Highland Elementary School, located in Abington, PA, is one of seven elementary schools in the Abington School District, and has been a mainstay in the community since 1924. More than 450 students and over 60 teachers and staff members make up the Highland Husky community, embodying the Abington School District motto of "Excellence is our standard; achievement is the result."

For more information about Abington School District and its mission and values, please click here.

Highland's Vision

• We aspire to cultivate the educational, social/emotional and creative talents of our students via vigorous academic standards, innovative teaching strategies, the practical use of technology, and strong family and community involvement.

• We acknowledge that students have unique academic, developmental, and emotional needs and strive toward helping each child reach his or her full potential.

• We understand the importance of helping our students develop an appreciation of human diversity and camaraderie through a positive school climate.

• We seek to develop students’ personal character and strengths to lead them to a path of life-long learning and excellence.  

Title I

Highland Elementary is a Title I School. Please click here for more information and the schoolwide plan.

Highland Links and Resources

• ASD Elementary Handbook

• School Supply Lists

District Links and Resources

• Student Services

  • Health Forms and Immunizations

• Teaching and Learning

  • Curriculum and Assessment Handbooks

  • Planned Courses of Study

  • Web-Based Tools

  • Federal Programs

The Highland staff participates in a School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention & Support Program (SWPBIS) to facilitate pro-social behaviors throughout the school. The SWPBIS Program is designed to encourage desirable behaviors in all school environments so that students can reach their full academic potential.

As part of SWPBIS, Highland students are constantly reminded of the following Husky STARS expectations:

• Safety

• Teamwork

• A Positive Attitude

• Respect

• Success

For more information, about our SWPBIS Program, click here.

School Hours: 8:50 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

For detailed drop-off/pick-up directions, click here.

• Student absences should be reported via Skyward or the Child Check system by calling 215-884-1048 and pressing option 2.

• Students should not be dropped off to school prior to 8:30 AM (unless attending the YMCA Before/After School Care)

  • If you require childcare before 8:30 a.m. and/or after 3:20 p.m., the YMCA provides before- and after-school enrichment at Highland Elementary School. Contact the YMCA directly for details, fees and enrollment information.

  • Other care options are also available throughout the community; contact the Highland main office for a list of options.

• Changes to dismissal procedures should be made in writing to your child’s teacher or in emergency instances by calling the main office.

• Children are not permitted to ride skateboards, roller blades, or roller shoes to school.

• Children may only ride the bus to which they are assigned.

• Walkers are not permitted to go home on a classmate’s bus.

• Pets are not permitted on school property when walking children to and from school, or during any school events such as picnics, Spring Fling and field day.

• Students will not be permitted back to the classroom after dismissal unless the teacher is present in the room.

Please keep the office updated on any changes in your telephone numbers throughout the year, in addition to maintaining your parent/guardian contact information in the Skyward Family Access system.

Throughout the school year, Highland may offer a variety of before and after school activities for students. These activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Academic Club

• VIBE & IMAGINE

• Intramural Sports (intermediate grade students only)

• STEM Club

• Garden/Mosaic Club

• Science Club

• Reading Olympics

• Safety Patrol

• Chess Club

Children must have a parent’s or guardian’s permission to participate and attend all before/after-school activities. It is expected that students who are participating in these activities will be dropped off and picked up at the appropriate times. Failure to adhere to this may jeopardize your child’s participation in these activities.