Quality Education: A Community Commitment
Did you know you can support our Highland students and staff with a Specialty License Plate ??
Show your commitment to education and help the Highland Education Foundation by purchasing an Education Specialty License Plate from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). A portion of your registration fee directly funds teacher grants that enhance classroom learning in our community.
How to Purchase an Education License Plate ➡️
Add an Education Plate During Renewal
1. Visit the Indiana BMV website and log into your account.
2. Open your vehicle registration and click “Change My Plate.”
3. Under Category, select “Special Organizations.”
4. Under Specific Plate, choose “Education.”
5. Select your county of residence and choose Highland Education Foundation as the recipient of your plate proceeds.
6. Complete your renewal as usual.
OR ➡️ 🍏🍏🍏🍏
2. Renew Your Existing Education Plate
1. Visit the Indiana BMV website and log into your account.
2. Renew your vehicle as normal—your education plate renewal automatically continues your support for the Foundation.
Or 🍎 Get an Education Plate for a New Vehicle ➡️
1. Visit the Indiana BMV website and click “Register a New Vehicle Online.” Log into your account.
2. During the registration process, select:
Category: “Special Organizations”
Specific Plate: “Education”
County of Residence: Your county
Organization: Highland Education Foundation
3. Complete your plate purchase as usual.
By choosing the Education Specialty Plate, you’re helping fund innovative programs and grants that make a difference for Highland students and teachers. 🍏🎉
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🍗 Support the Highland Education Foundation! 🍗
Join us Wednesday, November 12th at Buffalo Wild Wings in Hammond for our all-day fundraiser! From open to close, a portion of your purchase will go to support the Highland Education Foundation — helping us fund programs and opportunities for our students and teachers.
Just come hungry, enjoy some wings and mention the fundraiser .. you can show them this flyer when you order. See you there! 💙🍴
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Happy National School Principals Month 🎉
We celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with vision, dedication, and heart. Our principals inspire students, support teachers, and create safe, nurturing environments where learning and growth thrive. Their tireless commitment often goes unseen, but the impact they make touches every corner of our school community.
Thank you to all the principals who lead with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication ... you all truly make a difference every day!
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American Education Week is November 17th !! 🎉
Join the Highland Education Foundation in showing appreciation for the amazing educators who make a difference every day.
With a $10 donation, you can honor a special educator with:
🍎 A personalized card featuring your message
🍎 A commemorative apple pin to mark the occasion
All forms and donations are due by Thursday, November 6 2025, to ensure delivery during American Education Week.
Let’s celebrate those who inspire, teach, and empower our students!
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🏃♀️ Thank You for Making the Highland Education Foundation Fun Run a Huge Success! 🏃♂️
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this year’s Highland Education Foundation Fun Run! Your energy, enthusiasm, and generosity made it an unforgettable day.
Because of your support — whether you ran, walked, volunteered, sponsored, or cheered from the sidelines—we’re able to continue funding innovative classroom projects and programs that directly benefit Highland students.
Events like this remind us just how strong our community is when we come together for a great cause. Thank you for helping us invest in our schools, our teachers, and most importantly, our kids.
We can’t wait to see you again next year! 💙
— The Highland Education Foundation Team ---
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Board of Directors
Stephanie Waldron
President
Michelle Anderson
Vice-President
Jane Kuva
Secretary
Ali Ross
Member
Brian Smith, Superintendent
Member
Anthony Belli
Member
Beth Harwood
Member
Nora Conley
Member
Andrea Markus
Member
Dario Garcia
Member
Mallory Wright
Member
Shelley Sons
Member
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide additional funding for innovative opportunities beyond what tax dollars will fund. Grants from the Highland Education Foundation will encourage, support and recognize creativity, achievement and excellence within the teachers and students.
Help Support the Teachers in the Highland School System
The Highland Education Foundation is incorporated as a non-profit and designated as 501(c)(3). All tax-deductible contributions flow directly back to our students and teachers through grants.