Highlands Elementary
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!
School News
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KidGuard Student Accident Insurance
KidGuard Enroll 22-23 Voluntary Accident Insurance Form, English and Spanish
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Highlands' Magnet Fundraiser
Buy your Highlands Elementary Magnets at the front office. 5 bucks gets you a great magnet showing you have Highlands Pride!
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Brand Spankin' New Highlands T-Shirts!!!
Get your Tee On Get your!!! 2021-2022 Highlands Elementary T-Shirts to show your Highlands PRIDE! We have the variety of sizes to fit you to a Tee. Buy them now for 10 dollars. Call our office for more information.
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Keep Osceola Safe
The Osceola School Board is committed to the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors. The Osceola School District has detailed comprehensive safety and emergency plans for every site, and all schools regularly conduct various drills, such as fire drills, severe weather drills, and intruder drills, to prepare students for an emergency.
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Let's Talk with the Osceola School District
The Osceola School District is committed to engaging all stakeholders in the education of our children. Only when we build strong relationships with our staff, students, families and community members can we best meet the needs of each and every student.
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Share Your Great
Have you been inspired by someone in our schools? Is your school helping us build our legacy as we move from Good to Great? Do you have a teacher who has made a difference on your life or the life of your child? Share the good news with us!
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Learn More About Here Comes The Bus
Here Comes the Bus is easy-to-use school bus tracking software that gives parents and students the ability to track the location of their school buses.
School District News
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2021-2022 Graduation Rate
Data released today by the Florida Department of Education shows Osceola School District's graduation rate decreased from 89.7% in 2021 to 85.2% in 2022. Florida's statewide high school graduation rate similarly decreased by from 90.1% to 87.3%. Click to see Osceola School District's Highlights!
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Valencia College's FAFSA Frenzy
We know filing your FAFSA can feel a little intimidating, but we’re here for you. During our Virtual FAFSA Frenzy, current students, returning students, prospective students, and parents can get expert one-on-one help from dedicated Financial Aid Specialists and our very own Financial Learning Ambassadors.
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Incoming Sixth and Ninth Grade Student Orientation
In order to help incoming middle and high school students and parents become familiar with their new schools for next year, Osceola County's secondary schools will host Student Orientation Nights
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March 10th Make-Up Day
The Osceola County School Board approved Friday, March 10, 2023, as make-up day due to Hurricane Nicole. As such, March 10th will now be a regular school day for all students, faculty, and staff in order for the district to meet state requirements regarding the number of instructional minutes in a school year. Click to Read More!
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High School Graduations
Graduation caps will fly on the following days and times for Osceola County's 2023 high school graduates: May 22nd - 26th.
School Upcoming Events
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February 7, 2023
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM School Board Workshop
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5:30 PM School Board Meeting
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February 15, 2023
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February 17, 2023
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February 21, 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM School Board Workshop
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5:30 PM School Board Meeting
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February 23, 2023
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March 10, 2023
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March 13, 2023
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March 14, 2023
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March 15, 2023
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March 16, 2023
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March 17, 2023
Principal's Message
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Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year at Highlands Elementary!
The upcoming school year brings the excitement of new beginnings, new experiences and new opportunities to learn and grow. Every teacher, administrator, staff member and parent plays an important role in making this year great for all of our Cowboys!
Highlands Elementary is committed to creating an environment of high academic expectations where all individuals through support, interventions and enrichment, grow to their greatest potential. It is our mission to nurture, guide and challenge all of our students to achieve their maximum potential.
The Highlands Elementary staff and I know how lucky we are to have so many wonderful students, parents and business partners as part of our Highlands Family. It continues to be our goal to keep our community involved and informed of the awesome things that take place at Highlands each and every day! To stay connected, visit our website at hles.osceolaschools.net or Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Highlands-Elementary-School-107020504354806/
Please stop by our front office for any assistance, where we are happy to provide you with Red Carpet Customer Service! Our office hours are 7:30-4:00 Monday through Friday during the school year. I can also be contacted directly through email at patricia.cummins@osceolaschools.net.
I am eager to begin another school year! I hope you join me in your excitement and are ready to Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be Ready to Learn every day! We look forward to seeing you in August! Stay tuned for more details later this summer as we plan for a year full of kindness, learning and fun!
Until then, read a little, write a little, talk with one another and stay well!
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!
Mrs. Patty Cummins,
Principal
Welcome Cowboys!
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OUR VISION
Highlands Elementary School, in partnership with parents and community members, is committed to creating an environment of high academic expectations where all individuals through support, interventions and enrichment, grow to their greatest potential.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Highlands Elementary is to nurture, guide, and challenge all of our students to achieve their maximum potential.