Parents, staff members and administrators believe the mission of Highland Middle School is to provide an educational program and environment that is designed to meet the needs, interests and abilities of a particular age group—the early adolescents. Our mission is based on the following belief statements.

We Believe:
1. All students can learn.
2. Parental involvement in the education of their children is a key to student success.
3. Staff and parents will encourage and guide students to critically think, reason and problem solve.
4. Staff, students and parents should have high academic and behavioral expectations.
5. Students should develop independence and accept responsibility for their actions.
6. Students will become aware of their unique physical, mental and social traits.
7. Students will develop respect for the legal and personal rights of all individuals in a democratic society.
8. Students will acquire a lifelong learning pattern for living in an ever-changing society.
9. Staff and students will attend school in a safe, clean environment that promotes wellness and is drug, alcohol and tobacco free.
10. Staff will provide instruction in a variety of academics and arts to develop student potential.
11. Through active involvement of parents, staff, administrators and local and county government officials, students will develop pride and membership in the Highland community.
12. Students should be offered leadership opportunities.