The 2021-22 School Calendar was approved by the Highland Board of Education during their regular meeting held on February 22. The START DATE reflects school beginning after Labor day in order to accommodate the construction of the new elementary schools and renovations to the middle school. It is available for download HERE, and can also be found on the district's website under "Quick Links."

Congratulations to Highland junior Eris Foutz on qualifying for this year's National Speech and Debate Association Tournament to be held June 13-19. Eris will be competing in the category of Program of Oral Interpretation. Qualifying for the National Tournament is the pinnacle of all the hard work that team members put forth each season. Only four students in each category can represent the Eastern Ohio District (Akron/Canton) each year at Nationals. Eris is the daughter of David and Tristana Foutz of Sharon Township.

Additionally, Highland's team was presented with the Leading Chapter Award. This award is given to teams in the Eastern Ohio District based on their success as a team over several years. This is the first time that Highland has won this award in school history.

Congratulations and best of luck to the following members of Highland’s Speech and Debate Team who have advanced to this year's virtual State Tournament set for March 4-6.

• Eris Foutz, Program of Oral Interpretation
• Kayla Starcher, Original Oratory
• Dylan Jones, International Extemporaneous Speaking
• Andersen Mast, United States Extemporaneous Speaking
• Victoria Farrell, Dramatic Interpretation
• Bryce Shepard, Humorous Interpretation
• Kourtney Carr, Informative Speaking
• Jordyn Tousley, Informative Speaking
• Adam Ricco, United States Extemporaneous Speaking
• Thomas Hubbard, United States Extemporaneous Speaking

In order for HHS students to receive the full AP weight (1) in an AP class, they must take the AP exam. Otherwise, students will only receive Honors (.5) weight for the AP class.

Due to the delayed start to the school year, AP is offering a later testing window for students. AP testing will now take place between May 18-27. Click here to view the updated AP Exam Schedule.

The Highland Schools is pleased to offer the 4th Annual “Family First” Night on Monday, March 22. This district-wide initiative is an opportunity for our Highland families to spend an uninterrupted evening together! In an effort to encourage a dedicated “family night,” the district is offering one night free from homework (with no tests on March 23), athletic events or other extra-curricular activities so that families can connect and spend quality time together. We hope that you are able to enjoy your night together!

The Highland School District will offer lunches at NO COST to ANY Highland students enrolled in the Virtual Learning Academy. This service is offered in conjunction with the USDA free lunch program through the end of the 2020-21 academic year. You do not have to be eligible for free and reduced lunch status to qualify. 

The district will offer school lunch meal “pick-up” on a weekly distribution. Families with students enrolled in the Highland VLA can receive a WEEKLY allotment of their child's school lunches. 

Beginning Monday, September 28 through June 14, 2021 (end of the USDA free lunch program), lunches will be distributed to families for the entire week. Each lunch bag will contain 5 complete lunches. Baking instructions can be downloaded HERE or on the district website under departments/foodservice. (Please note, we will not be serving lunches on weekends, scheduled holidays or holiday breaks).