Hiland High and Middle School

Love INC of Holmes County is having its annual Back To School Bash. It is a time when you can shop for school supplies at a very reasonable price. The suggested donation per child for supplies is $5. Other school-related items will also be available--toothbrushes, toothpaste, personal care items, to name a few.

The Back To School Bash will be held on Saturday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Love INC Center on 1291 Massillon Rd., Millersburg.

Any questions, please call Love INC at 330-473-6017.

Thank you and enjoy the remainder of your summer!

Congratulations to Jan Isaac on her retirement after 23 years at East Holmes as an Intervention Specialist! Favorite memory: “As I have loved my career as a teacher at Hiland High and Middle School in the East Holmes Local school district, it is difficult for me to pick just one favorite memory. Some of my favorite memories are as follows: Witnessing my students’ increased growth, success, confidence, and joy in learning; sharing great literature with which my students make connections; hearing my students ask to read “just one more chapter;” supporting our students by cheering them on in their extracurricular activities and athletics; spending time with my colleagues and sharing in our common goals; and being welcomed so warmly into the East Holmes Local community by students, staff, administration, and parents.” Inspirational quote: 1 Corinthians 16:14 ESV - “Let all that you do be done in love.” A piece of advice: “My parents often told us to count our blessings which is advice I often follow and share.”

Join us in congratulating LaVonna Gress on her retirement after 32 years of teaching–18 at Hiland as a 7th grade language arts teacher. Favorite memory: “It is hard to pick just one favorite memory from my years of teaching, but one that really stands out to me is from this year when I was granted permission to take the 7th graders to see a live production of A Christmas Carol at the Star Theater. I've read A Christmas Carol with the students for years and have always wanted to take them to see it live to enrich their reading experience. When the opportunity came up and my request was granted, I was thrilled. The students really enjoyed the field trip and the performance. They talked about it throughout the year, so I think it was something they will always remember.” Inspirational quote: 1 Corinthians 16:14 ESV - “Let all that you do be done in love.” This has been important to me in working with young people who need our actions to come from the heart because the old adage about students not caring how much you know until they know how much you care is definitely true. A piece of advice: “Enjoy your time in the classroom! Enjoy the little moments and the little victories. Try to take it all in because it goes so very quickly! Focus on the relationships with students and staff - they are what you will remember more than anything else. I'm so grateful to have spent the last 18 years at Hiland.”

Thank you, Suzanne Kalman, for 39 wonderful years in the classroom. Enjoy your retirement! Her favorite memory: “I've been a teacher at Hiland High School for almost my entire teaching career so there are too many memories to pick just one as a favorite. I will say that I have met some of my closest and dearest friends here that I treasure deeply. That's the one thing I will miss the most, the people at Hiland (teachers, staff, and students). They are some of the finest people on the planet!” An inspirational quote that guides her: “I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday." -Eleanor Roosevelt Accepting the teaching position at Hiland was one of the best choices I have made! A piece of advice: “It's okay to laugh or cry in front of your students. Let them see you as a "real" person. Enjoy every day because 39 years goes by in an instant!”

Join us throughout the month, as we celebrate each of our retirees! First we want to recognize Vicki Antequera for her 33 years of teaching as a Spanish teacher at Hiland High School. Her favorite memory: “Taking my students to the Edgar René Spanish concert for 8 years and seeing their excitement as they sang along, danced, and participated in the activities.” An inspirational quote that guides her: "No matter what yesterday was like, birds always start the new day with a song." A piece of advice: “Planning (Always have a plan B or C, just in case!), flexibility, variety, and movement are important for students of all ages.”

Join us in congratulating the Class of 2025! We wish you all the best!

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Behind every graduate is a family bursting with pride. These moments say more than words ever could. Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Report cards for the end of the school year have been sent home. Have a great summer!

The toss that says it all — they did it! Join us in celebrating Hiland’s Class of 2025!

From classrooms to the commencement stage — what a journey. Check out these moments from Hiland's graduation. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Today is the last day of school for students! Enjoy a well-deserved summer break!

Reminder: Students will have a 2-hour early dismissal on the last day of school, tomorrow, May 28. Enjoy a well-deserved summer break!

Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their bravery and service.

Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

Download the Say Something SHP app today! Help us make East Holmes a safer place by reporting concerns anonymously. Remember: It only takes one person to speak up and save a life. The app is available for Android and iOS in the Google Play and Apple Stores. #SaySomething

Congratulations class of 2025!

Hiland graduation is Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our 2025 graduates!

Join us in celebrating our incredible East Holmes staff! Thank you for the countless ways you support and uplift our students every day. We are grateful for all that you do!

Today, we recognize the principals across our district! Thank you for your leadership and for making a positive difference in our schools and community.