CALENDAR REMINDERS

🕛 2-hour Early Release - Friday, Dec. 19th
⛄ Holiday Vacation - 12/20 through 1/5
🚌 Students Return to School - Tuesday, January 6th

4 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Winter calendar dates
Dr. Brenda Longshore presented the School Board of Highlands County with a special plaque at Tuesday's scheduled board meeting from the Florida School Boards Association, recognizing the Board for achieving the Certified Master Board designation. This honor is awarded to school boards that demonstrate exceptional governance practices, a strong commitment to professional development, and a unified focus on student success.

To earn this designation, board members completed an intensive training and strategic planning process designed to strengthen teamwork, clarify roles, and enhance decision-making on behalf of the community. Congratulations to our School Board members for their dedication to continuous improvement and for modeling the high standards we strive to uphold across our district.

Pictured is Dr. Isaac Durrance, board chair, alongside Dr. Longshore, Superintendent of Schools, who accepted the recognition on behalf of the board.
6 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Dr. Longshore and Dr. Durrance
Dear Families,

We’d love to hear from you! Please take about 90 seconds to let us know how we’re doing by completing our short annual parent survey. Your feedback helps us strengthen student relationships, improve learning conditions, and enhance the overall school environment.

Your responses are confidential, and the survey is voluntary. Your input makes a big difference. If you have children at more than one school, please complete the survey once for each school by clicking the link below more than once.

The survey will remain open through the end of December.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F5SRF9C

Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts and help us continue improving our schools for every student.

14 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Fall 20205 Parent Survey
Progress reports are coming home! Keep an eye on your student's backpack for their Q2 progress report
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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!
27 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Progress Reports

Code of Conduct Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday, December 17, 2025

3:30 PM
Boardroom

about 1 month ago, Pam Miller
Code of Conduct Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
3:30 PM
Boardroom
about 1 month ago, Pam Miller
Change your clocks, be on time Monday! Daylight saving time ended early Sunday Morning.
about 2 months 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
2 months 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.
2 months 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
3 months 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.
3 months 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!
3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Progress Reports
HCESPA Negotiations Meeting
Wednesday, September 18, 2025 5:00PM
Boardroom
3 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.

4 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.
4 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.
4 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Fentanyl Awareness & Education Day

HCESPA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

5:00PM
BOARDROOM

4 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

4 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!
5 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

5 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County