Ryan Oakes
Student Minister
HSM strives to be a place where students in grades 6-12 embrace a Kingdom Culture by experiencing true fellowship, following Jesus’ Kingship, seeking His will, and advancing His Kingdom.
Highland as a whole sums up these values in three words: Gather, Grow, Go.
To sign up for our parent email, please contact Ryan Oakes.
2023-2024 High School Calendar | 2023-2024 Middle School Calendar | 2024 Summer Dates
Each Sunday during the school year, all students in grades 6-12 will meet in the Youth Room (1st floor Education Building) for announcements, Scripture reading, worship, before MS splits into grade specific classrooms. Adult leaders will teach and engage the students with God’s Word.
Each Wednesday night, all students in grades 6-8 will gather in the Basement (MS Room between doors F & G, beneath the Chapel) for games, worship, teaching, and small groups. Small groups are led by trusted college students & young adult leaders who have a passion for God's Word and for discipleship. On the first Wednesday of each month, we have TABLE Midweek. At TABLE, students meet for food, fellowship, worship, and an extended time of teaching with no small groups.
This summer, we will embark on our first ever overnight Local Mission Trip with Mission Waco May 31-June 2. Join us as we learn together how we can better exemplify God’s love and grace, with words and actions, to reduce the suffering experienced by the poor and marginalized in our city and throughout the rest of the world. Lodging and meals will be provided by Mission Waco, and the cost will be $130 per student. Learn more and register at this link.
You're invited to come hang with Nathan and his wife, Nikki, at their house! Make sure you sign up for your class-designated day, there will be snacks or dessert. View the dates and register at this link.
Each Sunday morning, all students in grades 6-12 will gather in the Youth Room (1st floor Education Building) for announcements, Scripture reading, & worship, before splitting into multiple breakouts. Adult leaders, staff, and guest speakers will engage students in a number of different topics that operate on a 4-6 week rotation. Students will sign up and commit for the sessions in full length, giving them opportunities to invest in their own faith.
All students in grades 9-12 will rally in the Youth Room for announcements, prayer, and worship, before splitting into Small Groups on campus. Small Groups complete a Bible Study curriculum together, while learning what community & accountability look like. On the first Wednesday of each month, we have TABLE Midweek. At TABLE, students gather for food, fellowship, worship, and an extended time of teaching with no small groups.
This summer, we are giving our high schoolers a new service opportunity! We are going to Camp Beloved & Beyond in Rosebud, Tx for Term 4, June 24-29, 2023.
"Beloved and Beyond exists to spread the hope and love of Jesus Christ with people who have differing abilities through camps, socialization, and on the job training while growing the community to embrace the same."
Every summer, HSM sees the lives of our students changed at Sondays Camp. I, myself was saved at a Christian summer camp. There's just something special about camp. Beloved & Beyond seeks to make sure the thousands of young people who have special needs can find a place where they feel they belong. We believe this camp will be a great way for our students to get out of their typical daily routine (comfort zone), have an experience where they can stretch themselves, and live out Kingdom Culture.
How do I sign my student up?
We have reserved 46 slots for students in grades 9-12 currently. Our students will have the opportunity to serve in 1 of 2 forms:
Please follow the instructions on this PDF.
Join us for a week filled with fellowship, games, worship, and teaching from God's Word. This event is for students who have completed grades 6-12 as of June 2024. Registration is open and will close on June 28.
Small Group Leaders: College students and young adults who want to disciple students weekly through small group discussion and attending our large group gatherings and events.
Lead Teachers: Parents and young adults who want to engage our students in God’s Word through teaching curriculum and facilitating large group discussions.
Hospitality Team: Parents who want to serve our students and volunteers by helping us host them for special events or leader training events.
Adopt a Small Group: Help us create host home experiences on campus! Use your creativity in partnering with our Small Group Leaders to help foster environments for students to invest in Biblical community.
Please fill out this application or please email if you have any questions.
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