SAVE THE DATE

Highlands Success Academy (formerly the Academy at Youthcare Lane) is excited to welcome our new students and families!

Join us for our Open House

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 School Board of Highlands County, District Office
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870

This evening is designed to help students and families feel confident, connected, and ready for a successful school year.

You'll have the opportunity to:
✅ Meet the Highlands Success Academy Team
✅ Learn about the HSA program
✅ Ask questions during our presentation
✅ Meet one-on-one with staff to discuss your student's individual needs
✅ Begin building relationships that lead to success

Reconnect. Reengage. Rise to Success.
We can't wait to welcome you!

3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
The School Board of Highlands County is excited to launch Highlands PLUS, a brand-new way for non-enrolled and non-traditional students in our community to access high-quality district courses. Students can take as little as one course or several. Courses can be taken in person or virtually through Highlands Virtual School (HVS)! Please note that course availability varies by school.

Whether your student is looking to explore a new passion or get ahead, we offer incredible courses in:
🔬 STEM
🎨 Fine Arts
💼 Career & Technical Education (CTE)
📚 Core Academics (Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies—including Honors!)
💻 Virtual Learning

We are an authorized StepUp for Students provider! We accept payments directly through the EMA portal as well as direct pay options. This program is specifically designed for non-traditional students who may be utilizing the FTC or FES school choice scholarships.

Access to a district Chromebook is fully included in your course enrollment price. Accidental Chromebook damage is covered by paying an annual $10 use fee.
Note: Highlands PLUS is for non-enrolled students, meaning SBHC acts as a contracted service provider. Participants are not enrolled as full-time public school students.

👉 Ready to customize your child's education? Log into your StepUp EMA portal or visit our district website at https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/plus to explore courses and begin enrollment today!

#HighlandsPLUS #StepUpForStudents #SchoolChoice
3 months ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Happy last week of the semester!!! Please see the Christmas Spirit Week activities and Semester Exam schedule attached.

It is important that students are present everyday this week to finish out the semester strong. Students that are working virtually will attend their teachers Google Meet meeting to take their exams so please be sure to check with your teacher for their time and link.

Students will be allowed to dress up for the Spirit Week activities. All clothing must remain school appropriate with pants without rips, tears, or holes worn at the waist and shirts tucked in.

Thank you!
10 months ago, Hill-Gustat Middle School
Spirit Week
Semester Exam
Parent Night TONIGHT! Come join us at 5:30 for dinner and a presentation from Worthy & Known Family Project. Even if you are not registered we would love to see you!!!
12 months ago, Hill-Gustat Middle School
Parent Night
Good Morning! Please be sure you are registered for tonights Parent Night. We are looking forward to seeing you at 5:30. Dinner will be served.
12 months ago, Hill-Gustat Middle School
Parent Night

Good Afternoon! Students are coming home with flyers for our parent night on Monday. Please use the QR code to register for this event. Dinner will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.

12 months ago, Hill-Gustat Middle School
Parent Night

Good Evening Academy Parents, We are looking forward to our Parent Night on Monday Nov. 10th at 5:30 with Worthy & Known Family Project. Please be sure to use the QR code to register for this wonderful event. Dinner will be served!!!

12 months ago, Hill-Gustat Middle School
Parent Night

Happy Monday! We have several events happening in the next few weeks to make you aware of. First this week is Red Ribbon Week. Students will be able to dress up each day as long as they remain in dress code of pants worn at the waist, shirts tucked in, and no jewlery. Monday - Dress for Success, Tuesday - Twin or Team Day, Wednesday - Wear Bright or Neon Colors, Thursday - Crazy Hair, Friday - School Appropriate Halloween attire.

Also, on Nov. 10th we will be having a parent night event hosted by Worthy & Known Family Project. Please see the attached flyer and use the QR code to register. This will be a wonderful opportunity to gain resources to support your student. Dinner will be provided!!

Have a great week!

12 months ago, Hill-Gustat Middle School
Parent Night
Red Ribbon
Picture Day! We will be having pictures held on Tuesday, Sept. 30th. Students will be allowed to come to campus with school appropriate attire for their pictures. Once they have taken their pictures they will change into Academy Dress Code for the remainder of the day. Students must bring a back with their change of clothes. All clothing will be returned to students at the end of the day on Tuesday. To order pictures: mylifetouch.com Code: EVTXC3QRT Thank you
about 1 year ago, Hill-Gustat Middle School
Picture Day
Don't forget, this Wednesday is a 2-hour early release (9/24/25). All bus routes & parent pickup lines will be two hours earlier on Wednesday. Please notify your child's teacher if there is a change in the way your child will be going home.
about 1 year ago, The School Board of Highlands County
9-24-25 Early Release

School starts Monday! 📚 Our teachers are ready, classrooms are prepped, and campuses are sparkling. Let’s make this year amazing from day one!

🚌 Find bus pickup/drop-off times: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/infofinder
🕧 School start times are listed on each school's website
🍳 FREE breakfast and lunch is provided every day, for every student

#SBHCFlorida #HighlandsSchools

about 1 year ago, The School Board of Highlands County
Reminder, new school year starts on Monday, set your alarm.

PARENTS /GUARDIANS: The Commissioner of Education requires that training is available for parents/guardians on the consequences of making a school threat or false report via FortifyFL. Please discuss with your student the seriousness of this issue. Click to access course: www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/threatsweaponsinfo

about 1 year ago, The School Board of Highlands County

You've been asking, and we've been working behind the scenes to collect as much information for back-to-school for our schools, all in one place:

🎒 Supply Lists
🏫 Open houses & orientations
👕 Dress codes
📃 New student registration
🚌 Attendance zones & bus routes
📲 App information

Back-to-school hub: https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/bts25

Finally, download our app, follow your school's individual social media pages, and let's work together to create a great start to the new year!

over 1 year ago, The School Board of Highlands County