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Highlands Middle School
Highlands Middle School
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Highlands Middle School
Ascend to your highest potential in a community that values every step of the journey. At Highlands, we provide the foundation for students to reach new peaks of success.
Pride of the Northside
Highlands Middle School, proudly known as the Pride of the Northside, serves students in grades 6–8 on Jacksonville’s north side. We foster a safe, inclusive, and culturally rich environment where every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. With a strong focus on academic achievement, personal growth, and student support, our school has made consistent academic gains over the past decade through the shared efforts of dedicated staff and families. At Highlands, we build strong relationships, celebrate progress, and prepare students for bright, successful futures.
Building Life-Long Skills
At Highlands Middle School, student success starts with strong relationships in the classroom, at home, and across our community. We are committed to a welcoming, nurturing environment where every student feels seen, supported, and valued. By partnering closely with families, we build a connected community rooted in trust and shared goals to ensure every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.
True Neighborhood School
At Highlands Middle School, we believe student success begins with strong relationships in the classroom, at home, and throughout the community, and we are committed to a welcoming, nurturing environment where every student feels seen, supported, and valued. By partnering with families, we build a connected community rooted in trust and shared goals to ensure every child receives the academic, social, and emotional support needed to thrive in school and beyond.
Vast Extracurriculars
Highlands Middle School is full of energy, pride, and Panther spirit, with students actively involved in sports, cheer, band, arts, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Our PBIS program, Bizi, adds to the excitement by celebrating student success in attendance, academics, and behavior with fun biweekly rewards making Highlands a place where there’s always something to cheer about.
Highlands Middle Programs
After-School Programs
Our after-school program, Communities In Schools, is a quality, FREE school-based program that provides academic and enrichment activities for students five days per week.
Band
Our band program, under the direction of Mr. Evans, offers many performance opportunities for students. Highlands Middle School's instrumental music department provides a comprehensive band program that includes a marching band, concert bands, a jazz band, and a pep band.
Athletics
Our athletics program aims to cultivate, promote, and encourage participation in interscholastic sports among our students.
Achievers For Life
Achievers For Life is a program that provides family support, mentors, and academic assistance for students at school, as well as enhances parent engagement in their student’s education.
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