I have attached two letters that I have sent that I hope will clarify options for reopening in September. In these uncertain times, I appreciate your patience, understanding, and support.
On Monday, July 13th, the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) and the New York State Department of Health (NYDOH) issued guidance about reopening schools. Those guidance documents are posted on the District website. I would encourage you to review them as they are the guiding documents for our reopening plan. Click to read full letter.
We have started the planning process for next year in preparation for the re-opening of schools in September. As we develop our plans, we will be guided by the following principles of - Ensuring students and staff remain healthy and safe, -Maintain continuity of learning, - Ensure access and equity for all students, - Effective communication. Please read the full letter, attached.
Congratulations to all of the HCSD Senior Scholarship Recipients!
Superintendent Thomas Bongiovi and Highland High School (HHS) Principal William Zimmer are proud to announce that Ishani Bansal has been named the 2020 valedictorian, and Minh Tran has been named this year’s salutatorian. To round out the Top Ten for the Class of 2020, HHS also recognizes the accomplishments of the other high-achieving soon-to-be graduates.
A Remote - Learning Shout Out to our HES Students From Their Teachers!
If you would like to gain access to the Parent Portal for Schooltool, please read the instructions on the attached letter (click on Parent Portal forms). The Registration form must be brought in to the Main Office along with a Photo ID. Thank you!
Is your emergency contact information up-to-date? If your child became seriously ill at school, could we reach you? If there were an emergency school closing, how would we let you know? Whether for a snow day, emergency or progress updates school officials occasionally need to contact parents/guardians with important information. We rely on the emergency contact information that you
