COMMUNITY EVENT: The Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Band Together Pittsburgh is bringing an Autism Open Mic event to our community on Sunday, October 27 from 2-5pm at Trinity United Methodist Banquet Hall, Brackenridge. Free and open to everyone. Please see flyer for details. 

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYOFF GAME MONDAY! The Highlands Girls Varsity Soccer Team will play Yough on Monday, October 21 at 6:00pm at Penn-Trafford High School. A fan bus may be available if there are enough students and families interested. Sign up for the fan bus in the high school office. GO LADY RAMS! 

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS/FAMILIES: Please note that the PSAT/NMSQT testing date has been moved to Wednesday, Oct. 30. 

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL'S FINANCIAL AID NIGHT / FAFSA COMPLETION SESSION will be held on Monday, October 28 beginning at 6:00pm in the High School Audion. A representative from PHEAA will present on the different types of post high school financial aid. Parents who are interested in staying after the financial aid presentation for the FAFSA completion process session are asked to contact the High School counseling office at 724-226-1000, ext. 4104 to reserve a computer.  

MEET & GREET Superintendent Dr. Mawhinney and the Highlands principals on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 7-9pm at the Lloyd D. Hayden Community Center, 480 Park Ave, Natrona Heights. Parents will have the opportunity to discuss any issues or concerns related to their child's school or to share news about good things happening. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. All are welcome! 

THE JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING TEAM IS BACK! Interested 7th, 8th and 9th graders should sign up now in the school office. Practices will begin the last week of October, but interested wrestlers are encouraged to attend pre-season conditioning sessions with the Varsity team on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm at the Middle School. Junior High Coaches will be Marcus Davenport (head) and JB Orris (assistant). Contact the athletic director with questions at dkarpen@goldenrams.com. 

PROPERTY FOR SALE: Highlands School District is offering the former school known as Fawn Elementary and more recently known as the Highlands Support Center for sale. The property is located at 5591 Ridge Road in Natrona Heights. The property consists of 14.92 acres improved with a 30,000 square feet former school building. Please contact Lori Byron for more information at lbyron@goldenrams.com or 724-226-2400, ext. 4524. 

LOCATION CHANGE: Please note that the Highlands School Board Agenda Planning and Voting Meetings will now be held in the High School LIBRARY. Meetings are at 7:00pm the 2nd and 3rd Mondays of the month, respectively.

SCHOOL CALENDARS: The district activities calendar publication was mailed to district families. Extra copies of the calendar are available at any Highlands school or the Administrative Center. You may also click here to access a digital version or click on the Calendar icon button for event information. 

THE DELINQUENT TAX REPORT is available for public viewing. 

ANNUAL REMINDER: Parents/guardians and students are encouraged to review and understand the following School Board Policies.

TAKE ACTION: The Highlands School Board and PSBA encourages parents and residents to take action on issues that affect public education by contacting legislators. Click here to read about the current educational issues and to send a letter to legislators through PSBA's website.