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 colorado@lifetouch.com. 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 […]

Hawk News 9.12.25

Dear Highlands Families, What a wonderful start we’ve had to the school year! The energy in our building has been incredible, and it has been exciting to see students diving into learning, reconnecting with friends, and settling into strong routines. With well-balanced class sizes, our students are receiving even more individual attention and support, which […]

Hawk News 9.05.25

Dear parents, School pictures are ready! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student’s student ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here. Thank you! Gifted and Talented Referrals Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School […]

Hawk News 8.29.25

Gifted and Talented Referrals Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic and/or talent areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength […]

Hawk News 8.22.25

Leadership St. Vrain (LSV) We have now opened applications for the 2025-2026 cohort of Leadership St. Vrain. We need at least two members of our community to represent our school on this important parent committee, and personally invite you to apply. We’re looking for leaders in our community who will provide valuable feedback regarding district operations. Spanish interpretation […]

Hawk News 8.15.25

Drop Off, Dismissal and Parking Safety Updates Safety is our top priority when students are entering and exiting our school.  We want to refresh everyone about our parking system and let you know of some small changes regarding start of day lineups. Highlands Circle has three designated crosswalks. The west crosswalk is staffed with a […]

Hawk News 8.8.25

Join us for Back to School Night on Monday, August 11th 4-5pm. This a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, drop off school supplies, and explore the classroom together. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the school year and start building strong home-school connections. We’re looking forward to welcoming our students and families […]

Hawk News 8.1.25

We hope you had a fun and restful summer! We’re busy getting everything ready to welcome our students back with open arms and big smiles. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead, filled with learning, laughter, and growth. As we approach the start of the school year, we want to ensure everyone is well-prepared […]

Hawk News 5.9.25

Important Upcoming Dates Highlands Music Fest – Now on May 12th! COUNSELING NEWS In my counseling lessons we have been working on our career journals! It’s a special project that each grade level starts in kindergarten and will complete when they are in 5th grade! Students are having a blast discussing all the things they might […]

Hawk News 4.25.25

Important Upcoming Dates Come watch the Highlands Choir sing the National Anthem at the Rockies Game Dear Families, As we celebrate the 2024–2025 school year, we are excited to invite you to our End-of-Year Picnic! The picnic will take place on Thursday, May 22nd, from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM. During this time, classes will […]

Hawk News 4.11.25

You’re Invited… St. Vrain’s Unframed Art Show live at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from April 15-20Please join us at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from April 15-20 for the public viewing of artworks from all grade levels and schools across the St. Vrain Valley. Different mediums will be featured including ceramics, digital […]

Hawk News 3.28.25

GT Students in Ms. Lewis’ Class 5th grade students practicing lines for the Shakespeare play Twelfth Night! Important Upcoming Dates Are you returning for the 25-26 school year? In order for us to get a more accurate count for classes next year, we would like to know if your family is returning to Highlands for the […]

Hawk News 3.7.25

Kindergarten Scientists at Work! Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Loos’ kindergarten class has been exploring the differences between living and nonliving things! Through a fun and interactive picture-sort activity, students practiced identifying characteristics of living things—like moving, growing, and needing food and water. It’s been exciting to see our young learners develop their science skills in […]

Hawk News 2.21.25

Important Upcoming Dates Dear Parents/Guardians, We hope this finds you well. 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 8 – April 18 To provide […]

Hawk News 2.07.25

We had a fantastic turnout for the book fair! All the proceeds earned go directly back into the library to purchase more books. Its a win win for everyone! Thank you Highlands! Important Upcoming Dates Health News:  We have had some questions about when students should stay home from school.  The most common reasons to […]