Congratulations to Highland Middle School 8th grader Eliza Ladd who captured 1st place during the Power of the Pen District Tournament held January 26 at Black River Middle School. Eliza competed against 120 8th graders from 20 area schools and will advance to the Northeast Ohio Regional Tournament on February 23 at Kent State University. Now in its 33rd year, Power of the Pen is Ohio's award-winning educational enhancement program devoted to excellence in creative writing at the middle school level. Eliza is the daughter of Randy and Susan Ladd of Granger Township.

Do you know someone who is bursting with Highland Pride? Do you know an employee or community member who spends his or her spare time volunteering in the Highland School District? Do you know someone who does a lot for Highland students, but never asks for anything in return? Nominate that individual for the 2019 Highland Pride Award!

Highland Community Education courses for Winter/Spring include several new and fun options! Students in grades K-5 can enroll in exciting classes featuring an Engineering Club, Mad Science and World of Design by Crayola. Also new this season is Live, Love & Create Craft Club for students in grades 3-5, The Money Game for ages 10+ and don't forget about the ever-popular Hummingbirds Soccer and Young Rembrandt's Art courses. Students can also try their hand at Babysitting, Dining Etiquette, Fun-Damentals of Cooking and a new instructional basketball program. Adult classes are offered in Beekeeping, Beginning Guitar, Retirement Planning, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss Control, Toxic Awareness and more. New this year is a Cyber Security Seminar. Register today! Questions? Please email Mary Fran Kudla at mkudla@highlandschools.org or call 330-239-1901, ext. 5503. Download Brochure