Highlands Senior High School Calendar

Teacher PD / No School for Students

Mon, August 28, 2023

Professional Development for teachers

Teacher PD / No School for Students

Tue, August 29, 2023

Professional Development for teachers

Teacher Clerical / No School for Students

Wed, August 30, 2023

Clerical work for teachers

FIRST DAY of School for Students

Thu, August 31, 2023

First day of school of the academic year

SCHOOLS CLOSED – Labor Day

Mon, September 4, 2023

Labor Day holiday

HALF DAY for Students & Staff

Fri, September 22, 2023

Half day for students and staff

Total School/Cumulative

Wed, October 11, 2023

Cumulative day count

HALF DAY for Students / Teacher PD

Mon, November 6, 2023

Half day for students, PD for teachers

HALF DAY Parent-Teacher Conferences

Mon, November 13, 2023

Half day for Parent-Teacher Conferences

NO SCHOOL / PD & T-S – Teacher Clerical

Wed, November 22, 2023

No school, teacher PD & Teacher-Stud. day

Total Day/Cumulative

Thu, November 23, 2023

Cumulative day count

HALF DAY for Students / Teacher Clerical

Fri, December 22, 2023

Half day for students, clerical for staff

Holiday Break – SCHOOLS CLOSED

Sat, December 23, 2023 – Sun, January 1, 2023

Winter holiday break

Great Kindness Challenge Week – Jan. 22-26

Mon, January 22, 2024 – Sat, January 27, 2024

HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS – Teacher Clerical (PM)

Fri, January 26, 2024 – Sat, January 27, 2024

No lunch served. Dismissals are as follows:
High School – 11:00am
Middle School – 11:30am
Grades K-4 – 12:10pm

HHS Musical Alumni & Cast Cabaret Meet & Greet (HS)

Sat, January 27, 2024 – Sat, January 27, 2024

REPORT CARDS – Final 2nd Quarter Grades Available on Power School

Mon, January 29, 2024 – Tue, January 30, 2024

Groundhog Day

Fri, February 2, 2024 – Sat, February 3, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ALUMNI & CAST CABARET CONCERT (HS Aud)

Sun, February 4, 2024 – Sun, February 4, 2024

National School Counseling Week – Feb. 5-9

Mon, February 5, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024

100th DAY OF SCHOOL!

Wed, February 7, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024

ACT – Gr. 11 & 12

Sat, February 10, 2024 – Sun, February 11, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Agenda Planning Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Tue, February 13, 2024 – Tue, February 13, 2024

VALENTINE’S DAY

Wed, February 14, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024

Ash Wednesday

Wed, February 14, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024

HECC & HES Valentine’s Day Party

Wed, February 14, 2024 – Wed, February 14, 2024

FEBRUARY FOLLIES HIGH SCHOOL TALENT SHOW (HS Aud)

Fri, February 16, 2024 – Fri, February 16, 2024

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Mon, February 19, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024

SCHOOLS CLOSED

Mon, February 19, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024

HECC Book Fair

Tue, February 20, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Wed, February 21, 2024 – Wed, February 21, 2024

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAIR (HECC)

Wed, February 21, 2024 – Thu, February 22, 2024

HES Book Fair

Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024

Cool Schools POLAR PLUNGE for Special Olympics

Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024

HES Book Fair

Mon, February 26, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024

Spring Sports Physicals (HS Athletic Trainer Room)

Mon, February 26, 2024 – Mon, February 26, 2024

Leap Year Day!

Thu, February 29, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024

National Read Across America Day – Observed

Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024

National Read Across America Week

Sun, March 3, 2024 – Sun, March 10, 2024

HES Book Fair

Mon, March 4, 2024 – Tue, March 5, 2024

FINANCIAL AID / FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT (HS Audion)

Tue, March 5, 2024 – Wed, March 6, 2024

SAT I – Gr. 11 & 12

Sat, March 9, 2024 – Sun, March 10, 2024

GRADES 3-8 MUSICAL WORKSHOP with HHS MUSICAL CAST (HS Aud.)

Sat, March 9, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS – Spring Ahead One Hour

Sun, March 10, 2024 – Mon, March 11, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Agenda Planning Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, March 11, 2024 – Tue, March 12, 2024

PARENT ENGAGEMENT NIGHT @Middle School

Tue, March 12, 2024 – Wed, March 13, 2024

K-4 PTO Meeting @Community Center

Wed, March 13, 2024 – Thu, March 14, 2024

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Superintendent’s COFFEE TALK & Title I PAC Meeting for HECC & HES (at MS)

Thu, March 14, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024

Superintendent’s COFFEE TALK & Title I PAC Meeting for MS & HS (at MS)

Thu, March 14, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day

Sun, March 17, 2024 – Mon, March 18, 2024

TEACHER TALK – High School (HS Library)

Mon, March 18, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024

TEACHER TALK – Middle School (HS Library)

Mon, March 18, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024

TEACHER TALK – HES & HECC (HS Library)

Mon, March 18, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024

TICKET SALES for High School Musical (HS Aud. Lobby)

Mon, March 18, 2024 – Thu, March 21, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, March 18, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024

FIRST DAY OF SPRING

Tue, March 19, 2024 – Wed, March 20, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL FUTURE FAIR

Wed, March 20, 2024 – Thu, March 21, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL – Disney’s Descendants: The Musical

Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sat, March 23, 2024

Ticket sales begin at 6:00pm.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL – Disney’s Descendants: The Musical

Sat, March 23, 2024 – Sun, March 24, 2024

Ticket sales begin at 6:00pm.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL – Disney’s Descendants: The Musical

Sun, March 24, 2024 – Mon, March 25, 2024

Ticket sales begin at 1:00pm.

MEGA MATH FESTIVAL at Highlands Elementary

Mon, March 25, 2024 – Mon, March 25, 2024

HECC & HES Spring Party

Tue, March 26, 2024 – Tue, March 26, 2024

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Teacher PD Day

Wed, March 27, 2024 – Thu, March 28, 2024

SPRING BREAK – SCHOOLS CLOSED

Thu, March 28, 2024 – Fri, March 29, 2024

SPRING BREAK – SCHOOLS CLOSED

Fri, March 29, 2024 – Sat, March 30, 2024

Good Friday

Fri, March 29, 2024 – Sat, March 30, 2024

EASTER

Sun, March 31, 2024 – Mon, April 1, 2024

SPRING BREAK – SCHOOLS CLOSED

Mon, April 1, 2024 – Tue, April 2, 2024

National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

Wed, April 3, 2024 – Thu, April 4, 2024

End of 3rd Quarter Grading Period

Wed, April 3, 2024 – Thu, April 4, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Agenda Planning Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, April 8, 2024 – Tue, April 9, 2024

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Teacher PD (AM) & Clerical (PM)

Wed, April 10, 2024 – Thu, April 11, 2024

REPORT CARDS – Final 3rd Quarter Grades Available on Power School

Fri, April 12, 2024 – Sat, April 13, 2024

Highlands Varsity Marching Band Trip to Virginia (Apr. 12-14)

Fri, April 12, 2024 – Mon, April 15, 2024

ACT – Gr. 11 & 12

Sat, April 13, 2024 – Sun, April 14, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, April 15, 2024 – Tue, April 16, 2024

K-4 PTO Meeting @Community Center

Wed, April 17, 2024 – Thu, April 18, 2024

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PSSA Testing Window for English / Language Arts

Mon, April 22, 2024 – Sat, April 27, 2024

EARTH DAY

Mon, April 22, 2024 – Tue, April 23, 2024

Passover

Mon, April 22, 2024 – Tue, April 23, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING JAZZ BAND CONCERT (HS Aud)

Tue, April 23, 2024 – Wed, April 24, 2024

National Secretaries Day

Wed, April 24, 2024 – Thu, April 25, 2024

ONE SONG SHOW CHOIR FESTIVAL @Freeport HS

Wed, April 24, 2024 – Thu, April 25, 2024

High School Choir & Variations Trip to New York City (Apr. 26-29)

Fri, April 26, 2024 – Tue, April 30, 2024

PSSA Testing Window for Math, Science & Makeups

Mon, April 29, 2024 – Sat, May 4, 2024

4th GRADE SPRING CHORAL CONCERT (HES Aud)

Tue, April 30, 2024 – Wed, May 1, 2024

Physical Education Week: May 1-7

Wed, May 1, 2024 – Wed, May 8, 2024

TITLE I FAMILY NIGHT (at HS)

Wed, May 1, 2024 – Wed, May 1, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL SPRING BAND CONCERT (HS Aud)

Thu, May 2, 2024 – Fri, May 3, 2024

National School Lunch Heroes Appreciation Day

Fri, May 3, 2024 – Sat, May 4, 2024

SAT I @Highlands – Gr. 11 & 12

Sat, May 4, 2024 – Sun, May 5, 2024

National Teacher Appreciation Week

Mon, May 6, 2024 – Sat, May 11, 2024

HIGHLANDS STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Mon, May 6, 2024 – Sat, May 11, 2024

HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC HONORS CEREMONY (HS) Reception at 5:30pm

Mon, May 6, 2024 – Tue, May 7, 2024

National Teacher Appreciation Day

Tue, May 7, 2024 – Wed, May 8, 2024

National School Nurse Appreciation Day

Wed, May 8, 2024 – Thu, May 9, 2024

K-4 PTO Meeting @Community Center

Wed, May 8, 2024 – Thu, May 9, 2024

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HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CHORAL CONCERT (HS Aud)

Thu, May 9, 2024 – Fri, May 10, 2024

JR/SR PROM

Fri, May 10, 2024 – Sat, May 11, 2024

MOTHER’S DAY

Sun, May 12, 2024 – Mon, May 13, 2024

Keystone Exams Spring Testing Window

Mon, May 13, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024

Band Front Auditions (HS)

Mon, May 13, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC HONORS CEREMONY (at the HS) Reception at 5:30pm

Mon, May 13, 2024 – Tue, May 14, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Agenda Planning Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, May 13, 2024 – Tue, May 14, 2024

Drum Major Auditions

Tue, May 14, 2024 – Wed, May 15, 2024

Superintendent’s COFFEE TALK & Title I PAC Meeting via Zoom for MS & HS

Wed, May 15, 2024 – Thu, May 16, 2024

Superintendent’s COFFEE TALK & Title I PAC Meeting via Zoom for HECC & HES

Wed, May 15, 2024 – Thu, May 16, 2024

5th GRADE SPRING CHORAL CONCERT (MS Aud)

Wed, May 15, 2024 – Thu, May 16, 2024

GRADES 6, 7 & 8 SPRING CHORAL CONCERT (MS Aud)

Thu, May 16, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY (HS Aud)

Thu, May 16, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024

Armed Forces Day

Sat, May 18, 2024 – Sun, May 19, 2024

Keystone Exams Spring Testing Window

Mon, May 20, 2024 – Sat, May 25, 2024

TEACHER TALK – High School (HS Library)

Mon, May 20, 2024 – Tue, May 21, 2024

TEACHER TALK – Middle School (HS Library)

Mon, May 20, 2024 – Tue, May 21, 2024

TEACHER TALK – HES & HECC (HS Library)

Mon, May 20, 2024 – Tue, May 21, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, May 20, 2024 – Tue, May 21, 2024

4th GRADE SPRING BAND CONCERT (HES Aud)

Tue, May 21, 2024 – Wed, May 22, 2024

GRADES 5 & 6 SPRING BAND CONCERT (MS Aud)

Wed, May 22, 2024 – Thu, May 23, 2024

GRADES 7 & 8 SPRING BAND CONCERT (MS Aud)

Thu, May 23, 2024 – Fri, May 24, 2024

MEMORIAL DAY

Mon, May 27, 2024 – Tue, May 28, 2024

SCHOOLS CLOSED

Mon, May 27, 2024 – Tue, May 28, 2024

Drum Line Auditions (HS)

Tue, May 28, 2024 – Wed, May 29, 2024

Drum Line Auditions (HS)

Wed, May 29, 2024 – Thu, May 30, 2024

HECC FUN FEST

Wed, May 29, 2024 – Thu, May 30, 2024

NHS SPRING SANITY DUNK TANK (HS Courtyard)

Thu, May 30, 2024 – Fri, May 31, 2024

HES FUN FEST

Thu, May 30, 2024 – Sat, June 1, 2024

NHS SPRING SANITY DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT (HS Gym)

Fri, May 31, 2024 – Sat, June 1, 2024

SAT I – Gr. 11 & 12

Sat, June 1, 2024 – Sun, June 2, 2024

SENIOR WALK @MS, HES & HECC

Tue, June 4, 2024 – Wed, June 5, 2024

SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY (HS)

Wed, June 5, 2024 – Thu, June 6, 2024

Food Trucks in Courtyard

Thu, June 6, 2024 – Thu, June 6, 2024

SENIOR PARADE

Thu, June 6, 2024 – Fri, June 7, 2024

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / HALF DAY (Teacher Clerical PM)

Fri, June 7, 2024 – Sat, June 8, 2024

56th ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT – Class of 2024 (Golden Rams Stadium)

Fri, June 7, 2024 – Sat, June 8, 2024

ACT – Gr. 11 & 12

Sat, June 8, 2024 – Sun, June 9, 2024

REPORT CARDS – Final 4th Quarter Grades Available on Power School

Mon, June 10, 2024 – Tue, June 11, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Agenda Planning Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, June 10, 2024 – Tue, June 11, 2024

Flag Day

Fri, June 14, 2024 – Sat, June 15, 2024

HIGHLANDS DAY AT KENNYWOOD

Sat, June 15, 2024 – Sun, June 16, 2024

FATHER’S DAY

Sun, June 16, 2024 – Mon, June 17, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, June 17, 2024 – Tue, June 18, 2024

FIRST DAY OF SUMMER

Thu, June 20, 2024 – Fri, June 21, 2024

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Thu, July 4, 2024 – Fri, July 5, 2024

ACT – Gr. 11 & 12

Sat, July 13, 2024 – Sun, July 14, 2024

Keystone Exams Summer Testing Window

Mon, July 29, 2024 – Sat, August 3, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Agenda Planning Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, August 12, 2024 – Tue, August 13, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, August 19, 2024 – Tue, August 20, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Agenda Planning Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, September 9, 2024 – Tue, September 10, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, September 16, 2024 – Tue, September 17, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Agenda Planning Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, October 14, 2024 – Tue, October 15, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Mon, October 21, 2024 – Tue, October 22, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Agenda Planning Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Tue, November 12, 2024 – Tue, November 12, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Regular Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Tue, November 19, 2024 – Tue, November 19, 2024

SCHOOL BOARD Reorganization Meeting (HS Library & Zoom)

Tue, December 3, 2024 – Tue, December 3, 2024