Welcome to Highland City Elementary! The mission of Highland City Elementary is to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment where all stakeholders take responsibility for students reaching their highest potential. The vision for Highland City Elementary is for each student to master the skills necessary to progress as lifelong learners who will become responsible citizens of our society. 

General Information

School Information:

Highland City Elementary School
5355 9th Street, S.E., P.O. Box 1327,
Highland City, FL 33846
Phone: 863-648-3540
Fax:863-648-3542

Student Hours: 8:00 - 3:00

Our History

Welcome to Highland City Elementary School. We envision our school to be a place where students, parents, staff and our community work together as a team to support a safe and positive learning environment which fosters students' academic excellence, nurture creativity, and develop responsible citizens.

Nature Creativity


Highlights

  • Focus on the basic academic disciplines of reading, writing, mathematics, science
  • Special academic programs for students who are gifted and learning disabled
  • Speech and language programs
  • After-school tutoring through the Extended Learning Program
  • Before and after school care provided by Kid Care
  • Accelerated Reader program
  • Computers in all classrooms
  • Smartboards used in all classrooms
  • One-to-one devices 
  • Active School Advisory Council
  • Cultural and Curriculum-Related field trips
  • H.C.E. is a training site in partnership with the University of South Florida, Florida Southern College and Southeastern University
  • Participates in the Very Special Arts program and Blooming Arts Festival
  • Art showcase
  • All-County choral and instrumental performances
  • School-wide Discipline Plan which focuses on Positive Behavior (PBiS)