High Contrast  About Us Academics For Parents For Staff For Students Media Center Staff Directory District Calendar Parents Students Employees Community Share Your Great FortifyFL ClassLink Highlands Elementary Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day! DISTRICT HOME OUR SCHOOLS Student Update Form Now Online! Keep Osceola Safe Report Bullying Transportation School Nutrition Services Parent portal Volunteer Application Virtual Backpack Mental Health Resources School Uniforms SAC/PTO MySchoolBucks More School News School Supply List 2021-2022 The school supply list for the 2021-2022 school year is now available! District News Terry Castillo Named School Board Chairwoman, Julius Melendez as Vice-Chair The Osceola County School Board has named Terry Castillo as Board Chairwoman and Julius Melendez as Board Vice-Chairman, effective November 16, 2021. MORE School Upcoming Events NOV26 FRIDAY Teacher Non-Work Day/Student Holiday ALL DAY DEC16 THURSDAY $1.00 Dress Down Day 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM DEC17 FRIDAY Last Day of Classes/End of 2nd Grading Period ALL DAY DEC20 MONDAY Winter Break - Teacher/Student Holiday ALL DAY VIEW CALENDAR Principal's Message Dear Students and Parents, Welcome to the 2021-2022 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 have missed your smiling faces and 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! Announcements Social Media 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. Privacy Statement Equal Opportunity Disclaimer Network Acceptable Use Policy Public Records Request Highlands Elementary 800 W. Donegan Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Phone: 407-935-3620 Fax: 407-935-3629 GET DIRECTIONS WEB ACCESSIBILITY SITE MAP Connect With Us! The School District of Osceola County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status or genetic information in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boys Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scout of America Equal Access Act. If you cannot fully access the information on any web page of this site, please let us know the accessibility issue you are having by calling (407) 870-4007, or by email at webmaster@osceolaschools.net. We will try to provide the information to you in an alternative format and/or make the necessary improvements to make the information accessible. Questions or Feedback?Terms of UseBlackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Click Here To Contact Us!