Admission

Choosing a school is choosing who your child becomes

At Highland, the journey matters. From Pre-K through Grade 12, we don't measure success by how fast students collect credentials. We measure it by who they become along the way. How they think. How they respond to challenge. How they show up for others.

Here, every student builds three things that last. First, they build the skills to thrive through active, demanding academics that stretch real thinking. Next, they gain the confidence to lead by owning their path, speaking up, and creating new lanes when none exist. Finally, they learn the drive to serve within a culture where doing the right thing isn't enforced, it's expected. That's the journey. Here's how to begin.

How to get started

Every family starts in a different place. Choose the step that fits yours:

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Apply

When you're ready, we'll guide you the rest of the way. Our admission team walks with you through every step inlcuing, the application, the visit, and the conversations that help us know your child well. No guesswork. No mystery. Just a clear path forward. Apply Today
Inquire

Tell us a little about your child. We'll tell you how Highland fits. Request information, and we'll connect you with the people who can answer your real questions about academics, athletics, the arts, learning support, and what daily life here actually looks like. Request Information
Visit Our Campus

You can read about a school. You can scroll through photos. But nothing compares to standing inside one. Come to Warrenton. Hear a classroom buzz with discussion. Watch students greet teachers by name. Picture your child right here, in the middle of it. Join an Open House for the full experience, or schedule a private tour built around your family. Visit Our Campus

A Highland education costs less than you think

Cost is a real question for every family. We answer it openly. More than 50% of our students receive some form of tuition assistance, through merit-based scholarships or our Indexed Tuition program. That means families who assume Highland is out of reach are often surprised by what's possible.

Don't rule yourself out before you ask. When you visit, our admission team will talk through your options and help you picture what a Highland education could actually look like for your family. Learn About Affording Highland.

Is Highland right for your family?

Highland is a strong fit for families who want more than a transcript. The match is especially clear if you're:

New to the Warrenton area and looking for a connected community.
Ready to move a young child from Pre-K into a confident early-learning environment.
Seeking a Middle School that builds independence, not just grades.
Considering an Upper School where students earn admission to exceptional colleges and universities, and arrive ready to contribute.

Take the first step

Someday, your child will walk into rooms without you. We intend for them to belong there. That readiness doesn't happen by accident. It's built year by year, challenge by challenge, in a community that knows your child by name. The journey starts with a single decision, and the best way to know if Highland is right for yours is to experience it in person.

Pick the path that fits your family. We'll take care of the rest.

Inquire Now to see what a Highland education looks like for your family.
Schedule a Tour and experience our campus firsthand.
Apply Online when you're ready to make Highland home.

The journey matters. And it's better when we take it together.

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Meet Our Team

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Donna Tomlinson

Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement

540-878-2740
Laura McCauley

Assistant Director of Admission

540-878-2741
Brooke Trudeau

Admissions Associate

540-878-2743