Highland County Public Schools will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, January 4, 2022.
Highland County Public Schools is closed today, January 3, 2022. Classes will be held virtually. Due to the delayed start of the school year we were not able to schedule snow days. Therefore, today classes will be held virtually to ensure the safety of our students.
School Board Work Session
Thursday, January 6, 2022 in the HCPS Cafeteria at 7:00pm.
Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eoe-avgb-ukp Or dial: (US) +1 812-641-1815 PIN: 661 802 382#
Mid-Kids Radio Club will be on air today at 89.7 FM WVLS Monterey, VA from 1-3. Tune in!
Pet Dairy is having supply chain issues and will only be delivering 1% white milk until further notice. We will let everyone know when things change.
We still have 6.5" Poinsettias for sale at $10.00 each!
5 - White
7 - Marble
3 - Pink
Contact Megan Botkin at mbotkin@highland.k12.va.us
Our flags shall be lowered until sunset, December 9, 2021 in respect and memory of former United States Senator Robert Joseph Dole.
What do you love about Highland County?
Take the survey now by scanning the QR code!
Results to be discussed on December 14, 2021, 5:00pm at The Highland Center's public meeting.
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!
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.
Teresa's Memorial Service - Virtual Link
Saturday, November 20 · 3:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sbz-cout-dxj
Or dial: (US) +1 443-507-8974 PIN: 706 964 511#
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.
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.
Radio Club will be on air at 89.7 FM WVLS tomorrow, November 17th from 1:00 - 3:00!
