Third Grade is collecting new socks of all sizes for a local shelter.

Please bring any donations to the box located in the front office by October 31st.

If you haven't looked already, please check your child's planner for a printed report card for Quarter 1. You may also access report cards through Skyward Family Access!

If you are unsure how to access the Report Cards or Progress Reports please click HERE for a guide with directions.

For more information on Skyward Family Access click HERE.

Parents, community members, and friends of Highlands Elementary School, make plans now to be a part of Teach-In on Tuesday, November 18. We are looking for community leaders to teach at least one class in this community-wide effort. What does it mean to “Teach for a Day”? SCPS invites you to teach our students through life experiences and opening doors! Share about your job, travel and cultural experiences, or a hobby.

Teach-In is a perfect opportunity for parents, business leaders and community members to let students know we care about them. It is simple – join us on Tuesday, November 18 and teach a class or two – whatever your schedule permits. 

Teach-In highlights the importance of bringing together teachers, school staff, parents, students, and communities in a unified effort to build great public schools. We will do our part by giving you some suggestions to prepare you for this experience with an informative Teach-In Speaker Guide. Simply register for Teach-In 2025 (LINK HERE). You will not regret your decision to be a volunteer teacher during Teach-In 2025. We cannot wait to hear from you!

We’re excited to announce that yearbooks for the 2025 school year are now on sale — and it’s the perfect time to buy! Take advantage of our early bird discount and purchase your child’s yearbook for just $20. This special price is available until December 21. After that date, prices will increase, so don’t miss out! Yearbooks are a wonderful way for students to remember their school year, friendships, and special moments. Secure your copy early and save!

Early Bird Deadline: December 21

Discounted Price: $20

Order Now: https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/ use school code: 387488

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to helping your child make lasting memories this school year!

Hello Highlands' Families,

 Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free is our Red Ribbon Theme this year.

In 1985, Enrique (Kiki) Camarena, was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was killed because of his battle against illegal drugs. He was only 37. In honor of his memory, friends and neighbors wore red badges of satin. Coalitions of parents sick of the destruction of alcohol and other drugs adopted the red ribbon as a symbol of Camarena’s memory and the fight against drugs.

In 1988, the National Family Partnership sponsored the first National Red Ribbon Celebration. The message of hope to millions continues today.

Highlands will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 27-31st, 2025.

Visit the redribbon.org website for more information and activities you can do at home.

Thank you for all you do to support our Highlands community by being an active participant in your children’s lives.

Melissa Nelson, Certified School Counselor, 407-718-6390, melissa_nelson@scps.k12.fl.us

Please contact me if you need resources or support. Peace!  

Mrs. Melissa Nelson, Certified School Counselor 

407-746-6691, melissa_nelson@scps.k12.fl.us 

Click HERE to see the menu!

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Red Apple Dining is improving our guests’ dining experiences with MealViewer, a brand new menu-viewing application available on both Mobile & Desktop. 

Highlands is a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support School (PBIS)!

We expect all students to follow our LEAD expectations so we can keep our school a happy and safe place for all students.

We appreciate family support as we utilize the 7 Habits in connection with our PBIS initiatives!

ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT OUR STAR STUDENT TABLES IN THE CAFETERIA!!

ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT LEADERSHIP CARDS AND OUR HUSKY HUB!

Excited for the new school year and ready for an out-of-this-world new addition to your school wardrobe! Our Atticus School Store is now OPEN. Don't worry parents it isn't just for students we have t-shirts, short sleeve, long sleeve, hoodies and athletic dry-fit all available! Act now and order before 7/28 to pick up on Meet the Teacher. All other others will be delivered to students homeroom teacher when they are delivered. Click below to get directly to the store!

Did you know that children can suffer academically if they miss 10% of the school year? If a student misses 2 days a month, that is equivalent to 20 days a year (30 hours of math a year and 60 hours of reading/writing a year). Those days can add up before you know it. We know there will be days when your child will miss school, especially when they are sick. Let’s work together to make sure that students are at school on time every day!

Parents and families are essential partners in promoting good attendance because they have the bottom-line responsibility for making sure their children get to school every day. Just as parents should focus on how their children are performing academically, they have a responsibility to set expectations for good attendance and to monitor their children’s absences, so that missed days don’t add up to academic trouble.

Remember students may arrive on campus at 8:05 AM for breakfast and the bell rings at 8:35AM.

August – 287 absences / 187 tardies

September - 523 absences / 312 tardies

October (as of 17th)- 292 absences / 192 tardies

Are you interested in being a Volunteer for our school? Interested in chaperoning your child's field trip? Want to participate in Teach-in? How about helping out in the classroom? Now is the time to sign-up to be a Dividend!

Click HERE to apply.

We appreciate any support as we begin the new school year. We can use extra goodies for our PBIS incentives. We also like to surprise our teachers and stock the fridge/teacher's lounge with sodas and coffees here and there.

We appreciate any and all support!

THANK YOU to the following business partners for donating to Highlands Elementary!

Jodi Gonzalez (Farbstein)

Robert Adamowicz

1600 Shepard Road

Winter Springs, FL 32708

407-746-6650