TAKE ACTION: The Highlands School Board and PSBA encourages parents and residents to take action on issues that affect public education by contacting legislators. One of the issues that is currently in need of quick action is graduation requirements reform. Click here to read about the current educational issues and to send a letter to legislators through PSBA's website. 

THE ANNUAL A-K VALLEY MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 7:00pm at Deer Lakes High School's Lancer Stadium. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the gate. Participating bands include Highlands, Deer Lakes, Burrell, Freeport, Kiski Area, Leechburg Area, Penn Hills, Plum Borough, Springdale and Valley.

HOLIDAY 365 TOY DRIVE: On Friday, October 5, every adult and student who donates a new toy or clothing item at the gate will receive FREE general admission to the Homecoming football game (one ticket per item donated). The game is at 7:00pm at Golden Rams Stadium. The drive is coordinated by HHS senior Marissa Callender. For complete details and ideas for donations, please see article in the School News section above.