The Highlands School

🎉 Fun Friday! 🎉

Who says learning and laughter can't go hand in hand?

Today we're celebrating all the smiles, friendships, and unforgettable moments that make The Highlands School such a special place. Whether it's a silly game, a creative project, or sharing laughs with friends, we're making memories that last a lifetime.

What was your favorite part of summer camp?

✨ The right educational environment can change everything.

At The Highlands School, we specialize in helping students with learning differences build confidence, develop strong academic skills, and rediscover a love of learning.

Enrollment opportunities for 2026 are available now. We invite you to learn more about our individualized approach and supportive community.
Contact us today to schedule a visit!

⚽🌎 World Cup season is a reminder that greatness comes in many forms.

Did you know that legendary soccer player Pelé lived with dyslexia?

Despite facing challenges with reading and learning, Pelé became one of the most celebrated athletes in history. His success wasn't defined by the obstacles he faced, but by his determination, perseverance, and passion for the game.

As we celebrate the excitement of the World Cup, we're also celebrating the unique strengths and talents of students who learn differently. At The Highlands School, we believe that learning differences don't limit potential, they help shape extraordinary individuals.

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." – Pelé

🚨 NEWS! 🚨

We’re excited to announce a new addition to our uniform collection!

💙 The Highlands School has added a NAVY POLO to our uniform repertoire! 💙

This classic new option gives students even more flexibility while maintaining the polished, professional look that represents our school community so well.

✨ Same Highlands pride.
✨ Same high standards.
✨ One great new choice.

The navy polo is now approved for student wear. We can’t wait to see it around campus!



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🎉 It's official: today is our FIRST day of Summer Camp!

We are so excited to hear laughter filling the hallways again and to see our classrooms buzzing with energy, creativity, and fun. There's nothing quite like having our building filled with smiling faces and curious minds.

Here's to an incredible summer of learning, friendship, adventure, and memories! ☀️📚❤️

One of our founders, Annette Maurits (seen top right), passed away in April. You can read more about her amazing legacy below.

Annette Marie Morgan Maurits, age 86, passed away on April 7, 2026.

Annette was born on August 1, 1939, to Lewellyn and Jareldean Morgan. She grew up on a 400-acre farm near Erie, Illinois, where she learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance at an early age. As a young girl, she attended a one-room grade school with other local farm children, helped with daily farm life, and drove a tractor at a young age to pull the hay wagon while hay bales were collected. During her high school years, she worked as a nurse's aide at Morrison Hospital and detasseled corn during the summers.

Annette graduated from Erie High School and went on to earn a degree in education from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. She began her teaching career in Iowa and Missouri before moving to Maryland in 1969.

After moving to Maryland, Annette spent many years working in the special education system for Harford County Public Schools, including time at John Archer School. Her dedication to children with learning differences, developmental challenges, and special educational needs became one of the defining missions of her life.

In 1990, Annette became one of the original founders of The Highlands School in Harford County, Maryland. When the school opened in 1996, she was among the first four women who helped create, run, and shape it, serving as an educator, tutor, mentor, and advocate for students who needed a more individualized approach to learning.

Also in 1990, Annette became involved with Parents' Place of Maryland. She was involved with the organization from its earliest days and spent many years as a Parent Advocate, helping families navigate special education services and obtain the support their children needed to succeed.

Annette was also a founding member of the Hemophilia Foundation of Maryland, where she helped support and advocate for individuals and families affected by hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Her involvement reflected her lifelong commitment to education, family support, and helping people navigate difficult medical and personal challenges.

Annette's life was marked by service, compassion, grit, and a lifelong belief that every child deserves patience, dignity, and the opportunity to succeed. Helping people was her life's mission. From her childhood on an Illinois farm to her decades of work in education and advocacy, she brought determination, intelligence, and heart to everything she did.

Annette was preceded in death by her father Frank Lewellyn Morgan, her mother Jareldean M. Morgan, her sister Cora Lee Eschenfelder, and her husband, Dr. William J. Maurits III.

She is survived by her sister Linda Lou Morgan Cocking, her brother John Lewellyn Morgan, her son, William J. Maurits IV, and her grandson, Noah William Maurits.

A visitation will be held from 6-9 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, followed by visitation from 11 AM -1 PM and a funeral service at 1pm on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Christ Our King Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Annette's memory to The Highlands School in Bel Air, MD or to organizations dedicated to Alzheimer's and dementia research.

📚 Enrollment Is Open at The Highlands School! 📚

Every child deserves a learning environment where they can thrive, build confidence, and discover their potential.

At The Highlands School, we provide individualized instruction, small class sizes, and a supportive community designed to help students with diverse learning styles succeed academically and socially.

If you're looking for a school that understands your child and meets them where they are, we'd love to show you what makes Highlands special.

✨ Limited openings are available for the upcoming school year.

Schedule a tour today and see firsthand how The Highlands School is helping students grow into confident, capable learners.

Contact us to learn more about enrollment opportunities.