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๐ ๐ป๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ! ๐ต๐ด๐ต๐ฌ๐ฌ The School Board of Highlands County and its schools use a variety of methods to contact you to keep you informed. Beginning soon, our 5-digit texting code will change to 98900. We encourage you to store this number as a contact so you always know that it is from the district and our schools! You'll receive a welcome message on Wednesday (11/29) from this number. When messages come from a school they will always begin with the school's three initials so you know which school is messaging you. No reply is required when you receive this welcome message. Remember to always keep your information up to date in the school offices.
It's that time again!
'Art in the Capitol' is a competition held each year for grades 6-8 and is open to anyone at APM. Submissions are Due to Mrs. Pierce by Dec 6th, 2023.
The School District of Highlands County is accepting submissions from middle
school students for the 2023 Art in the Capitol Competition. It is a statewide
visual arts contest for all students in grades 6 through 8 attending public, private, and home schools in Florida. Each middle school in Highlands county will
be submitting art work to the district office for judging. One winner for the
county will be selected. A reception for all students who submit work will be
held at the District office on December 8th, 2023.
Winning submissions will be forwarded to the legislator of the student's respective legislative district. Each legislative district's winning selection will be displayed in the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee during the Florida legislative
session, January 9, 2024 โ March 1, 2024. All artwork submitted must follow
these parameters:
โข All artwork submitted must not violate copyright laws.
โข All artwork submitted must be original in concept, design, and execution.
โข All artwork submitted must be two-dimensional.
โข All artwork submitted must not exceed 28 inches wide by 28 inches long by 4
inches thick.
โข All artwork submitted must include the studentโs name, grade, school, and
city in which the school is located.
All APM student artworks that would like to be submitted must be turned into
Mrs. Pierce in room 129 by December 5th, 2023. Only 1 submission will be sent
per student. Please see Mrs. Pierce if you have any questions!
More information can also be found at
https://www.floridacapitol.myflorida.com/the_capitol/art
Make sure you downloaded our NEW app so you can stay up to date, and have the Rooms feature available as well for communication!
A special thanks to Mrs. Respress - South Florida State College Art Instructor - for visiting our art classes today and teaching students how to make their very own Suminigashi Monoprints.
We want to say congratulations to our 23/24 Boys and Girls Basketball Teams! Our first game is Monday, November 7th at Hill Gustat Middle School.
They will not be accepting cash at the door. Please pre-purchase tickets using the GoFan App or scanning the QR Code Below. If you have the GoFan App and search for the game, you will need to search Hill Gustat Middle as they are the home school.
A wonderful banquet to end an undefeated football season. A special thank you to Avon Park Baptist Lakes Church and Houston Chevrolet for sponsoring the banquet and meal and all the other parents and sponsors that helped make this season a success!
