Spring 2020
Highfields' mission continues to focus on keeping students safe and healthy
In This Issue:

  • Essential staff encourage positivity on campus during quarantine

  • Jonathan becomes a leader with help from Highfields

  • Music studio receives updates
Quarantine on Campus
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, Highfields’ campus has been closed to visitors and non-essential staff, but as a 24-hour facility for at-risk boys, some adjustments needed to be made.

Some residential students have been given a chance to go home, however, those who remain on campus have adapted to a “new normal.” At first, dealing with the crisis was difficult. Home visits and family visitation on campus were cancelled to prevent possible outbreak.  
Onondaga Campus Sign
Follow the Leader
Jonathan became friends with people who influenced his actions in a negative way. He committed crimes such as breaking and entering, larceny, and concealing stolen vehicles. After he was caught breaking into four phone stores, Jonathan was referred to Highfields’ residential treatment program to help turn his life around. 
Jonathan
Students Gear Up for New Music Studio
Highfields’ music studio has helped many at-risk students since opening in 2017, thanks to the James and Kimberly Currie Foundation.

Three years later, the original placement of the music studio is no longer safe due to the age of the structure. Now, thanks to the Currie Foundation’s continued support, Highfields was able to move the studio to a repurposed space inside a classroom. 
Renovations for new music studio
For more information or to make a referral, please contact:

Brian Philson, President and CEO of Highfields
517.628.2287 x371

Chris Jurasek, Interim Residential Director
517.628.2287 x323

Julie Duffey, Intake Coordinator
517.628.2287 x321