Welcome from Our Head of School

When I first visited Highland, I fell in love with the campus, the community, and the family feel. Across all divisions, I saw deeply engaged students who loved learning and were genuinely happy to be here, being led by dedicated and skilled educators who loved working with their students.

 

The Highland experience is a hundred years in the making. When Dorothy Rust and Lavinia Hamilton founded the school (then known as The Calvert School) in 1928, they understood that one size does not fit all. By providing an active and personalized education that combines the three pillars of academics, arts, and athletics, they knew they could engage their students' minds and ignite their imaginations. They also strongly believed that a sense of responsibility to a larger cause and a connection to the communities we serve must be ingrained in every Highland graduate.

 

A century later, we remain committed to those core tenets that make a Highland education special, yet we also have evolved to meet the needs of students in a fast-changing world. Today, the Highland experience is defined by our challenging and individualized academic program where students are mentored by a supportive and talented faculty. These educators know how and when to challenge each student, creating a safe environment in which they can realize their potential. We integrate this with a unique focus on experiential learning and leadership training, a commitment to developing a global and inclusive understanding among our students, a competitive yet accessible athletic program, and a robust and expansive program of visual and performing arts. 

 

The Highland experience provides students with the core skills and experiences that prepare them for college and life beyond. Our graduates head out into the world with the confidence to thrive and the conviction to make a difference.

 

Highland is a beautiful community and school. I hope you can visit our campus, meet our faculty and students, and experience for yourself how we live our mission to thrive, lead, and serve every day. I look forward to meeting you and your children soon.

 

Sincerely,