Back to School Info for Elementary Parents and Students
School starts back on Monday, August 16th, at 8:00A -3:10PM.
All procedures are for YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY
Parent Drop Offs and Pick-Ups will be the same as last year (we will also temperature check students as they get on the bus or arrive on campus). K-2 students will be picked up and dropped off at the lower elementary building and 3-6 students at the main gym entrance.
We ask that all vehicles dropping off students between 7:30-8:00AM or picking up students at 3:10PM should get in line, stay inside the vehicle, and remain in line until your child is dropped off or picked up (do not pass a vehicle in the drop-off/pick-up lines). Also, do not park in the parking lot to drop off or pick up a child.
If you bring your child to school after 8:00AM, he/she/they should be dropped off at the elementary office (elementary library).
If you need to speak with someone in person, please call the office to schedule a meeting. Lastly; we are still using the touchless bottle fillers, not the traditional water fountains, so each child will need a water bottle.
Again, All of these procedures are for YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY.
If you have any questions, call (870) 376-5416 or email shawn.rose@eagles1.k12.ar.us
This is a powerpoint explaining Hillcrest Elementary's Virtual Option that will be taught through our local educational cooperatives. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1337ThONj5ZGupf8VGW3S1EADjk9c6sFjE5nVh2JIcyc/edit?usp=sharing
This is the link to sign up for the TRVP option. This Google form is for students K-6 only.
https://forms.gle/6XVdJWPVvXDzCJLX9
Students who are signed up for concurrent classes with UACCB for Fall 2021 should check their school email for details about orientation, etc.
All high school students will report to their flight one class on Monday, 8/16. Teachers will be helping direct students to their classroom. School supplies will be provided by the district.
From Mrs. Johnson
High school students in grades 7-12 may pick up their schedule this Friday, 8/13, from 9 a.m. - noon in a drive-thru pickup in front of the New Tech Building on Highway 230. Any students who are unable to pick up their schedule at this time may pick it up the first day of school under the front porch outside of the high school office.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hillcrest School District will NOT host a traditional Open House this year; instead, we will have an orientation for the following:
Kindergarten and new elementary students are invited to attend the elementary campus, in Lynn, on Thursday, August 12th; from 5:00-6:15PM.
All 7th graders and new high school students are invited to attend the high school campus in Strawberry on Thursday, August 12th; from 5:00-6:15PM.
We ask that only one adult accompany each student to orientation.
Covid Point of Contact Information
The Department of Ed and Department of Health are requiring us to continue COVID quarantines for the upcoming school year. It is very important that you call or email Coach Smith with ANY issue involving the virus. At this point, quarantines could affect the start date for staff and students.
POC contact # 870-376-5417
POC email: josh.smith@eagles1.k12.ar.us
The HIllcrest 9th Grade scored the highest in Lawrence County in Math, English, Reading, & ELA; and 2nd in the other two areas of Math and STEM. Among NEA Coop schools, we also was the highest scoring school in English, Reading, and ELA. Overall in the Coop area, we was the highest performing 9th grade class when you average our scores vs the other 14 schools and vs every other school that borders our school district. Congratulations to our students, their families, and to the teachers and staff that have contributed to this accomplishment.
Hillcrest High School will utilize online virtual remote learning through Virtual Arkansas. Virtual Arkansas utilizes a synchronous and asynchronous approach or true blended model to online learning. Students will engage in their digital coursework through the CANVAS Learning Management System (LMS). Students will have opportunities to engage in synchronous learning through live scheduled Zoom meetings with their teacher. All learning will take place online and be provided by Virtual Arkansas teachers.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVwYUrCsrik6WeYcTzFIRtZCK6n40y6W0GS4ol4EvDppimGA/viewform?usp=sf_link
This is the link to sign up for the TRVP option. This Google form is for students K-6 only.
https://forms.gle/6XVdJWPVvXDzCJLX9
This is a powerpoint explaining Hillcrest Elementary's Virtual option that will be the TRVP Coop.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1337ThONj5ZGupf8VGW3S1EADjk9c6sFjE5nVh2JIcyc/edit?usp=sharing
The HIllcrest 7th Grade scored the highest in Lawrence County in EVERY subject area: Math, English, Science, & Reading. Congratulations to our students, their families, and to the teachers and staff that have contributed to this accomplishment.
Physicals for Hillcrest High School student/athletes (grades 7-12) are as follows: August 4th, 1:00-3:30, for boys; August 10th, 1:00-3:30 for girls. All physicals are free of charge and will be held at the Strawberry Medical Clinic. Forms may be picked up at the high school office and have to be signed before the physical is given. All students that are participating in athletics have to have a completed physical before participating in practice or events. You can download and print the form here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/.../Physical%20Forms.pdf
As you have been reading about Hillcrest Elementary's ACT Aspire scores, please keep in mind that many years of hard work has went into our successful scores. Approximately 90% of our 3rd-6th grade students attended our Pre-K and 85% has attended elementary prior to 20'-21'. I want to thank and congratulate all of our teachers and staff, including pre-k, kindergarten, 1st grade,2nd grade, and support staff up through 6th grade.
Shawn Rose
Hillcrest Elementary Principal
Attention Parents and Guardians:
Any student who has turned 11 y/o or 16 y/o after September 1, 2020 will need to be up-to-date on immunizations prior to starting school.
An immunization clinic is planned for August 30 on the Hillcrest campus for students who have not yet received their vaccines. Paper work will be sent home after school starts.
Students entering kindergarten will also need to have all immunizations and well-child check-up completed prior to school starting. Kindergarten students WILL NOT be able to participate in the school immunization clinic.
If you have any questions or need to know if your child is in need of immunizations and/or well-child check-up, email Nurse Phyllis at phyllis.gilbert@eagles1.k12.ar.us
The Hillcrest 6th Grade scored the HIGHEST, 1ST, in Lawrence County AND among ALL Northeast Educational Cooperative schools(16) in EVERY AREA; English, math, science, reading, ELA, and STEM. The The The HIllcrest 6th Grade scored 2nd highest in Math, 8th in English, 11th in STEM, 16th in ELA, 19th in Science, & 27th in Reading in the State of Arkansas, that's out of 387 other 6th grade classes. Congratulations to our students, their families, and to Mrs.Michealle Wooten, Mrs. Lavonda Huckabee, Mrs. Deanna Roberts, Mrs. Karen Tidwell, and to all the other teachers and staff that have contributed to this accomplishment.
The Hillcrest 5th Grade scored the highest in the Lawrence County in math, science, and ELA, and 2nd in reading and STEM. Among Northeast Educational Cooperative schools(16); HIllcrest scored the highest in Math and reading, 2nd in ELA. Also, the Hillcrest 5th grade also scored 27th out of 483 schools on the ACT math test in Arkansas. Congratulations to our students, their families, and to Mrs.Michealle Wooten, Mrs. Lavonda Huckabee, Mrs. Deanna Roberts, Mrs. Karen Tidwell, and to all the other teachers and staff that have contributed to this accomplishment.
You may access all schools' ACT Aspire scores at https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/.../AR_Aspire_Preliminary...
The Hillcrest 4th Graders scored the highest in Lawrence County in English, math, science, ELA, and STEM. Among Northeast Educational Cooperative schools (16); HIllcrest 4th Grade scored the highest in Math and was in the top 5 in every other subject. Hillcrest 4th grade also scored 57th out of 478 schools in Math in the State of Arkansas. Congratulations to our students, their families, and to Mrs. Kendra Cooper, Mrs. Rhonda Scott, Mrs. Miranda Morgan, Mrs. Haley Fowler, and to all the other teachers and staff that have contributed to this accomplishment.
You may access all schools' ACT Aspire scores at https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/.../AR_Aspire_Preliminary...
The Hillcrest 3rd Grade scored the highest in Lawrence County in EVERY AREA of the ACT Aspire Assessment; English, math, science, reading, ELA, and STEM. Among Northeast Educational Cooperative schools(16 ;) HIllcrest scored the highest in Science and Reading, 2nd highest in English, Math, and STEM, Overall Hillcrest 3rd grade ranked #1 in our coop area. Compared to every 3rd Grade in Arkansas (487), we scored 87th in English, 104th in Math, 59th in Science, 115th in Reading, & 110th in STEM. Congratulations to our students, their families, and to Mrs. Kendra Cooper, Mrs. Rhonda Scott, Mrs. Miranda Morgan, Mrs. Haley Fowler, and to all the other teachers and staff that have contributed to this accomplishment.
You may access all schools' ACT Aspire scores at https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/.../AR_Aspire_Preliminary...
The Hillcrest School District will again offer a virtual learning option to all students, grades K-12, for the 2021-2022 school year.
Hillcrest Elementary will utilize the Northeast Arkansas Educational Cooperative’s virtual learning plan, it is called the K-6 TRVP (Three River’s Virtual Program). Instruction will be synchronous; students will be required to meet daily. Scheduled time of instruction, length of instructional time, and the registration process for virtual students will be announced in the first week of August.
Hillcrest High School will utilize Virtual Arkansas for all virtual learners. Instruction will be synchronous; students will be required to meet daily. Scheduled time of instruction, length of instructional time, and the registration process for virtual students will be announced in the first week of August.