Gradebooks are live! Be sure to check your grades in both Canvas and Skyward! What are your tips for keeping up with your grades?

Don’t wait ‘til it’s too late - keep up with your grades now!💯

Say "hello" to Parent-Teacher Chat! Download the 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼. from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store and enable Notifications.

Meet Ms. Whiteside, the ultimate senior success guide! Thanks to her hard work, every single senior graduated last year 🎓🙌, and we’re on track for a repeat this year 🎯.
She also works with our elementary students, making an impact from start to finish📚🏆.
Ms. Whiteside
She’s on a mission to help seniors:
*pass their state tests ✅
*master every class 📖
*prepare for their future ✨
Have a fun or memorable story about Ms. Whiteside? Share it in the comments below!

What’s your favorite part of being a virtual school student? Tell us in the comments section below.



Google Meet tips for students:
✅ Find a quiet location
✅ Headset for good sound
✅ Listen for expectations
✅ Use chat for questions
✅ Wait your turn
✅ Mute when not talking
Pro Tip: When you get on a Google Meet, be prepared for class. Have a neutral background behind you and follow etiquette procedures. What tips would you share?

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Google Meets start this week! See you in class!


Congratulations to Highlands Virtual School’s own Mr. Francis on an outstanding year!
Last year, Mr. Francis taught all the 8th-grade Geometry students in the county—and every single one passed the Geometry EOC! 🎉
In addition to leading all high school math courses for HVS, Mr. Francis also teaches Aerospace at Sebring High School.
Have a fun or memorable story about Mr. Francis? Share it in the comments below!


School starts Monday! 📚 Our teachers are ready, classrooms are prepped, and campuses are sparkling. Let’s make this year amazing from day one!
🚌 Find bus pickup/drop-off times: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/infofinder
🕧 School start times are listed on each school's website
🍳 FREE breakfast and lunch is provided every day, for every student
#SBHCFlorida #HighlandsSchools

PARENTS /GUARDIANS: The Commissioner of Education requires that training is available for parents/guardians on the consequences of making a school threat or false report via FortifyFL. Please discuss with your student the seriousness of this issue. Click to access course: www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/threatsweaponsinfo
You've been asking, and we've been working behind the scenes to collect as much information for back-to-school for our schools, all in one place:
🎒 Supply Lists
🏫 Open houses & orientations
👕 Dress codes
📃 New student registration
🚌 Attendance zones & bus routes
📲 App information
Back-to-school hub: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/bts25
Finally, download our app, follow your school's individual social media pages, and let's work together to create a great start to the new year!





