Dear Highlands Estates Academy Families,
🎺 Welcome Back! As we begin another exciting school year, we are thrilled to have our incredible students and supportive families back in the building. This year, we proudly march under the unifying theme: “One Band, One Sound.”
📅 Important Dates & Resources:
📲 Student Schedules Available on Focus: Check daily after July 18th.
🎒 Orientation - Friday, August 8 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📘 First Day of School: Monday, August 11, 2025
🏫Open House - Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm
✏️Click here to see supply list by grade level -> Highlands Estates Elementary School, 2025-2026 School Supply Lists | TeacherLists
Click here to purchase uniforms ->School Uniforms
🚨 Important Reminders for All Families:
✅ All parents MUST register for a District Parent Account –>Register for a DCPS Parent Account Here
✅ All parents are required to download and use the PikMyKid app for dismissal –See registration link here >PIKMYKID Registration Link
🚗 Dismissal Safety Notice – If your child’s dismissal mode is marked as “CAR,” you will not be allowed to walk up to pick them up for safety reasons.
🚌 Bus Riders – Any student who requires bus transportation must have a bus registration on file. ->https://dcps.duvalschools.org/busregistration
📸 First Day of School Parent Drop-Off - The first day of school is a special milestone, and we want to make it memorable! Parents are welcome to walk their child(ren) to class, snap a few photos, greet the teacher, and drop off supplies — but only during the first two days of school.
Let’s keep the momentum going. The best is yet to come.
With pride and purpose,
Mrs. Natalya Richie-Graham