🎭 Highland OAP is going to STATE! 🏆

Here is everything parents and community members need to know to attend:

🗓️ DATE: Monday, May 11, 2026
📍 LOCATION: Austin ISD PAC (1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723)
🎟️ TICKETS: Highland performs in Session 2. Please note that a separate ticket is required if you plan to attend both sessions, as the auditorium is cleared in between. Tickets are online only via Hometown Ticketing. Purchase in advance, as cash/checks are not accepted at the door.
🔗TICKET LINK: https://events.hometownticketing.com/organization/5468d9cd-a061-4496-bd2d-ffb1c4d3f0d2
🚗 PARKING: Free of charge in the AISD parking garage and the Dell Pediatric Research Institute overflow lot.

⚠️ Important Reminders:
Cameras & Audio: No recording devices or flash photography are permitted in the theater during performances or the award ceremony.
Food & Drink: Strictly prohibited in the Main Hall, and please remain in the designated auditorium areas.

💙🤍❤️ Let's go, Hornets! Break a Leg!

Progress reports for all students are available now on the Parent Portal (Semester 2 Cycle 3). If a student has a grade of 75 or below, a progress report will also be mailed home. Visit the Parent Portal at the following link: https://portals14.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=177905

May is almost here, and our schedule is packed with celebrations, banquets, and graduations. Check out the flyer below for the "Big Events" happening this month at Highland ISD.
This flyer only covers the highlights! For a complete list of all campus activities, make sure you have the Highland ISD App downloaded or check the calendar on our school website at:
🔗 www.highland.esc14.net

Our Highland Hornets had a spectacular showing at the UIL 1A Region 2 Academic Contest! Out of all the schools in our region, Highland ISD placed 5th Overall, and our Journalism Team placed 4th Overall! 🏆

Check out these amazing results:

STATE QUALIFIERS & TEAM HONORS
Social Studies Team: 1st Place Team (State Bound!) 🥇
(Brodey Baxter, Carley Hughes, Hayden Blackwell, Nolan Blackwell)
Brianna Baucom: 1st Place – Editorial Writing 🥇
Brodey Baxter: 1st Place – Social Studies 🥇 & 3rd Place – Current Issues 🥉
Bryli Boil: 3rd Place – Editorial Writing 🥉

REGIONAL WINNERS & STATE ALTERNATES
Sam Gratehouse: 4th Place – LD Debate (State Alternate)
Carley Hughes: 5th Place – Social Studies (State Alternate)
Max Shipp: 6th Place – Science (State Alternate)

Great job to our UIL Brainiacs, our dedicated academic coaches, and Mrs. Thompson!

The Peewee Track Meet is just around the corner (May 7) for our elementary students, and we want the whole community looking sharp!

While our Highland elementary students are receiving their shirts free of charge thanks to our amazing PTO, we know many parents, grandparents, and siblings want to join in on the fun. Use the form below to order your extra shirts!

📋 The Details:
Cost: $15 each (Adult 4XL +$4, 5XL +$5).
Link to order: https://gogandy.com/highland-etd26
Payment: Make checks payable to Highland PTO.
Deadline: Return orders and payment to the Front Office or your Teacher by April 23, 2026.

Each grade level has its own vibrant color, so pick your favorite or match your favorite Hornet!

Our Hornets had a fantastic day at the Area Track Meet today! We are so proud of the grit and determination shown by these athletes as they officially punched their tickets to the Regional Meet.

Please help us congratulate our REGIONAL Qualifiers:
-Kaylene Ledbetter: Discus (2nd Place)🥈
-Davis Etheredge: High Jump (1st Place) and 400m (2nd Place)🥇🥈
-Hallee Montgomery: 800m (2nd Place)🥈
-Kaylee Rogers: 100m (3rd Place)🥉
-Jaxton Fullwood: 400m (3rd Place)🥉
-Tatum Heady: 300m Hurdles (1st Place)🥇
-Girls 4x100m Relay: 2nd Place (Sydney Montgomery, Tatum Heady, Davis Etheredge, Kaylee Rogers)🥈
-Girls 4x400m Relay: 2nd Place (Davis Etheredge, Hallee Montgomery, Tatum Heady, Kaylee Rogers)🥈
-Boys 4x400m Relay: 4th Place (Jagger Fullwood, Jaxton Fullwood, Aikman Anderson, Elliott Eaker)

Way to represent the Hilltop! We are excited to cheer you on as you compete at the Regional Meet on May 1-2 at Abilene Christian University.

The SWARM, created by our yearbook class, is back with another Issue! Catch up on all the Highland student news. Scan the QR code or click the link below! #TheSWARM #StudentNews
https://aptg.co/RYS98t

⛳️Congratulations to our high school boys golf team who competed at the Regional golf tournament. The team placed 7th. Drew Muncy placed second as an individual and qualified for STATE!

Report cards for Semester 2 Cycle 2 are now available on the Parent Portal. Elementary Report Cards will be sent home with students. JH/HS parents should log into the Parent Portal to view Report Cards. If a hard copy is needed, please let us know.

Visit the Parent Portal at the following link: https://portals14.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=177905