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Our school believes in educating the whole child. We provide social, emotional, physical and academic support – and we set high standards.
A Polytechnic Program
Highwood Hills is proud to offer a Polytechnic program for students - a program that specializes in technical and career-related fields.
What’s New
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about Highwood Hills Pre-K Teacher Presents at AAUP National Convention
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about Dr. Fatima Lawson Named a Bush Fellow; Earns Prestigious Mental Health Award
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about Free Summer Meals for Kids 18 and Under (opens in new window/tab)
![A young student holds a "Bright Ideas" sign at Highwood Hills Polytechnic Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780414099/sppsorg/nm8pbhr27uqhaurtkbil/Screenshot2026-05-22at12704PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780414099/sppsorg/nm8pbhr27uqhaurtkbil/Screenshot2026-05-22at12704PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780414099/sppsorg/nm8pbhr27uqhaurtkbil/Screenshot2026-05-22at12704PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780414099/sppsorg/nm8pbhr27uqhaurtkbil/Screenshot2026-05-22at12704PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780414099/sppsorg/nm8pbhr27uqhaurtkbil/Screenshot2026-05-22at12704PM.png","width":1346}])
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about Polytechnic Community Night at Highwood Hills
![Highwood Hills staff and community members hold a food distribution event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779228095/sppsorg/zxunjkjloxlk0ngmgwlc/IMG_0157.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779228095/sppsorg/zxunjkjloxlk0ngmgwlc/IMG_0157.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779228095/sppsorg/zxunjkjloxlk0ngmgwlc/IMG_0157.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779228095/sppsorg/zxunjkjloxlk0ngmgwlc/IMG_0157.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779228095/sppsorg/zxunjkjloxlk0ngmgwlc/IMG_0157.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779228095/sppsorg/zxunjkjloxlk0ngmgwlc/IMG_0157.jpg","width":2200}])
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about Highwood Hills' Mutual Aid Nourishing Families with Fresh Foods
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about Highwood Hills SPED Teacher Presents Nationally at NCTR Symposium
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about Highwood Hills' Durkin Performs at Timberwolves Game with Peruvian Culture Group
![LEGO day at Highwood Hills]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770057104/sppsorg/ztqfhiqtjgabc7ytip4r/IMG_1557.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770057104/sppsorg/ztqfhiqtjgabc7ytip4r/IMG_1557.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770057104/sppsorg/ztqfhiqtjgabc7ytip4r/IMG_1557.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770057104/sppsorg/ztqfhiqtjgabc7ytip4r/IMG_1557.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770057104/sppsorg/ztqfhiqtjgabc7ytip4r/IMG_1557.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770057104/sppsorg/ztqfhiqtjgabc7ytip4r/IMG_1557.jpg","width":2200}])
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about Students at Highwood Hills Elementary Celebrate International LEGO Day
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about Where's My Bus? Download the My Stop App
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about Important School Safety Reminders
Got Polytechnic?
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Nestled in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by nature, Highwood Hills Elementary School guides children as they explore technology, engineering, and agriculture through our polytechnic program. Our students get hands-on learning experiences and mentorships with industry professionals to set students on a path to success.
![Highwood Hills Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705976908/sppsorg/ukhk6wnntx8qzijdxglt/Polytechnic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705976908/sppsorg/ukhk6wnntx8qzijdxglt/Polytechnic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705976908/sppsorg/ukhk6wnntx8qzijdxglt/Polytechnic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705976908/sppsorg/ukhk6wnntx8qzijdxglt/Polytechnic.jpg","width":984}])
Highwood Hills is proud to offer a Polytechnic program for students - A program that specializes in technical and career-related fields.
Highwood Hills
at a glance
At Highwood Hills, we prepare students to be critical thinkers and productive citizens of the world. #createinnovategrow
Unique Polytechnic Program
As Saint Paul's only polytechnic program, we offer an exciting three-track curriculum in tech, engineering, and ag.
Tech & Coding
Students dive into block coding, robotics, and 3D printing to build essential, hands-on technology skills.
Engineering Concepts
Students learn real-world concepts like walling and propping through a process that mirrors professional engineering.
Agriculture & Farming
Discover cultural farming practices, the farm-to-table pipeline, and essential, real-world food education.
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