It’s almost time for the Fall Festival — and the Cake Walk is one of the biggest hits with students and families! Help us make it a sweet success by donating your favorite baked goods! Cakes, cupcakes, cookies… we’ll take them all! Thank you so much!
about 2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Please donate for the Cake Walk!
Congratulations to Ella in Mrs. Roper’s kindergarten class!

She has mastered all of her kindergarten high-frequency words and earned a special trip to our Book Vending Machine! Way to go, Ella — your hard work and love of reading really shine!
about 2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Ella masters her high frequency words for kindergarten.
Congratulations to Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Shealey! Both received Bent Tree Grant awards!

Mrs. Richards will expand her “Moving in Music” manipulatives. Mrs. Shealey will add wobble stools to help students stay focused (and give fidgeting a fun outlet!).

Thank you, Bent Tree, for being an amazing community partner and supporting our educators!
about 2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Richards and Shealey receive Bent Tree Grants!
Richards and Shealey receive Bent Tree Grants!
Hello Clifford!
The Scholastic Book Fair truck has arrived and we are busy setting up for the start of the fair tomorrow! Students will visit with their classroom on their scheduled day.

We welcome families to our Book Fair during our Family Event on Friday, 10/24/2025. See you soon!
about 2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Hello Clifford! The Book Fair starts tomorrow!
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up! Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hillcityelementaryschool #ScholasticBookFairs
about 2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Set up an eWallet for the Book Fair, if you would like.
Attention Hawks!
You are cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on October 23 -31, 2025! Take a sneak peak by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hillcityelementaryschool, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet.

Also, we'll have our Family Event on Friday, 10/24. We will be open starting at 3:00 p.m and throughout the Fall Festival from 6:00-7:30 p.m. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs
about 2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Book Fair starts on 10/23!
Hoot, hoot! Congratulations to our week #2 raffle drawing winners! They’re successfully practicing Habit #2: Begin With the End in Mind as part of our "Leader in Me" program. #LeaderInMe
about 2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Week #2 Habit #2 Raffle Winners.
Leadership Crew Update!
The students in our Leadership Crew recently completed a six-week training on how to be positive and effective leaders. They’re now putting their “Leader in Me” skills into action every day — setting an amazing example for others to follow! #LeaderInMe
about 2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Leadership Crew learning about leadership.
Reminder: Picture Retakes are on Thursday, 10/23, if your student needs one.
about 2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Picture Retakes on 10/23.
Vote for the HCES Scarecrow! Please vote for our scarecrow entry, #23, on Main Street! Use this link to vote: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3S67TJJ Thank you, Mrs. Chapman for another great scarecrow creation!
about 2 months ago, Suzanne Hardison
Vote for our scarecrow entry!
We’re gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock… it was the 50th Day of School yesterday!
Mrs. Roper’s kindergartners were jumpin’ and jivin’ at their sock hop celebration! They loved their root beer floats and dancing!
2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Mrs. Roper's class on the 50th Day of School!
Mrs. Roper's class on the 50th Day of School!
Mrs. Roper's class on the 50th Day of School!
Mrs. Roper's class on the 50th Day of School!
Mrs. Roper's class on the 50th Day of School!
What’s a root beer float?
So many of our Hawks had never tried one before! Mrs. Shealey’s first graders got a taste of this classic 1950s soda fountain treat—and based on all those big smiles, it was definitely a hit!
2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Root beer floats in Mrs. Shealey's class!
Root beer floats in Mrs. Shealey's class!
Root beer floats in Mrs. Shealey's class!
Root beer floats in Mrs. Shealey's class!
Root beer floats in Mrs. Shealey's class!
Root beer floats in Mrs. Shealey's class!
Root beer floats in Mrs. Shealey's class!
Root beer floats in Mrs. Shealey's class!

Hawks had a rockin’ good time celebrating the 50th day of school yesterday!

Blue jeans, white T-shirts, leather jackets, and "Pink Ladies" filled the halls as we cruised back to the fabulous ’50s! Students enjoyed delicious root beer floats (or a fun variation!) and danced the day away to some sock-hoppin’ tunes.

2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
50th Day of School!
50th Day of School!
50th Day of School!
50th Day of School!
50th Day of School!
50th Day of School!
50th Day of School!
50th Day of School!
Yesterday was SO much fun!
The 50th Day of School and Fire Safety Day made it a marvelous one in Mrs. Dilbeck’s kindergarten class! From hula-hooping in poodle skirts and blue jeans to exploring a real fire truck — what could be better?
A big thank-you to the City of Jasper Fire Department for visiting our school and keeping our little Hawks safe and smiling!
2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Fire Safety with the City of Jasper Fire Department
50th Day of School in Mrs. Dilbeck's class.
50th Day of School in Mrs. Dilbeck's class.
50th Day of School in Mrs. Dilbeck's class.
50th Day of School in Mrs. Dilbeck's class.
50th Day of School in Mrs. Dilbeck's class.
50th Day of School in Mrs. Dilbeck's class.
50th Day of School in Mrs. Dilbeck's class.
Red Ribbon Week is in two weeks, October 27th - 31st! For those who want to plan ahead, here's the week's theme for dress-up.
2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Red Ribbon Week Dress-up Themes
Fire Safety Fun in Kindergarten!
City of Jasper firefighter Mr. Teems visited our kindergarten classes today! The students had a wonderful time meeting the firefighters, exploring the fire engine, and learning all about the important tools they use to keep our community safe.

A big thank you to all our community heroes who work hard every day to keep us safe! Thank you for visiting us during Fire Prevention Week.
2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
City of Jasper Fire Department visits with kindergarten.
City of Jasper Fire Department visits with kindergarten.
City of Jasper Fire Department visits with kindergarten.
City of Jasper Fire Department visits with kindergarten.
Way to go, Hill City! For the second month in a row, we’ve earned the county’s “Best Staff Attendance” award! Thank you to our amazing faculty and staff for showing up each day for our students! Your consistency and care make all the difference!
2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
HCES earns Best Staff Attendance award for second consecutive month!
Mrs. Anderson's PreK students had a "gourd" time measuring! Their special measuring tools? Pumpkins! They even measured Mr. Billy — what fun learning in action!
2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Measuring with pumpkins in Mrs. Anderson's PreK.
Measuring with pumpkins in Mrs. Anderson's PreK.
Measuring with pumpkins in Mrs. Anderson's PreK.
Measuring with pumpkins in Mrs. Anderson's PreK.
Measuring with pumpkins in Mrs. Anderson's PreK.
Thank you to the Pickens County Retired Educators for thinking about our faculty and staff. You know from experience that a salty or sweet snack is a necessary "pick-me-up" following a full moon -- especially a Harvest supermoon! We appreciate your thoughtfulness.
2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Thank you Pickens County Retired Educators for the snacks!
Students in Mrs. Connelly's 4th grade ELA class have been busy! They have been writing an opinion essay on why elementary students should NOT have cell phones, enjoying popsicles for reaching an attendance goal, and using technology to present virtual learning day projects! Fourth grade moves fast but we have fun!
2 months ago, Hill City Elementary
Mrs. Connelly's ELA classes.
Mrs. Connelly's ELA classes.
Mrs. Connelly's ELA classes.
Mrs. Connelly's ELA classes.
Mrs. Connelly's ELA classes.
Mrs. Connelly's ELA classes.
Mrs. Connelly's ELA classes.