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.

6 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.
6 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.
6 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Fentanyl Awareness & Education Day

HCESPA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

5:00PM
BOARDROOM

7 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

7 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!
7 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

7 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County

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

7 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!

7 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Board Room
8 months ago, School Board of Highlands County
INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday June 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Board Room
9 months ago, School Board of Highlands County
Canceled - HCEA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:00PM Boardroom
9 months ago, School Board of Highlands County
Canceled - HCESPA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING Thursday June 19, 2025 4:00PM Boardroom
9 months ago, School Board of Highlands County
On this Memorial Day, let us pause to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country, so that this great nation may remain the land of the free, and the home of the brave.
9 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Image of American with words reading Memorial Day Remember and Honor. There is a quote by John F Kennedy that reads- As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.. The schoool board logo is in the bottom right corner
𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧! We wish everyone a safe and happy summer! Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and best of luck for a bright and successful future. THANK YOU to the families, teachers, and staff for making this a great year! To the students returning next year, we will see you in August. 𝘾𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙎 𝘿𝙄𝙎𝙈𝙄𝙎𝙎𝙀𝘿!
9 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
students running or dors with text reading class dismissed. The school board of highlands county logo is in the bottom right corner
HCESPA Negotiations Meeting - Thursday May 29, 2025, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Leadership Training Room
9 months ago, School Board of Highlands County
HCEA NEGOTIATIONS MEETING Thursday, May 22, 2025 4:00PM - 5:00PM Boardroom - CANCELED
9 months ago, School Board of Highlands County
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we have been sharing quotes from famous educators. Today, we close the week with a quote from Highlands County Teacher of the Year Dara Judah, from Woodlawn Elementary School. Our teachers are difference makers for almost 12,000 children every day, and we are grateful for their dedication and service!
10 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
image of books and pencil and apple with text teacher appreciation week. school board logo in bottom right corner. in the center a quote from Highlands County Teacher of the YEar Dara Judah that read-s-“This definition has been part of my personal mission statement as a teacher. If I can impact and encourage the students that walk into my classroom, I know I am making a difference. Sometimes it isn't about the academics, but about the humans we are impacting on a daily basis.”
Highlands County teachers set high standards for students to help ensure children reach their full potential. As we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week we thank our teachers for all they do!
10 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
school board logo and text reading thank yo highlands county teachers. there is an image of a book and apple and pencil with text reading teacher appreciation week. In the center is a quote from educator Marve Collins reading- What all good teachers have in common, however, is that they set high standards for their students and do not settle for anything less
Our teachers do so much each day to prepare students for school success AND for life after graduation. College, military, career, or trade school, Highlands County educators help make sure students are prepared for whichever path they choose. #teacherappreciationweek
10 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Image of book pencil and apple with text reading Teacher Appreciation Week and Thank you highlands county teachers. Image of rthe school board logo with a quote from Maria Montessorri reading- “The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life.”