Highland Park Elementary School
2 Mydland RoadSheridan, Wyoming 82801
(307) 672-2113 Fax:(307) 939-7087
Molly Swan, Principal
Hello!
On behalf of the staff at Highland Park, I would like to welcome you and your family to the 24/25 school year!
It is our mission to ensure high levels of learning for every student every day! We are so excited to be a part of your child’s learning journey. Our teachers have collaborated over the summer to plan many engaging learning experiences for our students. It is going to be another incredible year at Highland Park!
Please take a few minutes to review the links, dates, and information below. We look forward to collaborating with you.
Ensuring regular attendance and setting aside time each night for reading as well as a conversation about the day’s events is valuable to your child’s educational success. Please make this a priority.
Also take the time to confer with your child’s teacher, counselor, and principal if concerns or questions arise.
If you would like to visit further about the new school year, please feel free to email or call and set up a time to meet.
I am excited to introduce you to our new Highland Park staff members:
*Ms. Ellen McDougall joins our Highland Park Special Education team. Ellen grew up in Gillette, went to school at the University of Wyoming and is excited to be a Highland Park Husky. Ellen is the proud owner of her dog, Happy. Ms. McDougall is a great addition to our team. Her smile and positive attitude are contagious!
*Mrs. Torey Schmidt will be teaching fourth grade. Mrs. Schmidt taught at Highland Park a few years ago. We gladly welcome her back! Mrs. Schmidt is an exceptional teacher who strives for excellence in her student/family relationships, teaching, and learning.
Mrs. Michelle Koltiska– Michelle is a paraprofessional for our special education team. She has a degree in education and a minor in psychology. Michelle is a kind and gentle educator. She subbed in our building last year, and we noticed right away how well she integrated with our students.
Ms. Susan Nicholson– Susan is a general education paraprofessional. Ms. Nicholson is a retired teacher. She taught at Big Horn elementary school for many years. After one year away from teaching, she discovered that she missed the students and all the fun. We are so happy to have her join the Highland Park team! Ms. Nicholson is a very happy person who strives to see the positive in every person she meets!
Mr. Chase Court– Chase is the Highland Park school psychologist. Chase and his wife Tracy, moved here from Jackson Hole, but grew up in Texas. Chase and Tracy are excited to be a part of the Sheridan community. Chase joined us for summer school and quickly established strong relationships with our students.
Ms. Maddie Haun-Britton– joins our team as our Speech Pathologist. Maddie is from Torrington, WY and graduated from UW with her Master’s degree. She has worked as a SLP in elementary and private clinic settings prior to joining us at HP. Maddie is getting married in September and enjoys the outdoors and spoiling her dog.
See below for more important information!
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IMPORTANT DATES:
Highland Park Parent Teacher Organization– MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
We have a very powerful Parent Teacher Organization! This group of parents collaborate very well to provide tremendous support for our students and teachers!. Please consider joining our PTO. Meetings take place every two months at Highland Park on the following dates from 5:30- 6:30 in the multipurpose room.
September 12
November 14
January 9
March 13
April 10
Please take a moment to review the following links:
LINKS:
My door is always open. Please feel free to drop by and learn more about your child’s school!
MOLLY SWAN
Highland Park Principal
