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Highland Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Owensboro, Kentucky|Daviess County
Owensboro, KY 42303
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Upcoming Events
Jul
21
Tue
Board Luncheon Event
Jul
22
Wed
Kindergarten ScreeningEvent
This event is a "come and go" event for ALL incoming kindergarteners. Bring your kindergarten student and drop in any time between 9:00 - 1:00. Parents will complete important forms to provide us with information about your child. Upcoming kindergarten students will work with school staff to complete a screening to help us know how to best meet the needs of your child.
Jul
23
Thu
Board MeetingEvent
Jul
27
Mon
Kindergarten Jump Start (Afternoon Session)Event
Kindergarten students will practice school. Parents will attend an informational meeting for approximately 20 minutes at drop off. Please sign up for either the morning or afternoon session.
Jul
27
Mon
Kindergarten Jump Start (Morning Session)Event
Kindergarten students will practice school. Parents will attend an informational meeting for approximately 20 minutes at drop off. Please sign up for either the morning or afternoon session.
Jul
30
Thu
Back to School NightEvent
Kick off the 26-27 School Year! Come meet your teacher, learn your bus route/time, and MORE!Free meal for children under 18!
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
444
Student:Teacher
15.3:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Daviess CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
47.5%
Phone
(270)852-7370School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
51%
80th percentile in KY
Math Proficiency
50%
90th percentile in KY
Chronic Absenteeism
2.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
63 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1
Better than average in KYTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
628
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
36
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
School Resource Officers
0.2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,767
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,773
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,860
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 48%Local 39%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$205,383
+1.2% 1yr+33.5% 5yr
Owensboro, KY metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.3%
Below 150% poverty line
4.2%
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Uninsured residents
8.8%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,847
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,632
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
422 (26%)
Specific Learning Disability
387 (24%)
Other Health Impairment
288 (18%)
Autism
201 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
104 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
53 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
440
Current enrollment
Declining(-26% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Board Luncheon
EventWed, Jul 22, 2026
Kindergarten Screening
EventThu, Jul 23, 2026
Board Meeting
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Football (F) @ Bowling Green |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Football (V) vs Owensboro Catholic |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | No School for Students - Professional Development Day |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | No School for Students |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School For Students - Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day Holiday |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Fall Book Fair |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | VIP Luncheon for Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th Grade Students Each lunch with your special student and visit the Fall Book Fair! |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | VIP Luncheon for 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grade Students Eat lunch with your student and visit the Fall Book Fair! |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Sadie Hawkins Dance |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Football (V) vs Hancock Co. |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Football (JV) vs Owensboro |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Board Luncheon |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | DCPS Board Meeting |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Football (F) @ Henderson Co. |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Board Meeting DPES Presentation |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | No School for Students |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Football (V) @ Muhlenberg Co. |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | No School for Students - Professional Development Day |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | FFA - KY AG Literacy Week |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Football (JV) vs Muhlenberg Co. |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Football (F) vs Muhlenberg Co. |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Football (V) @ Owensboro |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | PTO Fall Family Night |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Football (JV) vs Bowling Green |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Board Retreat |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Football (V) @ Graves Co. |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Football (JV) Owensboro Catholic |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Football (F) vs Owensboro |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 2nd and 3rd Grade Evening Performance |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 2nd and 3rd Grade Daytime Performance |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Football (V) vs Madisonville |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | No School - Fall Break |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Football (JV) vs Daviess Co. |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Board Luncheon |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Fall Picture Retake Day |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | FFA - National Convention |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | DCPS Board Meeting |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Board Meeting WLES Presentation |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Football (V) vs Marshall Co. |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | CVMS Bands Fall Concert |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Football (F) vs Daviess Co. |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Football (V) @ Daviess Co. |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School - Election Day |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Rooster Booster |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Veterans Day Celebration |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Board Luncheon |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Board Meeting DCHS Presentation |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | DCPS Board Meeting |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving Break |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | 4th & 5th Grades and Choir Evening Performance and PTO Meeting |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | 4th & 5th Grades and Choir Daytime Performance |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | CVMS Bands Winter Concert |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Board Luncheon |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | DCPS Board Meeting |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Board Meeting |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | CHRISTMAS BREAK - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | No School- Christmas Break |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | No School for Students |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Welcome Back, Students! |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return from Christmas Break |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - MLK, Jr Day |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | Board Luncheon |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | Board Meeting TES Presentation |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | DCPS Board Meeting |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | FFA - National Farm Machinery Show |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Board Retreat |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Valentine's Day Parties |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | No School for Students - Professional Development Day |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | No School - Presidents' Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School for Students |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | President's Day - NO SCHOOL |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Board Luncheon |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Board Meeting AHS Presentation |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | DCPS Board Meeting - AHS Presentation |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | FFA - National FFA Week - Spirit Week |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | Spring Pictures and 5th Grade Graduation Picture Day |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 | Chamber of Commerce/KFB Farm City Breakfast |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Kindergarten and 1st Grade Evening Performance |
| Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Kindergarten and 1st Grade Daytime Performance |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | AHS Musical - Theme is TBA |
| Sat, Mar 6, 2027 | AHS Musical - Theme is TBA |
| Sun, Mar 7, 2027 | AHS Musical - Theme is TBA |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Spring Book Fair |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Family Reading and Dance Night |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Festival of the Arts 2027 |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Board Luncheon |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | DCPS Board Meeting |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Board Meeting MLES Presentation |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | No School for Students - Professional Development Day |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | No School for Students |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | No School for Students - Professional Development Day |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Band rehearsal |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | No School for Students |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | KMEA Band Large Ensemble Performance Assessment |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | Spring and 5th Grade Graduation Retake Day |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Talent Show |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | No School - Spring Break |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | Board Luncheon |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Board Meeting |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | DCPS Board Meeting |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | WES Showcase of Sucess |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | CVMS Bands Spring Concert |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | No School - Election Day |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Election Day - NO SCHOOL |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Board Luncheon |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | DCPS Board Meeting |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Tentative Last Day for Students |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Board Meeting |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Last Day of School (Tentative) |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | Board Luncheon |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | Board Luncheon |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | DCPS Board Meeting |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | Board Meeting |
Showing 118 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Elementary School
Enrollment at Highland Elementary School stands at 444 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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