Students

Mission

HSM strives to be a place where students in grades 6-12 embrace a Kingdom Culture by following Jesus, experiencing true fellowship, 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. Subscribe to our quick communication by texting "HSM Parent" or "HSM Student" to (833)265-1218. This number is a way to reach HSM Staff with any questions, prayer requests, etc. at any time, so please save it!

Middle School

Sunday Morning
Wednesday Nights
Special Events

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.

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. Text "KCN" to (833)265-1218 for more info on this month's meeting!

Thursdays with the Slonakers

Nathan & Nikki are opening their home to Middle School students as a way to connect outside of the walls of Highland. Make sure to sign up for your class-designated day! We'll provide small snacks or dessert! You can register at this link.

Renew Weekend - Save the Date!

Join us Nov. 14-16 for our second annual Middle School Retreat, Renew! Yes, TWO NIGHTS this year! Renew Weekend is a time for students to deepen their relationship with Jesus, to strengthen their friendships, and create some new ones. The goal is for all to walk away from the weekend feeling renewed and refreshed! This retreat is open to any student in grades 6-8! Registration will open soon.

High School

Sunday Morning
Wednesday Nights
Special Events

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 2025-2026 School Year, we will study five Minor Prophets. 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.

Shalom Retreat - Save the Dates!

Shalom is an overnight retreat for students in grades 9-12 only, an HSM favorite and this year it's TWO NIGHTS! Join us for the whole weekend, Nov. 21-23. Shalom aims at getting high school students out of the hustle and bustle of everyday life and into an environment where they can rest, experience God, and hang out with friends. Registration will open soon.

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.

Courageous Parenting

At Highland, we want to encourage parents to raise their kids in God’s ways, setting a foundation that lasts a lifetime and goes against the challenges of our modern culture. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” As parents, you are the primary disciplers of your children; it is a great privilege for us to partner with you in that discipleship. Below you will find some helpful resources we've enjoyed and please don't hesitate to contact us for any reason!