It's time to register for the Highland Mighty Mite Football League! Registration is open to students entering 3rd through 6th grades for the upcoming school year.
📅 Saturday, July 11
📍 Tennis Court Parking Lot (next to Rebel Memorial Field)
Registration Schedule
• 8:00 a.m. – 6th Grade
• 9:00 a.m. – 5th Grade
• 10:00 a.m. – 4th Grade
• 11:00 a.m. – 3rd Grade
💲 Registration Fee: $60 per player
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Stowers at 870-847-0046.
We look forward to another exciting season of Mighty Mite Football. Go Rebels!

Future Rebels are invited to join us for the Highland Mighty Mite Football Camp this July at Rebel Memorial Field! This FREE camp is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn football fundamentals, build confidence, stay active, and have fun with friends.
Camp Dates:
• July 9
• July 16
• July 23
• July 30
Camp Times:
🏈 3rd & 4th Grades – 5:30 p.m.
🏈 5th & 6th Grades – 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Rebel Memorial Field
No registration is required—just come ready to learn, have fun, and enjoy an evening of football!
More information about Highland Mighty Mite League registration will be announced soon.
We look forward to seeing our future Rebels on the field this July!

The first day of school is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our newest Rebels!
Join us for a special Kindergarten Meet & Greet where incoming kindergarten students and their families can meet their future classmates and get acquainted with our teachers!
Whether you've already registered your child or still need to complete registration, this event is for you!
📅 Monday, July 13
⏰ 9:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Cherokee Elementary School Playground Area
🌟 Join us for:
🎈 Bounce House
📚 Story Time with Mrs. Susan from the Ash Flat Library
🍿 Popcorn & Popsicles
🛝 Playground Fun
😊 A chance to meet new friends and our wonderful kindergarten teachers!
If you still need to register your child for kindergarten, please come prepared with the following documents. (Children must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2026.)
Please bring:
✔️ Birth Certificate
✔️ Social Security Card
✔️ Up-to-Date Immunization Record
✔️ Current Physical
We look forward to welcoming our newest Rebels and helping your family start the school year with confidence. We can't wait to see you there!

July Feeding Program Begins Soon!
Are you already registered for the Highland School District's July Feeding Program?
Our first meal pickup will be Friday, July 3, and we want to make sure all eligible children are signed up and ready to participate!
📅 Pickup Dates: Fridays in July (July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31)
⏰ Pickup Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Cherokee Elementary School Cafeteria
👧🧒 Who Can Participate? All children ages 1-18
🍽️ Each child will receive:
✅ 5 Breakfasts
✅ 5 Lunches
✅ Milk
This weekly pickup program helps ensure children have nutritious meals throughout the week during the summer months.
If you haven't registered yet, now is the time! We look forward to serving our families and helping keep our Rebels fueled for summer fun.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/A9FZWCAYgkRPS9hs7

Friday, June 26, will be our last day for feeding across the district at our designated locations. Make sure you are pre-registered for our July feeding program if you want to participate!*
*Visit our website or social media for more information

All parents/guardians of students entering grades 7-12 who are interested in participating in Boys Basketball during the 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to attend. Important information regarding the upcoming season, summer activities, expectations, and program details will be discussed.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m.

To better accommodate parents' schedules, Coach Layne has changed the date and time of the Boys Basketball Parent Meeting.
📅 Monday, June 15
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 A.L. Hutson Center
All parents of students in grades 7-12 who are interested in playing boys basketball during the 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to attend.
Important information regarding the upcoming season will be shared, and we look forward to visiting with our players and families as we prepare for an exciting year ahead.
GO REBELS!

Stop by any of our locations this week from 11-12 daily!

We have been thrilled by the tremendous turnout and want to thank everyone for their participation and patience as we continue serving a large number of families each day.
Just a reminder that we have added a Friday meal pickup location this summer. Meals may be picked up each Friday in June from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Highland High School.
Please use the side cafeteria entrance, and park in the student parking lot located east of the cafeteria entrance.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you each week!

We're excited to announce the launch of Highland's first flag football program for students entering Kindergarten through 2nd Grade!
📅 Registration is open now through June 26.
💲 Cost is $20 per player and is payable by cash or check on the first night of practice.
Games will be played on Tuesday evenings, with the possibility of Thursday games depending on registration numbers.
To register, please complete the Google Form linked below.
Practice and game schedules have not been finalized at this time. Families of students who register by the deadline will be contacted with additional information regarding practice dates, game schedules, and other program details.
Questions? Contact Coach Sterling Stowers at sterling.stowers@highlandrebels.org.
We can't wait to get this exciting new program started and give our youngest Rebels an opportunity to learn the game, build teamwork skills, and have fun on the field!
LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcayRNQa342WVCmeVvsGRex_Qw1xhNsBRLiFNTGWKg-16JVA/viewform


Our Highland Home Visiting group is offering a car seat check event! If interested, please contact Kristie Wimberly by phone or email!

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
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!

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!

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.
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! ❤️🤍🩶

📅 May 12
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 HHS Gym
Come out and enjoy a great evening of music as we celebrate our talented student musicians! 🎷🎺

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!

