Hawk News 1.10.25

Our 3rd graders have been working hard on writing opinion pieces! Their first work included sharing their opinion about whether or not students should be allowed to chew gum at school. Students learned about making a strong claim and supporting it with reasons and examples. They then edited, revised, and published their pieces along with a fun […]

Hawk News 12.19.24

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we wrap up the first half of this school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on how incredible it has been. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families, we’ve achieved so much. We recently completed our mid-year assessments, and I’m thrilled […]

Hawk News 12.6.24

In the SSN classroom, the life skills cooking unit is an exciting, hands-on experience where students  learn valuable skills for everyday living. From ‘grocery shopping’ to following a recipe and preparing snacks, students are empowered to practice independence and teamwork. To make it even more special, they invite their general education friends to join in […]

Hawk News 11.19.24

In 5th grade, students have been working hard to think deeply about some big complex themes across multiple texts and all subjects. In our last reading unit, we analyzed the theme, “It is important to depend on each other.” Students examined this theme from the multiple texts, and named multiple literary elements authors used to […]

Hawk News 11.08.24

2025-2026 Registration Dates Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is around the corner. Please see below for important dates. We will be providing additional registration information as it becomes available. Students in Mr. Bado’s class film their Colorado history movie using the green screen. Important Upcoming Dates HHH Food Drive Hello Highland Families! Our HHH […]

Hawk News 10.25.24

Second graders are working on a unit all about plant adventures! We started our journey with a field trip to Growing Gardens, where we got to learn all about pollination, vermicomposting, and ecosystems. Now we are exploring seeds on the move, and experimenting to see how different kinds of seeds spread and grow. Dear Parents, Don’t […]

Hawk News 10.10.24

First graders have had a busy fall! We’ve learned about 3 types of respect (self, others, and community), written opinion pieces, solved addition and subtraction facts up to 20 AND learned all about light and sound waves. We also had a visit from our local Firefighters and EMTs to teach us all about fire safety. […]

Hawk News 9.27.24

In Kindergarten, we use our Fundation curriculum and Kitty Cat notebooks to learn how to write letters. We are learning about skyline letters and plane line letters. After we write the letter we say the letter, key word, and sound.  These students are working on f –fun /f/ and n-nut /n/. Highlands is Helping Erie Celebrate […]

Hawk News 9.13.24

Ms. Volpi’s class is working on developing a strong growth mindset! Students are training their brain to tackle obstacles they may face with a can-do attitude! We came up with strategies we can utilize when we are being challenged in our learning such as mindfulness practices and positive phrases. Parents, please note: We will begin […]

Hawk News 8.30.24

Invitation to the Public Education Parade on September 7th! This special event will take place on Saturday, September 7th, at 10:00 a.m. Location: Downtown Longmont We are proud to showcase some of the incredible programs our students are involved in, such as VEX Robotics, student leadership, and running clubs. Thank you for your support, and […]

Hawk News 8.16.24

Welcome families! We are off to a great start and want to thank everyone who attended back to school night. Please read the following important information as we have made some changes to our personal device policy, tweaked the parking and drop off areas, and discuss how we can achieve a smoother school dismissal process. […]

Hawk News 8.2.24

August 2, 2024 We hope everyone enjoyed the summer and is ready for the upcoming school year ahead. As we approach the start of the school year, we want to ensure everyone is well-prepared and informed. Please review the following key updates and policies: Important Information: We appreciate your attention to these details. Below you […]

Hawk News 5.23.24

Dear Parents, As the school year wraps up, I wanted to take a moment to look back on all the great moments and achievements we’ve shared. It’s been a year full of learning, fun, and community, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Highlands students continue to grow academically. The end-of-year iReady scores are […]

Hawk News 5.17.24

To Our Amazing PTO, I just wanted to say a big thank you for everything you do. Your support really makes a difference in our school. From helping out with events to providing much-needed resources, you always come through for us. We really appreciate all your hard work and dedication. Thanks for being such an […]

Hawk News 5.10.24

Miss Boyd’s class went to Old Mill Park last Friday for Pioneer Days! The students got to step back in time to the 1860s and learn how settlers in the St. Vrain Valley lived, worked, and played. They got to play with tops and chalkboards, beat rugs, and even got to try out doing laundry! […]

Hawk News 4.25.24

Mrs. Dunford’s students each received a spider plant offspring from the same resilient mother plant, symbolizing our shared experiences and growth throughout the year. Just like the spider plants, we thrived together, drawing strength from our common roots while branching out into unique directions. As the school year starts to wrap up, these plants stand […]

Hawk News 4.12.24

First graders enjoyed a special visit from local horticulturalists from the Town of Erie Forester & Tree Board. Students planted catalpa seeds while learning about the plant life cycle. After reading “Arbor Day Square” & “How a Seed Grows” students had fun creating their informational text on the Book Creator app. Ms. Esinhart’s class was eager to use keyboards to […]

Hawk News 3.29.24

Students Earn PBIS awards today! And Attendance Awards! Upcoming Events April 3rd – Late Start – school begins at 11:30 (pre-k normal schedule) April 8th – PTO Meeting 7:00pm Highlands Library April 9th-25th – CMAS testing and make up testing window April 26th – No School April 24th – 4th-5th Grade Choir sings at the […]

Hawk News 3.8.24

What is going on in art? Dragons, dragonflies and snails, oh my! Dragons 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Dragonflies kinder and 1st Snails 2nd grade Upcoming Events March 11th – PTO meeting @ 7:00 pm March 18th-22nd – Spring Break Please take the time to read the below information regarding immunizations from the Colorado Department […]

Hawk News Special Edition

We have several items and activities to let you know about. Please take a moment to go over this newsletter so you have the most current information! Thank you 🙂 THIS FRIDAY 3/1 our students have earned a Hawk Reward and may wear a hat to school!(appropriate size, please) Way to go Hawks!!!!! LATE START: […]

Hawk News 2.23.24

February is “Kindness Month” at Highlands and one of my favorite times of year.  In 2nd grade we have been working hard to spread kindness to each other and to others in our school community.  We have been working to complete Ms. Peterson’s “29 Days of Kindness Challenge” by doing kind things at school and at […]

Hawk News 2.15.24

Upcoming Events February 16th & 19th – No School February 22nd – Sunshine Dental Clinic March 1st – Hope and Gratitude Night in downtown Erie March 6th – Late Start school begins @ 11:30 (prek normal schedule) RECORDERS!! Third and fourth grade students will be learning to play the recorder in music class this Spring.  […]

Hawk News 2.9.24

Dear Parents, I hope this message finds you well. We are delighted to share some exciting news from our recent final spelling bee round. It is with great pleasure that we announce Zeke Peckman as the Highlands champion! Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to Zeke for his outstanding achievement. Zeke’s dedication, hard work, […]