The School Board of Highlands County

Welcome
The School Board of Highlands County is an organization committed to student Achievement, Accountability and Academics. This web site is designed to provide useful information to parents, employees, and applicants, and to better inform visitors about our school district. This site is extensive but easy to navigate using our SITE MAP link on the left side menu, or in the footer section found at the bottom of every page.

Welcome

The School Board of Highlands County is an organization committed to student Achievement, Accountability and Academics. This web site is designed to provide useful information to parents, employees, and applicants, and to better inform visitors about our school district.

This site is extensive but easy to navigate using our SITE MAP link on the left side menu, or in the footer section found at the bottom of every page.

District News and Events

News:

**NEW**

Congratulations to the SBHC Principal, Teacher and School Related Employees of the Year!!!

** Department of Education's Principal of the Year - Sandi Whidden

** Highlands County Teacher of the Year - Jessica Thayer

** Highlands County School Related Employee of the Year - James Brown

2013-2014 Board Approved School Calendar (FINAL - February 28, 2013)

In an effort to continually improve our educational services,

The School Board of Highlands County is interested in obtaining

information about our schools from parents and students.

Please take a few moments of your time to respond to the surveys provided on this site.

School Survey for Parents 2012 - 2013 (09.210)

High School Student Survey 2012 - 2013 (09.211C)

TCC - Teacher Communication Corp Members:

Jani Antrim - LPH

Patricia Carter - Curriculum Resource

Lori Davis - APM

Courtney Floyd - MES

Amy Guerndt - PES

Paula Hall - AES

Cheryl Humphrey - LPM

Jeffery Johnson - HGM

Rick Kogelschatz - KLC

Lacae Lightsey - LPE

Stephanie Moreo - LPM

Michelle Peragine - SNL

Mary Pinson - LPM

Laura Sherley - LCE

Jon Spencer - WES

Betsy Veith - District Office

Kara Williams - SMS

Sherryl Wolfe - CTE

FAQ Provided by TCC

TCC Information

Superintendent of the Year for the State of Florida, Wally Cox!!

Events:

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Mission and Vision Statement
Mission Statement Through the individual commitment of all, the Highlands County School District will provide educational opportunities in a safe environment that prepare all students to achieve their potential; to be independent thinkers; and to be responsible, productive members of a global society. Vision Statement "Where Excellence is a Tradition."

Non-Discrimination Statement
"Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups."

Non-Discrimination Statement

"Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups."

Financial Transparency
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Financial Transparency

The School Board of Highlands County
Financial Transparency Information

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