Over the course of the 2019-2020 school year, Highland High School (HHS) will be hosting local leaders for their new Lunch and Learn with a Leader series. The series is designed to provide real life skills education for students on important topics.

Financial literacy, roadside automotive maintenance, and networking are just a few of the topics that will be covered in the coming months. The first 25 students to sign up each month are invited to the special luncheon event.
For the inaugural Lunch and Learn with a Leader event on September 19, Ulster County Legislator and Highland resident Herb Litts was the special guest. Mr. Litts spoke about civic mindedness, commitment to community, and the importance of exercising your right to vote. The September event was sponsored by two Highland businesses,

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Highland High School senior Isabella Fiorese enjoyed her time at the event. “It was a really unique educational experience. We got to learn things that will help with post-high school life,” she said.

HHS Assistant Principal Ryan Judge is looking forward to the series. “Through programs like Lunch and Learn, we hope to increase access to education that hones in on important life skills in ‘adulting’ and to strengthen the bond with community members and our student population,” said Judge.