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Highlands Elementary students are Included, empowered, and learning with purpose — every day, every student, every moment!
Hawks Soarrr Above the Rest!
Goose Creek By the Numbers
1:1
iPad Initiative District-Wide
$27.7M
In scholarships earned in 2026
10
Career Academies
34
Consecutive years of National History Fair competitors
23
Athletic playoff appearances in 2025-2026
850
Industry certifications earned in 2025-2026
120
Associate degrees earned in 2025-2026
1 of 10
School districts in Texas to receive TLE seal for data security & safety
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By working together as a community, we create an environment where excellence is our standard and kindness is our culture. We invite our families and neighbors to join us in our mission to help every student reach their full potential.
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![Highlands elementary students in white shirts stand in front of a balloon arch in preparation to start the color run]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776115571/gccisdnet5/rq4he6mbngecjuxdayhb/Photo-HighlandsElementary5thAnnualColorRun.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776115571/gccisdnet5/rq4he6mbngecjuxdayhb/Photo-HighlandsElementary5thAnnualColorRun.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776115571/gccisdnet5/rq4he6mbngecjuxdayhb/Photo-HighlandsElementary5thAnnualColorRun.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776115571/gccisdnet5/rq4he6mbngecjuxdayhb/Photo-HighlandsElementary5thAnnualColorRun.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776115571/gccisdnet5/rq4he6mbngecjuxdayhb/Photo-HighlandsElementary5thAnnualColorRun.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1776115571/gccisdnet5/rq4he6mbngecjuxdayhb/Photo-HighlandsElementary5thAnnualColorRun.png","width":2200}])
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Experience Highlands Elementary
Highlands is deeply rooted in the community, serving the Highlands area and fostering a welcoming, positive culture through collaborative teachers, strong support for educators, and initiatives like The Hawk Council, WatchDOGS, and a focus on growth mindset.
![Growth Mindset Environment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/xcjww5oxk89dkfvlpgy0/GrowthMindset.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/xcjww5oxk89dkfvlpgy0/GrowthMindset.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/xcjww5oxk89dkfvlpgy0/GrowthMindset.png","width":800}])
Fostering a growth mindset through collaborative teaching and strong support.
![Purposeful Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/ldqnjndqssfluoqraeoi/PurposefulLearning.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/ldqnjndqssfluoqraeoi/PurposefulLearning.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/ldqnjndqssfluoqraeoi/PurposefulLearning.png","width":800}])
Included, empowered, and learning with purpose—every day, every student, every moment!
![Deep Community Roots]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/ftj80oja9ubqypdcjvqa/DeepCommunity.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/ftj80oja9ubqypdcjvqa/DeepCommunity.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/ftj80oja9ubqypdcjvqa/DeepCommunity.png","width":800}])
A school deeply rooted in the Highlands area with a welcoming, positive culture.
![Seamless Transitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/x9i3ehum6ajsppqdgebi/Seamless.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/x9i3ehum6ajsppqdgebi/Seamless.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/x9i3ehum6ajsppqdgebi/Seamless.png","width":800}])
A unique backdoor partnership with our sister Early Childhood campus for easy transitions.
![Award-Winning Council]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/yiimtjqpst8xmm4csyby/AwardWinning.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/yiimtjqpst8xmm4csyby/AwardWinning.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/yiimtjqpst8xmm4csyby/AwardWinning.png","width":800}])
Developing future leaders through our TEPSA award-winning Hawk Council.
![Soaring Above the Rest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/hr7gsdmszsh6wfzykjmg/SoarAboveTheRest.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781039261/gccisdnet5/hr7gsdmszsh6wfzykjmg/SoarAboveTheRest.png","width":450}])
Join the Hawks and help your child soar above the rest.