Tomorrow (Wednesday, October 26th) is College Gear Day. Wear College Gear or College Colors! #RedRibbon Week
about 3 years ago, HIE Hornets
Picture of student in a college jersey
Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 25th) is Crazy Hair & Sock Day! #RedRibbonWeek
about 3 years ago, HIE Hornets
Graphic of colorful socks and a girl with messy hair
Hands-on Fall fun at Hillcrest Elementary! Mrs. Jones’ class has been writing the steps to carve a pumpkin then following those steps together. Here they are standing beside their finished work. Even the pumpkin looks proud! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Elementary class at Hillcrest Elementary with a pumpkin they carved together
🎶 Let's give 'em pumpkin 🎃 to talk about! 🎶 Mrs. Davis' class at Hillcrest has been investigating pumpkins in different ways. Students have identified its parts, its life cycle, and how the inside looks and feels! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, James Shuler
Elementary class at Hillcrest Elementary posing with a Jack-o-Lantern
Student at Hillcrest Elementary holding some of the "guts" of a pumpkin.
Student at Hillcrest Elementary touching some of the "guts" of a pumpkin.
Student at Hillcrest Elementary holding some of the "guts" of a pumpkin.
Next week we kick off Red Ribbon Week with Pajama Day (Monday, October 24th)!
about 3 years ago, HIE Hornets
Graphic of a person in pajamas
Don't Forget, Picture Day is tomorrow! We can't wait to see those amazing smiles!
about 3 years ago, HIE Hornets
Picture of a camera
IT'S W.I.G. WEDNESDAY!! Wildly Important Goals or WIGs are vital targets that our students want to accomplish. Take a look at some of our Grade Level WIGS!
about 3 years ago, HIE Hornets
Pictures a Super Mario holding the 4th Grade Reading Goal
Picture of a graph showing the Kindergarten goal
Picture of the 3rd grade goal on a rocket ship
Picture of the 2nd Grade Goal. A road to math facts.
Teachers and Staff were able to enjoy a tasty treat from Pelican's Snoballs. A huge thank you to our Hillcrest PTO for the surprise! What a "sweet" way to end the half day!
about 3 years ago, HIE Hornets
Picture of 4 Hillcrest teachers getting snoballs from the Pelican's truck
Hornet Families please don't forget that tomorrow, Monday, October 17th is an Early Release Day. Dismissal will begin at 11:30a.
about 3 years ago, HIE Hornets
Graphic of a sticky note and school supplies
Upcoming Events for the month of October!
about 3 years ago, Ashley West
Graphic with upcoming dates
SAVE THE DATE: Hillcrest Fest is on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 at Hillcrest Elementary. More details will be coming soon!
about 3 years ago, Ashley West
Graphic of leaves falling
Save the Date! Picture Day is Friday, October 21, 2022!
about 3 years ago, Ashley West
Graphic of two children smiling in pictures.
Join us tomorrow night, October 6th, at CiCi's Pizza! You can arrive anytime between 5pm - 9pm. Be sure to tell them you are from Hillcrest and they will donate 25% of the night's profits back to our school. See you soon!
about 3 years ago, Ashley West
Graphic of a pizza and the words "Family Night at CiCi's Pizza, Thursday October 6th"
On Wednesday, September 28th, Hillcrest 4th & 5th Graders took part in the "Eco Guardians" Program presented by Duke Energy. This program is designed to help school communities preserve our planet by saving energy. Don't forget to order your free energy kits!!
about 3 years ago, Ashley West
Imagine of a man and woman acting like superheros during the Eco Guardians performance.
Leaders are readers! Is this the best vending machine or what? Free books are way better than candy. Students at Hillcrest Elementary are working to earn "coins" to use in the new free book vending machine. Way to go Hillcrest! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #LeaderInMe
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
student holding book from the new Hillcrest Elementary Book Vending Machine
ABSS Proud: Ms. Sides 2nd grade at Hillcrest Elementary spent part of the day learning to work together in teams and building positive relationships. By working as a team, children develop important life skills like problem solving, listening, leadership, and creative thinking. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
about 3 years ago, Les Atkins
students doing a team building activity by stacking red cups
students doing a team building activity using yard across the classroom
students doing a team building activity by stacking red cups
Hillcrest Hornets, Please don't forget about the informal Information Night tonight from 4pm - 6pm at Hillcrest. We will be helping with setting up Parent Portal & Apptegy accounts. Refreshments will be served. See you soon!
about 3 years ago, Ashley West
Come out to CiCi's tonight for Hillcrest Family Night!!!
over 3 years ago, Mary Chandler
CICI
We're thrilled to announce the new app for ABSS! It's everything ABSS, in your pocket. 

 Download for Android https://bit.ly/3JqX1Mq
 Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3PTrWmU
over 3 years ago, James Shuler
Graphic with a smartphone showing the ABSS mobile app feed, events, and buttons at the bottom and the text "It's everything ABSS, in your pocket.".
ABSS has a new website & mobile app. You may need to update your bookmarks if you're getting an error message. Check out the new site using the link below and be sure to download our mobile app on Google Play or the Apple App Store. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/
over 3 years ago, Les Atkins
Graphic announcing new website and mobile app.