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Highland Park Elementary is a designated International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school for grades Pre -K to 5. Our students learn to think and act globally as they explore complex issues, take action to solve problems and reflect on what they’ve learned. Learn more...

Big-World Focus with Small-School Attention

Why Highland Park?

At Highland Park Elementary we encourage international-mindedness by empowering students to take action and to become lifelong learners through collaboration, inquiry and critical thinking.

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IB Primary Years Programme

Designed for students ages 3-12, the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) provides the knowledge, concepts, skills personal attributes and the capacity to take action, all of which younger students need to equip them for successful lives, both now and in the future.

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Enrichment Opportunities

Some of our enrichment activities include band, choir, theater, dance, Lego League, Lego Robotics, Renewable Energy Club, special-interest research teams and other various clubs.

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Principal's Office

Matthew Severns has been named Highland Park Elementary’s new principal beginning in the 2022-23 school year.

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School Supply List 2023-2024

Click here to view this year's school supply list.

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LINK: About MySPPS Bus

Back-to-School Night

Thursday, August 31, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

First Day of School (Grades 1-5)

Tuesday, September 5

First Day of School (PK/K)

Thursday, September 7

Picture Day

Thursday, October 12

Fall Festival

Friday, October 13, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Fall Conferences

Monday, November 6, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 9, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, November 10, 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Open House for Next School Year

Tuesday, January 16, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cultural Night

Tuesday, January 30, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

NAAPID

Monday, February 12, 7:15 a.m.

STEM Night

Tuesday, March 5, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Spring Conferences

Monday, March 25, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 28, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, March 29, 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Picnic/Raffle

Thursday, June 6, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.