Welcome to Highlands

Mission Statement

In partnership with our community, Highlands School is dedicated to developing and nurturing the whole child through innovative continuous learning.

PFO

Our PFO is a wonderful organization of parent volunteers who work with the staff and school to organize many amazing activities and fundraisers throughout the year. Some of the highlights include a Spring Carnival, Young Author's Day, Variety Show, Family Fun Nights, Restaurant Nights, School Dance and many more! 

Calendar

 

See our calendar page for detailed event information

Important Dates 2011-2012

August 17 - First Day of School
August 25 - Back to School Night
September 5 - Labor Day
September 19-23 - Goal Setting Week
October 3-7 - Fall Break
November 1 - Staff Development Day
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break
December 22 to January 12 - Winter Break
January 13 - Staff Development Day
January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 17 - Lincoln's Birthday
February 20 - President's Day
March 2 - Collegial Planning Day
March 12-16 - Parent Conferences
April 2-6 - Spring Break
May 24 - Open House
May 25 - Collegial Planning Day
May 28 - Memorial Day
June 13 - Last Day of School

Accelerated Reader

Grades 3 through 6 participate in the Accelerated Reader Program. Students read a book, take a quiz and earn points for awards.

Awards are given when students reach milestones for 50, 100, 250 and 500 points All awards are presented at our monthly awards assemblies.

Check out our monthly competition between grade levels by clicking the AR link.

Goal for 2011-2012
4000 books
100,000,000 words

Visual Tour

 

SUSD

The Saugus Union School District is located in Santa Clarita Valley in Northern Los Angeles County. Currently there are approximately 11,000 students attending school at our fifteen K-6 campuses. 14 of the 15 schools have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools, some of them more than once. In addition, five schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools. Academic Performance Index (API) scores have been consistently strong and continue to grow each year. All demographic areas of student performance continue to show improvement.