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'''Highlands School''' (also known as '''Highlands Day School''') is a private school founded in [[1958]] and located at 4901 [[Old Leeds Road]] in [[Mountain Brook]] which offers programs for pre-school through 8th grade. The head of school is [[Kavita Vasil]]. | '''Highlands School''' (also known as '''Highlands Day School''') is a private school founded in [[1958]] and located at 4901 [[Old Leeds Road]] in [[Mountain Brook]] which offers programs for pre-school through 8th grade. The head of school is [[Kavita Vasil]]. | ||
The school undertook a program of renovations and infrastructure upgrades in [[1999]]. The [[Stewart Perry Company]] was contractor for that work. The [[Highlands School Wellness Center]] was designed by [[ArchitectureWorks]]. | |||
A major campus expansion is planned for the school's 60th anniversary in [[2018]]. The school hopes to raise $8 million to construct a new student life center, a new dining hall, a gymnasium, and four new classrooms. Upgrades to existing classrooms and outdoor areas are also planned as part of the project. | |||
==Heads of school== | |||
* [[Kathryn Woodson Barr]], 2006- | |||
* [[Kavita Vasil]], 2018 | |||
==Notable alumni== | |||
* [[Stuart Whitehurst]], auctioneer | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Guffey, Michelle Q. (July 9, 2006) "New head of Highlands School eager to be part of community." {{BN}} | |||
* Rebman, Stephanie (April 4, 2018) "Birmingham private school plans $5M capital campaign for major project." {{BBJ}} | * Rebman, Stephanie (April 4, 2018) "Birmingham private school plans $5M capital campaign for major project." {{BBJ}} | ||
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* [http://www.highlandsschool.org Highlands School] website | * [http://www.highlandsschool.org Highlands School] website | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Highlands School|*]] | ||
[[Category:1958 establishments]] | [[Category:1958 establishments]] | ||
[[Category:Old Leeds Road]] | [[Category:Old Leeds Road]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:36, 5 April 2018
Highlands School (also known as Highlands Day School) is a private school founded in 1958 and located at 4901 Old Leeds Road in Mountain Brook which offers programs for pre-school through 8th grade. The head of school is Kavita Vasil.
The school undertook a program of renovations and infrastructure upgrades in 1999. The Stewart Perry Company was contractor for that work. The Highlands School Wellness Center was designed by ArchitectureWorks.
A major campus expansion is planned for the school's 60th anniversary in 2018. The school hopes to raise $8 million to construct a new student life center, a new dining hall, a gymnasium, and four new classrooms. Upgrades to existing classrooms and outdoor areas are also planned as part of the project.
Heads of school
- Kathryn Woodson Barr, 2006-
- Kavita Vasil, 2018
Notable alumni
- Stuart Whitehurst, auctioneer
References
- Guffey, Michelle Q. (July 9, 2006) "New head of Highlands School eager to be part of community." The Birmingham News
- Rebman, Stephanie (April 4, 2018) "Birmingham private school plans $5M capital campaign for major project." Birmingham Business Journal
External links
- Highlands School website