Learning Greek

Check out a group of our fifth grade students who are participating in an afterschool program with Mrs. Sboukis, our school counselor, for learning the Greek language. One of several afterschool programs offered at Highland Lakes Elementary.

Learning Greek at Highland Lakes Elementary

Bay News 9 Interview

School Tours

Tours of Highland Lakes Elementary are available to prospective families.  Please contact the school at 727-724-1429 to schedule a tour.

School Tour Information

MAP Spring '21

Helpful tips to support your child's success.....

1)  Get plenty of sleep

2)  Eat healthy

3)  Set time to read and study.

MAP Testing Schedule

6th Grade Middle School

Information for students entering middle school for the 2021-2022 school year.

Middle School Presentation English

Middle School Contacts English

Middle School Expo Night English

Middle School Contacts Spanish

Middle School Expo Night Spanish

Middle School Contacts Arabic

Middle School Expo Night Arabic

HLE Newsletter!!

HLE Newsletter 2021

Ready! Set! Kindergarten!

If you have a child starting in Kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year, please view the information regarding kindergarten registration: 

Ready! Set! Kindergarten!

Contact our Data Management Tech, Tina James, if you have any registration questions.  jamest@pcsb.org

Pinellas County Schools Food and Nutrition

Starting February 18, children in Pinellas County are eligible for free meals.

Meal Distribution Sites

PTA Membership 

It's not too late to join our PTA, and help support Highland Lakes Elementary.

Sign-up:   PTA Membership

Clever at Home

Video tutorials for accessing Clever at home.

Clever at Home

School Reopening Videos

Safety protocols for mask wearing, cafeteria procedures, sanitizing, and more.

School Reopening Videos

Canvas Parent/Family Information

Take a tour of MyPCS Online, and find out more about using Canvas.

MyPCS Online Support

Parent Course in Canvas

Become familiar with Canvas.....a Learning Management System to have digital learning tools for students all in one place!

Canvas Course for Parents

Microsoft at Home

Pinellas County School families may download Microsoft at home:

Microsoft at Home

Updated School and Student Schedules

Updates to school and student schedules are still being made due to Learning Options selections. Please allow school staff to complete this process. At this time, schedule changes will not be made until the master schedule is completed. Final schedules will be made available in Focus on August 13.

Suggested School Supply Lists

Suggested School Supplies

Annual School Financial Report

The 2018 - 2019 annual financial report, for all schools, has been made available for families.

Annual School Financial Report

COVID Letter to Families

Family Letter

ESE: Exceptional Student Education

Help for families of students with disabilities. The PEPP, Parents Empowering Parents Program, has provided information that will help and support families in navigating options for their child. You are welcome to participate in meetings held by the ESE advisory committee, and attend upcoming events.

PEPP

ESE Advisory Committee

ESE Upcoming Events

Bus Bulletin Notification

On occasion, a school bus may be delayed. You can sign up for this free notification service to receive information regarding a delay or schedule change. 

BUS BULLETIN

PCS Family Engagement App

Helping parents stay connected with information on your child's grades, attendance, district news, etc.

PCS Family Engagement App

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Student safety is most important. Please see the link below for information regarding our procedures for arrival and dismissal.

Arrival and Dismissal

Parent-Student Handbook

Please read through our parent-student handbook for important dates and information.

Parent-Student Handbook

Biking or Walking to School

When you are thinking of biking or walking to school, or even just around your neighborhood, remember to follow safety rules; most importantly bike or walk with a friend or family member.  Here are some more safety rules when riding your bike:  Bike Safety