The Hispanic student population is nearing 30 percent and black students account for 17 percent of students but minorities are noticeably under represented in the ranks of teachers and administrators in Highlands County district schools. ...more

November 23, 2009

The Highlands County School District is a "quality school system," according to the preliminary report of a Quality Assurance Review Team, which recommends accreditation for the district and all of its schools. ...more

November 12, 2009

More than half of the district office resource teaching positions are among the latest position cuts Supertendent Wally Cox is recommending to trim the budget. ...more

March 25, 2009

In the face of state budgets cuts and a faltering economy, the School Board of Highlands County is boosting its usual annual presence at the legislative session in Tallahassee. ...more

March 20, 2009

Katina Kramer grew up in Avon Park and attended Avon Park Middle School where she returns today to meet the staff in preparation for taking over as principal next school year. ...more

March 17, 2009

Stephanie Bowyer, who has two children in Highlands County public schools, has a suggestion for the school board: Don't do any budget cuts. ...more

March 8, 2009

The final step to reduce class sizes may be put on hold as the state grapples with budget challenges due to the faltering economy. ...more

March 1, 2009

Due to a drop in student enrollment and expected cuts in funding, Superintendent Wally Cox recommended cutting 45.5 full-time instructional and administrative positions in the 2009-10 budget including 43 (5 percent) school-level teaching positions. ...more

February 26, 2009

With Avon Park Middle School Principal Dan Johnson retiring at the end of the school year, five education administrators in Highlands County have applied to succeed him. ...more

February 24, 2009

School districts could opt for a four-day school week under a measure proposed by an Ormond Beach lawmaker. ...more

February 13, 2009