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Gloria Osterman

Gloria Osterman, Support Staff of the Year!

Gloria Osterman, Data Entry Clerk at Highlands Elementary School, for Professional Support Staff of the Year. Gloria has been at Highlands Elementary for ten years and began as a volunteer, moved to substitute teacher, then became a paraprofessional for the 2nd and 3rd grades ASD unit before becoming the data entry clerk. In her time at Highlands, Gloria has built positive relationships with the staff, students, and community every year. Gloria works tirelessly to ensure parents are heard at the front desk, transportation is coordinated for arrival and dismissal for each and every HLES student, and teachers and students are scheduled with careful consideration for student needs.

Kyle Hartley

Kyle Hartley, Teacher of the Year!

I was born and raised in Australia, and I've been a classroom teacher for over 10 years. In 2024, my family and I made the move to the USA and a couple of months after arriving I was fortunate enough to land at Highlands Elementary. What I love most about my career is seeing students experience their A-HA moments, collaborate with each other, and grow on their individual learning journeys. I'm incredibly grateful for the nominations and for being selected as Teacher of the Year, and I look forward to a positive school year ahead. 

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Dr. Langley

Principal’s Message

Dear Cowboy Families,

I am honored to be the new principal for the 2025-2026 academic school year. We hope to show you how learning at Highlands is Out of This World for this school year!

Our school hours are 8:20am-3:15pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) and 8:20am-2:15pm (Wed)
Breakfast begins at 7:50am
The walker and car loop gates open at 7:50am and will close at 8:15am. 

Being present and on time each school day is important to each student both academically and socially. 

As a space magnet school, our Cosmic Cowboys will have opportunties and learn and grow in Science. Please be on the look out for upcoming parent and family nights to learn more about our school and participate in hands-on academic activities with your student. 

We are excited to see  our Cowboys learn and grow this year!

 

Your Proud Principal,

Dr. Ashlee Langley

What We Offer: Excellence. Success. Future Ready.

Testimonials

girl

When asked, If you could tell any new student anything about Highlands, what would you tell them? " I would tell them that they will get a great education here and make good memories" ~Lina

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I came here to Highlands Elementary School when I was a kid and now I work here! The staff and students are just amazing! ~Ms. Campbell

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