#1 Co-ed Private Catholic School in DFW

I have been blessed to be a member of The Highlands School family for 20 years. During that time, I have experienced THS as both a parent and an educator. As a new family, we timidly joined in lower school activities and discovered a large and welcoming community. My family began thinking of the school as a second home where we built lifelong friendships with other parents, students, faculty, and staff members. Over the years, we proudly watched our son, and his classmates grow from small children to young adults. As a group, we parents had a support team that guided us through playground squabbles, forgotten math books and last-minute carpool pickups. Whether in the classroom, sporting events, retreats or Parent’s Club activities, involvement in THS, introduced my family to a wide variety of people, who like me, felt called to serve the mission of our school. Together, the THS community builds a strong, faithful, positive partnership to educate and grow strong leaders who see value in virtue, commit to serving others and spreading God’s word.

Lori Saldi

THS Teacher-Parent

My family and I have been part of the THS community for 14 years. I have had 2 of my 3 children graduate from THS and my youngest will be in 8th grade next year. As a parent, I believe the decisions about the education of our children are among the most important in our lives. What I can say looking at my two graduates is that they are well-rounded individuals with a solid foundation in their Catholic faith as well as a academically. I believe the Catholic faith formation at THS is unparalleled in the DFW area and would highly recommend the school to parents who want this for their children. Formators and teachers at THS share in the mission of the school to educate the whole child and provide the tools they need to be Catholic leaders. This philosophy is evident in the classroom as well as on the field, in the court or on the stage. My children and I have considered this not just a school but a family as we have felt surrounded by the community during difficult times. THS has been a place of community and growth for us and I am grateful for all that it has meant for our family.

Rosario Echeverría

THS Parent

I have had the privilege of calling myself a teacher for the past nine years. During my nine years of teaching experience, I have taught at four Catholic schools. Working alongside colleagues and families who care about their children’s education and want core Catholic values integrated into their family’s daily life, The Highlands has shown me what a true community of passionate teachers and enthusiastic students looks like. As faculty, we care about our students and want them to thrive physically, academically, emotionally, and spiritually. We accompany them throughout their primary and secondary education not just as teachers but as coaches, mentors, and spiritual directors. We love what we do, and the feeling is felt when you step onto our campus. Working at The Highlands has been a privilege and an honor. Seeing the joy and excitement on my students’ faces inspires me to do great things. It is because of them that I love what I do! I am proud to call myself a Highlands teacher.

Brooke Brundy

THS Teacher

“Always higher”. That is the phrase I would use to sum up my experience at The Highlands School. Whether it was in that one hard class, or a volleyball game where the stakes were high, or even when you were just hanging out with friends in the coffee shop, this amazing school taught me no matter what you are doing or where you are, you should live a life dedicated to God. Living life to the full doesn’t always mean being the best at something but pushing yourself to be the best version of YOU. THS made sure to remind every single student that they should strive for higher because that is what living life to the full means. Not the fame or wealth but a life where God is the center of everything and that is exactly the reason this school is different. I never thought there would be a place on earth where you can meet new people, learn new things, and become a better version of yourself , all while keeping God on the pedestal of your heart, but my beautiful high school experience showed me that the The Highlands School is that place.Manuela Branco – Alumni- Class of 2022.

Manuela Branco

THS Alumni – Class of 2022