread Some Holiday Cheer! ✨🎄
The Highland High School Junior Class is hosting a Poinsettia Fundraiser! 🌺
These beautiful holiday plants make the perfect seasonal decoration or gift.
🌿 Available Sizes & Prices:
6.5” – $12
7.5” – $18
8.5” – $24
🌸 Colors: Red • Pink • White • Marble
🗓️ Orders & Payment Due: November 10th
To order, reach out to any Junior or email:
📧 Ms. Megan Botkin – mbotkin@highland.k12.va.us
📧 Ms. Pitsenbarger – wpitsenbarger@highland.k12.va.us
Support our Juniors and brighten your home for the holidays! ❤️💚
The Highland High School Junior Class is hosting a Poinsettia Fundraiser! 🌺
These beautiful holiday plants make the perfect seasonal decoration or gift.
🌿 Available Sizes & Prices:
6.5” – $12
7.5” – $18
8.5” – $24
🌸 Colors: Red • Pink • White • Marble
🗓️ Orders & Payment Due: November 10th
To order, reach out to any Junior or email:
📧 Ms. Megan Botkin – mbotkin@highland.k12.va.us
📧 Ms. Pitsenbarger – wpitsenbarger@highland.k12.va.us
Support our Juniors and brighten your home for the holidays! ❤️💚
🚨 What Is Cyberbullying — And How You Can Fight Back
Cyberbullying is when someone uses digital tools (texts, social media, chat apps) to harass, embarrass, or threaten others online. It’s not just rude — it can cause real emotional harm and stress.
Here’s how you can protect yourself and others:
Don’t respond to hurtful messages.
Use block or mute features on social media or messaging apps.
Report the behavior to site/platform moderators or school officials.
Save or screenshot evidence — don’t erase it.
Talk with someone you trust — a friend, teacher, or parent.
Strengthen your online security: use strong, unique passwords and privacy settings.
We all have a role to play in making online spaces safer. Cyberbullying isn’t okay — speak up, help someone, and don’t let it slide.
More tips here: https://www.cisa.gov/tips/st06-005
Cyberbullying is when someone uses digital tools (texts, social media, chat apps) to harass, embarrass, or threaten others online. It’s not just rude — it can cause real emotional harm and stress.
Here’s how you can protect yourself and others:
Don’t respond to hurtful messages.
Use block or mute features on social media or messaging apps.
Report the behavior to site/platform moderators or school officials.
Save or screenshot evidence — don’t erase it.
Talk with someone you trust — a friend, teacher, or parent.
Strengthen your online security: use strong, unique passwords and privacy settings.
We all have a role to play in making online spaces safer. Cyberbullying isn’t okay — speak up, help someone, and don’t let it slide.
More tips here: https://www.cisa.gov/tips/st06-005
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair starts tomorrow at Highland Elementary! ✨📚
We can’t wait to welcome students and families to explore an amazing selection of books and support our school library!
🗓 Book Fair: October 20–24, 2025
👨👩👧👦 Family Nights: October 21 & 23 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Come find the perfect story and help us celebrate the joy of reading! ❤️📖
We can’t wait to welcome students and families to explore an amazing selection of books and support our school library!
🗓 Book Fair: October 20–24, 2025
👨👩👧👦 Family Nights: October 21 & 23 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Come find the perfect story and help us celebrate the joy of reading! ❤️📖
💳✨ Make shopping at the Book Fair easy!
Set up your child’s Scholastic eWallet—the safe, cash-free way for students to shop the Book Fair. No need to send money to school—just add funds online and let your reader pick out their favorite books! 📚💫
Create your eWallet here 👉 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool75
Set up your child’s Scholastic eWallet—the safe, cash-free way for students to shop the Book Fair. No need to send money to school—just add funds online and let your reader pick out their favorite books! 📚💫
Create your eWallet here 👉 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool75
Check out these pictures from a recent Chemistry Lab! 🧪 Students demonstrated an exciting oscillating chemical reaction in action. 🔬✨
🇺🇸🌎 Our 2nd graders have been busy creating salt dough maps of the United States of America! 🗺️ They had so much fun shaping and painting while learning about our country’s geography. What a creative way to bring social studies to life! 💙❤️🤍
📸 Say Cheese, Seniors!
🗓️ October 16 – Seniors & Makeup Picture Day
🗓️ October 16 – Seniors & Makeup Picture Day
📵✨ Tech-Free Tuesdays! ✨📵
Each Tuesday, our students and staff set aside devices to focus on hands-on learning, creativity, and face-to-face connections. 💡📚✏️
We’re excited to keep building this tradition and seeing the great things that happen when we go screen-free—together!
📣 We’re Hiring at Highland County Public Schools! 🌟
Join our dedicated team of educators and staff who make a difference every day! We’re currently accepting applications for the following positions:
👩🏫 Special Education Instructional Aide – Starting January 2026
🏅 Athletic Director – Starting January 2026
🍎 Elementary Principal – Starting July 2026
🔧 Skilled Trades Teacher – Starting August 2026
If you’re passionate about education and supporting student success, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Apply today at https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
💙 Come be part of our Highland family—where every role makes an impact!
Join our dedicated team of educators and staff who make a difference every day! We’re currently accepting applications for the following positions:
👩🏫 Special Education Instructional Aide – Starting January 2026
🏅 Athletic Director – Starting January 2026
🍎 Elementary Principal – Starting July 2026
🔧 Skilled Trades Teacher – Starting August 2026
If you’re passionate about education and supporting student success, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Apply today at https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment
💙 Come be part of our Highland family—where every role makes an impact!
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland Elementary School! 🎉
🗓 Dates: October 20–24, 2025
👨👩👧👦 Family Nights: October 21 & 23 from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join us to explore a great selection of books for all ages and help support our school library. It’s a wonderful opportunity to encourage a love of reading—see you there! 📖✨
🗓 Dates: October 20–24, 2025
👨👩👧👦 Family Nights: October 21 & 23 from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join us to explore a great selection of books for all ages and help support our school library. It’s a wonderful opportunity to encourage a love of reading—see you there! 📖✨
🚌 School Bus Bullying Prevention
Everyone plays a part in keeping our school buses safe and positive places for students! 💛
Check out this helpful resource: “Bullies on the Bus” — a webpage with practical tips for parents, kids, bus drivers, and schools on how to work together to make the school bus bully-proof.
🔗 Learn more here: https://www.transfinder.com/resources/school-bus-bullying-prevention
Let’s continue working together to ensure every student feels safe and supported on the ride to and from school! 🚍✨
Everyone plays a part in keeping our school buses safe and positive places for students! 💛
Check out this helpful resource: “Bullies on the Bus” — a webpage with practical tips for parents, kids, bus drivers, and schools on how to work together to make the school bus bully-proof.
🔗 Learn more here: https://www.transfinder.com/resources/school-bus-bullying-prevention
Let’s continue working together to ensure every student feels safe and supported on the ride to and from school! 🚍✨
📣 Our FFA students are headed to the National FFA Convention this October! Eight students will be traveling for an unforgettable experience—and you can help make it even better.
The FFA Alumni is putting together care packages for the trip, and we’d love your support! Items from our Amazon list will go directly to the students to make their adventure easier and more fun. 🐮
📅 Deadline to order: October 17th
Thank you for helping our FFA members have the best experience possible! 💛💙
https://a.co/1lIh7PL
The FFA Alumni is putting together care packages for the trip, and we’d love your support! Items from our Amazon list will go directly to the students to make their adventure easier and more fun. 🐮
📅 Deadline to order: October 17th
Thank you for helping our FFA members have the best experience possible! 💛💙
https://a.co/1lIh7PL
🎨 First Grade Explores Optical Illusions!
Our first graders learned all about optical illusions and even created their own! 👀✨
Students discovered how shading can make shapes appear to “float,” then used charcoal to add shadows and make their artwork pop right off the page! What a fun way to combine art and science! 🖤✏️
Our first graders learned all about optical illusions and even created their own! 👀✨
Students discovered how shading can make shapes appear to “float,” then used charcoal to add shadows and make their artwork pop right off the page! What a fun way to combine art and science! 🖤✏️
