Highland School District

Be sure to note the following calendar changes- March 14 No School, K-12 Professional Development for Certified Staff March 17 End of 3rd Quarter March 20 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4 - 7 PM at CES, HMS, HHS 3-7 PM at Preschool March 21 School in Session *snow make-up day March 24 - 28 Spring Break No School April 18 & April 21 School in Session *snow make-up days May 21 Last Day of School *calendar extended to make-up snow days May 16-21

We will run regular bus routes this afternoon! Thank you for being so patient, as we have had to adjust our routes during the recent winter weather.

Welcome back to school! We have a couple of changes to the bus routes for tomorrow morning. We will notify you during the day of any changes necessary for the afternoon. Amended bus routes for 2-24-25 MORNING Heart Bus Will run paved roads only. Turkey Bus Will not run Nine Mile Ridge Road. The bus will meet at Nine Mile Ridge Fire Department at 6:50 for pick-ups. Let's have a great week, Rebels!

Many roads within our district boundary are still unsafe for bus travel. Therefore, the Highland School District will not be in session on Friday, February 21, 2025.

The Highland School District will not be in session on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

The Highland School District will not be in session on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Stay safe and warm, Rebels!

With the forecast of winter weather entering our area tomorrow early and continuing throughout the day, the Highland School District will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

CES Families- The orders from the popcorn fundraiser are in! Parents are asked to pick up orders at your earliest convenience. Any orders not picked up by Tuesday afternoon (2/18) will be sent home with students via bus or car. Thank you for your assistance with our fundraiser!

Friday is our Valentine's Party Day at CES! You are invited to join the fun from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Parents only, please, no younger siblings. Upon arrival, please be prepared to sign in at the front office and present a valid ID or driver's license. We also want to take this opportunity to remind you that all persons picking up students early from school must be on the approved pick-up list for each student. Parents/guardians may add additional persons who are allowed to pick up their child by contacting the CES front office at 870-257-3118. Thank you

3rd quarter progress reports will be sent home today CES Students By backpack HMS / HHS Students By mail (allow 1+ day for delivery) The 3rd quarter ends March 7

The Highland School District is monitoring the current weather and is aware that some roads within our district may be impassable this afternoon due to high water. We will make contact by phone with those families where the route may be modified before afternoon travel. Please note that regular drop-off times may be delayed some as our buses travel safely around the district.

The Highland School District is accepting applications for a Head Volleyball Coach for the 2025-26 school year. Applicants must have or be able to obtain an Arkansas Teaching License with a teaching assignment TBD. For more information, contact Dennis Sublett at dennis.sublett@highlandrebels.org or call 870-257-0035. Apply online at highlandrebels.org.

ATTENTION 5th GRADE PARENTS! We are hosting DONUTS WITH GROWN-UPS next Friday, starting with Mrs. Sylvia Clement’s and Mrs. Jana Saulnier’s classes! When: Friday, January 31 Where: HMS Cafeteria Time: 8:30 am - All students from these two 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 will host this same event next month for Mrs. James’, Mrs. Strobbe’s, and Mr. McClure’s classes

Amended bus routes for Thursday, January 23. MORNING BUTTERFLY Students that live at Bee Run area will need to meet the bus at Loberg Park at 6:15. FISH Bus will not run New Hope Rd, Banks Rd, or Martins Creek Rd. Bus will be at New Hope Church at 6:45. We will notify you if routes must be amended for the afternoon.

Amended bus routes for Wednesday, January 22. MORNING BUTTERFLY Students that live at Bee Run area will need to meet the bus at Loberg Park at 6:15. FISH Bus will not run New Hope Rd, Banks Rd, or Martins Creek Rd. Bus will be at New Hope Church at 6:45. AFTERNOON BUTTERFLY Students that live at Bee Run area will need to meet the bus at Loberg park at 3:55. FISH Bus will not run New Hope Rd, Banks Rd, or Martins Creek Rd. Bus will be at New Hope Church at 3:45.

As a precaution, we will amend some of our bus routes for Tuesday, January 21.

The Highland School District will be in session tomorrow, Monday, January 20, with amended morning and afternoon bus routes. MORNING AMENDED ROUTES BUTTERFLY Students that live at Bee Run and South Spring St area will need to meet the bus at Loberg Park at 6:15. FISH Bus will not run New Hope Rd, Banks Rd, or Martins Creek Rd. Bus will be at New Hope Church at 6:45. Bus will be at the Hwy 175 end of Quarry Rd at 7:05. HEART Bus will run paved roads only. INDIAN Bus will not run Griffin Rd/White Horse Mountain area or Bernard Cr/View Rd. Bus will be at the end of Bernard Cr at 6:40 and at the end of Griffin Rd at 6:45. RAZORBACK Bus will not run Caddo, Kato, Nocatee area. TURKEY Bus will not run Nine Mile Ridge Rd. Bus will be at Nine Mile Ridge Fire Dept. at 6:50. TURTLE Bus will not run Onaga, Ridgecrest Rd, or Kia Kima. Bus will be at the North Golf Course Pro Shop at 6:40.

We appreciate your patience and understanding over the last several days as we dealt with road conditions across the district during the recent winter weather. We are pleased to announce that the Highland School District WILL BE IN SESSION tomorrow, January 17. We still want to exercise caution running some of our routes, so please note the following changes below. As always, if you do not feel comfortable allowing your student driver to travel to school by car or do not feel comfortable with bus travel, please contact your student’s building principal. Amended Routes Butterfly - Students that live at Bee Run and South Spring St area will need to meet the bus at Loberg Park at 6:15. Fish- Bus will not run New Hope Rd, Banks Rd, or Martins Creek Rd. Bus will be at New Hope Church at 6:45. Bus will be at the Hwy 175 end of Quarry Rd at 7:05. Heart- Bus will run paved roads only. Indian- Bus will not run Griffin Rd/White Horse Mountain area or Bernard Cr/View Rd. Bus will be at the end of Bernard Cr at 6:40 and at the end of Griffin Rd at 6:45. Razorback- Bus will not run Caddo, Kato, Nocatee area. Turkey - Bus will not run Nine Mile Ridge Rd. Bus will be at Nine Mile Ridge Fire Dept. at 6:50. Turtle- Bus will not run Onaga, Ridgecrest Rd, or Kia Kima. Bus will be at the North Golf Course Pro Shop at 6:40. An update on how routes will run tomorrow afternoon will be given during the day tomorrow.

Unfortunately, many roads in Cherokee Village and other rural areas remain snow-covered and have not improved enough to safely run our bus routes. We were hopeful that conditions would improve enough for us to return to campus; however, safety must come first. The Highland School District will not be in session on Thursday, January 16, 2025. We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe as you travel around these areas. Please note the following calendar updates due to winter weather: The HSD will now be in session on January 20, February 17, March 21, April 18, April 21

The Highland School District will not be in session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Many secondary and rural roads within our district boundaries remain unsafe for bus travel, making it challenging to ensure the safety of our drivers and students. We understand that both teachers and students are eager to return to the classroom, but the safety of our school community remains our top priority. We are hopeful that road conditions will improve and that we can safely return to campus on Thursday, January 16. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and keep our families informed of any updates. Thank you for your understanding and support! Please note the following calendar updates due to winter weather: The HSD will now be in session on January 20, February 17, March 21, April 18