As we continue into the school year, we're excited to look back at the amazing progress during the first nine weeks! Our Progress Report Video highlights three key areas:
📵 Cell phone-free classrooms leading to greater student connection and engagement.
🤝 Strong relationships that are building confident learners.
💡 Data-driven, standards-aligned instruction challenging and supporting every student.
We're proud of this progress and encourage you to keep the conversation going at home! Ask your student about what they're learning class and connections at school. Thank you for being a vital part of the #ABSSCommunity!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AjYlPQ99Hk
Our ACC class had a spooktacular day! Students carved pumpkins, explored the goopy seeds, and lit up their masterpiece. After lunch, they made Frankenstein pudding cups with Oreo “hair!” #HillcrestHornets
This week in 2nd grade, Ms. Isley and Ms.Tatum's class completed Leadership Bootcamp! Students worked hard on practicing routines and expectations driven by the 7 Habits of Happy Kids to be successful leaders in school.
Teamwork makes the dream work! 5th-grade leaders in Ms. Lohman's class stepped up to teach a SEL lesson all about working together.
Red Ribbon Week: October 27–31!
Next week, we’re celebrating making healthy, positive choices all week long at Hillcrest! Check out our fun spirit days:
Monday: Camo Day – “Drugs can’t find me!”
Tuesday: Teacher Workday – “Follow your dreams, don’t do drugs!”
Wednesday: Hat & Crazy Hair Day – “Use your head, don’t use drugs!”
Thursday: School Spirit Day – “Buzz off drugs!”
Friday: Costume Day – “Say Boo to drugs!” (No pretend weapons or masks, please.)
Let’s show our school spirit and commitment to staying drug-free!
Next week, we’re celebrating making healthy, positive choices all week long at Hillcrest! Check out our fun spirit days:
Monday: Camo Day – “Drugs can’t find me!”
Tuesday: Teacher Workday – “Follow your dreams, don’t do drugs!”
Wednesday: Hat & Crazy Hair Day – “Use your head, don’t use drugs!”
Thursday: School Spirit Day – “Buzz off drugs!”
Friday: Costume Day – “Say Boo to drugs!” (No pretend weapons or masks, please.)
Let’s show our school spirit and commitment to staying drug-free!
Mark Your Calendar!
📌 Thursday, October 9th – Teacher Workday (no school for students)
📸 Friday, October 17th – Picture Day
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT9K42CN.
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or a check on Picture Day.
On Monday, we kick off "Attendance Awareness Spirit Week" at Hillcrest!
Join us Sept. 29 – Oct. 3 for fun spirit days as we celebrate the importance of Every Student, Every Day!
Let’s make this week full of fun, color, and great attendance together!
Join us Sept. 29 – Oct. 3 for fun spirit days as we celebrate the importance of Every Student, Every Day!
Let’s make this week full of fun, color, and great attendance together!
Today is the last day to order from the Spirit Store!
Items will be delivered to Hillcrest in mid-October. Please ensure that you include your student's name and the homeroom teacher's name when checking out. There are youth and adult sizes available in a variety of colors, featuring three different logos. All sales are final!
https://grahamsport.chipply.com/HillcrestElementary25/?action=viewall&apid=18143498&acid=2096937
Items will be delivered to Hillcrest in mid-October. Please ensure that you include your student's name and the homeroom teacher's name when checking out. There are youth and adult sizes available in a variety of colors, featuring three different logos. All sales are final!
https://grahamsport.chipply.com/HillcrestElementary25/?action=viewall&apid=18143498&acid=2096937
The Hillcrest online store is now available until September 23rd.
Items will be delivered to Hillcrest in mid-October. Please ensure that you include your student's name and the homeroom teacher's name when checking out. There are youth and adult sizes available in a variety of colors, featuring three different logos. All sales are final!
https://grahamsport.chipply.com/HillcrestElementary25/?action=viewall&apid=18143498&acid=2096937
Items will be delivered to Hillcrest in mid-October. Please ensure that you include your student's name and the homeroom teacher's name when checking out. There are youth and adult sizes available in a variety of colors, featuring three different logos. All sales are final!
https://grahamsport.chipply.com/HillcrestElementary25/?action=viewall&apid=18143498&acid=2096937
We have some exciting events coming up as we get ready for the 2025–2026 school year!
📌 Meet the Teacher Night (1st–5th Grades)
📅 Thursday, August 21st
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📌 First Day of School
📅 Monday, August 25th
📌 Kindergarten Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 27th
🕟 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Kindergarten parents: Be on the lookout for a letter in the mail with your child’s official start date.
All families: Please check your email for a message from ABSS titled:
“Back to School: Create Your Infinite Campus Parent Portal”
Infinite Campus has replaced PowerSchool and is your new parent access system!
Let’s get ready for a great year!
📌 Meet the Teacher Night (1st–5th Grades)
📅 Thursday, August 21st
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📌 First Day of School
📅 Monday, August 25th
📌 Kindergarten Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 27th
🕟 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Kindergarten parents: Be on the lookout for a letter in the mail with your child’s official start date.
All families: Please check your email for a message from ABSS titled:
“Back to School: Create Your Infinite Campus Parent Portal”
Infinite Campus has replaced PowerSchool and is your new parent access system!
Let’s get ready for a great year!
Hillcrest Elementary is looking for a passionate, dedicated 4th Grade Teacher to join our amazing team! If you’re student-centered, collaborative, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us grow kind, confident leaders!
🌞 Summer Meals are available starting today! There are weekly pick-ups at three school sites (sign-up required) and daily pick-ups available at multiple community locations. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/summer-food
After years of love, laughter, and dedication, it's time to celebrate the amazing Mrs. Terrell as she begins her next chapter! Her sweet presence, gentle spirit, and unwavering support have touched so many hearts at Hillcrest.
Enjoy every moment of retirement, Mrs. Terrell! You deserve it!
🎉 Attention 4th & 5th Grade Families! 🎉
Get ready — the Sneaker Ball is happening on Thursday, June 5th from 5:30–7:00 PM! 💃🕺
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Purchase with cash at school or conveniently online at: https://bit.ly/hillcrestsneaker25
NO SCHOOL Monday May 26th, 2025!
🎖️Memorial day this year falls on Monday the 26th, and in observance there will be no school.🐝
#Hillcrestnoschool, #Haveasafeweekend, #Thankaservesmemeber
🎉 4th & 5th Grade Hornets — You're invited! 🎉
Join us for the Sneaker Ball on June 5, 2025, 5:30–7 PM 👟
🎟 Tickets: $5 (cash or online)
💻 Buy online: https://bit.ly/hillcrestsneaker25
✨ Dress to impress — don’t forget your sneakers!
#HornetPride #DanceNight
Congratulations to Ms. Robinson, Hillcrest parent and PTO member, on becoming a certified parent leader! We’re also excited to introduce the Hornets Nest program, designed to boost student morale through small gift incentives. Special thanks to Impact Alamance for sponsoring this initiative!
🛼 Skate Night is TONIGHT! 🎉
📅 Tuesday, May 20th
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Come out and support The Hill! 🐝
🎟️ Admission: $5 (Cash Only)
Don’t miss out on a fun night of skating, music, and community vibes. See you there!
#SkateNight #SupportTheHill #CommunityFun #SkateVibes
This district has become aware that students across multiple schools are mishandling their school-issued Chromebooks. Additionally, there are social media trends encouraging students to intentionally damage the devices.
Reminder: Join us this Friday, May 9th, for our annual Cuisine with Queens lunch!
