Hillcrest School District

During enrichment, Mr. Maxwell challenged students Tripp Blackburn and Gunner Baxter to design and build a bridge using only popsicle sticks—strong enough to hold at least 40 pounds. Through creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, the boys not only met the challenge but exceeded expectations when their bridge was tested. We love seeing our students rise to the challenge and apply their learning in such hands-on ways!

Our district Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Mrs. Kara Britton, has been busy creating a website that houses GT documents, including nomination forms, and highlights the services available to our students. You can find the website on the Hillcrest School District webpage or by clicking the link below. https://sites.google.com/eagles1.k12.ar.us/hillcrest-gt/home

Attention Hillcrest Elementary Parents: Hillcrest Elementary classes will begin at 7:50 on Mondays, beginning this Monday, January 12th. Hillcrest HS will continue late starting Monday, elementary will not.

Just a reminder as we begin this New Year of the food program that our school has to support students and families in need.

Attention Senior Parents/Guardians:
January 26, 2026, is the final day to order a senior yearbook ad. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate your senior!
Visit yearbookforever.com to place your order.

Educators from across our district came together today to dig into our district report card data, reflect on our progress, and collaborate on ways to best support every student. This important work reflects our shared commitment to growth, teamwork, and providing the highest-quality education for our community. We are proud of the dedication our teachers show—not just in their classrooms, but across the entire district. We are looking forward to welcoming back students tomorrow!

Reminder to all Hillcrest parents: The Hillcrest School District will resume classes on Tuesday, January 6th, beginning at 7:50AM. Tomorrow, Monday, January 5th is professional development for teachers only.

Updated Rumble in the Rock Tournament Brackets for Sr Girls and Sr Boys. Both teams will play round 1 Monday December 29 @Calico Rock. Good luck to both teams! Go Screamin' Eagles! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17VNzkzo5U/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A big thank you to two Hillcrest High School volunteers. Emma Parker and Carson Britton helped with the City of Lynn bike give away that happened Thursday night. It's always great to see students giving back and helping out!

Mrs. Britton's 7th, 8th and 9th English classes each celebrated achieving their reading book goals for the 2nd nine weeks this past Tuesday. Students were treated to brownies, cookie cake and hot chocolate. Several students missed the photo. Keep up the great work!

Archery shirts are here! They are being handed out today. We were short 15 shirts when we ordered. So if you didn't receive your shirt. We will have it by the end of our first week back from Christmas break. Sorry any inconvenience.

As part of our student of the month assembly, our students have also been helping to select our teachers of the month. This December the following were selected: Jr. High Teacher of the Month- Mr. Story Sr. High Teacher of the Month- Mr. Tate Staff Member of the Month- Coach Smith

The following students and staff were recognized at the December student of the month assembly. The theme for students this month was remaining "calm in the storm." 7th grade-Laila Allen 8th grade- Brynlee Moore 9th grade- Jaylin Neubauer 10th grade- Sebastain Halfacre 11th grade- Michael Clark 12th grade- Miranda Bennett Jr. High Principal Pick- Ally Perkey Sr. High Principal Pick- Emma Bagwell

High School Parents: Semester Exams will be held this week, Thursday and Friday. Students will take exams based on attendance, grades, or disciplinary referrals. Students should check in with the office on Tuesday for a full list of required exams.

Archery practice will be after school tomorrow (Wednesday) at Strawberry for grades 6-12. They will shoot at Brookland Saturday at 5 or 6 pm, students have their flight times.

FREE Christmas Pictures – December 13, 2025! 🎄📸
Join us for free Christmas pictures on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Hillcrest Agri Building, Strawberry Campus
Contact: Mrs. Kelly – 870-799-9667 or kelly.brancsum@myersdavis.com

This event is brought to you by the Myers Davis Transitions Class.
Everyone is welcome! 🎅✨

Archery Practice Reminder:
Both the High School and Middle School archery teams will practice this Sunday, December 7th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Strawberry gym. We plan to wrap up around 3:00 p.m.

Mr. Story’s 8th grade history students are hard at work creating their own freedom quilts! They’re learning how these quilts were used on the Underground Railroad to help guide enslaved people to freedom.

The cookie dough fundraiser will be delivered to school tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3rd. Please come to the gymnasium at Lynn between 2:30-3:00 to pick up your order. Most boxes are too big to go home on the bus and we do not have room to store. See you tomorrow!