Principal's Message

Molly Burkhardt
Principal
Highlands Elementary School

Dear Highlands Families / Queridas familias de Highlands,

To those of you returning, we are so happy to see you again, and to our newest Huskies, welcome to Highlands! Each day at Highlands Elementary School, we invite students to be curious - about their learning, about their community, and about themselves. We foster a space where all students are welcome and where connection and care are a priority. We know that when students feel happy and cared for, their learning skyrockets.

Our curriculum is rigorous; it asks students to reflect, ask questions, and consider new ways of thinking. Teachers design each lesson in such a way that practice feels meaningful, and students are learning grade-level skills and content. Also, teachers know that you are all valuable partners in your child’s learning, so we aim to send you regular updates about learning goals and how to support your child at home.

Highlands is a comprehensive elementary school, and we offer a variety of experiences outside of the classroom. All students attend a specialist class (PE, Music, or Library) every day, and we provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. Our multilingual students will have the opportunity to grow their English skills with one of our two full-time English teachers, and students requiring additional academic support may work with any one of our many Special Educators or reading intervention teachers. Before and after school, our partners at Right-at-School offer childcare for a fee, and seasonally, we will share opportunities for students to participate in free after-school clubs.

We are always looking for your ideas and input, so please join me this year as I launch Coffee & Conversations. These meetings will take place monthly after arrival (8:30AM) - be sure to check your ParentSquare communication for specific dates and times. If you ever have questions or concerns, ParentSquare is also a great way to connect with your classroom teacher (or me!), so make sure you have the App downloaded. 

We look forward to another amazing year here at Highlands. See you soon, Huskies!

Best,

Molly Burkhardt - Principal
Jeffery Long - Dean of Students