Highlands School District

09/04/2026

GO RAMS! 🏈🐏💛 Can't make it to the game? Watch the livestream here:

Kiski Area Cavaliersvs. Highland Golden Rams9 / 4 / 267:00 pmB...

09/04/2026

HIGHLANDS HIGHLIGHTS: Happy Friday! We encourage you to check out this week’s edition of the Highlands Highlights Newsletter for details about upcoming events, important announcements, school news, helpful resources, and more! Let's Go RAMS!

Highlands Highlights

09/04/2026

IT'S GAME DAY! 🏈🐏💛
The Highlands Golden Rams will play against the Kiski Area Cavaliers tonight at 7:00pm. Come support them and check out the new turf! Gates open at 6:00pm, and it's Youth Night! The game also features two coaches who are both Highlands alumni football stars — Highlands Coach Matt Bonislawski (Class of 2002) and Kiski Area Coach Brayden Thimons (Class of 2017).

🎟 Tickets: Admission is $7.00 for reserved tickets, $5.00 for general admission, and $2.00 for students. Gold Card Club members receive free general admission or $2.00 reserved tickets; card must be shown to the ticket taker.

🍕🐏💲 Concessions, Spirit Wear & 50/50: Visit the Band Boosters' concession stands and check out the updated menu (in the comments) which features some new items for the season! Plus, for added convenience, card payments are now accepted on the home side concession stand. Come hungry! Whether you want a hot dog, snack, or something sweet like Clark's Cool Pops, there's plenty to enjoy while cheering for the Golden Rams! Need a RAMS gear refresh? The Gridiron Club will be selling RAMS spirit wear as well as official programs and 50/50 tickets.

👪Stadium Rules, Student Entry Guidelines: We want to ensure that all students and families enjoy the games in a safe and positive environment. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and enjoyable game-day experience for everyone, and ask that you please review the following stadium rules, guidelines and expectations.

→ NO RE-ENTRY
→ NO Outside Food or Drinks
→ NO Backpacks (except diaper bags)
→ Bag Size: 16"x16"x8" or smaller

➡ Student Entry Guidelines for Grades K-8
Students in grades K–8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (21 or older) to enter the game. In addition to their own children, each adult may bring and supervise up to two other children.

Entrance will not be permitted to any students who are not accompanied by an adult.

Students in grades K–4 must remain seated with their parent/guardian throughout the game.

Middle school students (grades 5-8) must sit in the designated student section for the entire game. The student section is near the high school student section. Students not seated in the student section will be asked to sit with their responsible adults.

➡ General Expectations for All Students
Students must remain in their assigned seating areas unless purchasing items from the concession stand or using the restroom.

Students are not permitted to hang out in the Community Center and may only enter the building to use the restrooms.

Students who fail to follow these rules may face disciplinary action.

Any student who disrespects Highlands staff or other adults will be removed from the stadium and will not be permitted to attend future games.

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JUST IN: The Winter Ready Rams Coat Drive is now underway! We are collecting new and gently used children's coats for Highlands students in need. Donations may be dropped off at any HOME FOOTBALL GAME this season in the collection bin outside the concession stand. See comments for additional drop-off locations. Help us make sure every Golden Ram stays warm this winter!

CAN'T MAKE IT? Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/-kwZEBwX06E?si=33SGn5ZEKRSvJvuP

🏈We look forward to a W tonight! Let's Go RAMS!🏈

09/03/2026

History on the Fairway! ⛳🏌️‍♀️ At yesterday's JV Golf match, the Highlands Golden Rams fielded an all-female top six lineup, a milestone that may be unprecedented in recent program history. According to Head Coach Joe Novak, it's the first time in his 26 years at Highlands that six female golfers have occupied the top six spots in a match lineup (but it may be even longer than that)!

We're proud to celebrate the following student-athletes for their dedication, talent, and the continued growth of girls participating in Golf at Highlands: Sierra Shearer, Faith Yonkoske, Leah Skundrich, Ella Brauch, Elliana Davenport and Lenlie Baillie. Also shown are coaches Scott Silverman (left) and Joe Novak.

Way to represent the Golden Rams! 💛 Good luck the rest of the season!
Highlands Athletics

09/03/2026

Attention 4th Grade Families! 🎶 Come explore the exciting world of music at Highlands Elementary Band Demonstration & Sign Up Night!

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 High School Auditorium

Meet Mr. Matthew Beresik, band director for both Highlands Elementary and Highlands High School; connect with current members of the Highlands Varsity Marching Band, hear different instruments, and discover the perfect fit for your future musician.

Murphy’s Music Center will be on hand to discuss instrument rentals. Sign-ups are due by September 9.

We look forward to helping your child begin their musical journey! 🎺🥁🎷

09/03/2026

HS & HECC FAMILIES! We invite you to join us for Back-to-School Night this evening between 6:30-8:30pm! This is a great opportunity to meet teachers and principals, explore the building, learn about classroom expectations, and get ready for a successful 2026-2027 school year.

💛 At the High School, you can also visit with representatives from PennWest University, Duquesne University, Thiel College, U.S. Marines and U.S. Army.

🤎 At HECC, the Highlands K-4 PTO is sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair (Cash & Card accepted)

We look forward to seeing our HS & HECC families this evening as we kick off another great year together!

09/02/2026

TOGETHER. It's more than a word. It's a commitment. 🤎💛🐏 This year, the Highlands High School staff has embraced the theme "Together" as they work side by side to make positive changes for our students, our school, and our community.

Today, they proudly wore matching "Together" shirts as a visible reminder that great things happen when we unite around a shared purpose. 🙌

Here are some of our golden HS staff members in their brown and white! 🥰

09/02/2026

MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES! We invite you to join us for Back-to-School Night at the Middle School this evening between 6:30-8:30pm! This is a great opportunity to meet teachers and principals, explore the building, learn about classroom expectations, and get ready for a successful 2026-2027 school year.

The Highlands Middle School PBIS Team & PTO will also be there this evening, offering special sales and a book fair!

💛PBIS Items: T-shirts, Coasters, Bookmarks, Keychains & more made in the MS Makerspace by the school PBIS Student Team (Cash or Check)

🤎Scholastic Book Fair (Cash or Card)

We look forward to seeing our Middle School families this evening as we kick off another great year together!

09/01/2026

HES FAMILIES! We invite you to join us for Back-to-School Night at Highlands Elementary this evening between 6:30-8:30pm! This is a great opportunity to meet teachers and principals, explore the building, learn about classroom expectations, and get ready for a successful 2026-2027 school year.

The Highlands K-4 PTO will also be there this evening, offering special sales and activities for everyone!

💵 Cash Only Items
• Stuff-a-Ram: $25
• Crocs Jibbitz: $3
• Necklaces: $7
• Ram Clickers: $7

📚 Scholastic Book Fair (Cash & Card)

• Yearbook Pickups & Sales
(2025-26 HECC: $20.50 | HES: $28.50, Cash Only)

• Raffle Baskets -- Each attending student will receive a raffle ticket in their classroom, plus an additional ticket with any Book Fair purchase.

• Free Popcorn, Crafts & Photo Area

We look forward to seeing our HES families this evening as we kick off another great year together!

08/31/2026

HIGHLANDS FAMILIES! We invite you to join us for Back-to-School Night at your child's school this week! This is a great opportunity to meet teachers and principals, explore the building, learn about classroom expectations, and get ready for a successful 2026-2027 school year. We can't wait to welcome you back!

📅 Back-to-School Night Schedule

🔹 Tuesday, September 1
🏫 Highlands Elementary School
⏰ 6:30-8:30 p.m.

🔹 Wednesday, September 2
🏫 Highlands Middle School
⏰ 6:30-8:30 p.m.

🔹 Thursday, September 3
🏫 Highlands High School & Highlands Early Childhood Center
⏰ 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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HES & HECC Highlands K-4 PTO Special Sales & Activities

💵 Cash Only Items
• Stuff-a-Ram: $25
• Croc Jibbitz: $3
• Necklaces: $7
• Ram Clickers: $7

📚 Scholastic Book Fair (Cash & Card)

• Yearbook Pickups & Sales
(2025-26 HECC: $20.50 | HES: $28.50, Cash Only)

• Raffle Baskets (Each attending student will receive a raffle ticket in their classroom, plus an additional ticket with any Book Fair purchase.)
• Free Popcorn, Crafts & Photo Area
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MIDDLE SCHOOL - PBIS SALE
💵 Cash OR Check Items:
• T-shirts, Coasters, Bookmarks, Keychains & More made in the MS Makerspace by the school PBIS Student Team

📚 Scholastic Book Fair (Cash & Card)
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HIGH SCHOOL
• Also featuring representatives from PennWest University, Duquesne University, Thiel College, U.S. Marines and U.S. Army
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📢 REMINDER - HALF DAY
Friday, September 4, will be a Half Day of School for students and teachers.

Dismissal Times:
• High School: 11:00 a.m.
• Middle School: 11:30 a.m.
• HES & HECC: 12:10 p.m.

We look forward to seeing our Golden Rams families this week as we kick off another great year together!