A Warm Welcome from The PA 🎉

Building Community | Supporting Teachers | Enriching Student Life.

Welcome to the first Parents' Auxiliary newsletter of the 2026–2027 school year! Whether you're new to Highlands or returning for another incredible year, we're so glad you're here.

Inside this month's newsletter you'll meet your Parent Auxiliary leadership team, learn how to get involved, shop spirit wear, and save the dates for upcoming events.

A Message from Our PA Chair

Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year!

Meet Caroline Janeway, this year's Parents' Auxiliary Chair.

In her welcome message, Caroline shares what makes the Highlands PA so special, why parent involvement matters, and how even one hour of volunteering can make a lasting impact on our community.

Read Caroline's Welcome Letter

Meet Your 2026-2027 PA Leadership

Behind every event, celebration, teacher appreciation gift, and community gathering is an incredible team of parent volunteers.

Get to know the parents who will be serving our Highlands community this year.

Christie Smith

Vice Chair

Former educator, adventure enthusiast, and Highlands parent dedicated to helping families connect and thrive.

Meet Christie

Aurie Barnes

Treasurer

Consultant, book lover, traveler, and proud Highlands parent excited to support another memorable school year.

Meet Aurie

Shannon Harris

Secretary

College professor, nonprofit founder, and passionate advocate for education, health, and community.

Meet Shannon

Get Involved This Year

Whether you have one hour or one afternoon, we'd love for you to be part of the Parents' Auxiliary.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Fall Festival

• Teacher Appreciation

• Scholastic Book Fair

• Spring Fling

• Teacher Lounge Support

• Special Events

Together, we make Highlands an even more special place for our students and teachers.

Highlands Merch!!

Show your Highlands pride all year long!

Our new Highlands Merch Store is here!

Shop exclusive spirit wear for the whole family and receive 20% off with promo code SPIRIT20 through September 5.

Shop the Store

Save The Dates

Join us for some amazing events!

PA Park Parties

September 13

2:30–4:00 PM

Join Highlands families for an afternoon of fun and connection at one of three neighborhood parks in Trussville, Homewood and Hoover. More details will be shared soon.

Fall Festival

October 23

One of Highlands' favorite traditions is back!

Enjoy food, games, activities, and fun while supporting our school community. Volunteer opportunities and ticket information will be available soon.

Thank you, Highlands Community!

The Highlands Parents' Auxiliary exists to strengthen our school by supporting students, encouraging teachers, and creating meaningful opportunities for families to connect.

We look forward to partnering with you throughout the year and seeing you at Open House! Go Highlands! 💙

Highlands School | 4901 Old Leeds Rd | Birmingham, AL 35213 US

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