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![Balloons Over Highlands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762279152/newcaneyisdorg/cosq7gbrjqpjum0mfint/HighlandsElementarySchoolisaCandidateSchoolforthePrimaryYearProgrammeThisschoolispursuingauthorizationasanIBWorldSchoolTheseareschoolsthatshareacommonphilosophyaco1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762279152/newcaneyisdorg/cosq7gbrjqpjum0mfint/HighlandsElementarySchoolisaCandidateSchoolforthePrimaryYearProgrammeThisschoolispursuingauthorizationasanIBWorldSchoolTheseareschoolsthatshareacommonphilosophyaco1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762279152/newcaneyisdorg/cosq7gbrjqpjum0mfint/HighlandsElementarySchoolisaCandidateSchoolforthePrimaryYearProgrammeThisschoolispursuingauthorizationasanIBWorldSchoolTheseareschoolsthatshareacommonphilosophyaco1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762279152/newcaneyisdorg/cosq7gbrjqpjum0mfint/HighlandsElementarySchoolisaCandidateSchoolforthePrimaryYearProgrammeThisschoolispursuingauthorizationasanIBWorldSchoolTheseareschoolsthatshareacommonphilosophyaco1.png","width":1080}])
Our students will showcase their creativity and thinking skills in our Balloons Over Highlands Parade, inspired by the Macy’s parade! This is an at-home STEM project, and students will bring their balloon creations to parade with us.
If you need project details or guidelines, please refer to the November Parent Newsletter where all information was shared. We can’t wait to see our thinkers shine!
![HES Students and Staff Honored at October Board Meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1762203271/newcaneyisdorg/pgtxudedo6y3pwot9bcj/HESBOARDTHUMBNAIL.svg","width":800}])
Congratulations to the Highlands Elementary School students and staff that were recognized!
![New Legislation—Parents Must Provide Consent for Students to Receive Health Services]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1756398170/newcaneyisdorg/ukomnra4vzy5kqrcm21z/HealthServicesHeadline.svg","width":800}])
In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 12, 89th Texas Legislature, which goes into effect on September 1, 2025, the district is required to provide notice of each health-related service offered at a student’s campus. Each school year, parents must provide consent in order for their student to receive health related services during the school day.
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Starting Tuesday, September 2, 2025, all students will be required to scan their SMART tag ID to ride the bus home from school.
![New Legislation—Personal Communication Devices Prohibited During Instructional Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1753302387/newcaneyisdorg/dtqw8c4imib1bbwnjszu/PHONEPOLICY1.svg","width":800}])
The Texas Legislature passed legislation this year that requires school districts to adopt policies
prohibiting students from using personal wireless communication devices on school property
during the instructional day and that designates a secure, out-of-sight area for storage of these
devices.
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Big News – Remind is now ParentSquare! Download the free app today!
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Learn more about enrolling your child for the 2025-2026 school year!