About Us

Before 1890, Highland Springs was a rural area of small farms that had been carved from pre-Civil War plantations. A winding country road bisected the area. In 1905, the one-room schoolhouse in Highland Springs had 27 students in grades 1-6. The town, one of the area's first planned communities, was named for its relatively high elevation and the number of springs in the area. The current elementary school is located in Henrico's Varina magisterial district.

School trivia:

• School name: Highland Springs Elementary School
• Year opened: 1966
• Square footage: 67,063
• Campus size: 22.5 acres
• Number of buildings, number of stories: one
• Maximum enrollment: 634 students
• Number of classrooms: 33
• School colors: Black and gold
• School mascot: Springer kangaroo
• Grade levels: Pre-kindergarten through Grade 5
• Unique programs: Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students); Pleasant Street Players

• Build relationships with students, staff and families.
• Support professional and positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Believe that all students can learn.
• Change the narrative of our school by rebranding positive behavioral interventions and support.
• Increase social media digital footprint.
• “Model the expectation” in every situation.
• Support the social and emotional learning styles and needs for all students and staff.

Every student will demonstrate grade-level proficiency in reading, math, science and social studies.