Cool off and stay safe this summer with swim lessons! Whether it's a dip in a lake or pool, water safety is key.

Enroll in lessons at:

Avon Park High School: https://aph.highlands.k12.fl.us/live_feeds/12354815?max_images=10
Lake Placid High School: https://lph.highlands.k12.fl.us/live_feeds/12484093?max_images=10
Sebring High School: https://shs.highlands.k12.fl.us/o/shs/page/summer-swim

Private lessons:

YMCA: https://www.highlandsymca.org/group-swim-lessons
YMCA: https://www.highlandsymca.org/private-swim-lessons

3 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Stock photo of children learning to swim

INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - DELAYED PER UNION REQUEST
Monday, June 29, 2026
at 2:00 PM in the Boardroom

22 days ago, The School Board of Highlands County

INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, June 9, 2026
3:00 PM
in the Boardroom

about 1 month ago, The School Board of Highlands County

HCEA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1:00PM
Boardroom

about 1 month ago, The School Board of Highlands County

HCEA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
9:00 AM
Boardroom

about 1 month ago, The School Board of Highlands County

INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - CANCELLED
Friday, June 5, 2026
3:00 PM
via Zoom

about 1 month ago, The School Board of Highlands County

HCESPA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING - CANCELLED
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
at 1:00 PM in the Board Room

about 1 month ago, The School Board of Highlands County

CALENDAR REMINDER:

Friday, 5/22/26
🕛 2-Hour Early Release
🚸 Last Student Day of School

Give our social media pages a 👍and download our 📱 app to keep up with important updates throughout the summer!

about 2 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Calendar Reminder - 2-hour early release 5.22.2026
Your participation is requested! The 2025-2026 ESE survey takes less time to complete, making it easier for you to provide feedback.

To complete the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/ESEParentSurvey
3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Parent Survey
CALENDAR REMINDER

There is no school on Friday, April 3, 2026.
3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Calendar reminder, no school 4-3-26
Your participation is requested! The 2025-2026 ESE survey takes less time to complete, making it easier for you to provide feedback.

To complete the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/ESEParentSurvey
3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Parent Survey
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment is here! Lock in future college costs at today’s rates. New options include 1-year plans and payments as low as $29/month. 🎓

Secure your child’s future today: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/flprepaid
4 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Risk-free college savings starting at $29/mo. Florida Prepaid

INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
at 1:00 PM in the Board Room

5 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
CALENDAR REMINDER:

📅 Thursday, 2/12 - 2-Hour Early Release
📅 Friday, 2/13 - Student Holiday, No School
5 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Calendar reminder, 2/12 2-hour early release, 2/13 no school

Controlled Open Enrollment, Window #2 for 2025-2026, opens soon. This enrollment window is from Monday, February 2nd, through Friday, February 6th.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/coe

6 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Controlled Open Enrollment #2
📬 Report cards are coming home!

Report cards across the district are making their way this week! We are so proud of a strong 1st semester. 📚⬆️

Parent Tip: Log in to Skyward Family Access to check progress anytime. 🖥️

https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/skywardstudent
6 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Report cards, 1-16-26
CALENDAR REMINDER

📆 No school, Monday, January 19th, 2026
6 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
1/19/26 No school
Welcome Back, Students! We missed you! 👋

School resumes tomorrow: Tuesday, January 6th, 2026.

Let's get ready for a great second semester:
⏰ Alarms: Set them now (and double-check AM vs PM!)
💻 Chromebooks: Plug in, and ensure they are fully charged.
🎒 Backpacks: Check & refill supplies.
🚌 Bus: Plan to be at the stop 5 minutes early.

See you in the morning! ☀️
6 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
1/6/26 - students return to school
Don't forget, tomorrow is an early release!
7 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Early release

CALENDAR REMINDERS

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

7 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Winter calendar dates