Highland County Public Schools

Highland County Public Schools Teaching for the Future, Honoring the Past Perched amongst the scenic vistas of the Appalachian Mountains, you will find Highland County Public Schools.

Virginia's smallest school division, Highland serves around 200 students. Although small in numbers, Highland schools continuously achieve with passing scores on VA's SOL tests which allows us to attain Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Highland was only one of seven divisions statewide to have all schools meet AYP for the 2009-2010 school year. Highland County Public Schools is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Our students were hard at work last week, putting their creativity to the test with Halloween posters and treat boxes! 🎃...
11/04/2025

Our students were hard at work last week, putting their creativity to the test with Halloween posters and treat boxes! 🎃🖌️🍬 Their spooky and fun designs really brought the Halloween spirit to life!

🚌💎 Our 2nd graders had an amazing adventure exploring Seneca Caverns! They learned all about the underground rock format...
11/04/2025

🚌💎 Our 2nd graders had an amazing adventure exploring Seneca Caverns! They learned all about the underground rock formations, discovered how caverns are formed, and got to see some incredible natural wonders up close.

It was an exciting day of hands-on learning and exploration! 🪨👏

📢 Parents & Educators: Your Voice Matters!The Virginia Board of Education has updated math and reading SOL cut scores to...
11/04/2025

📢 Parents & Educators: Your Voice Matters!

The Virginia Board of Education has updated math and reading SOL cut scores to better reflect skills students need for success. The VDOE is hosting listening sessions to gather feedback on implementation.

Parent Session:
🗓 Nov 5, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30–6:30 pm
💻 Meeting ID: 230 998 444 924 3 | Passcode: ui9mv9Nz

You can also share your input using the feedback form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qeUKYsFOoE-GQV2fOGxzCbjPWMMb9nlDh6ehV4UR7M5UN1dDMk1KUkg4RFNQNkkzMDBORU82SUhPVy4u

More information: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/Home/Components/News/News/496/227

11/04/2025

📢 Meeting Reminder

The Highland County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Highland Modular and Conference Center.

The Highland County School Board will join the Board of Supervisors for a financial discussion during this meeting.

Agenda: https://aptg.co/YFZvc1

💻 Join Virtually:
Google Meet: meet.google.com/woj-rmce-mxj
📞 Join by Phone: +1 443-776-0845 PIN: 472 230 548

We have been putting together a special video to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. If you’d lik...
11/04/2025

We have been putting together a special video to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. If you’d like to include a photo or short video of a veteran in your life, please submit it by this Friday!

Email submissions to Mrs. Springer at [email protected].

Let’s come together to celebrate and thank our heroes. ❤️🤍💙

11/03/2025

📢 Reminder: Tomorrow is a Teacher Workday – no school for students! 📝 Enjoy the day off!

📢 Important Update for Virginia SNAP Recipients!Governor Glenn Youngkin has launched the Virginia Emergency Nutrition As...
11/03/2025

📢 Important Update for Virginia SNAP Recipients!

Governor Glenn Youngkin has launched the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program to ensure families continue receiving food benefits during the federal shutdown. 🍎

✅ Uses the same EBT cards and beneficiaries as SNAP
✅ Fully funded by Virginia’s state budget surplus—no federal funds
✅ Benefits will now be issued weekly instead of monthly
✅ $37.5 million per week in support, plus $1 million to Virginia’s food banks

🗓️ New Benefit Schedule:

1st Third: Monday, Nov 3
2nd Third: Wednesday, Nov 5
3rd Third: Friday, Nov 7

Keep your EBT card secure—switch it off in the ConnectEBT app until checkout.

🔗 Learn more and get updates: DSS.VIRGINIA.GOV

✨ End of the 1st Quarter! ✨Today marks the end of the first 9 weeks of school! We’re so proud of all the hard work our s...
11/03/2025

✨ End of the 1st Quarter! ✨

Today marks the end of the first 9 weeks of school! We’re so proud of all the hard work our students and staff have put in this quarter.

📅 Report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 7th.

Keep up the great work, Highland students !🎉👏

🎄✨ Spread Some Holiday Cheer! ✨🎄The Highland High School Junior Class is hosting a Poinsettia Fundraiser! 🌺These beautif...
11/03/2025

🎄✨ Spread Some Holiday Cheer! ✨🎄

The Highland High School Junior Class is hosting a Poinsettia Fundraiser! 🌺
These beautiful holiday plants make the perfect seasonal decoration or gift.

🌿 Available Sizes & Prices:
6.5” – $12
7.5” – $18
8.5” – $24

🌸 Colors: Red • Pink • White • Marble

🗓️ Orders & Payment Due: November 10th

To order, reach out to any Junior or email:
📧 Ms. Megan Botkin – [email protected]
📧 Ms. Pitsenbarger – [email protected]

Support our Juniors and brighten your home for the holidays! ❤️💚

Address

240 Myers Moon Road
Monterey, VA
24465

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15404686300

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