Highlands Elementary

CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS — Team Duval is proud to recognize National School Counseling Week and the incredible impact our more than 240 school counselors make every single day. They advocate for students, help them navigate their academic journeys, and guide them toward their goals. Our success as an A-rated district with a 97.6% graduation rate would not be possible without these dedicated professionals. As part of this special week, dozens of counselors gathered at the Schultz Center for their annual conference, focused on building student “superpowers” like grit and resilience – perfectly aligned with the national theme of helping students thrive and preparing them for college, career, and life. Their commitment to growing their own “superpowers” directly fuels student success across Team Duval. Join us in thanking our outstanding school counselors for the lasting difference they make in our schools and community!

Greetings Hawk Families!

We hope that you all had an enjoyable weekend and are doing well. Please take a moment to check out this week's parent newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings at Highlands: https://canva.link/isr0b9qw58473wl .

Let's have a fantastic 4-day week! 😊

Greetings, Hawk Families!
If you are a parent or guardian of a student in grades 3–5 (general education), we invite you to join us for an important and engaging Math Family Night on Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 PM in the HEA Café. Families will gain valuable information about student performance data, upcoming testing expectations, promotion requirements, helpful resources, strategies for success, and more. Scan the QR code to register for the event. We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration

Greetings Hawk families!

We're excited to welcome all students back on Tuesday, March 24th. We hope your children enjoyed their spring break with plenty of time to rest and recharge.

Please check out this week's Hawk parent newsletter to stay up to date on all things HEA: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHEuOBSXC4/1HsJizSepM2GhkLCgbAajA/view?utm_content=DAHEuOBSXC4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h036b13492d

Let's have a great week! 😊

Greetings, Hawk families,

Duval County Public Schools is officially on Spring Break! 🌷☀️ We hope all of our Hawk families enjoy a safe, joyful, and well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and make special memories together. Let’s come back ready to soar with strong energy, positivity, and momentum for the final stretch of the school year!

Schools will be closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 for Spring Break. Additionally, students will not have school on Monday, March 23, as it is a designated Teacher Planning Day. We look forward to welcoming our Hawk scholars back to school on Tuesday, March 24! The next Hawk Parent Newsletter will return next week.

In the meantime, save the date for these upcoming events:

*SAC Meeting — Wednesday, March 26 at 5:00 PM (Media Center)

*Girl Power Car Show — Saturday, March 28 from 2:00–6:00 PM
Show your support for Highlands Estates Academy by joining us for the 8th Annual Girl Power Car Show!

Have a great week! 😊🌸

Greetings, Hawk Families!

Join us for a fun-filled Math and Science Night at Highlands Estates Academy on Thursday, March 12 at 5:00 PM in the cafe.

Bring the whole family and get ready for an evening of hands-on learning, excitement, and discovery as we explore math, science, and even make delicious ice cream together.

We can’t wait to see our Hawk families there for a night of learning, fun, and a sweet treat!🍦

Greetings, Hawk Families! 👋🏽

Spring forward and stay in the know with the latest edition of the Hawk Parent Newsletter right here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHDaUjnIxE/OPqDHorZc7lNgMbCfxjG1A/view?utm_content=DAHDaUjnIxE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h7f2b26ae81 .

Let's make it a great week! 😊

Greetings, Hawk families! 😊

We hope you all had an enjoyable and safe weekend (yes, we know it flew by)! We have a jam-packed week ahead at Highlands Estates Academy and encourage you all to check out this week's Hawk Parent Newsletter to stay up-to-date: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCGQdjTKc/fzq_JcmipRHghVgXVkMofw/view?utm_content=DAHCGQdjTKc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h9202d3ad1c

We look forward to seeing your child bright and early on Monday. Let's make it a great week! 💚

Greetings Hawk Families,

This month's Kona Attendance and Behavior celebration has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 24th. Please note that this celebratory event is invitation-only based on attendance and behavior.

Hawk scholars who have zero unexcused absences, zero Bizi flags, and zero discipline referrals from January 27th - February 19th are eligible to attend and will receive an invitation on Friday, February 20th.

Please check your child's communication folder on Friday. Invitations for eligible scholars will due back to their homeroom teacher by Tuesday morning, Feb 24th.

Have a great rest of your week! 🙂

Greetings, Hawk Families and Happy Presidents Day!

Please take a moment to check out this week's Hawk family newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings at Highlands Estates Academy. You can view it here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHBcQ5w9NU/uItqVcIP2uKLMqsUjKEkfA/view?utm_content=DAHBcQ5w9NU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h00f587b660

We look forward to seeing you bright and early on Tuesday, February 17th, as there is no school today!

Let's make this a great week. 😊

Happy Superbowl Sunday, Hawk Families! 🏈

Check out the Hawk parent newsletter right here to stay up to date on the latest happenings at Highlands Estates Academy: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHAw6ttEck/pmAfk2RepwZLfB-MZQSq5Q/view?utm_content=DAHAw6ttEck&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he6ac26e5e0

Let's have a great week! 😊

Good morning, Hawk Families!

Please take a moment to carefully review this week's newsletter and stay up-to-date on all things HEA: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHAIeOwGtI/-6xF-jYm_IZPyGvh2zeNuw/view?utm_content=DAHAIeOwGtI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h8f767c6dc2 .

Stay warm this week! ❄️ Let's make this week incredible! 🙂

Good evening, Hawk Families! 👋🏽
We hope your week has been off to a great start! If you've been searching for this week's latest Hawk Parent News, look no further 👀 -- it's right here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_jkgGJUo/O-jGyouKTnXgN15WvsjQQw/view?utm_content=DAG_jkgGJUo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h69baf51614
Bundle up in layers and a warm coat these next few days -- the temperatures are dropping rapidly! ❄️ Let's make it a great week. 😊

Greetings, Hawk families!
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and school is closed as we honor Dr. King’s legacy of service, unity, and justice. We're all encouraged to take a moment to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the ways we can each serve, lead with kindness, and make a positive impact in our community. ❤️

Please check out this week's parent newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings at Highlands Estates Academy: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG-0vbDixk/p2xJyyBIZmaYdn4pCpEC3Q/view?utm_content=DAG-0vbDixk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h15a79829f8

We look forward to seeing your child back at school on Tuesday.
Let's make it a fantastic week! 😊

Greetings, Hawk families!

We hope you've had an enjoyable weekend. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings at Highlands Estates Academy by reading this week's Hawk Parent Newsletter right here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG-KQ1pK64/YEFE9NiprifR50hIPyxKYA/view?utm_content=DAG-KQ1pK64&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h2b63063c77 . We look forward to seeing your children back at school on Monday. Let's make it a great week! 🙂

Good morning!

This is Mr. Greene, Assistant Principal with an important reminder to our parents. Remember we have mandatory parent meetings at the beginning of next week. The 3rd grade meeting will discuss current data, important information, and promotional requirements. The 4th/5th grade meeting will discuss current data, behavior concerns, and support needed. Both meetings will allow for questions. Please make it a priority to attend. The 3rd grade parent meeting is Monday, January 12, 2026. The 4th and 5th grade parent meeting is Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The times for both are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thank you for your attention to this matter and I look forward to seeing you as we come together to ensure the academic success of our students.

If you can't make it to the school for the meetings, use this link to join virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28479107738970?p=inud5ZlzqyWSE4jKAm

Meeting ID: 284 791 077 389 70

Passcode: Ly9Wo6VQ

Happy New Year, Hawk families! 2026 is a year of refined purpose, stronger partnership, and limitless possibilities. ✨ We can't wait to see what's in store as we enter the 2nd semester of the school year. To stay up to date on the latest Hawk Happenings, check out the Parent Newsletter right here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG9fyz7DQQ/X_S6aj7_cDJTCzrQcY55uQ/view?utm_content=DAG9fyz7DQQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1473cd9f55 .

We look forward to seeing your Hawk back in school on Wednesday, January 7th. Have a wonderful day! 😊