The School District is revising many of its policies, including a significant expansion of it artificial intelligence (AI) policy. Some policy revisions have minimal changes while others add a paragraph or two or possibly deleting a paragraph. With AI bei... See more
Proposed changes to stem losses in the District’s health insurance plan were outlined at Wednesday’s workshop of The School Board of Highlands County. Deputy Superintendent Andrew Lethbridge stated the District’s total expenditures for health insurance wa... See more
Ruth Handley, 98, lived selflessly giving, helping and guiding others through education and advocacy for children and youth and making a lasting impact in the community. She passed away at her home on June 24. During her long career, Handley served as one... See more
The City of Sebring set the preliminary fire assessment rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year unchanged from the rates of 2025-26. The City Council’s final vote on the fire assessment rate resolution will take place at a public hearing on Aug. 4. Please purch... See more
The School Board of Highlands County continues to stress that the District needs to make more budget cuts as it reviews draft versions of the personnel allocations for school year 2026-27. Superintendent Benda Longshore was not present at Friday’s budget ... See more
