Join us for our final choir concert of the year!
📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Cherokee Elementary School Cafeteria
Come enjoy an evening of music and support our talented students—this is a performance you won’t want to miss! 🎶
📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Cherokee Elementary School Cafeteria
Come enjoy an evening of music and support our talented students—this is a performance you won’t want to miss! 🎶
HMS students, it’s that time—ATLAS testing is here!
Testing will take place next week, beginning Monday.
Be sure to get plenty of sleep, arrive to school on time, eat a healthy breakfast, and give your best effort each day. We know you are ready to show what you know!
Testing will take place next week, beginning Monday.
Be sure to get plenty of sleep, arrive to school on time, eat a healthy breakfast, and give your best effort each day. We know you are ready to show what you know!
HMS Families-
You are invited to attend an informational meeting on graduation requirements and curriculum choices for your Rebel! Join us at HMS on May 6 at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria to learn more about educational pathways for your child's future. We hope you can join us!
You are invited to attend an informational meeting on graduation requirements and curriculum choices for your Rebel! Join us at HMS on May 6 at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria to learn more about educational pathways for your child's future. We hope you can join us!
There’s one more opportunity to hear our three-time state champion concert band!
Join us for their final concert of the year:
📅 Sunday, May 3
🕝 2:30 PM
📍 A.L. Hutson Memorial Center
Come out and support these talented students—and plan to be wowed with another great performance! 🎶
Join us for their final concert of the year:
📅 Sunday, May 3
🕝 2:30 PM
📍 A.L. Hutson Memorial Center
Come out and support these talented students—and plan to be wowed with another great performance! 🎶
HHS students, it’s that time—ATLAS testing begins Monday!
Testing will take place next week and will include:
Grades 9–10: English Language Arts (Reading/Writing)
End-of-Course (EOC) Exams: Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology
Be prepared! Get plenty of sleep, arrive to school on time each day, eat a healthy breakfast, and give your best effort.
We know you are ready and will do a great job showing what you know! 💪📚
Testing will take place next week and will include:
Grades 9–10: English Language Arts (Reading/Writing)
End-of-Course (EOC) Exams: Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology
Be prepared! Get plenty of sleep, arrive to school on time each day, eat a healthy breakfast, and give your best effort.
We know you are ready and will do a great job showing what you know! 💪📚
ATLAS testing for 3rd and 4th grade students begins Monday at CES!
We encourage our students to get a full night of sleep, arrive to school on time each day, eat a healthy breakfast, and always do their best work.
We know our students are prepared and will do a great job showing what they know! 💪📚
We encourage our students to get a full night of sleep, arrive to school on time each day, eat a healthy breakfast, and always do their best work.
We know our students are prepared and will do a great job showing what they know! 💪📚
HMS is proud to present “HMS Has Talent”
Our talented students—both individuals and groups—are ready to take the stage and showcase their creativity for our families and community.
The HMS Talent Show will take place on May 12 at 6:00 PM at Cherokee Elementary on the cafeteria stage. All are invited to join the fun! HMS Student Council will be selling drinks and popcorn.
We hope to see you there for a night of great entertainment! 🎤✨
Our talented students—both individuals and groups—are ready to take the stage and showcase their creativity for our families and community.
The HMS Talent Show will take place on May 12 at 6:00 PM at Cherokee Elementary on the cafeteria stage. All are invited to join the fun! HMS Student Council will be selling drinks and popcorn.
We hope to see you there for a night of great entertainment! 🎤✨
The Highland School District is excited to launch REBELS Connect for the 2026–2027 school year!
Rebels Connect is an alternative way of learning—a flexible online option designed to meet your individual needs while keeping expectations high.
While the program is geared toward upperclassmen, students in grades 7–10 are also eligible to apply with administrative approval and a demonstrated ability to work independently.
Choosing Rebels Connect doesn’t mean leaving your roots—you’re still a part of Highland, with access to:
✔️ Zero Cost curriculum and FREE concurrent college classes through Ozarka College (with a 2.5 GPA)
✔️ Full Technology Kit including a Chromebook and internet hotspot if needed
✔️ Advanced Academics with AP courses and certified teachers
✔️ Comprehensive Support including mental health services and interventionists
✔️ Full Student Experience with extracurriculars, graduation, and scholarship eligibility
Does this sound like the right fit for your child?
📅 Informational Meeting: Monday, May 18
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Highland High School
👉 Pre-register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchKikYnweR55B-BYCDNodLc9CUr8JRY-W7WyZknTiBpcQLSQ/viewform
We encourage families to pre-register for this event if you are interested in Rebels Connect for the 2026–2027 school year.
For more information, please visit highlandrebels.org.
Rebels Connect is an alternative way of learning—a flexible online option designed to meet your individual needs while keeping expectations high.
While the program is geared toward upperclassmen, students in grades 7–10 are also eligible to apply with administrative approval and a demonstrated ability to work independently.
Choosing Rebels Connect doesn’t mean leaving your roots—you’re still a part of Highland, with access to:
✔️ Zero Cost curriculum and FREE concurrent college classes through Ozarka College (with a 2.5 GPA)
✔️ Full Technology Kit including a Chromebook and internet hotspot if needed
✔️ Advanced Academics with AP courses and certified teachers
✔️ Comprehensive Support including mental health services and interventionists
✔️ Full Student Experience with extracurriculars, graduation, and scholarship eligibility
Does this sound like the right fit for your child?
📅 Informational Meeting: Monday, May 18
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Highland High School
👉 Pre-register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchKikYnweR55B-BYCDNodLc9CUr8JRY-W7WyZknTiBpcQLSQ/viewform
We encourage families to pre-register for this event if you are interested in Rebels Connect for the 2026–2027 school year.
For more information, please visit highlandrebels.org.
The Scholastic Book Fair is back at CES next week, April 20 - 24!
The Scholastic book fair will be held April 20-24th in the Highland Middle School Library from 7:20 am - 3:00 pm daily and will also be open at the Family Game Night on Tuesday, April 21st. Please email Joy Underwood (joy.underwood@highlandrebels.org) with any questions.
K–2 ATLAS testing begins Monday at CES!
We encourage our students to get a full night of sleep, arrive to school on time each day, eat a healthy breakfast, and always do their best work.
Testing will take place in small groups, so it will continue throughout the week and may extend into the beginning of next week.
We know our students are prepared and will do a great job showing what they know! 💪📚
We encourage our students to get a full night of sleep, arrive to school on time each day, eat a healthy breakfast, and always do their best work.
Testing will take place in small groups, so it will continue throughout the week and may extend into the beginning of next week.
We know our students are prepared and will do a great job showing what they know! 💪📚
Tomorrow is the last day for early kindergarten registration!
Cherokee Elementary School will continue registration tomorrow from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
To register your child for kindergarten, please bring:
Birth certificate
Social Security card
Up-to-date immunization record
Current physical
Students must be 5 years old on or before August 1 to be eligible for the upcoming school year.
We invite you to join Rebel Nation—a long-standing tradition of pride and excellence. We can’t wait to welcome our newest class of Rebels!
Cherokee Elementary School will continue registration tomorrow from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
To register your child for kindergarten, please bring:
Birth certificate
Social Security card
Up-to-date immunization record
Current physical
Students must be 5 years old on or before August 1 to be eligible for the upcoming school year.
We invite you to join Rebel Nation—a long-standing tradition of pride and excellence. We can’t wait to welcome our newest class of Rebels!
4th quarter progress reports are being sent home today!
The Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System (ATLAS) is the state’s required K–12 summative assessment, first introduced in spring 2024. It measures student learning and helps guide instruction while monitoring progress toward goals outlined in the LEARNS Act.
Students across grade levels will participate in ATLAS Summative Testing:
Grades K–2: Students will take state-mandated summative assessments in literacy and math. These end-of-year tests measure foundational skills such as phonological awareness, decoding, number sense, and basic computation.
Grades 3–8: Students will be assessed in English Language Arts (Reading/Writing), Math, and Science.
High School: (Grades 9–10) English Language Arts (Reading/Writing). In addition, students will take End-of-Course (EOC) exams in Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology.
🗓️ Testing Dates
K–2 ATLAS Summative (Literacy & Math): April 20 – 24
Cherokee Elementary School (CES) & Highland High School (HHS): April 27 – May 1
Highland Middle School (HMS): May 4 – May 8
Students in grades 3–10 will test Monday through Thursday each week, completing one subject per day (Reading, Writing, Math, and Science).
🏫 Attendance Matters
We strongly encourage all students to be present on their scheduled testing days. The best testing environment is when students are able to test alongside their classmates, following the planned schedule.
🌟 Our Focus: Student Growth
At the Highland School District, we have placed a strong emphasis on student growth this year. ATLAS provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate how much they have learned and grown over the course of the year.
We encourage all students to give their best effort and take pride in their progress.
🏡 How Families Can Support
You play an important role in helping your child feel prepared and confident:
Ensure a good night’s sleep before testing days
Provide a healthy breakfast each morning
Help your child arrive on time and ready to start the day
Encourage a positive mindset
A simple reminder can go a long way:
👉 “This is your chance to show what you know.”
👉 “You don’t have to be perfect—just do your best.”
Students across grade levels will participate in ATLAS Summative Testing:
Grades K–2: Students will take state-mandated summative assessments in literacy and math. These end-of-year tests measure foundational skills such as phonological awareness, decoding, number sense, and basic computation.
Grades 3–8: Students will be assessed in English Language Arts (Reading/Writing), Math, and Science.
High School: (Grades 9–10) English Language Arts (Reading/Writing). In addition, students will take End-of-Course (EOC) exams in Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology.
🗓️ Testing Dates
K–2 ATLAS Summative (Literacy & Math): April 20 – 24
Cherokee Elementary School (CES) & Highland High School (HHS): April 27 – May 1
Highland Middle School (HMS): May 4 – May 8
Students in grades 3–10 will test Monday through Thursday each week, completing one subject per day (Reading, Writing, Math, and Science).
🏫 Attendance Matters
We strongly encourage all students to be present on their scheduled testing days. The best testing environment is when students are able to test alongside their classmates, following the planned schedule.
🌟 Our Focus: Student Growth
At the Highland School District, we have placed a strong emphasis on student growth this year. ATLAS provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate how much they have learned and grown over the course of the year.
We encourage all students to give their best effort and take pride in their progress.
🏡 How Families Can Support
You play an important role in helping your child feel prepared and confident:
Ensure a good night’s sleep before testing days
Provide a healthy breakfast each morning
Help your child arrive on time and ready to start the day
Encourage a positive mindset
A simple reminder can go a long way:
👉 “This is your chance to show what you know.”
👉 “You don’t have to be perfect—just do your best.”
Celebrate Earth Day with some family fun!
The Highland Home Visiting Team has partnered with the Ash Flat Library to host a special Earth Day event for families on Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ash Flat Ballpark.
Families with children 18 and under are invited to enjoy a book reading, seed planting, and face painting as we celebrate the beauty of our world together.
We hope you’ll come join the fun for this special Earth Day event!
The Highland Home Visiting Team has partnered with the Ash Flat Library to host a special Earth Day event for families on Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ash Flat Ballpark.
Families with children 18 and under are invited to enjoy a book reading, seed planting, and face painting as we celebrate the beauty of our world together.
We hope you’ll come join the fun for this special Earth Day event!
It's not too late to order your 2025-2026 Rebel Yearbook!
Visit the Jostens website and pre-order yours today.
Parents of seniors — don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate your graduate! You can purchase and create a Senior Spotlight Ad to showcase your student.
Order your yearbook or create your senior ad here:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1002342/Highland-High-School/
Have questions or need assistance? Contact AK Johnson at ak.johnson@highlandrebels.org
Visit the Jostens website and pre-order yours today.
Parents of seniors — don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate your graduate! You can purchase and create a Senior Spotlight Ad to showcase your student.
Order your yearbook or create your senior ad here:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1002342/Highland-High-School/
Have questions or need assistance? Contact AK Johnson at ak.johnson@highlandrebels.org
Mark your calendars, senior families!
CES Families — It’s time for teacher requests for the 2026–2027 school year!
Parents/guardians may submit teacher requests beginning today, April 1 through Friday, April 24.
Please note:
You must provide more than one teacher name when making a request.
We will do our best to honor requests, but placement is not guaranteed.
Requests are not available for fourth grade.
Requests can be submitted by:
📞 Calling the CES office at 870-257-3118
📧 Emailing administration at joni.gaskins@highlandrebels.org
or jamie.martin@highlandrebels.org
Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare for another great school year at CES!
CES Families:
There are still many items in our Lost & Found following last week’s Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Mr. Bryan, our custodian, will have tables set up under the awning on Wednesday, March 25 (during Spring Break) for families to stop by and look through the remaining clothing items.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and see if anything belongs to your student.
There are still many items in our Lost & Found following last week’s Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Mr. Bryan, our custodian, will have tables set up under the awning on Wednesday, March 25 (during Spring Break) for families to stop by and look through the remaining clothing items.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and see if anything belongs to your student.
Rebel Nation Reminder: No school tomorrow—teachers have a professional development day.
Spring Break is next week! Students return Monday, March 30.
Enjoy your time off!
Spring Break is next week! Students return Monday, March 30.
Enjoy your time off!