Highland County Public Schools

Tune into 89.7 FM WVLS today from 1-3pm and listen to the Mid Kids Radio Club!

School Board Meeting Tuesday, April 12 · 7:00pm HCPS Cafeteria Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jmh-guvr-ujr Or dial: ‪(US) +1 252-379-2920‬ PIN: ‪863 187 004‬# Agenda: https://5il.co/189yv Proposed Calendar: https://5il.co/17jn6 Service Animal Policy: https://5il.co/189yx

Good morning, Elementary Parents and Families, You are invited to join us at the Elementary Book Fair tonight from 6 - 8 pm in the Elementary School Library. Thanks for your support!

Elementary Book Fair! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool82 Monday, April 4th - Friday, April 8th 8:30am - 4:00pm each day Evening Events: Parent Night - Tuesday, April 5th from 6pm-8pm "Paws" Night - Thursday, April 7th from 6pm-8pm - Dr. Gary Pillow is going to do a book signing of his new book, Roonerspisms.

Highland County Foster Care Information Session Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Highland Modular Conference Center

2022-2023 Draft School Calendar: https://5il.co/17jn6 Please review our draft calendar and send all comments to cwinkler@highland.k12.va.us by April 8th.

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 5, at 7:00pm in the School Cafeteria For questions please contact Koressa Malcolm at (540) 468-6370.

Our flags will be flown at half-staff in respect and memory of former Secretary of State Madeleine Korbel Albright. Flags shall be lowered at sunrise on March 24, 2022 until sunset on March 27, 2022.

HCPS Budget Work Session Thursday, March 24 · 7:00pm HCPS Cafeteria Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/doh-xebn-nrz Or dial: ‪(US) +1 260-274-6024‬ PIN: ‪879 149 604‬# Agenda: https://5il.co/17jn4 Proposed Budget: https://5il.co/17jn5 Proposed Calendar (draft): https://5il.co/17jn6

Job Opportunity! Elementary School Administrator: Begins July 1, 2022   Full time with benefits Salary commensurate with experience Administration & Supervision Master’s Degree required Coordinate PreK-5, Oversee PreK-5 daily management, Coordinate Federal Programs, Administrate all other responsibilities as assigned per educational experience

Bus Changes: Dear Highland County Parents, Since our COVID mitigation strategies have been changing, we have received several calls and requests regarding possible bus changes. At this time, we are only permitting Highland County civic and community sponsored organizations to request alternatives in our students’ transportation schedules. Furthermore, these changes will only be approved if they are determined to be on a consistent, long-term basis. If at any time a request has any negative impact on our student transportation and safety measures, we reserve the right to cease immediately, and all pertinent parties will be contacted. We understand this is still not perfect for our community, but please understand that we are trying very hard to return to a “new normal” for our students. As always, we sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to navigate these difficult times together. Respectfully, Chuck Winkler Superintendent

Summer enrichment experience at Virginia Tech!

Follow along with our budget work session tonight at 7:00! Proposed 22-23 School Budget 2% 3.17.22 https://5il.co/17b58 Proposed 22-23 School Budget 5% 3.17.22 https://5il.co/17b57 HCPS Public Budget Work Session Thursday, March 17,2022 · 7:00pm HCPS Cafeteria Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eoe-rwqj-aby Or dial: ‪(US) +1 314-833-7186‬ PIN: ‪712 878 674‬# Agenda: https://5il.co/178uc

Elementary Book Fair! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/highlandelementaryschool82 Monday, April 4th - Friday, April 8th 8:30am - 4:00pm each day Evening Events: Parent Night - Tuesday, April 5th from 6pm-8pm "Paws" Night - Thursday, April 7th from 6pm-8pm - Dr. Gary Pillow is going to do a book signing of his new book, Roonerspisms.

HCPS Public Budget Work Session Thursday, March 17,2022 · 7:00pm HCPS Cafeteria  Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eoe-rwqj-aby Or dial: ‪(US) +1 314-833-7186‬ PIN: ‪712 878 674‬# Agenda: https://5il.co/178uc

Tune into 89.7 FM WVLS today from 1-3pm and listen to the Mid Kids Radio Club!

Budget Work Sessions have been set for Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 7:00pm in the School Cafeteria and Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 7:00pm in the School Cafeteria.

K and 1 at Laurel Fork Sap Suckers featuring special guest, Cat in the Hat, Richard Simmons! One kid said ”We’re on top of the world!”

Highland County Public Schools Job Openings • Preschool Instructional Aide o Begins Immediately o Requires COVID-19 Shot • High School History Teacher o Begins August 2022 • High School Special Education Teacher o Begins August 2022 • Elementary School Special Education Teacher o Begins August 2022 • School Psychologist o Begins August 2022 • Elementary School Principal o Details to be determined • Superintendent o Begins July 1, 2022 • Substitute Custodians o $88.00 per day o As needed basis Applications can be found online at https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/current-job-openings Positions are contingent upon a fingerprinted background check, tuberculosis screening, completed I-9 form and School Board approval. Salaries are determined by the HCPS Salary Scale. Submit applications by email to tulmer@highland.k12.va.us, by fax to (540) 468-6306, or by mail to P.O. Box 250 Monterey, VA 24465 Equal Opportunity Employer

Now hiring a Preschool Instructional Aide -Begins ASAP -Salary determined by Instructional Aide Salary Scale -Requires COVID-19 Shot Applications can be found online at https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/current-job-openings Positions are contingent upon a fingerprinted background check, tuberculosis screening, completed I-9 form and School Board approval. Submit applications by email to tulmer@highland.k12.va.us, by fax to (540) 468-6306, or by mail to P.O. Box 250 Monterey, VA 24465 Equal Opportunity Employer