Parents and Caregivers:

Please observe school hours are from 7:25am - 2:50pm
School gate opens at 7:05am 
Students should be picked up by 3:15pm

SHM's Upcoming Events:

Parent Orientation Meetings are Canceled due to COVID Restrictions. If at all possible we will try to reschedule in the future. 
        
                August

8/23 First Day of School 1st-5th
8/23-8/26 Kindergarten testing

8/27 Kindergarten 1st Day 

             September
9/6 Labor Day, school closed

9/13 Back to School Night 
(ON HOLD)
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9/27 - 9/28 SH Kindergarten Open House In-School Tours

9/27 - 10/1 Book Fair

               October
10/2 -10/10 Red River Revel

10/5, 6, & 7 4th Grade Play

10/11 - 13 Fall Break

10/21 End 1st Nine Weeks
& Fall Carnival

10/22 PDD, school closed

10/29 2nd Vocabulary Parade

              November
11/12 Kindergarten Sock Hop

Grandparents Day TBA

Family Night TBA

11/22 - 26 Thanksgiving Break

            December
12/14, 15, & 16 3rd Grade Play

12/16 Classroom Parties (1:30)

​12/20 - 31 Christmas Break
                                    Welcome From the Principal

Thank you for visiting our website and welcome to our school. South Highlands has the distinction of being the highest achieving elementary school in the district and one of the highest in the state. We are the only elementary school in Louisiana designated a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence TWICE by the U.S. Department of Education, and we have the honor of being named as a National Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet School's of America. South Highlands is also a Top Gains and Equity Honoree School recognized by the Louisiana Department of Education. We have also been designated an Arts Integration Model School for Louisiana A+ Schools in conjunction with The George Rodrigue Foundation.

We are very proud of our school for all of our academic accomplishments, but we are even more proud of the loving, nurturing, and family-oriented environment we provide. We believe all children are gifted and talented in unique ways, and consider it our mission to support them academically, socially, and emotionally enabling them to reach their full individual potential. Our dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and talented students work together to make South Highlands the very best!

Built in 1922, students attending South Highlands have entered the doors of 831 Erie Street for almost 100 years. While many things have changed over the years at South Highlands, our philosophy remains unchanged: academic excellence, through the performing arts, in a child-centered and nurturing environment. The legacy is South Highlands.

If I can help you in any way or answer any questions, please feel free to email me or call the school. I am so proud of our school, and I would love your family to be a part of our rich history and legacy.

Mary Harris
Principal
(318) 865-5119
mharris@caddoschools.org
​"The BEST begins at 831 Erie Street"
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Check out South Highland's Kindergarten Program!
             South Highlands Summer Reading 2021 - 2022

2nd Grade

Meet the Boxcar Children Book 1
By Gertrude Chandler Warner

3rd Grade

Because of Winn Dixie
By Kate Dicamillo

4th Grade

I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005
By Lauren Tarshis
                     &
George Washington's Socks
By Elvira Woodruff

5th Grade

The Birchbark House
By Louise Eldridge
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Online Payments
​for 2021 - 2022:
You will be able to go online to pay for school fees starting the first day of school. Other payments included are pizza slice, running club, art club, etc.
You can also make donations to any teacher of your choice. 
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                                              Message from the Principal

    Dear Parents,
 
    I am attaching links to 4 resources that you that you might find helpful.  

  1. Canvas Parent Video –this video will help you better understand Canvas and the role it will play in your child’s instruction.  Virtual and In-person students and parents will utilize Canvas.  
  2. CDC Guidelines for Schools – this will outline the guidelines (mandates) for all students/staff to follow.
  3. Caddo Virtual Meal Program – this is for virtual families who would like to pick up students meals at the school.
  4. Computer/Network Policy – this is the new policy concerning technology for in-person and virtual students.

                                                                                                                                                                           I hope you find this information helpful.
                                                                                                                                                                           Looking forward to August 24th!!!!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mrs. Harris
South Highlands Magnet is one of only 14 schools in Louisiana selected to be named a George Rodrigue Foundation/Louisiana A+ Schools arts integration school.  We are the ONLY school that has been designated as the George Rodrigue Arts Integration Lab School. Seven of our teachers, as well as our principal, are LAA+ Fellows and work to train other teachers across the state in arts integration strategies. Our principal, Mary Harris, was also awarded the Arts Education State Award by the Lt. Governor for her contribution and promotion of the arts in schools.