HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE CHANGES: Students requesting a change in their school schedule must do so by August 21 utilizing this form: https://forms.gle/XtSPAj7xbVuqwREt9  Students must be logged into only their school Google account. Please note that not all schedule changes requested are possible.

FALL SPORTS PHYSICALS REMINDER: Fall Sports Physicals will be held this Friday, August 14 from 1-4 PM in the Athletic Trainer’s room at the High School. Students are also permitted and encouraged to get their physicals at their own doctor's office or medical facility if possible prior to the start of the fall sports season. Questions should be directed to Drew Karpen, Athletic Director, at dkarpen@goldenrams.com.

INTERNET ESSENTIALS PROGRAM: Comcast continues to make it easier for low-income families in Comcast service areas to connect to the internet through INTERNET ESSENTIALS. New Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of Internet service if they enroll in the program by December 31, 2020.

PANDEMIC ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (P-EBT) QUESTIONS? Please see the Q&A guidance from the state regarding this federal temporary benefit to Highlands families.

RESOCIALIZATION OF ATHLETICS GUIDELINES: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented all Athletic Departments with countless challenges. The Highlands School District will take the necessary precautions and recommendations from the federal, state, and local governments, CDC, Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), as well as the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS), and Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to safeguard the participants and staff of our athletic programs. Please review the district's Resocialization of Athletics Guidelines, which were approved by the School Board on June 22, 2020. 

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. 

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.