Highlands Elementary School

Highlands Families—we need YOU! We’re planning our School-based Spirit Nights for the upcoming school year, and we want to spotlight our amazing local, family-owned businesses right here in Winter Springs & Seminole County!

👉 Reply and tag your FAVORITE local spots below that you would like to see us at this school year! 👇

🍔 Restaurants
🍦 Dessert places
🎯 Fun family hangouts

Let’s support the businesses that support our community!

After our first week of Summer, CONGRATULATIONS to the Top Scorers as of today 6/8/26! Please note this is per grader level. Keep reading leaders and take your AR tests online. We will continue to provide you with our scoreboard throughout the Summer!

Yeehaw! 5th Grade Western Round-Up! 🌵🤠

Our 5th graders had a rootin’-tootin’ good time at our Western Social, and let me tell ya—it was boot-scootin’ fun!

From the moment partners hit the dance floor, it was clear these cowboys and cowgirls were “range”-ing with excitement! We saw some fancy footwork, big smiles, and more energy than a herd of mustangs!

Even our very own SRO, Deputy Rojas, who lassoed some attention when he jumped in for some line dancing to “Cotton Eye Joe!”

A big THANK YOU to all the parents and staff who helped make this event such a success. This was one Western adventure we won’t soon forget!

Glow Party Celebration at Highlands Elementary!

We are so proud to celebrate our amazing Highlands Elementary students who earned a spot at our exciting Glow Party! This special event was a reward for their hard work and dedication on PM3, and they truly shined bright!

Our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students attended by demonstrating proficiency in either ELA or Math, while our 3rd through 5th grade students earned their invitation by showing impressive learning gains from last year to this year.

The energy, excitement, and joy in the room were a reflection of the tremendous effort our students have put in all year long. This Glow Party was just the cherry on top of an already incredible year of growth and achievement!

We are beyond proud of each and every student and all the amazing work they’ve done. Keep shining, Highlands!

We are extremely excited to celebrate our amazing PE Coach, Coach Kelly, who will be retiring at the end of the year! Check out all of our days to celebrate Coach Kelly below:

What a fantastic turnout tonight for our annual art show!

A huge thank you to all the parents, families, and students who came out to our annual art show and helped make it such a colorful success. Your support truly helps our young artists draw out their creativity and frame their confidence!

We loved seeing the hallways filled with so many masterpieces!

A very special thank you to Mrs. Vina for an incredible night and for all the time, talent, and heart she pours into bringing our students’ creativity to life. The art show truly wouldn’t paint the same picture without her!

Thanks again for making the night so picture perfect! Can’t wait to see what you create next year.

Great Teachers We Have! �
✨ Teacher Appreciation Week | May 4–8 ✨

Highlands Elementary families, it’s time to use the force and show our amazing teachers how much they are appreciated! Our Star Wars–themed week is a fun way for students and families to get involved and celebrate the educators who make our school out of this galaxy.

Monday: Yoda’s Green Thumb – bring a flower or plant�Tuesday: Admiral Ackbar’s Snacks – share a favorite treat�Wednesday: Wookiee Wednesday – cookies, please!�Thursday: Thankful We Are – write a heartfelt note�Friday: WriteSaber, Light Saber – donate a writing utensil

Every small gesture makes a big impact. Thank you for partnering with us to support our teachers—the heart of our school and the true heroes of our galaxy!

Happy Principal’s Day! 🐾💚
Today we proudly celebrate Mrs. Gonzalez, our Proud Principal, whose leadership, dedication, and heart shape the success of every Husky at Highlands Elementary. Thank you for inspiring excellence, supporting our students and staff, and leading with purpose every day!

Our 1st graders had an unforgettable adventure at the Orange County Regional History Center! 🏛️✨

From exploring what life was like in “old Florida” to discovering how our community has grown over time, our students were fully engaged every step of the way. They asked thoughtful questions, made real-world connections, and brought history to life with their curiosity and excitement.

A big thank you to the staff at the History Center for making learning so interactive and fun, and to our teachers and chaperones for helping make the day such a success. Experiences like this turn lessons into lasting memories!