Dear HLS Parents,
A huge thank you to all the parents who came out to support our first House Spirit Day!
The students had an amazing time, and seeing them in action was truly incredible! All of our teachers and staff are so proud of their sportsmanship, teamwork, and willingness to encourage and work together. What a wonderful first House celebration!
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We have so many exciting and fun events planned for October! We are also looking forward to our first Serve Day next week. Come join us as we serve and bless our host church by helping set up their pumpkin patch! Families who participate can earn volunteer hours and 5 House Points per family for their House.
This is a wonderful opportunity to serve as a family!
We are so grateful for our host church and the wonderful way they have welcomed and supported Highlands Latin School. This is a special opportunity for our families to show our appreciation by serving alongside them. We hope you’ll join us for this fun afternoon of fellowship, service, and family time!
UPCOMING EVENTS: SAVE THE DATE
Oct 6 – Volunteer Pumpkin Patch Set-up | 4 PM
Oct 7 – Summer Reading Awards | 8:30 AM
Oct 12 thru 16 – Fall Break - No Classes
Oct 25 – Heritage Church Fall Carnival
Oct 28 – House Spirit Day | 2:40 – 3:30 PM
Nov 1– Christmas Cantata Solo Audition Due
Nov 6 – Field Trip | 9:45 AM
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SERVE DAY
Pumpkin Patch Volunteers Needed!
Come help us set up the Heritage Church of Christ Pumpkin Patch!
October 6 | 4:00 PM
Setup usually takes about 3 hours, but any amount of time helps!
All ages are welcome, and even our youngest helpers can pitch in by helping move and arrange the smaller pumpkins. Have a wheelbarrow? Bring it!
Heritage Church of Christ has generously provided HLS with a wonderful space for our school, and they are asking for our help with pumpkin patch setup! We would love to show our support. The more HLS families who can join us, the better!
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Anyone can volunteer for this community event!​
We are excited to celebrate our students who participated in the Summer Reading Challenge!
Please join us for our Morning Gathering on
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Tuesday, October 7 at 8:30 AM
as we recognize and celebrate the students for their dedication to reading over the summer. We are proud of the time and effort they put into growing as readers, and we look forward to honoring their accomplishments together. Parents are warmly invited to join us for this special celebration!
Fall Carnival at Heritage Church of Christ!
Heritage Church of Christ is hosting a Fall Carnival on October 25th!
This smaller family event will include food, fellowship, and games, and Highlands Latin School will be helping with some of the games. Our HLS families are invited to join in the fun!
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If you’re looking for a fun fall family activity, come enjoy the evening with us!
October 25th
More information coming soon!
Ruby Creek Family Farm
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When: Friday, November 6th | 9:45 AM
Stay as late as you like (Closes at 3PM)
Location: 390 Oates Creek Rd Aurora, TX 76078 

Cost: $12.50 Student (2-17 Years Old)
$12.50 Adult 18+
Age 24 Months Under are Free

Your admission covers every activity on the farm. Including the hay ride! Sand pile, hamster wheels, corn pits and mazes, fishing pond, and farm animals all included. Free Parking!

Ruby Creek Family Farm is a fourth-generation working farm in Aurora, an easy drive from northwest Fort Worth, Keller, Haslet, and western Denton County. It’s the educational day out DFW teachers keep in their back pocket: kids meet real farm animals, choose their favorite pumpkin , and burn energy the way recess wishes it could.
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*HLS Field Trips offer students a unique opportunity to engage in enriching educational experiences outside the classroom. These trips are designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning in a variety of settings. However, please note that HLS does not provide transportation or chaperones for these field trips. It is essential that a parent or guardian is present, or arrangements are made with another family to ensure your child is supervised at all times. This ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
October 28 – House Spirit Day
We are looking for a few volunteers to help make our next House Spirit Day a success!
We have a fun afternoon planned as students compete with their House teams through exciting fall challenges, including a pumpkin catapult contest!
This Spirit Day will be a slower-paced afternoon with a greater focus on teamwork, encouragement, and building House community.
If you’re available to help, we’d love to have you join us!
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Volunteer will assist with the following: setting up, assisting with an activity station and helping with clean-up afterward.
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Set-Up: Begins at 1:45 PM House Day Festivities: 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
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If you are available to help, we would greatly appreciate it! Your help will allow us to create a fun and memorable afternoon for our students.
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Want to Volunteer?
Complete Your Background Check
We ask that each volunteer complete a one-time background check before volunteering with students.
Please click the link below to schedule a time to come onto campus and complete your background check.
There is a one-time fee of $30 per background check, which is paid by the volunteer.
Thank you for helping us provide a safe and secure environment for our students!
Christmas Cantata Interlude Auditions
Do you have a musical gift you’d love to share? We invite you to audition!
Highlands Latin School is looking for students to participate in Interlude Performances during our upcoming Christmas Cantata. Students may audition to share their gifts through vocal solos, instrumental performances, piano, or even recite a poem. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to use their God-given talents to bring joy to others and help us celebrate the birth of our Savior through music.
Please review the Christmas Cantata Interlude Audition Guidelines and complete the online audition form to submit your performance for consideration. Audition Form Due Nov 1st.
We look forward to seeing the wonderful gifts and talents of our students this Christmas!
Volunteers Needed: Art & Enrichment Projects!
Our students have some exciting hands-on learning opportunities coming up, and we would love the help of our HLS families!
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Art Project Days
Our Art Projects give our young scholars the opportunity to explore great artists, learn new techniques, and create beautiful works of art. Parent volunteers are needed to help with set-up, assisting students during projects (especially our younger scholars), and clean-up.
Enrichment Projects
Our Enrichment Projects bring learning to life through hands-on experiments, activities, and special projects that allow students to explore and discover beyond the textbook. Volunteers help prepare materials, assist students, and make these special learning experiences possible.
No special experience is required, just a willingness to help and enjoy learning alongside our students! We are so grateful for our wonderful HLS families and the gift of your time.
Want to Volunteer?
Complete Your Background Check
We ask that each volunteer complete a one-time background check before volunteering with students.
Please click the link below to schedule a time to come onto campus and complete your background check.
There is a one-time fee of $30 per background check, which is paid by the volunteer.
Thank you for helping us provide a safe and secure environment for our students!
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