Huge congratulations to Jaxton Fullwood and Kaylene Ledbetter for tying for 2nd Place in the Sweetwater Lions Club Car Show art contest! Both students earned a $50 prize, and their winning designs will be featured on digital signs at Allsups and Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.
Want to own an original piece of Hornet art? Works from our 7th grade and HS Digital Art students will be up for auction at the car show on March 27th & 28th.🎨
Want to own an original piece of Hornet art? Works from our 7th grade and HS Digital Art students will be up for auction at the car show on March 27th & 28th.🎨
Hi Hornets! Just a reminder Highland will be closed for a student holiday this Friday, February 13th, followed by a school-wide holiday on Monday, February 16th for Presidents' Day. Have a wonderful long weekend!
🎓We are proud to share the incredible news of our talented seniors and their post-secondary plans! These bright minds have worked tirelessly, and their dedication has paid off. Join us in congratulating them on their outstanding achievements! Zechariah Stuber plans to attend Hardin-Simmons University to major in Kinesiology, with the long-term goal of pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy..
#lifeonthehilltop #seniorspotlight #Classof2026
#lifeonthehilltop #seniorspotlight #Classof2026
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Highland! SAVE THE DATE for February 17-20 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Family Night will be February 18th from 3:30PM - 5:00PM.
Our HS Robotics team took on the best in Texas today at the UIL State VEX Robotics competition. We are thrilled to announce they finished as State Semifinalists, ranking them among the Top 8 teams for 1A-3A schools!
This is the first time Highland has reached this level, and we know it won’t be the last. Help us congratulate these brilliant students on their dedication and success!
This is the first time Highland has reached this level, and we know it won’t be the last. Help us congratulate these brilliant students on their dedication and success!
Due to misinformation on Hermleigh’s side, the JV girls game will be at 4:00 today. The varsity girls will be at 6:15, and varsity boys at 7:30. We apologize for the late notice.
♥️Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we have two great ways to support our students while surprising your favorite Hornet!
🍪 Freshman Class: Cookies & Balloons
Orders Due: Friday, Feb 6 (Tomorrow!)
Items: $6 Crumbl Cookies & $12+ Balloon Bouquets.
Delivered Feb 12.
💖 Spirit Teams: "Spread the Love" Hearts
Orders Due: Tuesday, Feb 10.
Items: Wearable heart badges for friends and staff.
Cost: $1 each
🍪 Freshman Class: Cookies & Balloons
Orders Due: Friday, Feb 6 (Tomorrow!)
Items: $6 Crumbl Cookies & $12+ Balloon Bouquets.
Delivered Feb 12.
💖 Spirit Teams: "Spread the Love" Hearts
Orders Due: Tuesday, Feb 10.
Items: Wearable heart badges for friends and staff.
Cost: $1 each
🐾Our PK & Kindergarten Hornets are looking "paws-itively" adorable! To celebrate 101 days of school, our youngest students are dressed in their best Dalmatian spots.🖤🤍 #101DaysOfSchool #lifeonthehilltop
LUNCH MENU CHANGE: The menu for Wednesday, February 4th, has been changed from popcorn shrimp to popcorn chicken.
It’s a big night in Hornet Gym this Tuesday, Feb. 3! Join us as we celebrate our athletes, past and future, during our games against Westbrook.
🏀Senior Night: Come help us honor our Seniors! The ceremony will take place between the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys games.
🏀PeeWee Night: Calling all MYBL players! Wear your jersey to get free admission for your entire family. MYBL students will be recognized at halftime of the Varsity Boys game.
Let’s pack the stands to cheer on our Hornets!💙
Highland Juniors, Seniors, and their dates are invited to a night of glitz and glamour at Prom 2026. See Mrs. Lay or Mrs. Boil to purchase tickets or for any questions.
When: Saturday, Feb. 14 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Tara on the Square, Sweetwater
Cost: $20 per person / $40 per couple
When: Saturday, Feb. 14 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Tara on the Square, Sweetwater
Cost: $20 per person / $40 per couple
Good news, Highland ISD families! Due to the extra instructional minutes built into our school calendar, we will not need to make up the snow days from this week. We appreciate everyone weathering the freeze with us—no icy do-overs required! ❄️🧊
Progress reports for all students are available now on the Parent Portal (Semester 2 Cycle 1). 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
Valentine's Day is just arond the corner!💘 Support the Highland Class of 2029 by sending a sweet treat or a balloon bouquet to your favorite Hornet. Orders are due February 6th! Goodies will be delivered February 12th.
Crumbl Cookies: $6 (Pink Sugar or M&M)
Balloon Bouquets: Starting at $12
Custom Notes: Included with every order!
Check your student's folder for the order form or stop by the office to grab one. 🍪♥️
Crumbl Cookies: $6 (Pink Sugar or M&M)
Balloon Bouquets: Starting at $12
Custom Notes: Included with every order!
Check your student's folder for the order form or stop by the office to grab one. 🍪♥️
Highland ISD will have a delayed start tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th, with classes beginning at 10:00 AM to allow for safer travel conditions. Please be advised that buses will run on a two-hour delay from their normal morning route times and will only run on pavement. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back on campus tomorrow.
UPDATE!!
All basketball games against Loraine have been rescheduled for Thursday, January 29th. Please note that we have combined the JH and HS schedules, and the JV Boys games have been cancelled.The games will be played on Thursday @ HIGHLAND.
All basketball games against Loraine have been rescheduled for Thursday, January 29th. Please note that we have combined the JH and HS schedules, and the JV Boys games have been cancelled.The games will be played on Thursday @ HIGHLAND.
Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Highland ISD will be closed Wednesday, January 28th.
Updated Basketball Schedule: All basketball games against Loraine have been rescheduled for Thursday, January 29th. Please note that we have combined the JH and HS schedules, and the JV Boys games have been cancelled.The games will be played on Thursday at Highland as follows:
4:00 PM: JH Girls
5:00 PM: JH Boys
6:15 PM: JV Girls
7:30 PM: Varsity Boys
We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus soon.
Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Highland ISD will be closed Tuesday, January 27th. Please note that the high school basketball games against Loraine will be rescheduled. All other school activities for Tuesday are canceled. Please stay safe and warm.
Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Highland ISD will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. All school activities and events are also canceled. Please stay safe and warm.
Our Highland teachers got a "permanent" (well, temporary!) makeover today! Thanks to the PTO "Tattoo a Teacher" fundraiser, our staff is covered in spirit—all thanks to our students who picked the tattoos!
Thanks to everyone who supported our Highland PTO "Tattoo a Teacher" fundraiser!
Thanks to everyone who supported our Highland PTO "Tattoo a Teacher" fundraiser!
