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Highland Elementary School

@HighlandESHawks

Official page of Highland Elementary School in @ABSSPublic

 Burlington, NC
abss.k12.nc.us/o/highlandes
Joined August 2015
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✨ Start strong, start here! Kindergarten registration is live! Instructions can be found on our website: bit.ly/absskindergarten. Also, don't forget about our Kindergarten Fair next Saturday, March 8th, 9 AM to 12 PM at Holly Hill Mall! #ABSSEvents #ThisisABSS
Four children giving a thumbs-up with text Kindergarten Registration is Live!

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Don't miss the chance to win this great prize. Looking forward to seeing parents at our 1st PTA meeting Monday at 4:30pm!
8-12-2024 PTA Meeting

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The staff at Highland are having a delicious (pizza) Pi Day thanks to our wonderful PTA! Thank you for all of the ways you support and treat our staff!
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Yesterday morning, students from the Williams High School Dream Team came to Highland to greet students as they arrived in the morning and even stayed to assist with PE classes. Highland students loved starting their day with excited greetings and high-fives!
Williams Dream Team students greet Highland students as they arrive for school.

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Williams Dream Team student poses with Highland Safety Team student.

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Mrs. Chandler (principal) and Mr. Athas (PE) pose with the Williams Dream Team.

ALT Mrs. Chandler (principal) and Mr. Athas (PE) pose with the Williams Dream Team.

Dream Team students assist with a Kindergarten PE lesson.

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Highland staff started the month of February off right with a sweet treat from Harper Belle's Coffee Truck! Thank you to Cox Toyota and Highland PTA for sponsoring this delicious way to start the day!
Highland staff members ordering a sweet treat from Harper Belles coffee truck

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Highland is thrilled to announce that our 2024 Teacher of the Year is first-grade teacher Mrs. Linda Gruener. Our Classified Employee of the Year is Mrs. Estela Davar Castellon, who is an assistant in our K-2 Adapted Curriculum classroom. Congratulations to you both!
Highland's Teacher of the Year recipient, Linda Gruener

ALT Highland's Teacher of the Year recipient, Linda Gruener

Highland's Classified Employee of the Year, Estela Davar Castellon

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This past week, Highland students participated in the school's 7th annual Hour of Code event! Students made use of a wide variety of projects offered through the website Code.org. Hour of Code is a global event that teaches millions of students to do basic coding!
Two fifth grade students working on Hour of Code projects

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Three 4th grade students working on Hour of Code projects

ALT Three 4th grade students working on Hour of Code projects

A table of 3rd grade students working on Hour of Code projects

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Thank you to our Highland Elementary PTA for putting on a wonderful Fall Festival last night!
Two Highland teachers smiling at the Pie in the Face booth!

ALT Two Highland teachers smiling at the Pie in the Face booth!

A student throwing a pie at a teacher at the Pie in the Face booth

ALT A student throwing a pie at a teacher at the Pie in the Face booth

A student tossing a ball into cups at a game at the Highland Fall Festival

ALT A student tossing a ball into cups at a game at the Highland Fall Festival

Students walk around a circle at the Cake Walk

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ABSS is having another Family University night at Cummings High School on October 16 from 5:30-7:30. See the attached flyer for more information.
Flyer about the ABSS Family University on October 16

ALT Flyer about the ABSS Family University on October 16

Spanish translation of a flyer about the ABSS Family University on October 16

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We are so lucky to have Mrs. Kreider at our school!
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ABSS celebrates Cindy Kreider of @HighlandESHawks as the 2023 Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence! For over 30 years, she has empowered students of all abilities with compassion and creativity. Join us in congratulating her! 👏 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
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Alamance-Burlington School System@ABSSPublic22 Aug 2023
ABSS Delays Start of School Until September 5 Due to Mold Issues abss.k12.nc.us/article/12122…
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We are officially one month away from the first day of school! As you are preparing for a great school year, please see the document attached for the 23-24 supply list. bit.ly/3Dyl2yX
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Alamance-Burlington School System@ABSSPublic17 Jul 2023
It's easier than ever to enroll in ABSS! Enrollment is now open for Grades 1-12. We're here to help every step of the way. 🌟 💻 - bit.ly/abssenrollment 🎥 - youtu.be/llePcS-Ad-I
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We are excited to welcome Mark Lucas to the Highland family! He will be joining us in August as our Assistant Principal. Welcome Mr. Lucas!
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Congratulations to our Assistant Principal on her new position at @EMYoderElem. We are grateful for her dedication to Highland students and staff throughout the years. Once a Hawk, always a Hawk. – at Alamance, NC
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A very special THANK YOU to our retirees- Mrs. Blatchley, Mrs. Nebrig and Ms. Ledford. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to teaching and thank you for the way you have impacted so many students over the years. Congratulations on your retirement!
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And that's a wrap on the 2022-2023 school year. We hope all of our Highland Hawks and their families have a relaxing and wonderful #SummerBreak! See you in August! #HighlandHighlight 😎
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5th grade Ceremony and Celebration was held today. Thank you to all of our families that came to celebrate. Congratulations and best wishes to our 5th graders! #AlwaysAHawk
2 pictures showing students in the gym during 5th grade Ceremony.

ALT 2 pictures showing students in the gym during 5th grade Ceremony.

2 pictures showing students in the gym during 5th grade Ceremony.

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2nd grade students recently completed animal research projects. The students then held gallery walks to share their learning and allow other students to come see their work. #HighlandHighlight
Picture shows 3 students in a classroom. 2 of the students are displaying their projects they created.

ALT Picture shows 3 students in a classroom. 2 of the students are displaying their projects they created.

Picture shows 2 students in a classroom displaying their projects they created.

ALT Picture shows 2 students in a classroom displaying their projects they created.

Picture of students in a classroom showing the project they have created.

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Highland’s 2022-2023 Yearbooks will be sent home on Tuesday, June 6. If you missed your chance to order earlier in the year, there are a few extra copies available through the school office. The cost is $25 (cash or check only) and the supply is limited.
Image has black background with pictures of school items: globers, trophies, books, pens, etc. The Hawk image circled in green is in the top center.

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