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One foot. Even a toe. That's all it takes to become part of the Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks family. Just one step onto its beautiful campus and you are a permanent part of the history that grows like the roots of the majestic oak trees that preside over the grounds. Countless numbers of students, parents, friends, faculty, and staff have crossed paths here. Many of them grew up. Some of them moved on. Some of them passed away. And some of them never left. But all of them come back to visit either in person, in spirit, in thought, or in letters. Highland Oaks has always been a place to which people gravitate back because it feels like an old glove that fits perfectly, keeps you warm, and matches everything you have.
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Nestled amongst the beautiful oak trees in North Miami Beach, Highland Oaks Elementary School opened in 1964 under the leadership of Mrs. Virginia A. Boone, who was our school's only principal until her retirement in 1995. (Click here to read her bio written by Ilana Pena, former VABHOE fourth grader.) Then we gained a new member of our family, Mrs. Sue Ann Wendover who was our second principal until 2001. Under Mrs. Wendover's guidance, our school's test scores rose and our advancements in technology were astounding. Our current principal is Dr. Kim S. Rubin. Under her leadership, VABHOE has integrated technology more than ever, and amazingly increased test scores even more, enabling us to maintain our "A School" status seven years in a row! Highland Oaks has been blessed with the three best principals any teacher, student, or parent could ever ask for! A year after Mrs. Boone's retirement, she passed away and her beloved Highland Oaks was re-named Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary School in her honor.
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When it was first built, Highland Oaks was much smaller and consisted of the office area, the cafeteria, and four "pods" laid out neatly with the surrounding foliage. Over the years, the population increased and, subsequently, several portables were added to house the larger numbers of students. In 1992 a major construction project was completed and the school grew to include a beautiful new library, a music and art lab, and two new classroom buildings. The year of opening for the new sections was the same year that Hurricane Andrew hit early on the morning of the first planning day, but fortunately nothing was damaged.
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Ever since its beginnings 43 years ago, VABHOE has always been a school of excellence setting the highest standards for its students. Our students are motivated achievers who continually involve themselves in projects both at school and out in the community. Check out our long list of fun, interesting, and educational activities:
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Student United Way Campaign
Thanksgiving Baskets Cultural Arts Day Career Day Holiday and Spring Concerts Student Council Kiwanis Kids Animal Labratory Spelling Bee Reading is Fundamental Math Bowl Black History Club Science and Environmental Labs Chew and Chat about FCAT Annual Art Show Superintendent's Honors Music Festival Florida Elementary All-State Chorus Future Educators of America Physical Education Field Days Prompt Pizza Parties Safety Patrol Hispanic Club |
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There is no better place in the county (or the state, for that matter) to be a student, a teacher, a staff member, or a parent than Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary School!! Time spent here is always worthwhile and never forgotten. Thank you for being part of our school.
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