Schools Across Florida Receive Hoax Email

January 10, 2024
Today we were notified by the Florida Department of Education about a statewide hoax email being sent to schools across the state. This hoax originated from the same email address...
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Dr. Longshore and Sheriff Blackman posing with student Justin Snyder holding certificates Justin received in a special presentation

Student Recognized by Superintendent and Sheriff

December 19, 2023
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 schoo...
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Image of 2023 Summit Awards Special Section with images of several summit honorees. Learn more about those individuals who have been recognized as Teachers of the Year and School Related Employees of the Year by the Highlands County School District. The individuals featured in the Highlands News-Sun's Summit Awards section are just a handful of the adults who have a major impact on the county's youth.

Summit Section in Highlands News-Sun

December 15, 2023
Make sure to check out today's print edition of the Highlands News-Sun for the beautiful color special section celebrating this year's SUMMIT AWARD honorees! Thank you to the N...
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Summit Awards with Brenda Longshore and Vicki Spires posing with Janet Harris holding cellophane wrapped roses and her award for Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year

December 6, 2023
Congratulations to Janet Harris from Fred Wild Elementary for being named the Teacher of the Year!
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Picture at the Summit Awards of Brenda Longshore and Vicki Spires posing with Kathryn Church holding cellophane wrapped roses and her award for School Related Employee of the Year

School Related Employee of the Year

December 6, 2023
Congradulation to Kathryn Church from Sebring Middle School for being named the School Related Employee of the Year!
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