Hillcrest Elementary School

Yesterday, our incredible staff was treated to a delightful breakfast, all thanks to the generosity of Jake's Diner! Your support not only brought smiles to our faces but also fueled us for a day of dedication and teaching. Thank You!

We’re excited to see you tomorrow at our annual Cuisine with Queens event! Please take a moment to review the adjusted lunch schedule for your child's grade level to ensure you know the correct time to join us. Thank you for being part of this special day!

Hillcrest EOG Testing Schedule 2024: Important test dates for Grades 3-5.

Flipping sight word pancakes in kindergarten in Mrs Trollinger’s small groups! Learning is deliciously fun!

Congratulations to our 5th graders on their D.A.R.E. graduation! They've learned valuable skills to make safe and responsible choices. We're so proud of you all! #DAREGraduation

DARE Day Success! Today, our fantastic 5th graders had a blast at the park celebrating DARE Day.

Big thanks to the Hillcrest P.T.O. and our friends at Glen Raven, Inc. for the 'Spud-tacular' lunch today! Your support made this #TeacherAppreciationWeek extra special.

Hillcrest Skate Night is tomorrow! Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Roll-A-Bout Skating Center for an evening of fun on wheels! Admission is just $5 (Cash Only).

Our curious 5th graders had an amazing in-house field trip experience that took them on a wild adventure—right from their own classrooms! After a fascinating virtual Q&A session with the experts at the NC Zoo, students dove into a thrilling ecosystem-themed escape room! They put their minds together to solve puzzles and unlock secrets of the animal kingdom, all while learning about the intricate connections within ecosystems. What a way to bring learning to life!

May 6th - 10th is Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's the perfect time to show our incredible teachers how much we value their hard work and dedication. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #HillcrestHeroes

Special thanks to Glen Raven Inc.! Your support has been incredible, and we truly appreciate your commitment and generosity. Thank you for making a difference at Hillcrest Elementary!

Don't forget that Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day!

Save the Date! Join us for our annual Cuisine with Queens event on May 17th! This special day is dedicated to celebrating the incredible women in our students' lives. Stay tuned for more details. You won't want to miss it!

Our brilliant 5th graders just wrapped up an exciting adventure into the world of ecosystems! Diving into the roles of various species, they learned all about competition and survival with the help of colorful Froot Loops!

Join us at Hillcrest Elementary for Curriculum Night on Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:30 PM.

💙 Together in Blue 💙 This Autism Awareness Month, we stand united in support and celebration of the beautiful diversity of our students. #AutismAwareness

Spring Picture Day is Friday, April 19th!

📣 Spread the word: the ABSS Job Fair is this Saturday, April 13th, at Highland Elementary! it will open at 9 AM and go until 12PM. We are excited to welcome anyone looking to start a new career in ABSS. Many positions are available. Schools will have tables set up and our talented staff is available to greet you and answer your questions. See you there!

📚✨Our Media Specialists totally deserve a shoutout on National Library Workers Day! Sure, they'll help you find the perfect book, but they also collaborate with teachers, model tech skills, and think outside the box to engage inquiring minds. From cozy story nooks to cutting-edge resources, they maintain an incredible space just brimming with opportunities to learn and grow. Thanks for all you do! 🙌 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

🌟Teacher of the Year Finalist Feature: Grayson Coleman from Hillcrest Elementary School Ms. Coleman embodies the qualities of an outstanding educator. She approaches teaching with passion, dedicating herself fully to serving her students and colleagues each day. Her focus is on nurturing the whole child and providing a supportive learning environment. In these photos, we see Ms. Coleman working closely with her students, guiding them to identify characters, themes, settings, and story elements. She knows how to keep them engaged and support them every step of the way. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused