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!
Cherokee Elementary School is inviting families to register their future Rebels for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year. Kindergarten registration will be held April 14–16 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day at Cherokee Elementary.
Parents and guardians are asked to bring several required documents at the time of registration, including a birth certificate, the child’s Social Security card, an up-to-date physical, and a current immunization record. Students should also attend registration, as an entry-level screener will be conducted.
To be eligible for kindergarten, children must turn five (5) years old on or before August 1, 2026. All students must be registered by a parent or legal guardian.
Cherokee Elementary looks forward to welcoming the next class of Rebels and beginning their educational journey in a supportive and engaging environment.
For additional information or questions, please contact the Cherokee Elementary office at 870-257-3118.
Parents and guardians are asked to bring several required documents at the time of registration, including a birth certificate, the child’s Social Security card, an up-to-date physical, and a current immunization record. Students should also attend registration, as an entry-level screener will be conducted.
To be eligible for kindergarten, children must turn five (5) years old on or before August 1, 2026. All students must be registered by a parent or legal guardian.
Cherokee Elementary looks forward to welcoming the next class of Rebels and beginning their educational journey in a supportive and engaging environment.
For additional information or questions, please contact the Cherokee Elementary office at 870-257-3118.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
March 19: Parent-Teacher Conferences
4:00 - 7:00 pm
March 20: Professional Development
NO school (certified staff only)
March 23 - 27: Spring Break
NO school
Parents/Guardians-
If your child sold popcorn, we ask that you please stop by Cherokee Elementary School (CES) to pick up the order. To help ensure that items are not lost or damaged while traveling home on the bus, we ask that all fundraising items be picked up by a parent or guardian.
We appreciate your support and all the hard work from our students who participated in the fundraiser!
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 870-257-3118.
If your child sold popcorn, we ask that you please stop by Cherokee Elementary School (CES) to pick up the order. To help ensure that items are not lost or damaged while traveling home on the bus, we ask that all fundraising items be picked up by a parent or guardian.
We appreciate your support and all the hard work from our students who participated in the fundraiser!
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 870-257-3118.
Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, March 11!
All students at CES will have their photo taken, and a proof will be sent home later with information on how to order.
Students who attend HMS or HHS will also have the opportunity to have their picture taken. They will be called from class and shuttled to CES for pictures, and they will receive a photo proof with ordering information as well.
Kindergarten students will have their cap and gown pictures taken on this day.
All students at CES will have their photo taken, and a proof will be sent home later with information on how to order.
Students who attend HMS or HHS will also have the opportunity to have their picture taken. They will be called from class and shuttled to CES for pictures, and they will receive a photo proof with ordering information as well.
Kindergarten students will have their cap and gown pictures taken on this day.
Highland School District administration was alerted to a potential threat early this evening. The school SRO was immediately notified, who verified the threat to be non-credible. Appropriate action has been taken in this matter.
These threats, whether made in person or online, are taken very seriously and are always thoroughly investigated. They will follow procedures and laws according to the state of Arkansas. The top priority of the Highland School District is to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We always encourage you to notify authorities if you see or hear of something suspicious- let’s work together to keep our school safe.
Here's our updated calendar for the remainder of the 25-26 school year!
ATTENTION 5th GRADE PARENTS!
We are hosting DONUTS WITH GROWN-UPS this month for the classes of Strobbe, Saulnier, and McClure!
When: Friday, February 27
Where: HMS Cafeteria
Time: 8:00 am
- All students from these three classes can invite two grown-ups to attend
- All guests attending must check in to the HMS office and present a valid form of identification
We are hosting DONUTS WITH GROWN-UPS this month for the classes of Strobbe, Saulnier, and McClure!
When: Friday, February 27
Where: HMS Cafeteria
Time: 8:00 am
- All students from these three classes can invite two grown-ups to attend
- All guests attending must check in to the HMS office and present a valid form of identification
3rd quarter progress reports are being sent home today!
Due to recent winter weather and missed instructional days, the upcoming February 16 Presidents' Day Holiday will now be a regular school day for students and staff.
Highland Middle School is celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week!
Join us February 16–20 as we focus on spreading kindness, building each other up, and making HMS an even stronger and more positive place to learn and grow. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference — whether it’s encouraging a friend, helping a classmate, or simply sharing a smile.
We can’t wait to see everyone participating and spreading positivity throughout Highland Middle School! 💫
Join us February 16–20 as we focus on spreading kindness, building each other up, and making HMS an even stronger and more positive place to learn and grow. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference — whether it’s encouraging a friend, helping a classmate, or simply sharing a smile.
We can’t wait to see everyone participating and spreading positivity throughout Highland Middle School! 💫
Join us for the Teddy Bear Toss this Friday at the home basketball games!
