Dear HLS Families!
We hope you are enjoying these final weeks of summer break! We are so excited for the incredible year ahead and can’t wait to begin this journey together. Below, you’ll find important information and reminders to help your family prepare for the start of the school year.
We look forward to a joyful and successful year together.
Download the Parent Portal Gradelink App!
Search for 'Gradelink Student' on your device app store.
We encourage every family to download the Gradelink Parent Portal App before the first day of school so you'll be ready to stay informed throughout the year. Through the app, you can view school announcements under Communicate, monitor your student's academic progress, manage tuition payments, and access important school information.
To log in, use the email containing your Gradelink username and temporary password that was sent after your enrollment was completed. School Code: 4263
UPCOMING EVENTS: SAVE THE DATE
August 1 – Back-to-School BBQ & Social | 4 PM
August 10 – Meet the Teacher & Parent Orientation | 10 AM – 12 PM
August 12 – First Day of Class & Opening Ceremony | 8:15 AM
August 13 – Memoria Press Regional Conference (Burleson)
August 26 – Emergency Drill Day
August 31 – Summer Reading Challenge Due to Teacher
Since we’re beginning this journey together, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow Highlands Latin School families, make new friends, and enjoy an evening of fellowship before the school year begins. We’ll have games, swimming, and a delicious BBQ dinner. The pool will be open, with a certified lifeguard on duty throughout the evening.
We’ll provide pulled pork BBQ sandwiches. If you’re able, please sign up to bring a side dish or dessert to share:
MEET THE TEACHER & PARENT ORIENTATION
Monday, August 10th at 10 AM - 12 PM
Students may attend in comfortable play clothes and do not need to wear uniforms.
When you arrive, please check in at the front desk, drop off student supplies, and bring your student(s) to their classroom.
Parents will attend orientation in the Morning Gathering Room at 10:30 AM. After orientation, families will have time to meet their student’s teacher. Students will receive their books at Meet the Teacher, so please bring a backpack or reusable bag to carry them home.
FIRST DAY OF CLASS & OPENING CEREMONY
Wednesday, August 12th
Morning Arrival: 8:00–8:15 AM
Opening Ceremony / Morning Gathering: 8:15–9:00 AM
Parents are warmly invited to join us for our Opening Ceremony. Students will receive their Family House assignments, a special and exciting tradition for our students!
Students should arrive in their full school uniform unless uniform items are still on order. If needed, please dress as close to the uniform guidelines as possible. Students should also bring all required books.
First Day Drop-Off
Families are welcome to park and walk their students to the classroom on the first day.
Parents may walk students to the classroom door and say goodbye there as teachers welcome students into the classroom. Parents attending the Opening Ceremony may proceed directly to the Morning Gathering Room after check-in.
The carline will begin in Week 2. At that time, families may choose between drive-up carline or walk-up drop-off and pick-up.
First Day Pick-Up
On the first day, families will walk up to the school entrance and wait near the lunch tables.
Afternoon Pick-Up: 3:30–3:45 PM
Carline pick-up option will begin in Week 2. Carline placards will be available on the first day of class. Please keep your placard, as it will be needed for afternoon pick-up going forward.
PARENT EDUCATOR EVENT
MEMORIA PRESS REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Thursday, August 13th
Times: Thur 9AM- 1PM
Location: 301 S. Dobson St., Burleson, TX 76028
Hosted by: Open Door Academy
We are excited to invite our HLS families to join our teachers at the Memoria Press Regional Conference! Learn more about the Classical Christian model, explore the Memoria Press curriculum, and hear inspiring plenary and breakout sessions. You'll gain insight into how our teachers approach instruction and discover practical ways to support your child's learning at home. We hope you'll join our faculty for this encouraging day of learning!
CONTACT OUR TEAM
Mrs. Lauren Baerg - Director 310-748-1029
Mrs. Romina Mariani - Director 310-890-1769
Mrs. Sabrina Puckett - Jr K/ Kinder Teacher
Mrs. Alethea Gifford - 1st / 2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Jessica Lanigan - 3rd / 4th Grade Teacher