Congratulations to Ella and Everleigh on earning a trip to the Book Vending Machine! These kindergartners in Ms. Jenkins' class both achieved reading goals. Ella mastered her kindergarten sight word list and Everleigh has conquered the first grade sight words. Enjoy your new books, girls!
Snow much fun in the media center!
Inspired by the incoming snow, Mrs. Hamilton's PreK, Ms. Jenkin's kindergarten, and friends in Mrs. Duncan's class got creative and engineered their very own snowmen! From pipe cleaner scarves to button eyes to Q-tip arms, these snowmen were totally stylin’! We loved seeing all the creativity, imagination, and giggles that went into building these frosty friends.
Due to expected weather conditions, Pickens County Schools and the District Office will be closed on Friday, January 10th. All extra-curricular activities are also canceled both Friday, January 10th and Saturday, January 11th.
Shake, Rattle, and Roll!
Mrs. Moss's third graders are rolling the dice! They're using 10-sided dice to create 3-digit numbers, then taking their math skills to the next level by rounding to the nearest 10 or 100.
To do this, they're drawing number lines, marking benchmark numbers and the midpoint number.
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Congratulations to Kristi Kaley!
We are happy to announce that Kristi Kaley is the latest recipient of The Hawk! Mrs. Chapman selected her for this honor, sharing, “She cares deeply for her students as well as the staff here at Hill City." She has a heart of gold and is quick to volunteer for special events. For example, she spends countless hours securing food donations for our annual Heritage Day celebration. Congratulations, Mrs. Kristi!
Spreading Holiday Cheer!
Our Kindness Crew and Safety Patrol joined forces to assemble 40 heartfelt care packages for our Nursing Home Angels Project! They worked together to organize all the wonderful donations from our Hill City families, spreading joy to the residents of Wildwood Nursing Home.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this special project—your kindness makes all the difference this holiday season!
Sharing the Gift of Reading! This holiday season, all of our Hawks are getting the joy of picking a special book from our Book Vending Machine! We hope they'll dive into their books over the break! We love sharing "book joy!"
Congratulations, Sophie! This fantastic fourth-grader, was selected by Deputy Roach as the Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month for December! Sophie is proactive and kind, always ready to lend a helping hand. We’re so proud of you, Sophie, and we know you’ll continue to be "determined to make a difference."
Congratulations to our Perseverance Award Recipients!
We’re so proud of these hardworking students who demonstrate perseverance every day. They know how to stay determined and keep pushing forward, even when faced with challenges. Keep up the great work!
Candy Cane Fun in Mrs. Brancato's Art Room!
Our third graders are bringing the holiday spirit to life while mastering the Element of Art: Value! They’ve done an amazing job using colored pencils to create shadows and highlights, blending from dark to light to make their candy canes pop.
Rylee is Deputy Roach's pick for the November Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month! Rylee's bright smile and sweet manner earned her this honor. Congratulations, Rylee, and continue to be "Determined to Make a Difference!"
Merry Christmas! We wish you a safe and happy holiday. See you next year, Hawks!
Pattern Block Fun with a Festive Twist!
Mrs. Sultan's class got into the holiday spirit by exploring shapes! Using colorful pattern blocks, they recognized geometric shapes and combined them to design festive Christmas pictures.
With Mrs. Barbara's help, Mrs. Gartrell's kindergartners channeled their architects and designed the sweetest gingerbread houses with candy-coated walls, frosted rooftops, and peppermint paths!
Cookie Decorating Fun! Mrs. Justice's and Mrs. Ellis's fourth-grade classes enjoyed a cookie decorating activity. From gingerbread trees to festive trains, our students showcased their sweet creativity.
Pickens County School District will be on Winter Break beginning December 23rd. Schools and the Central Office will be closed from December 23-January 2. Students will return to class on January 6th. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Brains and feet in action! Mrs. Abbott's kindergarteners had fun solving puzzles and playing games on the new Active Floor in the media center. They are moving, learning, and showing what they know -- one step at a time!
Oh, Christmas Tree Day! Here are Mrs. Gartrell, Cora, Jacob, and Madison dressed like a sparkly trees shining brightly! So fun!
We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Hill City family—Oaklee and Finn! These adorable Goldendoodles are our therapy dogs and will be at school daily to provide comfort, support, and lots of tail wags to our students, faculty, and staff. Whether it's a stressful day or just a moment to kindly pet a furry friend, Oaklee and Finn are here to make Hill City an even happier place to learn and grow.
