Hiland High and Middle School

Reminder: There will be no school for Hiland 7th and 8th graders Friday, November 7, due to parent/teacher day conferences.

Congratulations to Ms. Sommers and Hiland Choir Members for being selected to perform with the Tri-County Honors Choir on Wednesday night.

View the dates for our upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences in November.

Join us for our community Veteran's Day Assembly on November 10th at 1:15pm.

Report cards have been sent home today to Hiland families.

Hiland students interning at Keim Lumber helped to pack over 6,000 meals for schools in Guatemala.

Reminder: There will be a 2-hour early dismissal tomorrow, Thursday, October 16, and a District InService Day on Friday, October 17.

Congratulations to the Hiland FFA Soil Judging teams! The Rural Team of Emily Wise, Ethan Wise, Quincy Schneider, and Dane Gerber placed 1st, while Kaitlyn Winterborne place 1st individual in the Urban judging.

October is National Principals Month, and we’re proud to recognize our building principals. Thank you for the leadership, guidance, and support you bring to the East Holmes School District!

Reminder: There will be a 2-hour early dismissal for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24.

We are proud to announce that East Holmes received an overall 3.5-star rating on the 2025 Ohio School Report Card. This achievement reflects the dedication of our students, staff, and community in meeting state standards and living out our mission to Inspire. Prepare. Challenge.

If you would like to sign up for the Hiland Blood Drive, call the school office.

We’re excited to announce the addition of a Calming Room at Hiland, a new space designed to help students manage stress, reset, and return to learning focused and refreshed. This resource is available for the 2025–2026 school year.

Friday, Sept. 19 – Homecoming Activities Bell Schedule. Please see the adjusted schedule for the day as we get ready to celebrate Homecoming!

It’s Homecoming Spirit Week, Hawks! Let’s pack the halls with school spirit and show up for every theme day. GO HAWKS!

Meet our counselors for the 2025-2026 school year! Through partnerships with The Village Network and Anazao Community Partners, we provide school-based mental health services to support students in navigating challenges, building resilience, and thriving both in and out of the classroom.

East Holmes Local Schools is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students. Through partnerships with The Village Network and Anazao Community Partners, we offer school-based mental health services to help students navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive in and out of the classroom.

Parents can access a range of support for their students, including weekly or biweekly check-ins and full outpatient mental health services. Services also include classroom instruction on topics such as anxiety, grief and loss, as well as relationships with friends.

Parents interested in learning more or initiating services can contact Mr. Mark Hamsher, Dean of Students, in the Hiland School Counseling Office at 330-893-2626 ext. 1111 or mark.hamsher@eastholmes.org.

Counselors for each school can also be directly contacted at the information below:

Jamie Wiggington – The Village Network
Available at Hiland on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
jdevore@thevillagenetwork.com

Rachelle Furbay – Anazao Community Partners
Available at Hiland on Mondays
millerra@anazaocommunityparters.org

Rebekah Borders – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
rborders@thevillagenetwork.com

Heather Cropp – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
hcropp@thevillagenetwork.com

Our annual middle school chocolate fundraiser starts next Tuesday!

Reminder: There will be no school Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.