MURPHY'S SUMMER OF SERVICE
Before returning to school, Highland Elementary's beloved therapy dog spent the season bringing comfort to children, families, and adults across the region.
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2026-27 Back to School
Everything families need to know before day one.
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Orientation Day
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Kindergarten Orientation9:30 - 11:00 AM
📍 Highland Elementary School · 6745 Erie Road, Derby, NY 14047
What to Expect
📋 Informational Session — learn about school procedures, daily routines, and key contacts
🚶 Classroom & Teacher Visits — visit new classrooms, turn in school supplies, and meet teachers and classmates
🚌 Bus Safety & Ride — visit onsite school buses, practice bus safety, and take a short bus ride
🍽️ Cafeteria & School Tour — explore key areas of the building together, including the cafeteria
Have a student in another grade or building too? Sessions also run the same day:
UPK · W.T. Hoag Educational Center11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Grade 6 & New MS Students · Houston MS8:00 - 9:00 AM
Grade 9 & New HS Students · Lake Shore HS12:00 - 2:30 PM
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Highland Elementary
Mark Your Calendar
August-September Dates Are Here
Highland's calendar of key dates for the start of the school year is ready for families. From the first days of school through the end of September, it's everything you need to keep the year off to a smooth start.
View Full Calendar Page 📅 Download printable PDFLatest News
Highland Jars the Competition for Bald for Bucks! 🦅
Highland Elementary families blew us away, raising over $800 in "Jar Wars" to support Roswell Park! See how our youngest Eagles led the charge for this Lake Shore tradition. 💚
🚀 Future Me Fair Sparks Career Curiosity for Hundreds of Young Eagles
The John T. Waugh Elementary gym was transformed into a hub of inspiration on Wednesday night as Lake Shore Central School District hosted its annual Future Me Fair.
Highland Elementary Students Raise $1,580 in Successful
The Highland Elementary community proved that small change can make a big difference! Through a student-led "Coins for Cats" initiative, students and families raised a remarkable $1,580.
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The Journey to Excellence starts with you
Our students need dedicated leaders to help them reach their potential. Become the first friendly face they see each morning! We provide everything you need to succeed in a career with real community impact.
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The Community Education Fall Catalog Has Arrived
Registration is open for sixteen programs, from fitness and driver safety to test prep and a virtual trip to Hawaii
Highland's August-September Calendar Is Here
Key dates for the start of the school year, all in one place
New This Year: PickUp Patrol Makes Dismissal Changes Easy
A free online tool lets elementary families submit last-minute plan changes without a note or phone call
2026–2027 Alternate Transportation Request Information
Information for families who need their student picked up or dropped off at a location other than their home address.
