Highland County Public Schools

🍎 Today we celebrated our incredible teachers and staff today with more special treats: 🥐 Breakfast was provided by the Student Council Association 🍪 Sweet treats provided by the Parent Teacher Partnership 🎉 A drawing for a gift card to Claire’s Café 😊And a huge thank-you to The Highlander for generously donating gift cards for all teachers and staff! We are so grateful for the amazing educators who make a difference every day. 💛 #TeacherAppreciation #ThankYouTeachers #Grateful

🍎 Teachers wear many hats—and capes! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ At Highland County Public Schools, our teachers are so much more than educators. They're life coaches, motivators, counselors, trip coordinators, tech support, and sometimes even nose wipers! This image says it best: if you’re a teacher, you're also ALL of this—and more. We are beyond grateful for everything our teachers do every day to support, inspire, and guide our students. 💙💛 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #HCPSProud #MoreThanATeacher #ThankYouTeachers

We’re feeling the love during Teacher Appreciation Week! Yesterday, the PTP spoiled us with a spread of delicious snacks that kept us energized and smiling all day. Today, they went above and beyond again with a wonderful lunch—sandwich items generously donated by The Highlander and chips from The Curly Maple. A huge thank you to both businesses for their support! To top it off, the school board surprised each staff member with a beautiful flower as a token of appreciation—personally handed out by Superintendent Maerz. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this week so special. We are truly grateful for the kindness and support!

🕯️ "A good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others." — Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Today, we pause to recognize the selfless dedication of our Highland County Public Schools teachers, who pour their time, energy, and hearts into lighting the path for our students. Your commitment doesn't go unnoticed—and this week, and every week, we are deeply grateful. 💐 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #HCPSProud #LightingTheWay

📚 "Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions." — Richard DuFour At Highland County Public Schools, we recognize that behind every scientist, artist, doctor, builder, and leader is a teacher who helped shape their path. This week, we continue to celebrate and honor the educators who lay the foundation for all futures. Thank you to our teachers for your unwavering commitment, inspiration, and impact. 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #HCPSProud #TeachingMatters

📣 Attention Highland fans! The Varsity Baseball and JV Softball home games vs. Eastern Montgomery, originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 6th, have been rescheduled. 🗓️ New game date: 👉 Monday, May 12, 2025 @ 5:00 PM Come out and cheer on our Rams as they take on Eastern Montgomery! ⚾🥎 Let’s fill the stands with blue and gold pride! 💙💛

🎉💙💛 Get ready, Highland County Public Schools — it’s SPIRIT WEEK! 💛💙 📅 May 5th–9th Show your school pride each day by dressing up for the theme! ✨ Monday: College Gear Day ✨ Tuesday: Twin Tuesday ✨ Wednesday: Pajama Day ✨ Thursday: Jersey Day ✨ Friday: Blue and Gold Day ⭐️ Reminder: All apparel must follow dress code

🌱 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week | May 5–9 🌟 Highland County Public Schools is excited to celebrate our incredible educators all week long! 👩‍🏫🍎👨‍🏫 From nurturing young minds to inspiring lifelong learning, our teachers go above and beyond every single day. We are so thankful for their dedication, passion, and the lasting impact they make in our classrooms and community. To show our appreciation, we’ve planned a full week of treats, surprises, and heartfelt thanks to honor the amazing educators who help our students grow and thrive. 💐🎉 Please join us in celebrating and thanking the teachers of Highland County for everything they do! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #HCPSProud #GrowingFutures

📣 Scouting is coming back to Highland! Families with boys & girls ages 5–17 — join us for a Kick-Off Meeting to learn more about Scouting America in Highland County! 🗓 Tonight: Monday, May 5th at 7:00 PM 📍 Highland County Public Schools Front Lawn We’re inviting: ✅ Families interested in Scouting ✅ Former Scouts & Scouters ✅ Community organizations Come meet us for: ✨ An information session & Q&A for adults ✨ Scout skills & games for kids ✨ An Ice Cream Social for everyone! Let’s work together to re-start Scouting in Highland and build the next generation of leaders. For more information, contact Robert Clemmer at robert.clemmer@scouting.org. We hope to see you there!

We kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week in style! 🎉 Thanks to the Highland Parent Teacher Partnership and the generous sponsorship of Blue Grass Valley Bank, our staff enjoyed a beautifully arranged grab-and-go breakfast this morning. To make the day even more special, each staff member received a brand-new HCPS lanyard and badge holder, personally handed out by our School Board Chairman, Mr. Wilfong. The PTP also filled the halls and offices with festive decorations, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for an unforgettable start to the week! 🍎✨

Highland County School Board Meeting Thursday, May 8, 2025 · 7:00pm Highland High School Library To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/uny-hkdy-cpg To join by phone: (US) +1 218-301-2427 ‪PIN: 891 773 549‬# Public Packet : https://5il.co/3f5ac

🍎 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️ Thank you Mrs. Lisa, Mrs. Laci, Mrs. Tish, and Mrs. Diane! Today, we celebrate the incredible nutrition professionals of Highland County Public Schools who work tirelessly behind the scenes—and on the front lines—every day. From preparing nutritious meals and accommodating food allergies to navigating complex regulations and serving with a smile, these dedicated heroes do it all to fuel our students for success. School nutrition employees play a vital role in student health and academic performance, ensuring that meals meet strict federal guidelines for balanced nutrition—offering low-fat or fat-free milk, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, while staying within limits for calories, sodium, and unhealthy fats. For many students, school lunch is the most important and nutritious meal of the day. Let’s show our gratitude and appreciation for these unsung heroes who keep our cafeterias running and our students thriving. 💚 Learn more about School Lunch Hero Day at www.schoollunchheroday.com. Explore Highland County's school nutrition program at https://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/cafeteria. #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes #HCPSNutrition #FuelingSuccess

📢 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

🎣👨‍👧‍👦 Highland County Father-Child Fishing Event 🐟🌲 Join us for a FREE weekend of fun and memory-making at Hiner Town Trout Fishing! 📅 Saturday, May 17th | 8 AM – 7 PM 📅 Sunday, May 18th | 1 PM – 4 PM 🎁 Sponsored by Highland DSS, FAPT, and CPMT. 📞 For questions, call Highland DSS at 540-468-2199 🪣 Don’t forget your fishing gear and come enjoy some quality time by the water!

🎉✨ Happy School Principal’s Day to the dynamic duo — Mr. Tim Good and Mr. Tim Johnson! Thank you both for leading with heart, humor, and dedication every day. From solving problems to cheering on students, you make a difference in every hallway, classroom, and event. We’re lucky to have you at Highland County Public Schools — you’re simply the BEST! 🏆👏

🧸✨ 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! 💕👣

♻️ The Highland County Recycling Trailer visited yesterday to teach our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders all about recycling! 🏫 A big thank you to Mr. Richard Waybright for his help and support! 👏🌟

🏃‍♀️ Record-Breaking Run! 🏅 Highland eighth grader Brooke Williams made history at yesterday’s meet in Strasburg by breaking the Highland High School record in the 400-meter dash, clocking an impressive 64.4 seconds! Brooke didn’t stop there—she also took 1st place in the 100-meter dash. Way to go, Brooke! Your hard work and determination are inspiring—keep chasing those goals! 💪🐏 #RamPride #TrackAndField #RecordBreaker

🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week – PTP Needs Your Help! 🌟 Hello Highland County Public Schools parents, families, and community members, The Highland Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP) is excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with a series of special events to honor our incredible teachers and staff. 💐🍎 Throughout the week, they’ve planned several activities including: 🥐 A Grab-and-Go Breakfast 🍭 A Sweet Treats Day 🥗 A Catered Lunch To make these events a success, they’re asking for your support in donating drinks for the week. Please use the SignUpGenius link to sign up and contribute: 🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C45A5A722A75-56604671-teacher#/ 📦 All drink donations should be dropped off at Highland Elementary School by Tuesday, May 6th. If you have questions about the sign-up or donation needs, please contact: 📞 Lindy Summers at (540) 468-2059 For questions about drop-off logistics, contact: 📞 Candace Lightner at (540) 468-6360 Let’s show our appreciation to the staff who plant seeds of learning and care each day for our children. 🌱💛

📸✨ Picture Day Reminder! Wednesday, April 30th is a big day for photos! 🎓 Senior Cap & Gown Photos 🏫 HES Make-Up Photos 🏅 Sports Make-Up Photos Make sure to dress your best and don’t miss your chance to capture these special moments! 💛📷💙