About Us
Home of the Stallions
At Highland Ranch Elementary, we are proud to serve a vibrant community of over 670 students. Our mission is to foster the holistic development of each child, equipping them with the social, emotional, and academic skills needed for success in college, career, and community life. Our educational approach is designed to empower students to take charge of their learning, transforming them into self-reliant, critical thinkers and innovative contributors to our society.
Our team is committed to fostering a collaborative environment with our families and the broader school community, ensuring every member feels valued and connected. We uphold a commitment to teach through an equity lens and celebrate the rich diversity within our community. At Highland Ranch, the safety and well-being of every stakeholder are paramount. This school year, we have prioritized both physical and emotional safety, ensuring that our staff receives the latest in safety training, and maintaining an active safety committee. Our ongoing focus on social-emotional education, reinforced by partnerships such as Hope Squad and No Place For Hate, underlines our commitment to a secure and inclusive learning environment.
Our school thrives thanks to the incredible dedication of our staff and families, especially in nurturing students from preschool through fifth grade. We focus intently on foundational skills that are crucial for lifelong success. Our commitment to character development is reflected in our weekly and monthly focus on the Character Counts program and our innovative "bucket filling" initiative, which celebrates and recognizes exemplary behaviors. Additionally, our Character Ambassador Program and the weekly Friday Flag assemblies - where students from preschool to fifth grade come together - have become pivotal in celebrating our achievements and reinforcing our school spirit.
Support from our Foundation and PTA is invaluable, enabling us to fund essential programs such as World Music, Physical Education, and Science STEAM labs, among others. Regular meetings with our School Site Council ensure that we stay aligned with our school-wide goals, bolstering our efforts to foster a thriving school environment where everyone feels they belong.
At Highland Ranch Elementary, we are more than just a school; we are a community of learners, educators, and supporters dedicated to building a better world, one student at a time.