We hope you have a great Labor Day Weekend! Have some fun, create some memories, get some rest and we will see everyone back on TUESDAY!


Attached you will find the Peek at the Week for February 23–27.
Next week wraps up the month of February — spring is just around the corner! We are looking forward to all the exciting learning and activities ahead as we move into a new season. Don't forget about the K/1 Performance on 2/26!
We hope everyone enjoys a wonderful and restful weekend. We will see you back at the HIVE on Monday!
Live Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSA3RmlEGM-Lqveg_Tn9rKeXwnxDLHfXxe-vd5Km2IjR8EArw1AUhkUHVL0hfu7aOGjApJHRi9ZFGex/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
PDF Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HlY3qr9_umgck-zHYJGni1dKDVA3Mjpz/view?usp=sharing
The first full week back after our two-week snow hibernation has definitely left both students and staff feeling a little extra tired — but we jumped right back in and had a great week at the HIVE! We loved celebrating Kindness Month, Valentine’s Day, and kicking off our PBIS challenge. Our students have been working hard and showing so many positive behaviors!
A few important reminders for next week:
* No school on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.
* Our Book Fair begins on February 18 — we can’t wait to get started!
* Be sure to check out the attached “Peek at the Week” for all the details.
* We hope you all enjoy a wonderful and restful long weekend! 🐝💛
Live Link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQFzOoNlAnhMDrKcofrEXswthgh3cMOnuLQyb4I4XLccrgllNKjjOQf2zg8tKVsgBg1PvH6efwO74f3/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
PDF Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H4nr9vTY1vIyrXexPNWxFSeZiN2YXxoJ/view?usp=sharing
Our first day back will also be our official 100th (and some) Day of School! Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old or wear a 100th Day celebration shirt to join the fun.
Have a wonderful weekend—there’s lots to enjoy with the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl! We can’t wait to see our Hornets soon!
Live Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTPcw3Y3spgZ6uqjv-hYO7lNWr8Rmp9OSn05_sC6knvhruIHjAci4R5KjqqRYOBPvucUxK0DjDTkXmS/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
PDF Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GCuaEiz98rSNN2I2oAtqEOAuwPuiCKf9/view?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKydoUWZtAVhaOyzQ_fiB3pUSMQp0RWutL4t1RjgcgE0o61Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104283242512245979685
We know this may be inconvenient, and our Hornet community is eager to return to in person learning! Our students did a fantastic job being online and ready to learn today! Thank you for supporting your learner from home!
We look forward to seeing everyone online tomorrow at 9:00 AM. 🐝💛
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/115N6k1iJ8S0rkmKNRlg3xE01mQwij0U6?usp=sharing
Join us at Crumbl Cookie from 2:30–5:30PM to treat your family and support Highland at the same time! You can download the Crumbl app to order ahead and pick up during this window...easy peasy!
Best part? Highland receives 15% of sales during this time! Thanks for helping us turn cookies into support for our school 💛📚
Dear Highland Families,
We are eager to welcome our students back into the building; however, the weather is not cooperating as we had hoped. As a result, Wednesday, February 4 will be a DCPS@Home learning day (Day #8).
Please note that students do not have Day 8 materials in their folders. Day 8 materials can be accessed using the following link:
https://sites.google.com/daviess.kyschools.us/dcpsathome/home
Students should log into Google Meet at 9:00 a.m. to receive instruction from their teachers. Day 8 materials may be printed at home, or students may complete their work using their own paper. As a reminder, students will have five school days after returning to in-person learning to complete any DCPS@Home assignments.
To make access easier, we have created a folder containing Day 8 packets for grades PreK–5. You may select the appropriate grade level and print the materials or use them as a reference.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15W0sqLW5cRRTOr5_NXW0KCosfGWNW7x2?usp=sharing
We understand that days like this can sometimes be confusing, and we truly appreciate your patience and flexibility. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or the school office if you need assistance.
https://forms.gle/tRcVQgxBtQ3eJtXo6
LIVE LINK:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSua9WRjEd-agUAgHTVWmSUa6Gi5fqEZJJ5BVg_hkPdLrOKnFF2kRhabB9fd5B2KeRmDW4g3qR91L7u/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
PDF LINK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VKhrgq98Xicy87EPlXIjJ3OKsXwfbO6a/view?usp=sharing
Our Dine with the Hive at Crumbl Cookie has been moved to NEXT Wednesday, February 4th from 2:30–5:30 PM. Stop by for a treat and don’t forget...the Hornet will be there for pictures! 📸 These events are more important now than ever as we work to raise funds for our new playground. Thank you for supporting Highland students! 💛

We hope everyone is staying warm and safe. Today will be DCPS@Home Day 3. Your child’s teacher will be ready to greet your kiddo at 9:00 AM on their Google Meet.
As soon as we know what the rest of the week has in store regarding in-person learning, we will send out an updated Peek at the Week.
As always, please let us know if there is anything we can do to help!
We hope you are enjoying a restful weekend. Attached you will find Highland’s Peek at the Week. The live link allows you to click directly on any links within the slideshow, while the PDF provides an easy way to view all of this week’s important information at a glance.
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
TO VIEW WITH LIVE LINKS CLICK HERE: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTbrwKv_fgYj7mCIkWLGPePmkLeFjxsHsw4f8pt-Lgyl69TVySwGdts-tcuw-QyUtUTN8YuQOaYOquK/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
TO VIEW PDF VERSION CLICK HERE:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ipZyFcGxuyYJYVNaY_zP0N21JyKLbDb9iz-KPaSa9YM/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vT4_8gp1fyUz9aRmc5qku6EOcqi4XnLpisXzdDeoUN4L6gEaSnjowaJ1_JWYYXunBEAIrKS2t7sVfix/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
A Quick Newsletter Update
As we head into 2026, our weekly newsletter will begin to look a little different. Our goal is to keep it more condensed and focused on the most essential information for families. You will continue to have access to the Highland BUZZ for general school-wide updates and announcements.
We are so excited to welcome our students back to school on January 5 and hope your family enjoyed a wonderful break!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTXypvzummipG6yMCnwHxT83jZW5Ye5Y3mC3CcbYOmA-uesqo4aHrUd1_lbZ6ZdLeMkID1AfA41tq2B/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
A couple of exciting reminders:
🚂 Polar Express Experience – Thursday
Have your child wear their coziest Christmas pajamas as we hop aboard for a magical day! If you’d like to contribute to this special experience, the donation link is included below—your support means so much to us.
https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T174X8434650
🎉 Classroom Christmas Parties – Friday
Our students will be celebrating the season with their classmates. Please take a moment to review any newsletters or notes sent home with details about the festivities.
Wishing all of our families a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful, joy-filled break! We can’t wait to see everyone in the new year! 🎅🌟
https://sites.google.com/daviess.kyschools.us/hes-buzz/home
https://sites.google.com/daviess.kyschools.us/hes-buzz/home
We’re getting ready for a magical day filled with wonder, pajamas, and Christmas cheer, and we cannot wait to share this experience with our students. If you’d like to help make the day extra special for our kiddos, please click the link below to donate. Any contribution—big or small—helps sprinkle a little more holiday magic! 🎄✨
https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T174X8434650
https://sites.google.com/daviess.kyschools.us/hes-buzz/home
Fortunately the road conditions have improved enough throughout the day that we can go IN PERSON tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3. We urge you to use caution during morning travel, as low temperatures could create spots of black ice and some overpasses may be less than perfect. HES prioritizes safety, and we are excited to see our students tomorrow. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to reach out!
