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Building Community at Highlands

We’re glad you’re here! Highlands PTA brings families, teachers, and staff together through school programs, community events, volunteering, and support for our students.

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Support Highlands, stay connected, and have a voice in our PTA community. Support the SMART Fund.
Your annual gift helps fund programs, resources, and experiences that directly benefit Highlands students.

 

As we begin another school year together, we’re incredibly grateful for the families, teachers, staff, and volunteers who make Highlands such a welcoming and connected community. Throughout the year, we look forward to coming together for favorite traditions like Tie-Dye Day, Cultural Night, the Fun Run, Holiday Market, Book Fair, Highlands Theater, and Field Day, along with many other special moments. The Highlands PTA is proud to support these experiences while helping strengthen connections across our school community. Whether you’re returning or joining Highlands for the first time, we’re so glad you’re here and look forward to a wonderful year together.

The SMART Fund is Highlands PTA’s annual giving campaign and helps fund programs, enrichment, teacher support, events, and resources that directly benefit Highlands students throughout the year.

 

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Community Announcements

What’s Happening at Highlands

There’s lots to look forward to at Highlands! Throughout the school year, our community comes together for special events, school traditions, family gatherings, and opportunities to get involved.

 

Be sure to mark your calendars and check back often as new events and details are added. You can also watch for updates in Bear Bytes, ParentSquare, and communications from teachers and room parents.

September

Tie-Dye Day — September 11

A favorite Highlands tradition! Students will have a chance to create their own colorful Highlands tie-dye and kick off the year with some school spirit.

International Potluck & Fashion Show — September 23, 2026

Celebrate the many cultures that make our Highlands community special. Families are invited to bring a dish to share, wear clothing representing a country or culture meaningful to them, enjoy dinner together, and cheer on participants in the International Fashion Show.

 

 

 

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Help Make It Happen!

Our Highlands events and programs wouldn’t be possible without our parent and family volunteers. Whether you can help with one event or lend a hand throughout the year, we’d love to have you involved.

 

Tell us what interests you—including specific events and programs you’d like to help with—and we’ll connect you with opportunities that fit your interests and availability. Please reach out to your teacher and Room Parent to learn more! 

 

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Filling out the Volunteer Interest Form is not a commitment to volunteer. It simply helps us learn which events and programs interest you. When opportunities come up, we’ll reach out with more information, and you can decide what works for you.

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Why Register?

Whether you’re new to Highlands or a returning family, sign in to Membership Toolkit  or create an account if you haven’t set one up yet.

 

Use your account to update family information, access PTA resources and the directory, volunteer, join or renew your PTA membership, and support the SMART Fund.

 

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Highlands School News & Upcoming Events

Part of what makes Highlands special is the many traditions, programs, and events that bring our community together throughout the year. In the fall alone, families can look forward to favorites such as Tie-Dye Day, International Potluck & Fashion Night, Halloween celebrations, and the Fun Run — with many more opportunities to connect as the year continues.

 

There are lots of ways to get involved, whether you have a few minutes, can help with a single event, or are looking for a larger volunteer role.

 

Visit our Programs & Events tab to see what’s coming up, learn more about PTA-supported activities, and find opportunities to participate throughout the year.

 

Families should also keep an eye out for communications from teachers and room parents, who may share classroom-specific volunteer needs, celebrations, field trips, special projects, and other ways to lend a hand.

 

Opportunities will continue to be added as the year unfolds, so check back often and watch for updates in Bear Bytes, ParentSquare, and classroom communications.

 

However you choose to participate, we’re grateful to have you as part of the Highlands community.

 

 

Be sure to mark your calendars and check back often as new events and details are added. You can also watch for updates in Bear Bytes, ParentSquare, and communications from teachers and room parents.

Tie-Dye Day — September 11

A favorite Highlands tradition! Students will have a chance to create their own colorful Highlands tie-dye and kick off the year with some school spirit.

International Potluck & Fashion Show — September 23, 2026

Celebrate the many cultures that make our Highlands community special. Families are invited to bring a dish to share, wear clothing representing a country or culture meaningful to them, enjoy dinner together, and cheer on participants in the International Fashion Show.

 

 

 

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Programs & Events

There’s always something happening at Highlands! Throughout the school year, our students, families, teachers, staff, and PTA come together for traditions that build community, celebrate learning, and make Highlands a special place to be.

 

Below is a month-by-month look at some of the key events and traditions planned for the 2026–27 school year.

 

For the most up-to-date dates, times, and event details, please check the Highlands calendar and ParentSquare.

 

August

End-of-Summer Social

A relaxed way to reconnect with friends, welcome new families, and get excited for the school year ahead.

Back to School Night

An important evening for parents and caregivers to connect with teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about the year ahead.

September

Tie-Dye Day

One of Highlands’ most colorful traditions! Students get creative, have fun with classmates, and make a tie-dye keepsake filled with Highlands spirit.

Cultural Night

A celebration of the cultures, backgrounds, and traditions represented throughout our Highlands community. Families come together for an evening of connection, sharing, and learning from one another.

October

Fun Run

Get ready to run, cheer, and show your Highlands spirit! The Fun Run brings the whole school together for an energetic day of movement, community, and fun.

Halloween Parade

A favorite fall tradition where students celebrate together and show off their costumes during the Highlands Halloween Parade.

November

Ruby Bridges Day

Highlands joins schools across the country in recognizing Ruby Bridges and the importance of courage, inclusion, and positive change.

December

Holiday Market

A festive Highlands tradition that brings students and families together for holiday fun and seasonal community spirit.

5th Grade Outdoor Education

A memorable milestone for our fifth graders, with several days of outdoor learning, exploration, teamwork, and new experiences together.

February

Highlands Auction

One of our biggest community and fundraising events of the year. The Auction brings Highlands adults together for a fun evening while raising important funds that support programs and opportunities for our students.

March

Book Fair

A week dedicated to books, reading, and discovering something new. Students can explore new titles and celebrate a love of reading with classmates and families.

April

Highlands Theater

Lights, curtain, action! Highlands Theater gives students the opportunity to participate in a school production while building creativity, confidence, collaboration, and a love of performing.

Math Night

An interactive family evening that brings math to life through games, puzzles, challenges, and hands-on activities.

Science / STEM Night

An evening of curiosity, experimentation, and discovery, with hands-on activities centered around science, technology, engineering, and STEM learning.

May

Teacher Appreciation Week

A full week dedicated to celebrating the incredible teachers and staff who support our students throughout the year.

Open House & Art Show

Families are invited back to campus to celebrate student learning and creativity, visit classrooms, and enjoy student artwork from across Highlands.

June

Field Day & 5th Grade vs. Staff Kickball

One of the most fun ways to wrap up the school year! Students enjoy outdoor games and activities, along with the much-anticipated 5th Grade vs. Staff Kickball Game.

TK/K Promotion

A special celebration for our youngest Highlands students as they mark an exciting milestone.

5th Grade Promotion

A celebration of our fifth graders as they complete their time at Highlands and get ready for the next chapter.

Looking Ahead

Eichler Tour

A uniquely Highlands community tradition celebrating the iconic Eichler architecture of our neighborhood. More information about the next tour will be shared as plans come together.

Stay Up to Date

Event dates and details may change throughout the year. For the latest information, please check the Highlands calendar and ParentSquare, and keep an eye out for updates in Bear Bytes.

The SMART Fund is Highlands PTA’s annual giving campaign and helps fund programs, enrichment, teacher support, events, and resources that directly benefit Highlands students throughout the year.

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