The mission of Highland Oaks Middle School is to equip students with the necessary skills to excel academically, socially, emotionally, and physically in order to set them on a path to be college and career ready.

The vision of Highland Oaks Middle School is to be a place where all stakeholders are committed to developing the whole child through rigorous curricula in a safe and nurturing environment that will prepare students to become productive citizens and future leaders. 

We Provide Our Students:

• A nurturing, safe,  school environment promotes optimal achievement.

• Students' learning is the shared responsibility of all stakeholders:  the administration, the teachers, the parents, the student, and the community.

• Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process within the classroom and in extra-curricular activities.

• Instruction that is student-centered, increases student success

• Our stakeholders’ commitment to continuous improvement and recognition of achievement is imperative to ensure that our students become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners