Hillcrest School District

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.

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.

After learning about different cultures last week, Ms. Baylee’s first grade had a guest speaker to talk to them about Native American culture. Ms. Hailey Needham is a member of the Chippewa Indian Tribe from the Bad River Band of Lake Superior in Wisconsin and was kind enough to bring some traditional tribal garments and an assortment of artifacts to share with the class.

At Hillcrest School District, we’ve set an attendance goal for students: no more than 2 absences each 9-weeks. We know that every day in school counts — missing class means missed learning, missed connections, and missed opportunities. Research shows that students who attend regularly achieve at higher levels. To help students and families reach this goal, we’ve put together a helpful presentation with tips you can use. Let’s make attendance a priority—because showing up is your first step toward success. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LmZn1PGCPV2xAfMCPc12Fs_TLKXoQ3RfetV_rFaK_yQ/edit?usp=drivesdk

The phone system at the Hillcrest elementary campus in Lynn is not working at this time. The high school phones are still in service, messages can be taken there and relayed. sorry for the inconvenience.

🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Randy Story and the Hillcrest High School Media Program! 🎉

Mr. Story and his talented media students represented Hillcrest High School at the Ozark Media Arts Festival in Springdale, AR last Tuesday and Wednesday — and they brought home Video Program of the Year and Photography Program of the Year! These awards were earned in competition with schools from Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

In addition, Mr. Story was recognized as the festival’s Teacher of the Year for his outstanding dedication and leadership.

To top off an incredible week, Mr. Story was surprised Thursday morning with the KAIT8 Teacher of the Month award! His feature will air on October 28th — be sure to tune in! 📺

We are incredibly proud and blessed to have such an amazing educator inspiring our students and representing our district so well. 🙌🎥📸

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