Hawk News 03.13.26

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Testing Information for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Dear Parents/Guardians, REMINDER – As we approach the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) state testing period for grades three through five, we want to share some important information to help ensure a smooth testing experience for all students. Testing Window: April 7 – April […]

Hawk News 03.06.26

CONGRATULATIONS MRS ALLEN!!! Highlands Elementary Educator of the Year The Saint Vrain Education Foundation sponsors the Celebration of Excellence which recognizes educators who exemplify excellence in education and make an extraordinary impact on student success! Congratulations to Emily Allen, Kindergarten Teacher who has received this honor at Highlands Elementary! We are so proud of you […]

Hawk News 2.27.26

As we go into the third trimester of the year, I wanted to take some time to reach out and fill everyone in on what’s going on in Art class. First, thank you everyone who has shown your support and understanding as I take over the visual arts program here at Highlands! I prefer to […]

Hawk News 2.20.26

It has been a busy year here in the Exploratorium; students are actively exploring, designing, and creating through hands-on STEAM learning!  Our younger students have been busy studying animal families and then engineering their own lego zoos. We have been building a strong foundation in geometry by exploring two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, all while using […]

Hawk News 2.12.26

28 Days of Kindness Challenge In February, Highlands Elementary School will be participating in our 28 Days of Kindness Challenge. Please refer to the calendar above for daily kindness activities. Each day, students will have the opportunity to perform a kind deed. The days highlighted in pink are activities that are meant to be completed […]

Hawk News 2.06.26

28 Days of Kindness Challenge In February, Highlands Elementary School will be participating in our 28 Days of Kindness Challenge. Please refer to the calendar above for daily kindness activities. Each day, students will have the opportunity to perform a kind deed. The days highlighted in pink are activities that are meant to be completed […]

Hawk News 1.30.26

Over the past month, our library has been buzzing with learning! Students explored book genres—spotlighting Adventure, Biography, and Folktales—and we paired read‑alouds with short films to reinforce the key features of each. We also hosted a very successful December book fair that raised funds to refresh our shelves and supplies; thanks to your support, we’ve […]

Hawk News 1.23.26

Highlands 2025–2026 Talent Show Sign-Up We’re excited to invite our Highlands students to participate in the 2025–2026 Talent Show! Please sign up using the Talent Show Google Form linked here. To help ensure a smooth sign-up process, please note that the Talent Show is limited to 30 acts total. Sign-ups will be accepted on a […]

Hawk News 1.16.26

Thank you in advance for making your child’s conference a priority. Below is important information about signing up for the Highlands Elementary conferences  Conference Dates: Conferences at Highlands Elementary will be taking place on February 3rd, February 5th and 11th. Message from the Highlands PTO: Help Stock the Staff Lounge Highlands PTO would like your […]

Hawk News 1.9.26

We’re thrilled to announce Erie High School is hosting our Unified Basketball game (vs. Mead Elementary) January 20th. GAME TIME: 6:30-6:40WHERE: Erie High SchoolTICKETS: Players FREE, Families – One Free Adult and Student. Additional Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. We would love to see you there, supporting our amazing athletes and […]

Hawk News 12.19.25

2026-2027 Registration Information 2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration  Kindergarten Registration ON DECEMBER 1st 2026- 2027 Fall Kindergarten Registration is  December 1st -15th  St. Vrain Valley School District offers free full-day kindergarten at every elementary school. For the 2026-2027 school year, kindergarten applications will be accepted between December 1st-15th, 2025. Registration continues after December 15th.  All preschoolers who are moving to […]

Hawk News 12.12.25

Our Lost and Found is overflowing! Please take a look and pick up any items that may belong to your student. Any items not picked up by Thursday, December 18th will be donated the following day. We kindly ask families to label all student items—jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, hats, and anything else brought to […]

Hawk News 12.05.25

2026-2027 Registration Information 2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration  Kindergarten Registration ON DECEMBER 1st 2026- 2027 Fall Kindergarten Registration is  December 1st -15th  St. Vrain Valley School District offers free full-day kindergarten at every elementary school. For the 2026-2027 school year, kindergarten applications will be accepted between December 1st-15th, 2025. Registration continues after December 15th.  All preschoolers who are moving to […]

Hawk News 11.21.25

HHH Food Drive: Help Us Beat Last Year’s Goal! Hello HAWKS Families!  Our very own HHH Student Leadership team is hosting our annual Food Drive for Erie Uplink. Last year we collected over 540 cans of food to support Tiger Packs. Help us beat that number! Items we are collecting include; canned soups (microwavable and poptop preferred), […]

Hawk News 11.14.25

The last 60 days in Kindergarten have been amazing!!!  We are growing and learning so much. We have learned all our letters and their corresponding sounds.  We are also working hard in math.  We focused on the numbers 1-10. Learning how to write, read, compare, subitize, and count on from a given number. We took a field trip to Anderson Farms.  […]

Hawk News 11.07.25

Highlands Elementary School is thrilled to present Seussical Kids! Join us for this colorful and whimsical musical adventure inspired by the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss. Performances will be held on November 14th at 6:30 PM (sold out) and November 15th at 1:30 PM, with doors opening 30 minutes before each show. Tickets are $5 […]

Hawk News 10.31.25

Highlands Elementary School is thrilled to present Seussical Kids! Join us for this colorful and whimsical musical adventure inspired by the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss. Performances will be held on November 14th at 6:30 PM (sold out) and November 15th at 1:30 PM, with doors opening 30 minutes before each show. Tickets are $5 […]

Hawk News 10.24.25

Students in grades K–5 have been practicing self-esteem superpowers in counseling lessons with Mrs. McGregor! They’re learning how to use positive self-talk and recognize their strengths. At home, you can keep the fun going—challenge your child to notice the good, say kind things to themselves, and see if they can outshine the negative thoughts with […]

Hawk News 10.17.25

Third Grade Market Day Third graders participated in their first Market Day applying math and economics skills. Students developed a business plan for a shop that either sold a good or service. They also had to determine pricing and marketing strategies that would help their shop be successful. Finally, they got to play the role of a consumer […]

Hawk News 10.09.25

Halloween Parade & Classroom Fun!  We’re excited to share the details of our upcoming Halloween Parade and classroom parties happening on Friday, October 31st! The parade will begin at 9:15 AM, with students walking around the field on the west side of the building. Families are warmly invited to attend! Please stand inside the areas […]

Hawk News 10.03.25

Picture Retake Day is Coming! Lifetouch will be at Highlands Elementary for Picture Retake Day on Friday, October 24, 2025. If your child missed the original Picture Day or you’d like a retake, this is the time! Here’s how it works: For questions, contact Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753 or email [email protected]. We have been having unseasonably […]

Hawk News 9.26.25

Our first Lost and Found event of the year will take place during Fall Parent Teacher Conferences. Additional Lost and Found pick up events will occur before Winter Break, followed by Winter Parent Teacher Conferences and finally during the Highlands Music Fest on May 11th. After each of these events items will be donated. Please be sure […]

Hawk News 9.19.25

Second Grade Superpowers: Self-Control Second graders have been learning about self-control through emotional regulation. We have been working on identifying situations that cause us to have big feelings, as well as what our big feelings look and sound like. After recognizing that our immediate reactions to big feelings aren’t always helpful or kind, we are also exploring […]