📢It's time to get ready for a summer of Highland Hornet Athletics!
🔹5th-11th Parents: Summer workout calendars and camp forms are being sent home with your students TODAY. Camp forms can be turned in to Coach Oliver any point between now and the first day of camps. Athletic participation packets are also being sent home TODAY. All 5th-11th graders need to have these packets completed by Wednesday (May 6th). All current 5th, 6th, 8th, and 10th graders will need a physical. These will be done for free by Dr. King here at Highland Wednesday at noon. If you do not get them done on Wednesday, they must be done on your own before the first day of practices in August.
🔹Elementary Parents: Summer camp forms are being sent home with your students TODAY. Camp forms can be turned in to Coach Oliver any point between now and the first day of camps.
🌟New and exciting news!! We are starting a new summer youth fundamentals program for all incoming 3rd-6th graders! $5 Fundamentals will be every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for the month of June from 5:00-6:00 in the Highland game gym. Come work 1-on-1 with the Highland coaching staff on anything and everything fundamentals. We can work football, basketball, running form, agility, footwork, you name it! It is $5 a week per family regardless of how many that come, only $20 for the whole month. We are excited to get to work with your kids and help build the future of Highland athletics!
🔹5th-11th Parents: Summer workout calendars and camp forms are being sent home with your students TODAY. Camp forms can be turned in to Coach Oliver any point between now and the first day of camps. Athletic participation packets are also being sent home TODAY. All 5th-11th graders need to have these packets completed by Wednesday (May 6th). All current 5th, 6th, 8th, and 10th graders will need a physical. These will be done for free by Dr. King here at Highland Wednesday at noon. If you do not get them done on Wednesday, they must be done on your own before the first day of practices in August.
🔹Elementary Parents: Summer camp forms are being sent home with your students TODAY. Camp forms can be turned in to Coach Oliver any point between now and the first day of camps.
🌟New and exciting news!! We are starting a new summer youth fundamentals program for all incoming 3rd-6th graders! $5 Fundamentals will be every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for the month of June from 5:00-6:00 in the Highland game gym. Come work 1-on-1 with the Highland coaching staff on anything and everything fundamentals. We can work football, basketball, running form, agility, footwork, you name it! It is $5 a week per family regardless of how many that come, only $20 for the whole month. We are excited to get to work with your kids and help build the future of Highland athletics!
Huge congratulations to our High School Girls 4x400 Relay! They took 1st place at the Regional track meet with an amazing time of 4:12.27, officially punching their ticket to the State Track Meet. A big shoutout to our talented runners: Davis Etheredge, Hallee Montgomery, Tatum Heady, and Kaylee Rogers!
Two Hornets are going to the STATE track meet! 🎉🎉
Davis Etheredge - High Jump: 1st Place (5'3")
Kaylene Ledbetter - Discus: 1st Place (108.1 feet)
Running events will take place tonight.
🎭 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!
REMINDER: Friday, May 1st, is a school holiday!
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
Congrats to our National Honor Society inductees! #lifeonthehilltop #NHS
Another Hornet is headed to Lubbock! Join us in celebrating Chloe Kruser as she prepares for her college journey.
Chloe will be attending Texas Tech University this fall to major in General Studies. Following her time at Tech, she plans to pursue a specialized career in Sonography! 🩺✨
#lifeonthehilltop #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026
Chloe will be attending Texas Tech University this fall to major in General Studies. Following her time at Tech, she plans to pursue a specialized career in Sonography! 🩺✨
#lifeonthehilltop #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026
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
Help our senior CNA students give back! This Wednesday, April 29th, students can wear their favorite hat to school for just $1.
All donations go directly to the activities department at Mitchell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
All donations go directly to the activities department at Mitchell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
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!
🗓️ SCHOOL HOLIDAY: Monday, May 11th
Mark your calendars! There will be no school on Monday, May 11th, so our community can head to Austin to support our High School One Act Play at the STATE competition! We are so proud of our students for reaching the biggest stage in Texas! Performances will take place on Monday, May 11. Performance times and details will be announced as soon as they become available.
Mark your calendars! There will be no school on Monday, May 11th, so our community can head to Austin to support our High School One Act Play at the STATE competition! We are so proud of our students for reaching the biggest stage in Texas! Performances will take place on Monday, May 11. Performance times and details will be announced as soon as they become available.
🎭Congrats HS OAP on advancing to STATE! REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!
Highland High School- "The Hidden Kennedy"
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:
OUTSTANDING TECHNICIAN: Zoe Velasquez-Adame
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-STAR CAST: Jaxton Fullwood & Carley Hughes
ALL- STAR CAST:Macie Taylor
BEST PERFORMER: Kolbi Morgan
⛳ Join us tomorrow morning as we give Drew Muncy a huge Hornet send-off! Drew is headed to compete in the State Golf Tournament on Monday and Tuesday. Let's line the halls tomorrow, Friday, April 23 @ 8:00 AM!
It's Regional contest day for our HS OAP! The contest will be at the Elta Joyce Murphey Auditorium in San Angelo. Performances begin at 10:00 a.m. Highland will perform 5th. Break a Leg!
Today's Senior Spotlight features Brianna Baucom. Brianna will be attending Texas Tech University this fall to major in Pre-Nursing. She is working toward her goal of becoming a Registered Nurse, and we know she will be an incredible asset to the medical field! 🩺 #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026 #lifeonthehilltop
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
Join us in welcoming Parker Brooks, our new School Business Manager!
