Change your clocks, be on time Monday! Daylight saving time ended early Sunday Morning.
1 day ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Don't forget to fall back.
Code of Conduct Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
3:30 PM
Boardroom
19 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Please note the following student calendar reminders for this week:

📅 Thursday is a 2-hour early release (10/16/25). All bus routes & parent pickup lines will be two hours earlier on Thursday. Please notify your child's teacher if there is a change in the way your child will be going home.

📅 Friday (10/17/25) is a student holiday, and there is no school.
22 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Calendar reminders
Your child's health and safety are a priority. In compliance with a new state law, we are providing materials from the Florida Department of Health to help parents recognize the early signs of Type 1 diabetes in young children. You can find these resources at the link below.

Flyer: https://aptg.co/Dc4yMl

Learn more about diabetes and resources for assistance at https://FloridaHealth.gov/Diabetes
about 1 month ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Screening for Type 1 Diabetes
Don't forget, this Wednesday is a 2-hour early release (9/24/25). All bus routes & parent pickup lines will be two hours earlier on Wednesday. Please notify your child's teacher if there is a change in the way your child will be going home.
about 1 month ago, The School Board of Highlands County
9-24-25 Early Release
Progress reports are coming home! Keep an eye on your student's backpack for their first report of the year.

Remember, you can always check their grades 24/7 on Skyward Family Access. Need help logging in? Feel free to reach out to the front office!
about 2 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Progress Reports
HCESPA Negotiations Meeting
Wednesday, September 18, 2025 5:00PM
Boardroom
about 2 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County

Wishing our amazing students, staff, and families a wonderful and restful Labor Day weekend! All schools and the district office will be closed on Monday, September 1st. School resumes on Tuesday, September 2nd.

2 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Calendar Reminder - 9-1-25 No school
Our first 2-hour early release is this Wednesday (8/27/25). All bus routes & parent pickup lines will be two hours earlier on Wednesday. Please notify your child's teacher if there is a change in the way your child will be going home.
2 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Calendar reminder, 8-27-25 is a 2-hour early release.
August 21st is Fentanyl Awareness & Education Day. 🎗️ Our district is recognizing this day to highlight the dangers of fentanyl and the risk of overdose.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Over 150 people die across the country each day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. You can help save a life if you think a person is experiencing an overdose. Call 911 immediately.
2 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Fentanyl Awareness & Education Day

HCESPA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

5:00PM
BOARDROOM

3 months ago, Ashley Rowe

School starts Monday! 📚 Our teachers are ready, classrooms are prepped, and campuses are sparkling. Let’s make this year amazing from day one!

🚌 Find bus pickup/drop-off times: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/infofinder
🕧 School start times are listed on each school's website
🍳 FREE breakfast and lunch is provided every day, for every student

#SBHCFlorida #HighlandsSchools

3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Reminder, new school year starts on Monday, set your alarm.
Our orientation nights are this week -- Tuesday for elementary, and Thursday for secondary.

For detailed information, visit our back-to-school hub: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/bts25

🎒 Supply Lists
🏫 Open houses & orientations
👕 Dress codes
📃 New student registration
🚌 Attendance zones & bus routes
📲 App information

Finally, download our app, follow your school's individual social media pages, and let's work together to create a great start to the new year!
3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Orientation & open house nights: Tuesday & Thursday

PARENTS /GUARDIANS: The Commissioner of Education requires that training is available for parents/guardians on the consequences of making a school threat or false report via FortifyFL. Please discuss with your student the seriousness of this issue. Click to access course: www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/threatsweaponsinfo

3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County

HCEA Negotiations Meeting
Tuesday July 29, 2025 5:00PM
Leadership Training Room

3 months ago, School Board of Highlands County

You've been asking, and we've been working behind the scenes to collect as much information for back-to-school for our schools, all in one place:

🎒 Supply Lists
🏫 Open houses & orientations
👕 Dress codes
📃 New student registration
🚌 Attendance zones & bus routes
📲 App information

Back-to-school hub: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/bts25

Finally, download our app, follow your school's individual social media pages, and let's work together to create a great start to the new year!

3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Board Room
4 months ago, School Board of Highlands County
INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday June 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Board Room
5 months ago, School Board of Highlands County
Canceled - HCEA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:00PM Boardroom
5 months ago, School Board of Highlands County
Canceled - HCESPA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING Thursday June 19, 2025 4:00PM Boardroom
5 months ago, School Board of Highlands County