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Highlands Elementary School will temporarily attend school on the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School campus for the 2023-24 school year
The temporary relocation is required for construction of the new Highlands Elementary campus. See previews of the new school below followed by answers to frequently asked questions about the transition year at MLK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Will there be transportation for Highlands students to MLK for the 2023-24 year?
Yes, transportation will be provided for Highlands Elementary students to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (MLK) during the transition year.
For the 2023-24 school year, students who normally walk to Highlands will be able to continue walking to the Highlands campus to catch a bus to MLK.
When families register for transportation, they will be informed of the most convenient bus stop to their home. All students who live more than 1.5 miles from the Martin Luther King Jr. campus will be provided with school bus transportation.
However, bus registration is required for bus riders. This is for student safety and to help us balance bus routes efficiently. To learn how to register for a bus visit our bus registration web page.
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Do parents and guardians need to register students for transportation?
Yes. All students except those receiving ESE services must register for transportation to ride a bus.
This bus stop registration web page provides all the details on how to register for transportation.
If you need assistance, our transportation department is ready to help. Call them at (904) 858-6200 with any transportation related questions.
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Will we have to register for transportation again?
Yes, registration for transportation is required each year.
If your child will be riding the bus to the new Highlands Elementary campus when it opens for the 2024-25 school year, you will need to re-register your child for transportation next year.
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Will Highlands CSS students be served at MLK?
Yes, the CSS classes at Highlands will also transition to MLK for the 2023-24 school year.
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Will Highlands have Pre-Kindergarten next year?
Yes. Two pre-kindergarten classes will be offered at Highlands Elementary School on the MLK campus next year.
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Will there be other schools on the MLK campus?
No. Highlands Elementary will be the only school operating on the Martin Luther King Jr. campus for 2023-24.
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How do I get in touch with the principal and staff at Highlands after they move to MLK for the year?
The normal phone numbers for the Highlands Elementary School leadership and staff will reach them when they move to MLK.
You can always reach your Highlands Elementary staff at (904) 696-8754.
Note: The school will be transitioning locations between June 8 and June 12, 2023. If you are having difficulty reaching the school during the time of their move, we ask for your patience. The school is expected to be fully functional at MLK by June 13. Thank you for understanding if we miss your call during the move!
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When will Highlands Elementary staff move to MLK for the year?
Highlands staff members will move to MLK between June 8 and June 12, 2023.
If you are having difficulty reaching the school during the time of their move, we ask for your patience.
We expect Highlands to be fully operational at MLK by June 13.
We appreciate your understanding if we miss your call or visit while the move is underway.
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When is the new school expected to open?
The new Highlands Elementary School campus is expected to open in August in time for the 2024-25 school year.
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What if I have more questions?
Please call Principal Richie with any other questions you may have.
You can reach her through the phone number for Highlands Elementary at (904) 696-8754.
