Thanks to the Hillcrest community for your continued support of our backpack program.

Yesterday, our high school celebrated the many accomplishments from the first nine weeks!
Students were recognized for earning All A’s and A’s & B’s, as well as for achieving perfect attendance and meeting our attendance goal of missing two or fewer days this grading period.
A special shout-out to our 7th grade, who had the highest percentage of students meeting the attendance goal!
We also announced our Students of the Month, with this month’s focus on the trait of Encouragement. Students voted for classmates who best lift others up and spread positivity:
7th Grade: Justin Johnson
8th Grade: July Johnson
9th Grade: Lyndee Smith
10th Grade: Garrett Oliver
11th Grade: Chastity Freeman
12th Grade: Yasmin Romero
Jr. High Principal’s Pick: Callie Richey
Sr. High Principal’s Pick: Abigail Keefer
The room was full of energy when it came time to celebrate our Teachers and Staff of the Month, chosen by our student panel:
Jr. High Teacher of the Month: Coach Durham – for making learning fun!
Sr. High Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Brannon – for always bringing out the best in her students!
Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Brad – for bringing fun and positivity to our campus!
We are so proud of all our students and staff who were celebrated. Your hard work, spirit, and encouragement make our school a great place to be! 💙🦅
#SoaringTogether #StudentSuccess #SchoolPride #Encouragement










Kindergarten enjoyed preparing their candy bags yesterday.





Kindergarten enjoyed preparing their candy bags yesterday.






Congrats to Lyndee Smith, the winner of this month's Beta guessing jar. Be on the lookout for a new jar next month in the high school office.

Reading achievers from last week were recognized earlier this week. Congratulations!
Kindergarten: James Bryant, Landrie Huskey, Cora Pelley
1st Grade: Arlis Brown, Kendall Wooten, Hunter Raney, Charlotte Jackson, Raelyn Keehn, Elliot Pratt, Tia Pratt, Jaxton Johnson
3rd Grade: Maren Hutchinson, Timbrelynn Jackson, Aubrey Pelley
4th Grade: Nash Hunter, Jeannie Tubbs
5th Grade: Julyn Ballard, Harper Sims, Destiny Smith, Eliza Mackrill, Kree Durham, Gabby Croom, Alex Carpenter, Kullen Teel, Kaydence Wilson, Emily Swartz, Westyn Shell, Atalas Watts
6th Grade: Rylan Perkins, Ben Brannon




Hillcrest 4th and 5th grade archers will have practice Wednesday October 29th from 3:30 PM to 5 PM. This will be held at the strawberry gym. Students may shuttle, but communication must be made with their classroom teacher. Parents must pick students up at the strawberry gym by 5. There will be no transportation home.
The Kindergarten class trip to Autumn Woods scheduled for tomorrow, October 29th, has been postponed due to rain chances until Tuesday, November 4th.
Thanks to all who turned out for Beta Club's chili supper for our local first responders. Students and parents worked hard to provide an amazing meal for them. We appreciate your service to our community.








Thanks to all who turned out for Beta Club's chili supper for our local first responders. Students and parents worked hard to provide an amazing meal for them. We appreciate your service to our community.








The Elementary Fundraiser orders and money is due this Wednesday, October 29. This fundraiser will go directly to support a reward trip for our kids earning an "A" on the state's school report card. The more money raised will affect when/what trip we go on. So, please support us in this fundraiser. Orders and Money can be turned in to the elementary office Wednesday.
Mrs. Haley's third grade class exploring fractions with fraction tiles!








Attention parents of seniors, tomorrow is senior composite picture day. Please make sure your senior arrives to school no later than 10:45. They will need to bring $25.
Archery practice is canceled for today.
Congratulations to our most recent reading achievers!
1st Grade: Mason Walker, Oaklynn Huskey, Amelia Keasler, Maximus Carpenter, Marshall Morgan, Ash Stuart, Emma McGee, Titus Britton, Hopelynn Cooney, Cache Brodell
2nd Grade: Journey Winkle, Olivia Blevins, Colton Caulkins, Lennon Crider, Wensleigh Benson, Sadie Richey
3rd Grade: Timberlynn Jackson, Maren Hutchinson
4th Grade: Skylar Fitzgerald, Gavin Huckabee, Noah Johnson, Branch Parker, Eli Tate
5th Grade: Kree Durham, Alex Carpenter, Paizlee McPherson, Eliza Mackrill, Jadelynn English, Emberleigh Wixson, Annelise Sigur, Raina Ireland, Anabella Hill, Atalas Watts, Gabby Croom, Brodie Hilliard, Joslynn Lowry, Westyn Shell, Sims, Destiny Smith, Kullen Teel,
6th Grade: Newt Durham, Miracle Cooper, Cavailynn Brown, Ben Brannon, Sophia Romero, Clint. Bradley, Everlee Rainwater, Tucker Crowell, Layla Mackrill, Rylan Perkins, Eli Ivy




Congratulations to our most recent reading achievers!
1st Grade: Mason Walker, Oaklynn Huskey, Amelia Keasler, Maximus Carpenter, Marshall Morgan, Ash Stuart, Emma McGee, Titus Britton, Hopelynn Cooney, Cache Brodell
2nd Grade: Journey Winkle, Olivia Blevins, Colton Caulkins, Lennon Crider, Wensleigh Benson, Sadie Richey
3rd Grade: Timberlynn Jackson, Maren Hutchinson
4th Grade: Skylar Fitzgerald, Gavin Huckabee, Noah Johnson, Branch Parker, Eli Tate
5th Grade: Kree Durham, Alex Carpenter, Paizlee McPherson, Eliza Mackrill, Jadelynn English, Emberleigh Wixson, Annelise Sigur, Raina Ireland, Anabella Hill, Atalas Watts, Gabby Croom, Brodie Hilliard, Joslynn Lowry, Westyn Shell, Sims, Destiny Smith, Kullen Teel,
6th Grade: Newt Durham, Miracle Cooper, Cavailynn Brown, Ben Brannon, Sophia Romero, Clint. Bradley, Everlee Rainwater, Tucker Crowell, Layla Mackrill, Rylan Perkins, Eli Ivy







On Sunday, October 26th at 1pm, the Strawberry gym will be available to any Hillcrest elementary archers for practice!
Attention Screamin' Eagle Basketball Fans:
Due to a scheduling conflict, we will be only playing 3 games tonight. Jr girls will start at 5:00, followed by Sr Girls and Sr Boys. NO JR BOYS game. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to a scheduling conflict, we will be only playing 3 games tonight. Jr girls will start at 5:00, followed by Sr Girls and Sr Boys. NO JR BOYS game. We apologize for the inconvenience.
In Science, 4th grade is learning about sound waves.
Essential Question: What causes the sounds we hear around us?





Emery and Kurtis both represented Hillcrest well in the chess tournament today at the NEA coop.

