Summer EBT provides $120 of extra grocery
benefits to qualifying families with school-aged
children in our community over the summer.
Click the link to see if your family is eligible for benefits.
https://bit.ly/494ucDv
benefits to qualifying families with school-aged
children in our community over the summer.
Click the link to see if your family is eligible for benefits.
https://bit.ly/494ucDv
The buses have all pulled away, the hallways are quiet, and summer vacation has officially begun for our Rebels! ☀️🌊🛶
As students head home to enjoy a well-deserved break, many of our teachers and staff are doing the same. We hope everyone across Highland School District takes time this summer to relax, explore all that our beautiful area has to offer, and recharge for the year ahead.
While summer is just beginning, we are already preparing for an exciting 2026–2027 school year!
📅 Important Back-to-School Dates:
• Grades 1–12: Tuesday, August 11
• Kindergarten: Thursday, August 13
Be sure to stay connected with Rebel Nation throughout the summer. We’ll continue sharing important updates and announcements through:
• Our social media pages
• SMS text messages
• The Highland School District app
• highlandrebels.org
Enjoy your summer, Rebels! Stay safe, make memories, and we’ll see you in August!
As students head home to enjoy a well-deserved break, many of our teachers and staff are doing the same. We hope everyone across Highland School District takes time this summer to relax, explore all that our beautiful area has to offer, and recharge for the year ahead.
While summer is just beginning, we are already preparing for an exciting 2026–2027 school year!
📅 Important Back-to-School Dates:
• Grades 1–12: Tuesday, August 11
• Kindergarten: Thursday, August 13
Be sure to stay connected with Rebel Nation throughout the summer. We’ll continue sharing important updates and announcements through:
• Our social media pages
• SMS text messages
• The Highland School District app
• highlandrebels.org
Enjoy your summer, Rebels! Stay safe, make memories, and we’ll see you in August!
The Highland School District is excited to once again provide free meals to children through the Seamless Summer Feeding Program!
Throughout the month of June, all children from birth to age 18 can receive free meals at various locations across the district. Be sure to watch for our big red food truck as it travels throughout Rebel Nation, bringing nutritious meals directly to our communities.
We are also planning to continue meal service during the month of July. Additional information regarding July meal schedules and locations will be shared at a later date.
We look forward to seeing our students and families this summer!
Throughout the month of June, all children from birth to age 18 can receive free meals at various locations across the district. Be sure to watch for our big red food truck as it travels throughout Rebel Nation, bringing nutritious meals directly to our communities.
We are also planning to continue meal service during the month of July. Additional information regarding July meal schedules and locations will be shared at a later date.
We look forward to seeing our students and families this summer!
ATLAS assessment scores are continually being released, and the Highland School District is sending home information to help parents access their child’s results through the parent portal.
An informational sheet with instructions on how to log in and view assessment scores has been sent home with students in grades K–10.
If you have questions or did not receive your student’s login information, please contact District Testing Coordinator Missy Floyd at melissa.floyd@highlandrebels.org.
We are proud of the hard work our students have shown throughout the testing process and encourage families to review these results together.
An informational sheet with instructions on how to log in and view assessment scores has been sent home with students in grades K–10.
If you have questions or did not receive your student’s login information, please contact District Testing Coordinator Missy Floyd at melissa.floyd@highlandrebels.org.
We are proud of the hard work our students have shown throughout the testing process and encourage families to review these results together.
We’ve had an incredible school year in the Highland School District, and while we will certainly miss our Rebels, we know everyone is ready for a well-deserved summer break!
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 20, with dismissal times as follows:
• CES Car Riders – 11:40 a.m.
• CES Activity Bus Riders – 11:45 a.m.
• HHS & HMS Bus Riders – 11:55 a.m.
• CES Bus Riders – 12:10 p.m.
• Highland Preschool will close at 12:45 p.m.
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this school year such a success.
Enjoy your summer, stay safe, and make the most of your time off. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in August!
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 20, with dismissal times as follows:
• CES Car Riders – 11:40 a.m.
• CES Activity Bus Riders – 11:45 a.m.
• HHS & HMS Bus Riders – 11:55 a.m.
• CES Bus Riders – 12:10 p.m.
• Highland Preschool will close at 12:45 p.m.
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this school year such a success.
Enjoy your summer, stay safe, and make the most of your time off. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in August!
Our previously postponed choir concert will now be held in conjunction with the jazz band concert, giving you two great performances in one night.
🎤 Choir Concert – 5:30 PM
🎷 Jazz Band Concert – 6:30 PM
We’ll also have a dessert auction featuring plenty of delicious homemade goodies.
Come out and enjoy an evening of outstanding performances by our talented students while supporting our choir and band programs. We hope to see you there! ❤️🤍🩶
🎶 Our Jazz Band is wrapping up performance season with their final concert of the year—join us!
📅 May 12
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 HHS Gym
Come out and enjoy a great evening of music as we celebrate our talented student musicians! 🎷🎺
📅 May 12
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 HHS Gym
Come out and enjoy a great evening of music as we celebrate our talented student musicians! 🎷🎺
Selected students are set to be recognized at our Academic Honors Night on May 11 at 6:30 PM at the A.L. Hutson Memorial Center.
Students in grades 9–11 will be honored for their academic achievements, including GPA honors, department awards, and other special recognitions.
We are proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and success of these students as they continue to represent the very best of Rebel Nation.
We look forward to an evening of celebration with our students, families, and community!
Students in grades 9–11 will be honored for their academic achievements, including GPA honors, department awards, and other special recognitions.
We are proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and success of these students as they continue to represent the very best of Rebel Nation.
We look forward to an evening of celebration with our students, families, and community!
The correct departure time is 6:15 tomorrow morning - see you then!
With the threat of severe weather this evening, Highland School District has made the decision to postpone tonight’s choir concert.
We will work to reschedule and share a new date as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe this evening, Rebels!
We will work to reschedule and share a new date as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe this evening, Rebels!
Highland School District is excited to offer Rebels Connect for the 2026–2027 school year—an alternative, flexible online learning option designed to meet individual student needs while maintaining high expectations.
While this 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. Students remain part of Rebel Nation and continue to have access to academics, extracurricular activities, and support services.
We invite all interested families to attend our informational meeting to learn more:
📅 Monday, May 18
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Highland High School
👉 Pre-register here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSchKikYnweR55.../viewform
If you believe this may be a good fit for your student—or if you simply want to learn more—we encourage you to sign up and attend. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s school or visit our website at highlandrebels.org.
While this 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. Students remain part of Rebel Nation and continue to have access to academics, extracurricular activities, and support services.
We invite all interested families to attend our informational meeting to learn more:
📅 Monday, May 18
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Highland High School
👉 Pre-register here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSchKikYnweR55.../viewform
If you believe this may be a good fit for your student—or if you simply want to learn more—we encourage you to sign up and attend. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s school or visit our website at highlandrebels.org.
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!
