District Looks Toward Educational Foundation to Help Raise Support for Schools
News of Districtwide Interest
As schools across New York State struggle to address the financial challenges in their budgeting, stakeholders in the Highland Central School District are doing their best to find alternative ways to support education. One of the efforts underway is the formation of an educational foundation. Highland’s educational foundation will be formed as a not-for-profit corporation created for the sole...
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Famous Children’s Book Author/Illustrator John Rocco Visits Highland Elementary and Middle Schools
Highland Elementary School, Highland Middle School
Renowned children’s book author/illustrator John Rocco recently shared his talent and excitement about writing, reading, and art with appreciative young audiences at both Highland Elementary School (HES) and Highland Middle School (HMS). Coincidentally, days after his visit, Mr. Rocco’s latest artistic effort, Blackout, was named a Randolph Caldecott “honor book” by the Association for Library...
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2012 Budget Development
News of Districtwide Interest
Budget Development for 2012-2013 is already underway. Throughout the process, information about the budget will be
posted in our new Budget Development section, which can be found in the main navigation menu above.The District will
face many budget challenges in offsetting the impact of fixed cost
increases in the face of new voter approval levels that go in effect
this year. It is...
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Earn $ for HHS with Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards Program
Highland High School
Through March 29, Highland High School can earn CASH through Stop & Shops A+ School Rewards Program. Participation is very simple! To help, simply log onto www.stopandshop.com/aplus and choose to register your Stop & Shop Card from the A+ menu found under the Stores tab. After registering your card, each time you shop at Stop & Shop using your Stop & Shop Card, you will earn CASH...
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Prom Wear Available through Dress for Less Prom Wear Campaign
Highland High School
Thanks to efforts of the students and staff at Highland High School, as well as donations from a bridal shop who is closing their doors, this year's prom can be more affordable for our students and families. Organizing as a Dress for Less Prom Wear Campaign, gently used prom dresses, tuxedos, formal shirts, ties, and formal shoes have been collected and will be on display in the High School Media...
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Improve the possibilities of getting into the college of your choice!
Highland High School
The Spring SAT Prep Course will be held at Highland High School on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM on the following dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 12, 19, & 26. Snow make-up date: May 3 (no class on April 5 due to Spring Recess).Cost for the course is $190.00 per student (includes materials). Checks should be made payable to Highland High School PTSA by Friday, March 9, 2012. Visit...
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8th - 9th Grade Transition Night
Highland Middle School
The 8th-9th Grade Transition Night scheduled on the district calendar for Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 ( snow date the 9th ) has been postponed. Please visit the Guidance webpage periodically for more information regarding this event. Thank You.
2012/2013 Kindergarten Registration
Highland Elementary School
2012/2013 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
The kindergarten registration process for the 2012/2013 school year will begin as of February 1, 2012. Parents and guardians may contact the Registrar at (845) 691-1026 to make arrangements to come in and complete or pick up a registration packet for their future kindergartner. There is a special registration packet for kindergarten that...
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APPR 2011-12
News of Districtwide Interest
The Board of Education approved APPR (Annual Professional Performance Review) and rubric for teacher performance evaluation for the 2011-12 year school is attached.
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Reading is Rhythmic at Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
In an effort to boost the skills of struggling readers, Highland Elementary School recently took an unorthodox approach: it encouraged the children to drum and dance. Twenty-five students in Reading Specialist Dana McGrath’s Grade 5 English Language Arts (ELA) classes participated in an innovative project called Reading Rhythms, which took advantage of the parallels between reading and music.The...
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Highland Tri-M Music Honor Society Celebrates Fourth Year
Highland High School
Highland High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society recently celebrated its fourth annual induction ceremony and election of officers. Tri-M, a program of the National Association for Music Education, requires that students excel in both academic and music areas. Criteria include participation in a musical group and maintaining a minimum Grade Point Average of 85 percent. According to their...
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Busting Up Bullying at Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
Recently, the memorable catchphrase of“Don’t mess with me! I’m bully free!” echoed through the halls of Highland Elementary School as the Puppet People, a touring company from Schenectady, New York, once again offered its positive, anti-bullying message in a fast-paced performance called Bully Busters. Fully engaged in this important presentation, the assembled third grade students greatly enjoyed...
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Highland Elementary School Students Learn Lifesaving Lessons During Fire Prevention Week
Highland Elementary School
The Highland community’s volunteer fire companies, which served so tirelessly during the recent devastating storms, took on an additional role during Fire Prevention Week—the role of teachers. On a recent October morning, members of the Clintondale and Highland Fire Departments volunteered their time to share important fire safety tips with Highland Elementary School (HES) students. This...
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The Highland Rotary Club Donates Thesauruses and Dictionaries to Students
Highland Elementary School, Highland Middle School
Jazzing up their writing with more interesting and descriptive words just got a whole lot easier for the sixth grade students at Highland Middle School. Students in third grade at Highland Elementary School also have a new tool—a brand new dictionary—to help them become better writers. Both gifts are thanks to the efforts of the Highland Rotary. Rotarians distributed 150 copies of new...
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Highland High School Cultivates Garden—and Young Minds
Highland High School
More than young minds are growing at Highland High School, where, with the help of donations from the community, students have created a flourishing vegetable garden. This fall, the school cafeteria is showcasing the fruits of the gardeners’ labors.Students in Ela Skrabak’s and Mark Snyder’s Organic Living classes began planning the garden last winter, with construction starting as soon as the...
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Behind the Scenes: Highland Parent Teacher Associations Go Above and Beyond to Enrich Students’ Educational Experiences
News of Districtwide Interest
While firefighters can be seen dashing into burning buildings, and one can easily witness town beautification members planting flowers, a volunteer of another kind has spent the year working tirelessly behind the scenes at our community school to ensure enriched educational opportunities for all students.Helping out with small tasks, as well as overseeing large events, Parent Teacher Association...
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Kindergarten Students at Highland Elementary School Celebrate the Alphabet
Highland Elementary School
For anyone who still believes that Kindergarten is all about nap time and finger painting, it would take just a few moments in a classroom with the five- and six-year-old children, who have nearly completed their first year at Highland Elementary School, to prove otherwise. These 114 young learners have spent the year immersed in learning essential skills that have led to their ability to read,...
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District Bus Drivers Earn Top Spot at “Road-eo”
News of Districtwide Interest
Stephanie Doland and Debbie Southworth
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It takes a special person to handle the responsibility that goes along with safely transporting children to and from school, and the Highland Central School District is lucky enough to have drivers who excel in their role. Recently, school bus drivers Debbie Southworth and Stephanie Doland took first and third place, respectively, in the 2011 Tri-Chapters School Bus Safety Road-eo. The School...
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“Hannaford Helps” Highland Schools
Highland Elementary School
Arlene Domenico, Maria Peterson, Joel Freer and Matt Connolly
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Recently, as part of its “Hannaford Helps Schools” initiative, Hannaford Supermarkets donated $2,271 to Highland Elementary School (HES). HES received that special donation as a result of its winning participation in the program, where Highland community members collect coupons (“school dollars”) worth cash every time they shop at Hannaford, and then hand them in for redemption. A total of $1,271...
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HES Kindergarten Students Learn about Friendship and Courage on an Imaginary Journey with Rainbow Fish in the Deep Blue Sea
Highland Elementary School
Puppet master Robert Rogers recently took kindergarten students at Highland Elementary School (HES) on an imaginary journey into the deep blue sea with one of their favorite storybook characters, Rainbow Fish. Rainbow Fish, along with his friends Blue Fish and Purple Octopus – characters based on Marcus Pfister’s best-selling children’s series – showed students the value of friendship and courage...
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Senior Award Night
Highland High School
The Class of 2011 is off to a great start! Last night, thanks to the generosity of community members, school staff, and community organizations, Highland High School seniors were awarded scholarships and recognition certificates for outstanding achievement. As the students prepare to graduate next week, we want them to know that the Highland community is proud of their accomplishments and wishes...
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Third Grade Literacy Parade Celebrates Reading at Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
Reading is fun! Just ask the third grade students at Highland Elementary School, who recently embodied a variety of literary heroes and heroines in a celebratory parade as they brought their favorite characters, like Snoopy, Fancy Nancy, and Helen Keller, to life in front of the entire school. As part of the third grade literacy curriculum, this event is the culmination of a written book...
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Bucket Filling at Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
Recently, Highland Elementary School (HES) held a morning of “bucket-filling assemblies” for its K-2 and 3-5 students. In support of the school’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program, the assemblies were based around the book, Have You Filled a Bucket Today: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids, written by Carol McCloud and illustrated by David Messing.Using simple prose and vivid...
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Highland High School Honors its Heroes
Highland High School
Highland High School students will recognize 100 of their fellow students, as well as staff members, on Friday, March 4 at 6:30 PM in the High School auditorium for making a difference in the lives of others. The Highland High School Heroes, who were nominated by students, will receive a certificate of appreciation and will be recognized for their unique contributions to the school and the...
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Parent Resource Guides Posted
News of Districtwide Interest
The National PTA has developed Parent Resource Guides about the new core curriculum standards that New York State and many others are states are moving towards. The Guides summarize what the standards are in each grade level, offer ideas for parents in how to encourage their child's educational success in reaching the standards, and offer advice in how to ask the right questions about their...
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Day of Tolerance at Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School
As part of the Highland Central School District’s continuing effort to prevent bullying and foster a positive learning environment, Highland Middle School (HMS) recently hosted its second special “Day of Tolerance.” Coordinated through school administration, the HMS “tolerance committee,” and the school’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Team, the day included a myriad of...
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Highland Central School District is on Facebook
Highland Elementary School, Highland Middle School, Highland High School
The Highland Central School District is now on Facebook. Please become a fan and join the dialogue. This is a great way for the school district and the community to connect with each other. If you are on Facebook, join us now at www.facebook.com/highlandcsd, and if you are not on Facebook, please consider joining to become a part of the ongoing conversation.
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