Highland Community School District
| Highland Community School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Washington County and Johnson County, Iowa United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| "Home of the Huskies" | |
| Grades | preK-12 |
| Established | 1963 |
| Superintendent | Chris Armstrong |
| Schools | 4 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 655 (K-12) |
| Teachers | 37 |
| Staff | 28 |
| Athletic conference | SEISC |
| District mascot | Highland Husky |
| Colors | Red, Black, and White |
| Other information | |
| Cities served | Riverside and Ainsworth, Iowa |
| Mission Statement | Provide all students the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to fulfill their potential and become positive contributors to society.[1] |
| Yearbook | The Highlander |
| Website | http://www.highland.k12.ia.us/ |
The Highland Community School District is a school district in Washington County, Iowa that serves Riverside and Ainsworth and surrounding rural areas. Currently there are about 650 students enrolled. The district covers most of eastern Washington County and a small portion of southern Johnson County. The high school and middle school are connected in one building located between Riverside and Ainsworth. There are elementary schools in both Riverside and Ainsworth.
Ainsworth Elementary School
Ainsworth Elementary School is located in Ainsworth and serves students in preschool through 5th grade.[2]
Riverside Elementary School
Riverside Elementary, the larger of the district's two elementary schools, is located in Riverside. Its enrollment is about 250 in grades preschool through 5th.[3]
Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School is the single middle school in the district. Built in 2002, with one addition since then, it is connected to Highland High School. It is located in the rural area between Riverside and Ainsworth at 1715 Vine Avenue. The school serves grades 6 through 8.[4]
Highland High School
Highland High School, the sole high school in the district, serves grades 9 through 12. The building was built in 1965, with renovations and additions since then. A connection to the middle school allows the sharing of some courses between schools. It is currently a 1A school in athletics and extracurricular activities.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.highland.k12.ia.us Highland Community School District mission statement
- ↑ http://www.highland.k12.ia.us/vnews/display.v/SEC/Ainsworth%20Elementary Ainsworth Elementary, Highland, accessedJanuary 3, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.highland.k12.ia.us/vnews/display.v/SEC/Riverside%20Elementary Riverside Elementary, Highland, accessed August 11, 2010.
- ↑ http://www.highland.k12.ia.us/vnews/display.v/ART/483c4ce6e6eb4 Middle School, Highland, accessed September 17, 2010.
- ↑ http://www.highland.k12.ia.us/vnews/display.v/SEC/High%20School High School, Highland, accessed November 8, 2010.