We’re looking forward to a week offline.
Enjoy your break, recharge, and we’ll see you in December!
• Full-time online public school
• Same 180-day calendar as local schools
• Flexibility, safety, and support
• Florida state-certified teachers
• Grades K to 12
• Graduate with a HS diploma
• Participate in clubs and activities
http://hvs.highlands.k12.fl.us/openenrollment
*New students only - current students do not need to complete this form.*
Today, our amazing SGA students rolled up their sleeves and prepared a full Thanksgiving lunch for our staff, and they truly went above and beyond!
From planning and prepping to cooking and serving, they worked incredibly hard to make this special meal happen. Their teamwork, dedication, and generosity shine so brightly, and we are so proud of their leadership. 💛
A huge THANK YOU to our SGA for creating such a thoughtful and delicious celebration for our campus family! 🍽️🤎✨
Join us for a fundraiser on November 20, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 pm at Panera Bread, 1760 US 27 North, in Sebring.
✔️Use code: FUND4U when ordering at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the in-cafe kiosk.
✔️25% of net sales will be donated to Highlands Virtual School!
If you’re ordering in the cafe, please bring this flyer or show a digital copy to your cashier to ensure our school gets credit.
✨ Highlands Virtual School’s FBLA Donation Drive! ✨
Our FBLA group is collecting hygiene items for the New Testament Church and Mission, and we’d love your support! 💙
We are accepting:
🧴 Shampoo
🧼 Conditioner
🫧 Soap
🪥 Toothpaste
🧂 Deodorant
… and other basic hygiene essentials.
Last day for donations: Friday, November 21st
Drop-off location: HVS School Lobby
3560 US 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870
Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping us support our community! 🙌💛
As we enter this season of gratitude, we’re especially thankful for our incredible high school science teacher, Mrs. Bozeman! Her passion for teaching and her dedication to our students shine through in everything she does.
From filming engaging science labs for our virtual learners to leading hands-on activities with our Academy students, she makes science come alive in every setting. Mrs. Bozeman also encourages students to explore future careers through Ducks Unlimited industry certifications and our Agricultural Science program, while inspiring leadership and teamwork through her role as our 4-H Club sponsor.
But her impact doesn’t stop there - Mrs. Bozeman is also our resident technology guru, always ready to lend a hand to colleagues and share tools that make teaching more efficient and engaging.
We are so thankful for her curiosity, creativity, and constant support of both students and staff. Highlands Virtual is a better place because of you, Mrs. Bozeman! 💚
Join us for a fundraiser on November 20, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 pm at Panera Bread, 1760 US 27 North, in Sebring.
✔️Use code: FUND4U when ordering at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the in-cafe kiosk.
✔️25% of net sales will be donated to Highlands Virtual School!
If you’re ordering in the cafe, please bring this flyer or show a digital copy to your cashier to ensure our school gets credit.
Scrumptious
(adjective) [scrump-tious]
Definition: Extremely delicious and enjoyable to eat; tasty.
Example: The cookies were so scrumptious that they were gone soon after they came out of the oven.
Join us for a fundraiser on November 20, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 pm at Panera Bread, 1760 US 27 North, in Sebring.
✔️Use code: FUND4U when ordering at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the in-cafe kiosk.
✔️25% of net sales will be donated to Highlands Virtual School!
If you’re ordering in the cafe, please bring this flyer or show a digital copy to your cashier to ensure our school gets credit.
The end of the semester is getting closer. Make sure you are caught up with work!
Join us for a fundraiser on November 20, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 pm at Panera Bread, 1760 US 27 North, in Sebring.
✔️Use code: FUND4U when ordering at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the in-cafe kiosk.
✔️25% of net sales will be donated to Highlands Virtual School!
If you’re ordering in the cafe, please bring this flyer or show a digital copy to your cashier to ensure our school gets credit.
Get your Thanksgiving pants ready!
▶️ Please be sure to be in your lessons as we will be testing for PM2 right after break. ▶️ All week 15 work is due by Friday.
▶️Make sure you have resubmitted any assignment if you want to raise your grade as we are nearing the end of the semester.
▶️Freestyle Friday is this Friday at 10:30 followed by homeroom. meet.google.com/qnt-phom-tgg
Fill in the Blank FRIDAY!
It’s the end of Kindness Week, and we want to hear from you!
We started the week with a challenge: What kind thing have you done for someone this week?
Leave a comment below and fill in the blank:
“I show kindness to others when I ________.”
Let’s finish the week by spreading positivity—one thoughtful action at a time! 🌟
Happy (a little belated) World Kindness Day!
At Highlands Virtual School, we’re celebrating the power of kindness and the difference it makes in our community. 💕
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our students, along with the guidance and encouragement from Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Hendry, we’re excited to share that two more students have passed the CLT!
CLT stands for Classic Learning Test, which is an alternative to the FAST test that helps students meet graduation requirements.
Attending the Live Lessons that these teachers provide each week ensures that our students are well prepared for test day.
Congratulations to our students on this incredible achievement - you are officially on track for graduation! 🎉
Teacher Feature Thursday!
Today, on Kindness Day, we’re celebrating one of our kindest teachers-Mrs. Henson-Smith!
Mrs. Henson-Smith teaches World History, Civics, and American History, bringing the past to life while helping students understand their role as thoughtful, responsible citizens today. Civics has recently become one of her favorite classes to teach, and her passion for guiding students shines through in every lesson.
Her passion extends not only to students but also to all faculty and staff on campus. Mrs. Henson-Smith is in charge of our Sunshine Committee, and she joyfully celebrates birthdays and accomplishments of her coworkers. She goes above and beyond for all to feel uplifted, even during the harder times.
Her gentle and encouraging nature makes her classroom a safe space for questions, curiosity, and growth. She believes that history and civics aren’t just about facts and laws-they’re about understanding people, showing empathy, and practicing kindness in our communities.
Thank you, Mrs. Henson-Smith, for teaching students that leadership, learning, and living with compassion go hand in hand! 💫
Word of the Week Wednesday
💚 Kindness = treating others the way you’d like to be treated.
Kindness doesn’t need a classroom - our virtual students show it every day through their words, actions, and support for one another. Our bi-weekly homeroom meetings are a chance for students to learn important life skills and support each other beyond the classroom.
Whether it’s sending a kind message in chat, helping a classmate with an assignment, or showing patience during group work, our students prove that kindness connects us no matter where we learn from. 💻💬
Let’s keep spreading positivity - one message, one smile, and one kind act at a time. 💚
Tips Tuesday
At HVS, students practice kindness and good manners every time they join a Google Meet.
Being respectful online helps everyone have a positive and productive learning experience.
Students are expected to:
Be Kind - Take turns speaking and listen when others are talking.
Listen - Pay attention to the speaker. Support classmates by being patient, helpful, and understanding.
Try your best - Stay focused on the lesson and avoid distractions.
Use the Chat - Raise your hand or use the chat to ask questions respectfully.
Show Patience - Use polite and encouraging language with classmates and teachers.
Video - Keep cameras and microphones on/off as requested, respecting the flow of the meeting.
By practicing these habits, students show that kindness isn’t just in the classroom — it’s part of how we communicate and collaborate online. 💻💛
Meme Monday
💚 World Kindness Day is this Thursday!
Let’s start the week with a challenge: do one kind thing for someone each day until then.
Small acts, big impact. 💫
How will you spread kindness this week?
