Hillcrest School District

Hillcrest Schools will be dismissed November 22-26 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. School will resume its regular schedule on Monday, November 29th.

Homecoming festivities Friday, November 12th. Jr Boys will play at 5:00pm. Homecoming will follow immediately after the Jr Boys game. Sr Boys will play after the homecoming ceremony. Jr Girls will play the last game of the night. Participants in the homecoming ceremony need to be at the gymnasium by 5:15m.

Homecoming festivities Friday, November 12. Jr Boys will play at 5:00. Homecoming ceremony will follow immediately after the Jr Boys game. Sr Boys will play after homecoming ceremony. Jr Girls will play last game on the night. Participants in the homecoming ceremony need to be at the gymnasium by 5:15.

Walnut Ridge, AR- The Wings of Honor Museum in Walnut Ridge has announced plans to participate in the upcoming Veterans Day Assembly at Hillcrest Public Schools. Museum spokesperson Terrence Ward shared the following statement with Veterans Day Assembly organizers. "The Wings of Honor is proud to partner with Hillcrest Public School in this year‘s Veterans Day program. As a part of our commitment to helping them spread awareness and recognizing our veterans of the Armed Forces, we have loaned the school two uniforms. One uniform is that of a World War II aviation cadet which was donated by Dr. Nancy Tombs, President of the 8th Air Force Historical Society. The other is that of a Vietnam era airborne uniform donated by the Stratton family. We are also pleased to have on display at the Elementary Gym, an M151A2 Mutt, more commonly known as a jeep. We are proud to stand next to the faculty and students of Hillcrest schools, as they pay respect to our veterans on November 11." The uniforms will remain on display through the Screamin' Eagle Basketball Game that evening, during which all veterans in attendance will be recognized. Hillcrest High School will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly, honoring all United States Armed Forces veterans, on Thursday, November 11, and the event will feature an address by a decorated Vietnam veteran along with a number of special guests. The Hillcrest High School Veterans Day Assembly will take place on Thursday, November 11 at 9:30 AM in the Hillcrest Elementary School Gym, located at 180 School Street in Lynn, Arkansas. The Veterans Day Assembly is a free event and open to the general public, but assembly organizers urge visitors to arrive early, especially those in need of physical assistance. The event will also be carried through the Screamin’ Eagle YouTube Channel Livestream.

Tomorrow, Friday, November 5th is the last day to turn in elementary cookie dough orders. Order forms will be mailed to School Partners for processing tomorrow, Friday, November 5th.

Sr High and Jr High games tomorrow at Ridgefield. Games start at 4:00PM starting with the Jr boys followed by the Jr girls, Sr girls and Sr Boys.

If you have any elementary cookie dough order forms and/or money to turn in, please turn it into the elementary office tomorrow.

Screamin' Eagle fans, come cheer for your Lady Eagles against the Riverside Rebels! Games start at 5:00 with the 7th grade Lady Eagles followed by the Jr Girls and Sr. Girls. Hope to see you there!

Screamin’ Eagles fans: First home game of the year, As our Sr Screamin’ Eagles battle the Tuckerman Bulldogs! Lady Screamin’ Eagles will tip off at 5:00, followed by the Screamin’ Eagles. Theme for tonight’s game is “Pink Out”. Find something pink and be loud for games tonight. Students come out in full force and make it a true home court advantage! See you there! Coach Durham

Reminder* Hillcrest High School will offer several tutoring sessions this week. Tuesday, Oct. 26th from 3:15-5:15 with Mrs. Turner & Mr. Story; Meals and Transportation will be provided. On Wednesday Oct. 27th from 3:15-4:15 there will be a session with Mr. Brightwell. A snack will be provided, but transportation WILL NOT. Thursday, Oct. 28th from 3:15-5:15 with Mrs. Turner and Mr. Story; Meals and Transportation will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Netrefa at 870-376-5416 or rachael.netrefa@eagles1.k12.ar.us .

The junior class is selling butter braids and cookie dough as a fundraiser for prom. Orders will be in by Christmas! Order online using the link below or see a junior class member, Mrs. Heather, Mr. Roby, or Mr. Brightwell to order in person! https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/SelectProducts/a05c69f0-f081-428c-b289-45f01291e871/1287642

All students received their first (1st) quarter report cards yesterday, Thursday, October 21. If they were absent yesterday, they will receive them today.

Elementary Parents, the Elementary Agri Day scheduled for Thursday, October 21st (Kindergarten) and Friday, October 22nd (grades 1-6) has been postponed to a date to be determined. Sorry for any inconveniences, Shawn Rose Hillcrest Elementary Principal

**REMINDER** Our Junior High and 7th grade teams play tonight at Tuckerman. The games will begin at 4pm. Masks will be required of all spectators, players and coaches. There will be no admittance without a mask. If you forget your mask one will be available at the door for $1.00.

Basketball regulations: While we are not currently putting COVID restrictions on our home games, please keep in mind that other schools are. We will have to adhere to regulations and mandates on their respected campuses. October 18 at Tuckerman: Masks are required for all coaches, fans, and players. Fans are required to wear masks during the games. You will NOT be allowed to enter the gymnasium without a mask. They will have masks to buy at the gate for $1. October 19 @White County Central: To view White County Central's regulations follow this link https://5il.co/10ip6. To buy tickets for the WCC game https://white-county-central-school-district.ticketleap.com/wcc-vs-hillcrest/ Note: if you do not purchase tickets online, you may purchase them at the gate but you must use correct change. No change will be given. October 22 at Bay. No COVID restrictions at this time.

The Sr. High Jamboree is here, tomorrow, October 14th, beginning at 5:00; there will be six, half games. 1st game is Hillcrest v Bay Sr. Girls, followed by Sr. Boys. Tuckerman and Bay play the middle two halves, with Hillcrest and Bay playing at 7 and 7:30. The gate opens at 4:30 and admission is $4 for everyone (set by the AAA). The student section theme tomorrow night is Hawaiian Luau Night. Come out and support our Sr. High Basketball teams.

For all parents that pick up their child from AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING at Lynn. Starting today, ALL elementary students (K-6) will get picked up from the lower elementary building. Again, this is for kids that are staying for tutoring. Also, remain in your vehicle and in line for our children's safety.

Reminder* Hillcrest High School will offer several tutoring sessions this week. Tuesday, Oct. 12th from 3:15-5:15 with Mrs. Turner & Mr. Story; Meals and Transportation will be provided. Thursday, Oct. 14th from 3:15-5:15 with Mrs. Turner; Meals and Transportation will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Netrefa at 870-376-5416 or rachael.netrefa@eagles1.k12.ar.us .

This is just a reminder that we will host Financial Aid Night next week, Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the Strawberry gym, starting at 6 p.m. Representatives from UACCB will be educating learners and parents on the current financial aid opportunities available for education after high school (whether it's college or technical school). All 11th and 12th grade learners are invited to attend. UACCB will also be able to help 12th grade learners and parents/guardians fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). In order to fill out the FAFSA, learners will need to bring their Macbook and parents will need to bring their 2020 tax info if at all possible. Marnie Johnson, Counselor Hillcrest School District

Hillcrest High will host a junior high jamboree tonight at Lynn. Admission for the jamboree will be $4 for students and adults. The order of the games are as follows: 5:00 Hillcrest vs Bay Jr Girls 5:30 Hillcrest vs Bay Jr Boys 6:00 Bay vs Tuckerman Jr Girls 6:30 Bay vs Tuckerman Jr Boys 7:00 Tuckerman vs Hillcrest Jr Girls 7:30 Tuckerman vs Hillcrest Jr Boys Gate will open at 4:15 at the WEST GATE ONLY.