Student schedules are complete and may be picked up during the following dates and times. Mrs. Gotte, HMS Counselor, will be available during the following dates/times to review schedule choices for the 24/25 school year with students and families. Any changes that need to be made can be done at this time!
Grades 5 & 7
July 23
11:00 - 5:00
Grades 6 & 8
July 25
11:00 - 5:00
- This is NOT mandatory!
- There is another opportunity to receive and update your schedule before the start of school during Open House (more info to follow on the date/time of this event).
- This is to pick up schedules and make changes ONLY. An opportunity to tour the school will be available during the open house.
National Beta is proud to announce Highland School District as a 2023-2024 National District of Distinction. This award is given to those deserving districts who offer National Beta in all schools in their district, and who induct qualifying students in all eligible grades (4‐12). Highland is one of only 64 districts to receive this award nationwide.
We are very proud to receive this distinction. It speaks highly of our commitment to excellence, leadership development, and service involvement and illustrates our dedication to preparing students for college and career readiness. Our district understands the importance of these qualities and exemplifies the Beta motto, Let Us Lead by Serving Others.
We are #rebelproud
Highland Families-
With the threat of severe weather early this evening, the Highland School District will end Parent-Teacher Conferences at 6:00 p.m.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, but want to keep you and our staff safe during this weather threat. If you are unable to attend conferences before 6:00, please call your child’s school building to set up a conference with their teacher for a later date/time.
Thank you, and stay safe REBELS!
CES: 870-257-3118
HMS: 870-856-3284
HHS: 870-856-3273
Join HMS for their fall painting party!
Space is limited, so please sign up through the link
https://forms.gle/sJVyGdYemQSugUaAA
First-quarter progress reports are being sent home today.
CES Students - by backpack
HMS/HHS Students - being mailed out today
The first quarter will end on Friday, October 13
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for October 19
*More details to follow
Keep up with summer events by marking your calendar with the following dates!
June 5 - 29 (M-Th Weekly) Summer School
*qualifying students HMS/HHS Campuses
June 5 - 29 (M-Th Weekly) Seamless Summer Feeding Program
*refer to previous information sent out about locations/times
Saturday, August 5 Backpack Extravaganza
Location: Highland Assembly of God Church
Tuesday, August 8 District Open House
Location: all campuses
Time: TBD
Have a great summer, REBELS!
Please read this important information about the summer P-EBT benefit available to Highland students!
Semester testing is coming up!
After-school tutoring will be ending next week at HMS.
There will be no after-school tutoring at HMS on Thursday, March 16, due to Parent-Teacher conferences.
Mark your calendars!
Reminder: There will be a chaperoned dance for 7th & 8th grade students this Friday, December 9, from 7:00 - 9:00pm.
- Students should be dropped off and picked up at the back entrance of the building (in bus lane area)
- Parents are welcome to take pictures in the back lobby
- Concessions are available for purchase ($1 each)
- Please make sure students are picked up on time at the end of the dance
Don't forget STEM NIGHT is happening at HMS from 5 - 7pm tonight-
All are invited to attend this night of experiences and activities revolving around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on each campus Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Dismissal will be reversed for this day ONLY and will be as follows:
Cherokee Elementary - Bus riders will be dismissed at 2:45. Car riders will be dismissed after the buses have left the parking lot. Activity bus riders will be dropped off at the A.L. Hutson Center at 2:40.
Highland Middle School - Bus riders will be dismissed at approximately 2:55. Car riders will be dismissed after the buses have left the parking lot.
Highland High School - Bus riders will be dismissed at approximately 3:05. Car riders will be dismissed after the buses have left the parking lot.
Bus riders should arrive home at their approximate normal time.
The Highland School District will observe a FALL BREAK and will not be in session on Friday, October 21, and Monday, October 24. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 25.
Mark your calendars! School pictures will be Thursday, October 13th. Information will be sent home soon with students.
Parent packets for the upcoming flu shot clinic have been sent home. The clinic will be held on Monday, October 3rd, at the A.L. Hutson Center. Students participating may bring their paperwork back by this Friday, September 30, or even on the day of the clinic - all students will be transported from their building to the clinic and returned. This clinic is SHOTS only; no flu mists are available.
If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse.
Our community blood drive is coming up!
Parents/Guardians:
1st Quarter progress reports have been mailed. The end of this quarter will be Friday, October 14. Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 20 - more information be will shared at a later date.
It's not too early to order your 2022-23 Highland Rebel Yearbook!
Save $10 NOW if you order by Friday, September 16th.
Click the link below for website information and a QR code:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14SlCMDkI3oTD08cbQxDnqw0XkHxoub80SKCaSyZTVDs/edit?usp=sharing
All students who have turned 11 years old, entered the 7th grade, or turned 16 years old in the last year are required to have additional immunizations. Tuesday, September 6th, is the deadline to send the required paperwork back to the school nurse to participate in the school immunization clinic on September 13th. All immunizations must be up to date by September 15th.
If you have any questions, please call the appropriate school nurse -
Middle School, Nicole Amaya
870-856-3284
High School, Nancy French
870-856-3273
