Congratulations to Hill City Elementary School for having the best student attendance for the month of March! Way to go Hawks!!
It was an EPIC battle! Today’s staff egg hunt brought out the competitive spirit in full force! The teams were divided by last name—Team A (A–K) vs. Team B (L–Z)—with a strict rule: each staff member could collect no more than 5 eggs. After much running (Yes, running in the hallways!), laughing, and strategizing… Team B emerged victorious! However, Team A has officially lodged a complaint. It appears there may have been some shenanigans involved—rumors of early entry into the building and other mysterious trickery are swirling.
We are cheering for Leighton in Ms. Jenkins' class! After working super hard, she has mastered all of the kindergarten sight words! Leighton celebrated her reading success by visiting the Book Vending Machine for a great new read. Congratulations, Leighton!
Steele Ray, a fourth grader, brings sunshine and joy wherever he goes! His "awesome ride" is more than just cool—it sparks meaningful conversations among students about abilities, kindness, and inclusion. Steele’s love for music and his friendly smile draw everyone in. Students love to learn his favorite songs and serenade him. Steele has a special place in our hearts—teachers and students alike. His presence reminds us that every child shines in their own unique way.
These four fabulous fourth-graders are rockin’ their personalized learning goals! Big congratulations to Jaden and Shelby for topping the Math Leader Board, and to Shelby and Ellie for earning the top spots on the ELA Leader Board! To celebrate they chose new books from the Book Vending Machine!
Our third graders are "digging" their new dictionaries! THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of Jasper and the Community Bank of Pickens County for generously providing these important reference tools. While technology is always at our fingertips, there’s still something special about flipping through the pages of a real dictionary to find just the right word.
We have a new Hawk recipient to celebrate — our counseling intern, Ms. Jordan Thompson! She was chosen by Mrs. Smith, who shared: "Although she is not an 'official' part of the HCES staff, she has worked diligently on projects, lessons, and various acts of service from the day she began her practicum. She is always eager to lend a hand wherever needed. Her friendly smile and calm countenance have quickly won the hearts and trust of our students." Congratulations!
The hallways were rockin’ this morning with high fives, fist bumps, and loud cheers as we gave our Special Olympics team the send-off they deserved! We are so proud of Steele, Liam, and Paxton for representing Hill City. In our eyes, they were winners from the start — and now the whole county knows just how amazing they are! #SpecialOlympics
News from fourth grade!
Mrs. Connelly's ELA classes have been working on comparing and contrasting two texts. Students are using various graphic organizers to communicate themes, character traits and setting. Students have also been spending their Hawk Bucks to lead the morning announcements and to "purchase" Mrs. Patterson's and Dr. Kretschmar's rolling chairs!
Here's our PTO's April Newsletter! Check out what exciting events are in the works as we near the close of our school year!
Double the Fun on May 2nd!
Mark your calendars! In addition to our amazing Fine Arts Night, our fabulous PTO is hosting a Spring Fling from 6:00–7:30 p.m. on the playground! Bring the whole family and enjoy: the Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Lawn Games, Concessions, and so much more!
Congratulations to Hill City Elementary school for being recognized by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement as a 2024 Bronze Award recipient for Greatest Gains! Way to go Hawks!
Happy National School Librarians Day to our favorite "library ladies!" Thank you Mrs. Hardison and Mrs. Jamie for all you do for our Hawks. They love visiting the media center and are growing their love of reading.
Mark Your Calendars! 🎶🎨
You won’t want to miss this special evening!
Join us for Fine Arts Night on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a showcase of art, music, and poetry created by our incredibly talented Hawks! We can’t wait to see you there!
Future Discovery Day!
Wow! What an incredible day exploring the possibilities for the future! Our Hawks had the privilege of learning from amazing professionals across various fields. They asked insightful questions, engaged in hands-on activities, and discovered exciting career paths!
Special thanks to our presenters, many of whom are from our Hill City families, who volunteered to make this event a huge success.
Keep thinking about the 3 E’s: Enrolled, Enlisted, and Employed! The future is bright, Hawks! #FutureDiscoveryDay #LeaderInMe
Celebrating Our Amazing Paraprofessionals!
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day may be on April 2nd, but we couldn't wait to show our gratitude! Today, we celebrated the dedication, care, and hard work our paraprofessionals bring to our students every day.
We hope you enjoyed lunch and your spring tulips—just a small token of our huge appreciation for all that you do. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
Congratulations, Evy!
We are so proud to celebrate Evy, an amazing fourth-grader, who was selected by Deputy Roach as the Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month for March! Deputy Roach is impressed by the maturity Evy displays among her classmates. She is helpful, responsible, and a true role model for others. We have no doubt that she will continue to be "Determined to Make a Difference!"
Way to go, Kate!
Congratulations to this third grader for mastering all of her multiplication and division facts! Kate's definitely a mathematician! But her love for reading made her reward even sweeter—she chose a special trip to the Book Vending Machine!
Girl Power!
Way to perservere, ladies! Congratulations to Aspen, Mabri, Dahlia, Brianna, and Caroline for earning the Perservence Award this week. We are so proud of your hard work and determination! Keep shining and never give up!
Springtime Fun in Kindergarten!
Mrs. Abbott’s kindergarten class welcomed the season with a “Peep Day” celebration! Each student adopted a special rabbit, gave it a name, and learned how to care for their new pet.
Tying into our science standard on what living things need, students illustrated and wrote about the essentials their rabbit requires to survive—food, water, shelter, and love!
