August 17th, 2026

High Point News: August 17th, 2026

Dear High Point Families,

We are off to a great start to the school year, and I want to thank our entire school community for your continued partnership and support!

A special thank you to everyone who joined us for our Back to School Bash! Despite the heat and rain clouds in the sky, you still came out to reconnect with old friends, meet new families, and enjoy time together while our kiddos shared lots of laughs and good times. Events like this remind us what makes the High Point community so special!

Morning Arrival Updates & Safety Reminders

Thank you for your efforts to get scholars to school on time. We have already seen a drastic decrease in tardiness, and we truly appreciate your commitment! As we continue improving the efficiency of morning arrival, it is equally important that every scholar arrives safely.

Please help us by following these expectations each morning:

Please allow our buses to enter and exit campus without being blocked. After leaving High Point, our buses begin routes for Riverwood. When buses are delayed leaving our campus, Riverwood arrival times are impacted, which can then affect Ridgeview routes and student arrival times. Keeping the bus lane clear helps the entire transportation system stay on schedule.
The front carpool lane is an unassisted drop-off lane. Adults should remain in their vehicles at all times. When adults exit their vehicles, it significantly impacts the flow of traffic.
Students dropped off in the front carpool lane must enter through the front doors of the school. Students should not be directed to walk around the building or enter through another location.
Walkers or families that choose to park in the upper lot and walk their kiddos to the front entrance. If you choose this option, an adult must escort children ALL the way to the front door.
Please do not drop children off in the upper parking lot or on the street. For safety reasons, students may not walk from these areas without an adult. An adult must escort children ALL the way to the front door.

To help us maintain a safe arrival process, Fulton County Schools Campus Security Associates (CSA) have been asked to monitor campus cameras during morning arrival. Families observed not following traffic and arrival safety procedures will receive a warning and reminder of expectations before further action is taken.

We recognize that mornings can be busy, and we appreciate everyone doing their part. While getting our scholars to school on time is important, getting them here safely will always come first.

Thank you for helping us keep High Point a safe, welcoming, and efficient place for all of our scholars. We are looking forward to another wonderful week!

August Events & Reminders

We have several exciting events coming up at High Point! Please mark your calendars:

August 20th

8:00 AM – PTO General Meeting & Title I Annual Meeting
Join us in person to learn more about our PTO, ways to get involved, and important Title I information for the 2026–2027 school year.
5:00 PM – Virtual Title I Annual Meeting
Families unable to attend the morning meeting will have an opportunity to participate virtually.

August 21st – Donut Day & Spirit Wear Day! 🍩

Show your High Point spirit and start your Friday with a sweet treat! Scholars will have an opportunity to purchase a donut on a first-come, first-served basis.
Important: Scholars must arrive at school on time to purchase a donut. Once the tardy bell rings, donut sales will end. So arrive early, show your school spirit, and don’t miss out!

LUNCH VISITORS-Will not start until after Labor Day

Warm regards,

Dr. Miller

@HPointPrinipcal

In the KNOW with PTO

General PTO Meeting! Join us!

Feeling out of the loop? Please join us this Thursday for our first general PTO meeting! Remember, you get out, what you put in! Hope to see you all there!

PTO Membership Drive Underway

Stay in the know, with PTO! Did you know PTO invests more than $100,000 annually back into our school to directly benefit our scholars and teachers? Make a difference in your child's education and become a member today! The class that has the most memberships by Oct. 4th will win a PJ's and Popsicle party! Everyone that joins receives a discount card to use at local businesses! Join the others and become a member of the PTO here!

Calling All Local Markets and Small Businesses!!

High Point Elementary’s Fall Festival is coming up on Saturday, October 3rd, and we’re excited to include a Vendor Market as part of this year’s event!

We’re looking for local artisans, crafters, boutique owners, bakers, and small businesses to join us for a fun-filled day with families from our school and community. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your products, connect with local shoppers, and support High Point Elementary.

Interested in becoming a vendor? We’d love to have you! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today by emailing ban.kaitlin@gmail.com

Early Bird Sale!!

Buy your yearbook now and save! Buy now and customize later! You know you're going to want one, so why wait! 😉 Don't miss out! Download the Treering App now!

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101655303886476

School Code: 101655303886476

WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!

Got photos from Open House, the Back to School Bash or from Dojo? 📸 Yearbook needs your help capturing memories! If you would like to submit your photos to our yearbook team, please do so at the following link! You must create a Treering account!

https://web.treering.com/school/242773/2026/school-content/school-photos

School Code: 101655303886476

High Point Elementary School Tours

Do you have neighbors that may be starting to explore school opportunities? We would love to see them at one of our High Point Elementary school tours! Sign up here for a school tour!

🍩 Donut and HPE Spirit Day! 🍩

Join your fellow Hounds in wearing your HPE spirit wear as we kick off the year with our first carpool donut day! Donuts will be sold once a month, in carpool and in the bus lane, to raise money to support our school! Put on your new gear and enjoy some donuts! Donuts are $2! A HUGE thank you to Hagopian Plastic Surgery for sponsoring our donut days!