Highland Gardens Elementary School

The local D9, through the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Central Alabama, came together to host a Snack Pack Drive for HGES students—providing an assortment of snacks and showing the power of unity, service, and community impact. 💙

Happy Assistant Principal Week, Ms. Chambless!

Congratulations to Highland Gardens Elementary School! 📈

Highland Gardens Elementary School was recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education through the Legislative School Performance Recognition Program for the 2024–2025 school year!

Highland Gardens earned this honor by demonstrating exemplary academic progress, improving its overall school ranking by at least one letter grade. This achievement highlights the school’s commitment to growth, perseverance, and student success.

We applaud our students, educators, staff, and families who made this incredible progress possible. Keep rising!

🎉 We celebrated student success with our ACAP Celebration! Our 77/C report card grade represents progress, perseverance, and purpose. Grateful for our guest speakers who poured into our scholars and made a lasting impact!

🎄🧦 Day 9 of Holiday Spirit Wear: Sockin’ Around the Christmas Tree! 🧦🎄
Our staff showed off their festive, fun, and cozy socks while spreading holiday cheer all around the building. Keep the spirit going! ✨

Thank you to our community partners Highland Gardens Baptist Church and Vaughn Forest Church for providing tasty treats for our staff. Your generosity helped us kick off the holiday season feeling appreciated and celebrated! 🎄✨

🎄✨ Day 10 of Holiday Spirit Wear: Tree Topper Tuesday! ✨🎄
Our staff and students topped off the holiday fun by rocking their festive headgear and spreading cheer throughout the building. The spirit is shining bright! 🎅🎁

We visited St. John AME Church today! We shared our report card trend data, celebrating a 77/C for the 2024–25 report card, and thanked them for their continued partnership with us through tutoring and other supports. Strong partnerships make a difference!

8th Day of 12 Days of Holiday Cheer

It’s Jingle Bell ROCK Day! 🤘 Teachers rocked the halls in band tees with a holiday twist and anything with bells—bringing the music, the spirit, and the cheer all day long! 🎶✨

Our 12 Days of Holiday Cheer continued with Winter Wonderland Wednesday! Staff showed up in white and snowflake-inspired outfits, bringing all the frosty festive vibes. 🤍❄️