![Dr. Thomas and Principal Dixon smile as they take a picture on her Retirement.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_c1ebd792-e868-4ec0-bb73-5bee78763fb5.jpeg)
May 29, 2024
The Highlands family congratulates our Assistant Principal, Dr. Patsey Thomas on her retirement. She served our Highlands community for five years. We wish her well in her future...
![Pre-K students onstage performing "We're Moving Up to Kindergarten." Pre-K teachers and parents watch them perform.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_844d8430-50f6-4768-9c88-721ae2e573e8.jpeg)
May 16, 2024
Pre-K students participated in the Bridging Ceremony to Kindergarten May 16, 2024. They sang songs such as "We're Moving Up to Kindergarten" and "So long, Farewell, Good-bye for N...
![Fifteen 2nd Grade students hold up their certificates for a group photo. 2nd Grade teachers and administrators joined in the recognition.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_946fe8d4-99d5-4fe1-8f6e-bd450e0fa985.jpeg)
May 16, 2024
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, volunteers of the Arise2Read Program presented certificates to 2nd Grade students who met their individual goal of reading sight words fluently. Arise2Re...
![Principal Dixon is all smiles after receiving so many appreciation gifts on National Principal's Day.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_80bd207b-36f3-4c07-b858-ad7e826fe5ab.jpeg)
May 2, 2024
Wednesday, May 1st was National Principal's Day. The Highlands Family showed Principal Dixon appreciation for his leadership. Grade level teams presented him with snacks, beverag...
![Highlands 6th Grade band students play in collaboration with other 6th graders from schools in North Huntsville at the Spring Concert at Jemison High School gymnasium.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_ccb1101d-2fc4-40c6-b512-63091fd7f713.jpeg)
May 1, 2024
Highlands 6th Grade band students performed with other 6th graders from schools in North Huntsville at the Annual Spring Band Concert held at Jemison High School. The students pl...
![Principal Dixon gives greetings to parents and students at the K for a Day event.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_a903b711-6b38-4785-bf6b-08bec39ec10f.jpeg)
May 1, 2024
K for a Day event is held annually throughout the District. This event gives parents of upcoming Kindergarten students an opportunity to get an overview of what to expect in throu...
![Plory hugs, encourages, and waves at students in class. Students look excited to see Plory in class.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_7f44a76b-cd47-43e7-b093-86097221a7f5.jpeg)
May 1, 2024
Plory is an orange alien that appears in i-Ready Reading and Math lessons. Plory stopped by Highlands on Monday, April 29th to get the students geared up for the 3rd Diagnostic Be...
![Shapes, Shapes, Shapes STEM activity. A First grader creates his shapes masterpiece.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_0045a0ba-4eda-46ef-8d7d-49e10ee6a449.jpeg)
April 26, 2024
Our Club Days are so exciting and fun! A class maneuvered shapes in the "Shapes, Shapes, Shapes" STEM activity. A few students participated in Master Checkers where they had to s...
![A student runs with her kite hoping the wind will help it soar in the air.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_990872fc-6c4d-4f80-8502-5091ae0f2d7c.jpeg)
April 26, 2024
We had a fantastic Kite Day! The scholars enjoyed the beautiful, windy weather. The parents support was great. They assisted the children to help get the kites to fly. The smile...
![HCS Logo set over blue backdrop](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_a36d7155-99a5-43d4-850e-6ddb3b00d930.jpeg)
February 9, 2024
Following an inclement weather day on Friday, Jan.12, Huntsville City Schools (HCS) will be in session on Friday, April 26. Students, teachers, and employees will follow normal ...
![HCS logo set against blue backdrop overlaying a winter weather scene](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_21944d55-198c-453c-a3a0-eab75d8cc823.jpeg)
January 21, 2024
To ensure a safe and efficient return following the extreme winter weather, Huntsville City Schools will not be in session on Monday, Jan. 22 for students and teachers. As a prec...
![HCS Logo over a blurred background group of people](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_851182fd-3412-49ec-a6bd-3ee580156c7e.jpeg)
January 12, 2024
Huntsville City Schools hosted the Galaxy Awards Night at Lee High School on Thursday to recognize 2023-24 teachers and support staff of the year from across the district, as...
August 8, 2023
National PTA has recognized the Academy for Science & Foreign Language (ASFL), Highlands Elementary, and Goldsmith-Schiffman Elem...
![Huntsville Council of PTAs](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_85c1670b-943d-4f28-8b19-badd795e909b.jpg)
May 1, 2023
Thursday, April 20th was a special night for our Highlands Elementary PTA. At the Huntsville Council of PTAs, Highlands' PTA rece...
![Earth Week 2023](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_8141ccda-d163-438d-a241-702fb41ff03c.jpg)
May 1, 2023
The theme for Earth Day 2023, April 22nd, is “Invest In Our Planet.” This year's theme focuses on engaging governments, instituti...
April 27, 2023
Congratulations to the following students who will have artwork on display at this year's Panoply Arts Festival (April 28- 30, 202...
April 25, 2023
Huntsville City Schools (HCS) hosted a pinning ceremony recently to recognize employees marking milestone years of service! This ...
![Math Team Competition](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_94926a5e-12d7-4f21-960d-02b236726922.jpg)
April 12, 2023
Congratulations to our Math Team for representing our school community in this year's district-wide math competition Saturday, Ap...
![All Huntsville City Schools Receive Purple Star Designation](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_9478bfe0-a26c-4476-ae5a-a56886d2d6cf.jpg)
April 10, 2023
The Alabama State Department of Education announced on Wednesday that 122 Alabama schools have received 2023 Purple Star School d...
![ACAP Pep Rally](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/huntsville_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_428efa41-b4fe-4b0a-a474-9b3e935ea34c.jpg)
April 10, 2023
Thank You, Dr. Mae Jemison High School Band, for visiting our school community Monday, April 3rd in true marching band/testing pe...