Highland ISD will have an early release tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, at 12:35 PM due to upcoming inclement weather.
Please note that buses will run their normal routes beginning at the early release time of 12:35 PM.
Road conditions will be assessed on Sunday evening, and families will be notified at that time if there are any adjustments or delays for Monday, January 26th.
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
3 months ago, Highland ISD
Early Release on January 23
Thank you to our Highland School Board for all your time and efforts made for our school!
3 months ago, Highland ISD
school board image

Highland is excited to host our JH basketball tournament starting today, January 15th, at 4:00 PM. We’ll see you Thursday and Saturday for some great competition!

🔗 Live Bracket Updates: JH Tournament Bracket

Let’s go, Hornets!

3 months ago, Highland ISD
JH Girls A
JH Boys A
B Team Bracket
Last day to register for the Washington D.C. Trip in June is January 12, 2026.
4 months ago, Highland ISD
DC Trip Deadline January 12, 2026
Report cards for Semester 1 Cycle 3 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
4 months ago, Highland ISD
Semester 1 Cycle 3 Report Cards are available
Highland is pleased to offer "Stop the Bleed" training to Highland students in grades 7 through 12. This nationally recognized program is designed to teach individuals how to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding emergencies.
📅 Date: January 26th
⏰ Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Location: Highland Cafeteria
🚒 Led by: Sweetwater Fire Department

If you would like your child to attend, please complete the attached permission form and return it to the office by Wednesday, January 14th.
🔗Printable Form Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVG0dzxzzW3yQ5rmoHtfMs_kmB6M4XYA/view?usp=sharing
4 months ago, Highland ISD
Stop the Bleed Permisson Form
We are thrilled to see everyone back on campus tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th, to kick off the spring semester!
To support our students competing in the Nolan County Stockshow, we will have an early release this Thursday at 12:00 PM and no school on Friday.
Check out the Nolan County Stockshow schedule below and come support our students!💙🤍❤️
4 months ago, Highland ISD
Weekly Schedule Reminders
NCLS Schedule for 2026
The SWARM created by our yearbook class, is back with Issue 3! Catch up on all the Highland student news. Scan the QR code or click the link below. #TheSWARM #studentnews #lifeonthehilltop

https://aptg.co/gVLPJh
4 months ago, Highland ISD
The SWARM Vol. 2 Iss.3

Tomorrow is our final day before the holidays, and we’re celebrating in style with Christmas Pajama Day! ✨

Please remember that we will have an early release tomorrow (Dec. 18) at noon. Our campus will be closed from December 19th through January 5th. We can’t wait to see everyone back on January 6th!

Have a safe and wonderful break, Hornets! 💙🤍❤️

4 months ago, Highland ISD
Christmas holiday Dec 19- Jan 5
🏆 Great job to our Elementary and Junior High UIL Academic teams! 🧠

Our students competed at the Westbrook District meet on December 15, and we are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and performance. Congratulations to all our competitors!

📝 Important Note: These results are preliminary. Final official scores are still pending for several events. We will update these results and share the complete final standings as soon as they become available.

See Results Here: https://aptg.co/rYGSPy
4 months ago, Highland ISD
UIL Bus Update: The bus has left Westbrook. Should arrive at Highland around 8:15
4 months ago, Highland ISD
Elementary/JH UIL Bus Update: Buses are running about 30 minutes behind. We will send an updated arrival time when the bus leaves Westbrook.
4 months ago, Highland ISD
Elementary/JH UIL Bus Update: The bus that was supposed to arrive at Highland at 4:15 has just left Westbrook. We estimate that it will arrive at Highland around 4:45 PM
4 months ago, Highland ISD

Highland Elementary and Junior High students competing in District UIL Academic events in Westbrook on Monday, December 15th, received an important note today that will be coming home. This note contains specific information regarding their bus departure and return times for the competition day, as well as their individual event times.

We will be using the Highland ISD app to send real-time updates regarding bus departure and arrival times on Monday, December 15th. Please ensure you have the app downloaded and notifications enabled to receive these important updates.

5 months ago, Highland ISD
Congratulations to one of Highland’s robotics teams! They won best sportsmanship and qualified for state today at the Bryson tournament. Highland is proud of you!!
5 months ago, Highland ISD
state qualifying robotics team
🎅 Highland Elementary Christmas Store is Next Week! 🎁Highland elementary parents! Get ready for one of our favorite holiday traditions: the annual PTO Christmas Store! Next week, our elementary students get to be Secret Shoppers for their family, friends, and teachers!

Key Details for Parents:
🗓️ Dates: December 8th - 10th
💸 Gifts Range: $1.00 - $15.00
📋Your student will come home with a shopping list (see attached image). Please fill out the attached Shopping List and send it back with your child on Monday, December 8th.
💰Send payment (Cash, Check, or Venmo) on Monday. This is the BEST way to ensure your child's wish list is filled and their gifts are wrapped right away!

Thank you for supporting this special PTO event! Let the holiday shopping begin! 🎄
5 months ago, Highland ISD
Christmas Store Wish List

Our Highland Senior Class spent the morning volunteering with Nurture Nolan in Sweetwater! We are proud of these students for dedicating their time packing bags and building furniture for children served by the organization. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed holiday season. 🦃🎁♥️

5 months ago, Highland ISD
Seniors at Nurture Nolan
Seniors packing bags at Nurture Nolan
Students building furniture
Progress reports for all students are available now on the Parent Portal (Semester 1 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
5 months ago, Highland ISD
Progress Reports for Semester 1 Cycle 3 are ready.
Show your Highland FFA pride ! Highland FFA is selling short sleeve shirts, long sleeve shirts, and cozy hoodies just in time for the cooler weather! Have questions? See Mr. Wehba for details. Thank you for supporting Highland FFA!
⏳ ORDERS MUST BE PLACED ONLINE before December 7th! ⏳
👉 Shop the link here: https://gogandy.com/highland-ffa-2025/products
5 months ago, Highland ISD
Highland FFA Shirts 2025
Enjoy Highland's very own re-creation of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Students in first and second grade read the book "Balloons Over Broadway." Then, the seventh grade completed a research project on the topic, and the first and second graders got to show them the balloons they made!
Watch the parade here: https://youtube.com/shorts/lc3HRhwSEpU?feature=share
#lifeonthehilltop #balloonsoverbroadway #thanksgivingparade
5 months ago, Highland ISD
hallway balloon parade
balloons for 7th grade