Student learning is our main priority at Hiland Park and is the
primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the school.
We believe that each student is a valued individual with unique
physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs and that these
needs should be met through all educational, social, and technological
services available.
We believe that students at Hiland Park should be led to recognize
their rights and responsibilities to our democratic society. Each
child has the right to be respected, to develop his/her self worth,
and the responsibility to respect the rights of others.
We believe that teachers, administrators, parents, and the community
share the responsibility for the school's mission.
School
History
In 1937, Mr. H. D. Foreman donated a 5 acre tract of land to the Bay
County School Board for the purpose of building a school on the site.
The school was constructed, in 1937, by local labor with the school
board furnishing the materials. After completion, the school consisted
of 4 classrooms and a total enrollment of 121 students.
Additions
19-- PTA constructed a small lunchroom.
1945 Bayou George school was combined with Hiland Park and students
were bused.
1955 County constructed 7 classrooms, cafeteria, office, and a library.
1965 County constructed 4 classrooms
1973 County constructed 5 classrooms and a media center.
1997 County and PTO constructed a gymnasium.
2004 Covered walkways
Principals
L. P. Stephenson
Tom Milam
Nell Messer
A.D. Richbourg
Joe Bullock
Craig Bush
David Cole
Enrollment
1938 - 142 students
1946 - 190 students
1957 - 403 students
2003 - 750 students
2006 - 870 students
2008 - 840 students
