Hillcrest Elementary School

Last night the Lincoln Parish School Board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar! To view the calendar for the next school year, click the link provided. https://5il.co/1ow2j

Congratulations to Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Anna Aswell (left), for being nominated as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year for Hillcrest Elementary. Big THANKS to Mrs. LeJoyce Adams (right) for being a wonderful representative last year and for your dedication to Hillcrest. Go Hawks!

Hawk Families, We can't wait to see you next week! We have several events taking place and are excited to see our supporters at Hillcrest and in our classrooms. Next Wednesday, Oct. 5th, we will welcome our 1st group of families to learn with your child and then have lunch with them in our cafeteria. Please stop by our Book Fair before leaving the building. We will then welcome our 2nd group of families on Thursday, Oct. 6th. Please see the below details to know classes, dates, and times: Wednesday, Oct. 5th Carter/Lovitt/Richardson - 10:00-10:50 Bruno/Clason/Frith/Johnson - 10:30-11:15 Thursday, Oct. 6th Pugh - 10:00-10:50 Brown/Cavin/Russell - 11:15 - 12:05 Oakley/Ramsey/Sutherland - 11:45-12:30 **Kindergarten families will be invited for a luncheon in November but are encouraged to visit the Book Fair Family Night on Thursday, Oct. 6th. Book Fair Family Night is on Thursday, Oct. 6th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Please call our office for any additional details. (318) 255-0550 Go Hawks!

We can't wait to see you at our Open House! Come out this Thursday, Sept. 8th between 4:30 and 6:00! Our friends from KaceeDillas will be present and are excited to serve serve their delicious food! Please see the attached flyer for more details. Go Hawks! https://5il.co/1hlxb

Good afternoon! Our online store for uniform t-shirts is now open! The deadline to order shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets is Sunday, Sept. 4th. Please use the following link to purchase: http://tommystees.com/Hillcrest_Elem_Round_2/shop/home Go Hawks!

We love our Hillcrest Employees! Please watch this video to learn about us! https://5il.co/1g7yp

Cross Country Anyone? We had a great time last year and can't wait to get this season started! Please view the attached link to complete an interest form for your student(s). https://forms.gle/3hXri1SqDpMKiNuP9 The attached link will include information for the enrollment fee and t-shirt purchase. Go Hawks!

Hello, Hillcrest Families! We are only weeks away from the start of a great school year! Our theme for this year is "Hawks in Flight; Onward and Upward!" Please see the links below for important back to school info. Back to School Info. for Kinder Families '22 '23 https://5il.co/1f3p1 Back to School Info. for 1st and 2nd Grade Families '22 '23 https://5il.co/1f3ox Go Hawks!

Good afternoon! Help us welcome back our teachers and staff at Hillcrest Elementary by purchasing these items that will make their school year even better! Thanks in advance for you love and support. We invite you to visit our Amazon Wishlist to see how you can bring an extra smile to all faces! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EJA3Y9A6FLSF?ref_=wl_share Go Hawks!

Hillcrest Elementary is collecting gently used or new items for our Playroom. We will use this room as a positive behavior incentive and would love to fill it with items that peak curiosity and are tons of fun! We can use things like doll houses, play kitchens, Legos, building blocks, baby dolls, Barbies, Hot Wheels, and much, much more! If you would like to donate these items, you can drop them by the school office. We appreciate your help with this exciting incentive! Donation Examples: -Puppets -Doll house furniture -Baby dolls -Baby doll clothing -Baby doll high chairs -Baby doll beds -Barbies -Barbie clothes & accessories -Super hero figures -Paw Patrol -Art supplies -Calico critters -Hot Wheels -Table & chairs -Anything else that you think would be great Thanks again! Go Hawks!

Kindergarten Families, WELCOME TO HILLCREST! Please view the attached link to learn about our upcoming school year. https://5il.co/1edfq Go Hawks!

Only 9 days left to place your orders! Visit the link below to pre-order your child’s uniform t-shirts, spirit shirts, or sweatshirts/jackets and your order will arrive before school starts. https://stores.inksoft.com/hillcrest_elementary_uniforms_2/shop/home Don’t miss out on the awesome prices! 🤗 Uniform t-shirts and spirit shirts may be worn any day of the week. Don't forget to check out our dri-fit option! Families are also encouraged to show your HAWK PRIDE by purchasing apparel. All money raised will go towards the purchase of new playground equipment and bleachers for the gymnasium. Sales end July 24. Orders will be ready for pick up after Aug. 8 at HES. Go Hawks!

Hillcrest’s online apparel store is now open! Visit the link below to pre-order your child’s uniform t-shirts, spirit shirts, or sweatshirts/jackets and your order will arrive before school starts. https://stores.inksoft.com/hillcrest_elementary_uniforms_2/shop/home Don’t miss out on the awesome prices! 🤗 Uniform t-shirts and spirit shirts may be worn any day of the week. Don't forget to check out our dri-fit option! Families are also encouraged to show your HAWK PRIDE by purchasing apparel. All money raised will go towards the purchase of new playground equipment and bleachers for the gymnasium. Sales end July 24. Orders will be ready for pick up after Aug. 8 at HES. Go Hawks!

Hello! Picture retake day will be Tuesday, Feb. 2nd. Retakes will be for students that enrolled at Hillcrest after the initial picture day or if students were absent that day. Order forms have been sent home with these specific students. If your child took pictures the first time but you missed ordering pictures, please call the office on Monday and an order form will be sent home. Students will wear regular uniforms for these pictures. Go Hawks!

Please check out this month's edition of "Counselor's Corner" with Mrs. O'Neal. Hillcrest Elementary is very fortunate to have her as a part of the Hillcrest Hawk Team! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZEcx7KeQ0csn83eR8TiVI3wXFY6W9_cfs8wwLJDLIDA/edit?usp=sharing

Good afternoon! Please review the latest information regarding the mask mandate: Lincoln Parish School's Ready to Achieve Plan with updated COVID-19 guidance. https://5il.co/1149y Officially, today is the last day of the mandate. Beginning tomorrow, it will be employee and parent choice for wearing a mask. Do not, wearing a mask vs. no mask will impact quarantine requirements. Thank you! L. Keen

We would like to congratulate, Mrs. LeJoyce Adams, as the 2021-2022 teacher of the Year for Hillcrest Elementary.

Round 2! Hillcrest’s second online store is now open. Visit the link below to pre-order your child’s uniform t-shirts, spirit shirt, and sweatshirts/jackets. https://hillcrestelementaryuniformapparelround2.itemorder.com/sale Don’t miss out on the awesome prices! 🤗 Uniform t-shirts (red, black, gray) may be worn any day of the week. Check out the dri-fit option! Spirit shirts (blue) may be worn on Fridays. Any past HES shirt may also be worn on Fridays. Parents/guardians are encouraged to purchase and show your Hillcrest PRIDE along with their child! All money raised will go towards the purchase of new playground equipment and bleachers for the gymnasium. We are so excited to offer this opportunity. Sales end Sunday, Oct. 3rd. Orders will be ready for pick up at the school the week of Oct. 18th. Go Hawks! Thanks! L. Keen

Good afternoon! Tomorrow (9/3/21) will be a FREE jeans day for students. Jeans must be solid blue, full-length with no rips, tears, or designs. Students may wear a Hillcrest spirit shirt with jeans. Starting next Friday, (9/10/21) students will pay $1.00 for jeans. Thanks! L. Keen

Have a GREAT Labor Day weekend! School will resume Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.