Highland County Public Schools

Friday is the last day to donate! Any non-expired, non-perishable food donations will gladly be accepted at the DSS Office, the elementary or high school, the Public Library, the Highland Center, the Blue Grass Post Office, or Mountain Oasis until November 18th. Specific items we are requesting this year include but are not limited to: Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Canned Meats, Canned Beans, Soups, Boxed Goods/Meals, Pasta, Microwavable Noodle Meals, Rice, Granola Bars, Instant Oatmeal, Cereal, Jello/Pudding Cups, Peanut Butter, Crackers, Children's Snack Items, and Pancake Mix. THANK YOU FOR DONATING!

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

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Hope for a Cure Volleyball match. We raised $733.35 for the local cancer fund!! 🏐

Dear Parents, Students, Teachers, & Staff, Thank you so much for attending our Book Fair last week and purchasing so many wonderful books. We did well and the funds raised will help put more books in our school library. We couldn't do this without your help and support! Thanks again for all you do. ❤😊

Congratulations to Kirsten Wood and Zalea Good for being selected to the Pioneer District Honorable Mention Volleyball Team! 🏐🏆

Join us for a Veteran’s Day celebration tomorrow in the Elementary Gym at 11:00am with soup and sandwiches to follow.

Hope for a Cure Volleyball Match! TOMORROW - Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 6:00pm in the HHS Gym Free Will Donation Bake Sale Concessions by the Athletic Boosters Proceeds go to the Highland County Department of Social Services for local cancer needs.

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

REMINDER ! Photo makeup day will be Thursday November 10th for students who would like their photos retaken or for those that missed the original photo day.

Hope for a Cure Volleyball Match! Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 6:00pm in the HHS Gym The Highland Middle School, JV, and Varsity teams are challenging the “Oldie but Goodies”. If interested in playing call (540) 468-6366 or email Mrs Wood at cwood@highland.k12.va.us Free Will Donation Bake Sale Concessions by the Athletic Boosters Proceeds go to the Highland County Department of Social Services for local cancer needs.

School Board Meeting Thursday, November 10 · 7:00pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/orv-dech-mgk Or dial: ‪(US) +1 919-883-4119‬ PIN: ‪701 495 669‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/orv-dech-mgk?pin=8309487082040

Annual Holiday Food Drive

Hope for a Cure Volleyball Match! Friday, November 11, 2022 @ 6:00pm in the HHS Gym The Highland Middle School, JV, and Varsity teams are challenging the “Oldie but Goodies”. If interested in playing call (540) 468-6366 or email Mrs Wood at cwood@highland.k12.va.us Free Will Donation Bake Sale Concessions by the Athletic Boosters Proceeds go to the Highland County Department of Social Services for local cancer needs.

Reminder for parents of students in the driver education program ! There is a mandatory driver's education meeting on Thursday, November 3 at 6 PM in the HHS gym. Please contact Ms. Botkin (mbotkin@highland.k12.va.us or 540-468-6320) with any questions.

Have you heard the news?!? Our FFA AgSales team won the National Bronze Medal in the Agricultural Sales competition with Cayden taking home Silver for Individual. This is a huge accomplishment and we are so proud of them! 🤩🏆

2023 Summer Residential Governor's School Programs Any 10th or 11th grade students residing in Highland County (including homeschooled students) may apply for a Summer Residential Governor's School program. For more information, please email anewcomb@highland.k12.va.us before November 11, 2022. https://doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/summer_residential/

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

Come to our Scholastic Book Fair! November 7th - 11th, 2022 Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am - 4pm / Friday 8am - 2pm Book Fair Open House & Title I Literacy Night: Wednesday, November 9th 5:30pm - 8pm Family Night: Thursday, November 10th 6pm - 8pm Questions? Contact Mrs. Botkin at cbotkin@highland.k12.va.us We look forward to seeing you there!

The Super FAFSA Night will be held in the HCPS Cafeteria on Monday, November 7 at 6:00 PM. Seniors and their parents/guardians should attend this work session to complete and submit their FAFSA application. If you haven't already, please visit studentaid.gov to create your FSA ID and begin the process. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Obaugh via email or at 540-468-6323. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, November 7 at 6:00 PM.

Seniors, don't forget! Tomorrow, October 19, 2022 - Senior Portraits