Highland County Public Schools

💧 We strongly encourage students and staff to bring filled water bottles from home tomorrow, March 12th, to help reduce the number of purchased water bottles needed. ♻️ We are following the recommended VDH guidelines in our cafeteria and schools to ensure the safety of our students and staff. You can review the guidelines here: 🔗 https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/emergency-guidelines-for-food-facilities-under-a-boil-water-advisory-bwa/ From the Town Mayor: "Repairs are still underway on the Town of Monterey water system. Once these are completed, a water sample must be tested by the Virginia Department of Health. This test can take up to 24 hours to complete – town officials are hoping for results by Thursday. Monterey residents on the town water system should continue to boil water until further notice." We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

📢 Important Announcement: Water Safety Update March 11, 2025 From the Town Mayor: "Repairs are still underway on the Town of Monterey water system. Once these are completed, a water sample must be tested by the Virginia Department of Health. This test can take up to 24 hours to complete – town officials are hoping for results by Thursday. Monterey residents on the town water system should continue to boil water until further notice." Highland County Public Schools is following the recommended Virginia Department of Health guidelines in our cafeteria and schools to ensure the safety of our students and staff. You can review the guidelines here: 🔗 https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/emergency-guidelines-for-food-facilities-under-a-boil-water-advisory-bwa/ 💧 We strongly encourage students and staff to bring filled water bottles from home tomorrow, March 12th, to help reduce the number of purchased water bottles needed. ♻️ We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

🌟 Huge Shoutout! 🌟 A big thank you to Jerry at T&K Market in Franklin, WV for generously donating safe drinking water to our schools today! Your kindness and support for our students and staff are truly appreciated! 💙💧👏 #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #Grateful

We have a couple of important Preschool schedule updates to share: 📅 Monday, March 24th – Preschool will be in session as scheduled. 📅 Monday, April 7th – Preschool will now be in session due to a change in Augusta County’s schedule. Please update your calendars accordingly. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

📢 Join Us for Our Highland Parent Teacher Partnership Meetings! 📢 All Highland County Public School families are welcome to attend! 🤝📚 🗓 Meeting Dates: ✅ March 11 ✅ March 25 ✅ April 8 ✅ April 22 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: HES Library Come be a part of the conversation and support our schools! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

NHS ButterBraid Fundraiser – Order Yours Today! 🥐 NHS is once again selling delicious ButterBraids! These flaky, mouthwatering pastries come frozen, so you can bake and enjoy them fresh anytime. With seven amazing flavors, they’re perfect for any occasion! 📍 How to Order: ✅ Online – Use the link below. ✅ In Person – Purchase from an NHS member. 🚚 All orders will be delivered by NHS members. ⏳ Hurry! Sales end March 12th! Find the full list of flavors, pricing, and place your order here: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/38bcb476-dbf3-4121-a2a7-56a85a71a9d3 For any questions, please contact Mrs. Hise at mhise@highland.k12.va.us. Thank you for your support! 💙

Due to a significant water leak in town, our water supply has been shut off. As a result, we will be dismissing students early at 12:45 PM. For parents of students on the 4th-grade field trip, please plan to pick them up at the school at 3:00 PM. FFA Stawberries may be picked up this afternoon between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Reminder: Highland County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, March 10, 2025. A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who generously dedicated their time during the Maple Festival this weekend. 🍁

Highland County School Board Meeting Thursday, March 13, 2025 · 7:00pm Highland High School Library To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/msx-etwr-nfc To join by phone: (US) +1 414-909-5890 ‪PIN: ‪‪356 957 634‬# Public Packet : https://5il.co/39umq

🍁🍂 Preschoolers are getting excited for the Maple Festival! 🍂🍁 Our little learners have been discovering the magic of maple trees—learning how to identify them, collect sugar water, and boil it down to make delicious maple syrup! 🍁🔥🥞 They even got to taste maple syrup, walnut syrup, and sycamore syrup! 😋🌳

🎓📖 HHS Senior Yearbook Ads – Celebrate Your Senior! 🎉 Did your senior have a memorable year? Honor their achievements with a personal yearbook ad! 💙✨ 📌 Order here: https://plicbooks.com/go/RZLPWK 📅 Deadline: March 7th Follow the prompts to create a special tribute that will last a lifetime! 🎓📸 Don’t miss this chance to celebrate your senior’s journey! 🎉 For questions, contact Rain Hupman at 📧 rhupman@highland.k12.va.us

📢 We Are Hiring! 📢 ✨ Now seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher! 💰 $213.75 per day 📚 Apply now at www.highland.k12.va.us 📝✅

Due to concerns about tomorrow’s temperatures, the Kindergarten and 1st-grade field trip originally scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to next Wednesday, March 12, 2025. All original plans, including departure times, will remain the same—only the date has changed.

📸 Will you help us make this year’s yearbook unforgettable? Purchase an ad for your business and showcase your support! 📅 Deadline: March 7, 2025 📧 Email: rhupman@highland.k12.va.us for details! Thank you for your support! 🎉📖

HCPS needs your input! We are wanting feedback on our Career and Technical Education programs. Please take a moment and fill out the form to let us know how we can better help our students succeed. Survey closes this Friday, March 7th. Thank you for your input! https://forms.gle/c3RVWhU6NmMcomwdA

Our Nutrition and Wellness class has been hard at work this semester! 🎉 We've mastered soups, sauces, pasta dishes, and even homemade pizza dough for a variety of Italian favorites. 🍕 Friday, we took on Mexican cuisine by making corn tortillas from scratch 🌽 and pairing them with delicious taco soup! 🌮🥣 Great job, everyone! 👏 Huge thanks to Ava, William, Jordan, Evan, Hunter, Kylie, and Caleb for your hard work! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 Keep it up! 💪

🧸✨ Preschool Developmental Screening ✨🧸 📅 May 15, 2025 ⏰ 4-7 PM 👶 Ages Birth to 5 Years 🏡 Highland Residents Only 🚫 No Appointment Needed! 📞 Have questions? Call (540) 468-6308 🩺👂👀📚🧠 Screening Includes: ✅ Vision ✅ Hearing ✅ Language ✅ Motor Skills ✅ Cognitive Development Give your little one the best start! 💕👣

📢 Now Accepting 2025-2026 Preschool Applications! 📝 Submit your application to: 📍 Highland Elementary School 📧 Or email Kim Call at call.kd@augusta.k12.va.us For more information and to access the application, visit our website: 🔗 https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/preschool

📢 We Are Hiring! 📢 ✨ Now seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Special Education! 📚 Apply now at www.highland.k12.va.us 📝✅

Dr. Maerz is at Radford University today, seeking talented teacher candidates to join the Highland County Public Schools team! 🍎✨ View our current openings here: https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/employment #NowHiring #Education #TeachingOpportunities