SPECIAL EDUCATION PLAN: The Highlands School District Special Education Plan is available for public inspection and comment https://www.goldenrams.com/domain/71

ACT 55: On July 8, Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 55 of 2022 (Act 55) into law.

Act 55 permits a student with a disability who was enrolled during the 2021-22 school year and turned age 21 during the 2021-22 school year, or between the end of the 2021-22 and the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, to attend a school entity during the 2022-23 school year and receive services as outlined on their most recent Individualized Education Program (IEP) with all the protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Parents/ guardians and students interested in the above option for the 2022- 2023 school year must submit the necessary form by August 1, 2022. 

If you have any questions regarding Act 55, please contact Dr. Amber Dean Student Service Director, adean@goldenrams.com. 724-226-2400 Ext. 5651

TITLE I SURVEY FOR HES & HECC PARENTS: Since both HES and HECC receive Title I funding, we are interested in hearing parent feedback on ways we can improve our MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) processes and academic program. Please take a few minutes to respond to this Title I Survey. Thank you for your input! 

FORBES ROAD CTC VACANCIES: Forbes Road Career and Technology Center is seeking full-time permanent instructional candidates for various positions for the 2022-23 school year. View positions and details here.

HEALTHY, FREE MEALS FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER! A summer meals program will be held at Central Presbyterian Church at 305 Allegheny St., Tarentum and at Natrona Community Park at 12 River Road, Natrona. Click on the links for dates and times. These programs are in accordance with the USDA Summer Food Program.