
HMS will be holding a book fair from May 2 - 9. All items will be "Buy One, Get One Free."
Click the link for more details on how to set up an e-wallet.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/highlandmiddleschool2


4th quarter progress reports go home today!
CES students - by backpack
HMS/HHS students - by mail (allow delivery time)
The last day of school has been extended to Thursday, May 22, due to our recent day off due to flooding and a boil order.


🎷 Final Rebel Jazz Band Performance of the Year! 🎶
Mark your calendars for Monday, April 21!
Come out and support our incredibly talented Rebel Jazz Band as they take the stage one more time this school year.
🗓 Date: Monday, April 21
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: HHS Gym
Don't miss this chance to enjoy an evening of great music and celebrate the hard work of our amazing student musicians. Make plans to attend—you’ll be glad you did! 🎺🎼


Senior Parents & Guardians-
Here is an updated list of upcoming events! Please click the link for full details.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DQeoN7wR_ZDcme6bGt5NkTMb7I39Ns-LT7a5WG2Rqi0/edit?usp=sharing


The Highland School District will be open tomorrow!
Please click the link below for important information https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SIscybLuAmD3m5rAjwWhSvreTW3bEgpzumDNH5vwVts/edit?usp=sharing


The Highland School District will be open tomorrow!
Please click the link below for important information
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SIscybLuAmD3m5rAjwWhSvreTW3bEgpzumDNH5vwVts/edit?usp=sharing


Unfortunately, the Highland School District facilities are currently under a boil order, which prevents us from operating at full capacity. As a result, there will be no school on Monday, April 7, 2025.
We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as soon as possible. As always, communication will be sent through our SMS messaging system and shared on our social media channels.
If your family has been impacted by the recent storms and flooding and needs assistance, please reach out to Kara McEntire for available resources. She can be contacted at kara.mcentire@highlandrebels.org.
Thank you for your understanding and support.


Cherokee Elementary Teacher Requests for 2025-26
Cherokee Elementary School will accept teacher requests for the 2025-26 school year from April 7 through April 25. Parents must submit three teacher options when making a request. Please note that no requests will be accepted for fourth grade.
To submit your request or if you have any questions, please email:
joni.gaskins@highlandrebels.org
jamie.martin@highlandrebels.org
We appreciate your support and look forward to another great school year at Cherokee Elementary!


The Highland School District is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather that may develop later today. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we are prepared to take any necessary precautions to ensure their well-being.
In the event of any schedule changes or important updates, alerts will be sent out through our SMS messaging system, automated alert calls, all official social media channels, and local radio and TV stations.
We appreciate your continued cooperation and understanding as we work together to keep everyone safe. Please stay weather aware and follow our updates throughout the day.


The Highland School District will be releasing early today as a precautionary measure ahead of the severe weather expected to move into our area later this afternoon and evening. Dismissal will be as follows:
Bus riders will be dismissed from HMS / HHS at 12:40 pm
Car riders will be dismissed after
CES car riders will be dismissed at 12:15 pm
CES Activity Bus riders will be dismissed at 12:20 pm
Bus riders will be dismissed from CES by 1:00 pm
We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Please stay weather-aware and continue to monitor our official channels for updates.


The Highland School District is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather tomorrow and the possibility of flooding in the days following. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we will take every precaution to ensure their well-being.
As always, alerts will be sent out via our SMS messaging and alert phone system, all social media channels, and local radio and TV stations. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to keep everyone safe.
Please stay tuned for updates and remain weather aware during these events.


Don't forget!
Parent-teacher conferences will be held this Thursday, March 20, from 4-7 pm.
Please take this opportunity to visit with your child's teacher(s) and pick up their third-quarter report card.
We are excited to share your child's progress with you!

REBEL NATION
CHECK-IN!
If you and your family were affected by the storms that passed through our district last night and need assistance, please reach out to Kara McEntire at kara.mcentire@highlandrebels.org. We are here to support you and will gladly connect you with available resources.


Be sure to note the following calendar changes-
March 14
No School, K-12
Professional Development for Certified Staff
March 17
End of 3rd Quarter
March 20
Parent-Teacher Conferences
4 - 7 PM at CES, HMS, HHS
3-7 PM at Preschool
March 21
School in Session
*snow make-up day
March 24 - 28
Spring Break
No School
April 18 & April 21
School in Session
*snow make-up days
May 21
Last Day of School
*calendar extended to make-up snow days
May 16-21


We will run regular bus routes this afternoon!
Thank you for being so patient, as we have had to adjust our routes during the recent winter weather.


Welcome back to school!
We have a couple of changes to the bus routes for tomorrow morning. We will notify you during the day of any changes necessary for the afternoon.
Amended bus routes for 2-24-25
MORNING
Heart Bus
Will run paved roads only.
Turkey Bus
Will not run Nine Mile Ridge Road. The bus will meet at Nine Mile Ridge Fire Department at 6:50 for pick-ups.
Let's have a great week, Rebels!


Many roads within our district boundary are still unsafe for bus travel. Therefore, the Highland School District will not be in session on Friday, February 21, 2025.

The Highland School District will not be in session on Thursday, February 20, 2025.


The Highland School District will not be in session on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Stay safe and warm, Rebels!


With the forecast of winter weather entering our area tomorrow early and continuing throughout the day, the Highland School District will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
