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Welcome Highlands Hawks!
School Announcements
Highlands Elementary students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2025-2026 school year.
Meet the Teacher will be held on Thursday, August 7 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.
District Announcements
As we enter our first week of school, we ask parents to please take a moment to review this important message from Superintendent Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli. Have a wonderful start to the school year!
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce the District has earned an “A” rating for the 2025-2026 school year from the Florida Department of Education.
CCPS is the proven choice for education in Collier County. To ensure new students are ready to start on day one, we encourage families to complete the online enrollment process by July 15.
Quarter 4 report cards are now available on the FOCUS Portal.
Message from the Principal
Mrs. Tiffany Rosenberger
Welcome to Highlands Elementary School! As the principal, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our vibrant and dynamic learning community. At Highlands, we are committed to fostering an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their fullest potential. Our team works tirelessly to create a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere that promotes academic excellence. Leadership is a cornerstone of our educational philosophy, and we encourage our students to develop strong leadership skills. We are proud of our rich tradition of academic achievement and our commitment to continuous improvement. Join us in this journey, and together we can create a supportive and inspiring environment where every student will thrive.
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Points of Pride
HLE Hawk Squad
The Hawk Squad is an exceptional part of Hawk Community, dedicated to supporting students with behavioral needs through compassionate service and expert guidance.
Points of Pride
Leader in Me Lighthouse School
HLE became Collier County Public Schools' first Leader in Me Lighthouse School in 2021. Our school exemplifies leadership principles and creates a culture of student empowerment and academic excellence.
Points of Pride
Celebrating Positive Referrals
We support the fantastic leadership skills that both our students and staff exhibit through positive referrals. Positive referrals are shared on our news each week and displayed on our hallway mural.
Points of Pride
Highly-Qualified Staff
Collectively, the staff represents 734 years of instructional experience, with 423 of those years dedicated right here at Highlands.