Highland School-Based Mental Health

08/06/2026

We are so happy to have Willie with us 🤩🤩

🐴 Meet Willie!

We're excited to introduce Willie, the newest addition to the Highland School District's School-Based Mental Health Equine Therapy Program!

Willie was generously donated by Miss Katie Clay-Thomas and will work alongside our trained mental health professionals during both individual and group therapy sessions on campus. He has already settled in nicely with the rest of the herd and is looking forward to helping support our students throughout the school year.

If you believe your child could benefit from our equine-assisted mental health therapy program, please contact our School-Based Mental Health Director, Mr. Ben Cravens, at [email protected] for more information.

🐎 A Friendly Reminder: We know it's tempting to stop and visit our therapy animals as they graze in the pasture, but we kindly ask that you do not feed them treats or other food. Rest assured—they are well cared for and receive plenty of feed, treats, and love from our staff!

A special thank you to Miss Katie Clay-Thomas for her generous donation and for helping us continue to expand the services and supports available to our students. Welcome to Rebel Nation, Willie! ❤️🩶

07/31/2026

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07/22/2026

Progress Progress Progress🤩🤩🤩

We are so excited to share these updates with you on our new barn! This will be a wonderful addition to our equine-assisted therapy services, that we provide ⚡️ON CAMPUS⚡️

We also added two more equine therapists to the herd last week 🤭 be on the lookout for them as you pass behind the pasture.. but please remember, no feeding them goodies or snacks!!

Being a Highland Rebel is so awesome!! 🤩

07/20/2026

‼️ QR CODE/LINK SHOULD BE FIXED! If you’re still having complications, call/text 870-955-8631 to register ‼️

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉

Highland Home Visiting is excited to host our Annual Safe Start to Parenting: Safety Baby Shower on Wednesday, August 5, 2026! 👶💙

If you or someone you know is pregnant or has a baby 6 months old or younger, be sure to register for this FREE group connection event!

Join us to:
🛡️ Learn important safety tips to help keep your baby and family safe
🎁 Receive a goody bag filled with helpful resources
🏆 Be entered for a chance to win some awesome prizes

We look forward to connecting with you and helping your family get off to a safe start. Register today and don't forget to share this post with someone who may benefit!

07/17/2026

📚✏️ 2026–2027 Highland Rebels School Supply Lists Are Here! ✏️📚

The first day of school will be here before we know it! We've posted the supply lists for Kindergarten through 8th Grade to help families get a head start on back-to-school shopping.

🛒 Don't forget! Arkansas' Tax-Free Weekend is:
📅 Saturday, August 1 & Sunday, August 2

This is a great opportunity to save on qualifying school supplies, clothing, shoes, and other back-to-school essentials!

📋 School Supply Lists

Kindergarten
Backpack
24-pack crayons
3 glue sticks
#2 Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils
Change of clothes (labeled)
Wish List: Girls – Quart Ziploc bags, Boys – Gallon Ziploc bags, Clorox wipes, Kleenex

1st Grade
Backpack
24-pack crayons
3 glue sticks
#2 Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils
Scissors
Large rectangle eraser
Wish List: Clorox wipes, Kleenex

2nd Grade
Backpack
24-pack crayons
3 glue sticks
#2 Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils
Scissors
Pencil-top erasers
Spiral notebook
Wish List: Clorox wipes, Kleenex

3rd Grade
Backpack
24-pack crayons
3 glue sticks
#2 Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils
7-inch scissors
Pencil-top erasers
Wish List: Clorox wipes, Kleenex

4th Grade
Backpack
24-pack crayons
#2 Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils
Pencil-top erasers
3 glue sticks
Scissors
Wish List: Clorox wipes, Kleenex

5th Grade
Backpack
Markers
Scissors
Glue
Pencil pouch/box
#2 pencils (for the year)
3 packages loose-leaf paper or 3 notebooks
3 composition notebooks
Kleenex
Disinfecting wipes

6th Grade
Backpack
3 composition notebooks
3 packages loose-leaf paper or 3 notebooks
2 plastic folders with pockets & prongs
1–5 subject spiral notebook
Two 1-inch 3-ring binders
Pencil pouch
#2 pencils (for the year)
Pencil-top erasers
Kleenex
Disinfecting wipes

7th Grade
Backpack
3 composition notebooks
3 packages loose-leaf paper or 3 notebooks
2 plastic folders with pockets & prongs
#2 pencils (for the year)
Hand-held pencil sharpener
Kleenex
Disinfecting wipes

8th Grade
Backpack
6 composition notebooks
3 packages loose-leaf paper or 3 notebooks
3 plastic folders with pockets & prongs
One 1-inch 3-ring binder
Highlighters
Glue sticks
#2 pencils (for the year)
Kleenex
Disinfecting wipes

📌 High School students will receive their school supply lists during the first week of school.

We hope everyone enjoys a fun and successful Tax-Free Weekend. We can't wait to welcome our Rebels back for another great school year!

07/15/2026

🚨COMING SOON!!🚨

New barn for our equine-assisted therapy program!!

06/28/2026

Your mental health team travelled to Washington D.C. last week for professional development. We are always learning so that we can better serve our students, staff and community!

04/15/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER🚨

School-based mental health services remain available throughout the summer.

🛑 Pause & Take Care: 5 Weeks to Go!

Finals. Projects. Celebrations. It’s a busy time, and it’s okay if you are feeling the pressure. We see how hard everyone is working!

Remember: Your mental health is a priority.

🚨 Mental health services do not take a summer break. We are available throughout the summer to support you.

It's okay to not be okay. If things feel like "too much," reach out!

Take care of yourselves, and remember we are here to help!