Students in Highfields’ Residential Treatment Program are provided incredible opportunities thanks to donors and community members. Most recently, the students have been enjoying a new Fine Art Therapy Program taught…
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Safety Updates on Highfields’ Campus
Highfields has had to adapt to the changing environment just like the rest of the world. For students part of the Residential Treatment Program, life isn’t much different, but it…
From Hoops to Hope
While most summer activities were either cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Highfields’ residential students were able to participate in basketball camp in late-August thanks to a grant…
Students Gear Up for New Music Studio
Highfields’ music studio has helped many at-risk students since opening in 2017, thanks to the James and Kimberly Currie Foundation. Three years later, the original placement of the music studio…
Quarantine on Campus
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, Highfields’ campus has been closed to visitors and non-essential staff, but as a 24-hour facility for at-risk boys, some adjustments needed to be made. Some…
Follow the Leader
Jonathan became friends with people who influenced his actions in a negative way. He committed crimes such as breaking and entering, larceny, and concealing stolen vehicles. After he was caught…
Why Should I Hire You?
It’s hard to think about getting a job when you’re still trying to finish high school, but for some residential students, they can’t wait to join the working world. The…
“We All have a Story to Tell”
Retired school teacher Greta McHaney-Trice and friend James Gardin visited campus to speak to students in honor of Black History Month. Greta shared the importance of telling your story. She handed each…
Being the Hero of Your Own Story
Residential students visited the Wharton Center to see the comedy show, Basic Training. The show was created and performed by Kahlil Ashanti, based on his experience in the U.S. Air…
Be Who You Are
At 15 years old, Ian was failing out of school due to missing over 116 days. He felt going to school was a…