Happy Earth Day! #EarthDay2024
𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
The window for Controlled Open Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is from April 29 through May 3. For complete information on Student Transfer and Choice Options- visit https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/page/student-transfer-and-choice-options
Registration for the 2024 Summer VPK Program is now open!
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is a free program to prepare every Florida five year old for kindergarten. Children MUST be five years old on or before September 1, 2024, and NOT previously completed a VPK program. Registration is open NOW! The deadline for registering is May 24th, 2024.
Click the links to view the full flyer for complete information-
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HVkr3c9ClVD87MSujgjgikWvyVuFdO5Y/view?usp=sharing
Spanish:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qPQc7epu7KhjgKt5tOm-FuLxyeP-6moB/view?usp=sharing
At the most recent Superintendent's Student Council meeting, Judge Angela Cowden of the 10th Judicial Circuit was the guest speaker. She talked to Dr. Longshore's student council about her journey to becoming a judge, the life lessons she has learned along the way, and the importance of a strong work ethic. Thank you Judge Cowden for taking the time to speak to these young leaders!
Paraprofessionals are an integral part of our School Board of Highlands County family. We thank our paraprofessionals for the countless roles they fill on our campuses and the tremendous support they give to students, staff, and families! Thank you!!!
April 1-5 is recognized nationally as Assistant Principals Week. Join us in celebrating the dedicated Assistant Principals who serve the students, staff, and families of Highlands County schools each day! Thank you AP's for all you do!! #APWEEK24
February 15th is recognized as 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬. We thank the dedicated women and men of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office and the Sebring Police Department for their service to our schools, and for keeping students and staff safe each day. You are all a tremendous part of our school family, and we are grateful for you!
Today we observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. To honor his memory, and his dream for all children, we strive to instill critical thinking and character in our students, nurturing the future generations that Dr. King envisioned.
For more about Dr. King and his work visit:
http://bit.ly/3qsNsBLDrKing
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year! Here's to a great 2024!
Yesterday, Superintendent Longshore and Highlands County Sheriff Paul Blackman made a special presentation to 5th grader Justin Snyder. There was a potential incident at his school earlier this year that was quickly and safely resolved because Justin knew that the right thing to do is "when you hear or see something, say something!" Thank you Justin!
𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! 𝟵𝟴𝟵𝟬𝟬
The School Board of Highlands County and its schools use a variety of methods to contact you to keep you informed. Beginning soon, our 5-digit texting code will change to 98900. We encourage you to store this number as a contact so you always know that it is from the district and our schools! You'll receive a welcome message on Wednesday (11/29) from this number. When messages come from a school they will always begin with the school's three initials so you know which school is messaging you. No reply is required when you receive this welcome message. Remember to always keep your information up to date in the school offices.
Just after 9:00 am this morning at Lake Placid High School, a student reported potentially seeing another student in possession of a weapon. The school was placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure, and law enforcement responded immediately. Lake Placid Middle and Lake Placid Elementary were also placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure due to their proximity to LPHS.
After a thorough investigation by the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, it was determined that this was not a credible threat. There was no student with a weapon, and there had never been any danger to students or staff.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. All potential threats against a school are immediately and thoroughly investigated, and we encourage students to always report anything they see or hear regarding a threat against the safety of others.
𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: The Controlled Campus at Lake Placid High School has been lifted, and normal school operations have resumed at all three in-town Lake Placid schools- LPE, LPMS, and LPHS.
𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: The Controlled Campus has been lifted at LPMS and LPE. All normal school operations are resumed. Lake Placid High remains under a Controlled Campus while the investigation into an alleged threat is concluded. Movement is limited at LPHS but classroom instruction is proceeding as normal.
𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: The lockdown at LPHS, LPMS, and LPE is lifted. All three schools are under a Controlled Campus. Movement is limited, and classes go on as normal. The lockdown was a precautionary measure while the potential threat was investigated by law enforcement.
Lake Placid High, Lake Placid Middle, and Lake Placid Elementary are currently on lockdown as a precautionary measure as the result of a student reporting that another student had made a threat. Law enforcement is investigating. There is no active situation, this is a precautionary measure.
Parents, please take a moment to complete our 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆. It just takes 90 seconds, answers are confidential, and your feedback is important to us!
Click the link to start-
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Padres, por favor de tomar un momento y completar nuestra Cuestionario de Escuela para Padres, Otoño.
Solo toma 90 segundos, la respuestas so confidencial, su aporte es importante para nosotros!
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