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Students

Mission

HSM strives to be a place where students in grades 6-12 embrace a Kingdom Culture by experiencing true fellowship, following Jesus’ Kingship, seeking His will, and advancing His Kingdom.

Highland as a whole sums up these values in three words: Gather, Grow, Go.

To sign up for our parent email, please contact Ryan Oakes.

High School Info Card & Dates | Middle School Info Card & Dates

Middle School

Meet us at 10am in the Youth Room each Sunday for Student Connection!

Each Sunday during the school year, all students in grades 6-12 will meet in the Youth Room (1st floor Education Building) for announcements, Scripture reading, worship, before MS splits into grade specific classrooms. Adult leaders will teach and engage the students with God’s Word.

Meet us at 6:30pm in the Middle School Room each Wednesday for Midweek!

Each Wednesday night, all students in grades 6-8 will gather in the Basement (MS Room between doors F & G, beneath the Chapel) for games, worship, teaching, and small groups. Small groups are led by trusted college students & young adult leaders who have a passion for God's Word and for discipleship.

Mission Waco Trip

Join us for our overnight local service trip with Mission Waco—June 20–22! In partnership with Mission Waco, our heart is to create unique, missional, service-learning experiences that help middle schoolers connect their faith to real-life impact. The cost is $65 per student and the deadline to register is Thursday, June 5th!
You can learn more specifics and register your student at this LINK.

Kingdom Culture Nights

These are monthly gatherings held on the last Monday, designed to create space for middle school students (grades 6-8) to go deeper in their faith through discussion, real-life questions, and intentional discipleship. The goal is to provide intimate discipleship outside the walls of a church—meeting in different homes each month—where students can ask hard questions, explore biblical truth, and learn how to live out their faith daily in a real and personal way.
The first one will be held on Monday, May 27th at the Slonakers' home. More details to come!

High School

Meet us at 10am in the Youth Room each Sunday for Student Connection!

Each Sunday morning, all students in grades 6-12 will gather in the Youth Room (1st floor Education Building) for announcements, Scripture reading, & worship, before splitting into multiple breakouts. Adult leaders, staff, and guest speakers will engage students in a number of different topics that operate on a 6-8 week rotation.

Meet us at 6:30pm in the Youth Room each Wednesday for Midweek!

All students in grades 9-12 rally in the Youth Room! For the 2024-2025 School Year, we will be in the Book of Romans. Wednesday night rotates through the following formats: Midweek Gathering, where students will enjoy a large snack, fellowship, student-led worship, and Biblical teaching; Midweek Small Groups, where students will come together for worship and an opening activity before splitting into grade/gender-specific Small Groups; Midweek Hybrid, where students will gather for worship, Biblical teaching, and Small Groups. 

Summer at the Oakes is back, and we're pumped!

Kendall, Ellison, and Ryan are opening their home again this summer! Make sure to sign up for your class-designated day! Small snacks & drinks will be provided. You can register HERE.

June 1, 4:30-6:30pm - Class of 2025 & 2026
July 13, 4:30-6:30pm - Class of 2027 & 2028
Aug. 3, 4:30-6:30pm - Class of 2029

Summer Camp: KAIROS

All grades 6-12 (according to May 2025), will travel to Camp Buckner in Burnet, TX—just outside Marble Falls. Expect Highland-led worship, messages from Jacob Alger, powerful breakout sessions, small groups, theme nights (yes, costumes will happen), and so many rec activities. Registration is OPEN!

When? July 6-10, 2025. 

How much?
Early-bird price (Until May 31): $355.
Standard price (June 1-27): $385.

Scholarships? If you would like to request a scholarship, please email your student's name, grade completed, and reason for the scholarship request to

Transportation? Highland’s got it covered—we will bus students to and from camp!

Serve with HSM

Small Group Leaders: College students and young adults who want to disciple students weekly through small group discussion and attending our large group gatherings and events.

Lead Teachers: Parents and young adults who want to engage our students in God’s Word through teaching curriculum and facilitating large group discussions.

Hospitality Team: Parents who want to serve our students and volunteers by helping us host them for special events or leader training events.

Please fill out this application or email   if you have any questions.

Recorded Media

Staff

Ryan Oakes

Student Pastor

Braya Choquette

Associate Student Minister: Girls

Nathan Slonaker

Associate Student Minister: Middle School

Susie Spear

College/Student Admin

Katie deMasi

Student Assistant