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TONIGHT is Literacy Night! See you at 5:30. π

Field Trip to Dynamic Aviation for 8-12 grade students - Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
In order to fly, you must submit the online permission/waiver form by 6AM on November 10. The online permission/waiver can be found here:Β https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/h2ik7Nk6ZR1698268371


π The Scholastic Book Fair begins today!
Monday, November 6th - Friday, November 10th
7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Book Fair night will be on Wednesday the 8th from 5:30-7:00 pm.

Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, November 9, 2023 Β· 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/bvy-yckk-zxb
To join by phone: (US) +1 857-529-7833β¬
PIN: βͺ876 211 505β¬#β¬β¬β¬β¬
Public Packet: https://5il.co/28cwi
Annual Holiday Food Drive!

π Block Out Cancer Night π
Thursday, November 9, 2023
5:30 pm - HHS Gym
All proceeds go to local families battling cancer through the Highland County Public Welfare Cancer Assistance Fund.

Class of 2027 Poinsettia Fundraiser
πΈ 6.5" $12.00
πΈ 8" $21.00.
πΈ Red, Pink, White, & Marble
Reach out to a freshman student or email Ms. Megan Botkin at mbotkin@highland.k12.va.us to order! Ordering ends November 17th.

Please share with our veterans! π
Friday, November 10, 2023 at 10:00am - Highland Elementary School Gym

Cheer practice (tomorrow)!
Thursday 3:30- 5:00. Please come prepared.
Email Ms. Ann, afoster@highland.k12.va.us with any questions.

The 6th graders spent a glorious fall day on Elkhorn Lake with our Chesapeake Bay Foundation guides. All became improved navigators with a little practice. After testing the water and by examining the plant and animal life, this lake was found to be extremely healthy.










Literacy Night is November 8th and we cannot wait to see you there! π
RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/yc5bryph

Highland's very own published author/illustrator Ginny Neil shared her book The Glorious Forest that Fire Built with students at HCPS and hosted a poetry workshop with 8th graders. We thank her so much for sharing her talents with us.



π Measuring Bullying Victimization, Perpetration, and Bystander Experiences: π« A Compendium of Assessment Tools: This collection provides the school community with tools to measure a range of bullying experiences, including assessing self-reported incidents and the prevalence of bullying. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/BullyCompendium-a.pdf
π’ Cheer & Dance begins TOMORROW!
GO RAMS! π

π’ Cheer & Dance will begin on Monday October 30, 2023 right after school in Mrs. Annβs room & cafeteria from 3:30-4:30. Calling all cheerleaders, dancers, & any folks interested in being a secretive Rocky the Ram. 2023-24 sports physicals are required. Please schedule your physical if needed.
GO RAMS! π

π School Climate Improvement Resource Package: This set of resources, reference manuals, and action guides outlines ways school leaders, personnel, and community partners can improve school climate and create an environment where students feel safe, supported, and accepted. https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/scirp/about
We'd love for you to join us!

π€ The Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What It Means for Schools: This resource provides school administrators, teachers, and other school staff with concrete, action-oriented information based on the latest science to help improve schoolsβ understanding of and ability to prevent and respond to bullying. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/riskprotectivefactors.html
π± KnowBullying Mobile App: Through this app, parents, caregivers, and educators can find information to start conversations with children, share successful bullying prevention strategies, recognize the signs of bullying, and support children who are being bullied. https://store.samhsa.gov/
