Read Across America Week is officially underway at Highland! 📚 To celebrate, Highland staff members are going undercover as "masked readers". Our first mystery guest? Moochacho the Bull! 🐂 We’ve even disguised the voice to keep you guessing. Stay tuned for a new reader every day, with the big reveal this Friday!
Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/OwP2oIAj9Ms?feature=share
Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/OwP2oIAj9Ms?feature=share
Highland ISD is looking for dependable, positive individuals to join our substitute teacher list! If you love working with kids and want a flexible schedule that follows the school calendar, come join the Hornets!
🔗 Get started here: https://www.highland.esc14.net/page/substitute-applications
📧 Questions/Submissions: mmartin@highland.esc14.net
Spring sports store is OPEN!!!
Tennis golf and track are all listed! Get your shirts now!! Orders are due by noon on February 27th.
https://gogandy.com/highland-spring-sports-2026
The future is looking bright on the Hilltop! This week, we are thrilled to celebrate graduating senior Hanna Thompson and her inspiring plans for the medical field.
Hanna will attend TSTC this fall to earn her LVN certification. Afterward, she plans to transfer to her dream school, UTSA, to continue her journey toward becoming a Pediatric Nurse. 🩺💙
#lifeonthehilltop #seniorspotlight #Classof2026
Report cards for Semester 2 Cycle 1 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
Visit the Parent Portal at the following link: https://portals14.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=177905
Our Health Science Theory students visited the TTUHSC Red Bag Tour in Abilene today! They explored cutting-edge medical technology and got a firsthand look at the future of healthcare.🩺💙
#lifeonthehilltop #FutureHealthcareHeroes #TTUHSCRedBagTour
#lifeonthehilltop #FutureHealthcareHeroes #TTUHSCRedBagTour
***BASKETBALL PLAYOFF LOCATION CHANGE, PLEASE READ***
Due to being dropped by Abilene Wylie, the boys playoff game has been moved to Howard Payne University in Brownwood. Details below:
1A-D2 Region 2 Bi-District Game
Tuesday, February 24th @ 6:00 pm
Highland vs. Gordon
Location: Howard Payne University
Highland will be the home team.
Tickets will be $5 for adults and $3 for children
Due to being dropped by Abilene Wylie, the boys playoff game has been moved to Howard Payne University in Brownwood. Details below:
1A-D2 Region 2 Bi-District Game
Tuesday, February 24th @ 6:00 pm
Highland vs. Gordon
Location: Howard Payne University
Highland will be the home team.
Tickets will be $5 for adults and $3 for children
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
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We are so proud of the hard work our seniors have put in at Highland. Today, we’re excited to spotlight Mason Taylor and his post-secondary plans!
Mason will be attending Franklin University online to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. We can’t wait to see where your tech talents take you, Mason! 💻✨
#lifeonthehilltop #seniorspotlight #Classof2026
Mason will be attending Franklin University online to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. We can’t wait to see where your tech talents take you, Mason! 💻✨
#lifeonthehilltop #seniorspotlight #Classof2026
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
