Creative Construction! Inspired by "If I Built a House" by Chris Van Dusen, students in the Computer/STEM Lab took on a big teamwork challenge. Using the giant Big Blue Blocks, they worked together to design and build a free-standing housel—complete with at least one room and an entrance!
"Leader in Me" in action! Mrs. Gartrell’s kindergartners are putting Habit #6—Synergize—into practice! Their mission: to work together to build one tall, free-standing tower.
Reserve your yearbook early to hold on to every incredible memory of the school year! Yearbooks are currently $33 if you order by 8/22/2025. Order online at Jostens.com or send a check (payable to Jostens), or cash.
Mrs. Culbreth’s third grade class recently put the scientific method to work —making predictions, observing closely, and recording results as they soaked M&Ms in water. The outcome? A colorful explosion of curiosity and learning!
A joyful glimpse into PreK center time in Mrs. Anderson's class! Look at those big smiles as our youngest learners explore, create, and discover during centers!
Attention Third Grade families: Tonight is your Curriculum night at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you at the meeting. Child care is provided.
Attention Second Grade families: Tonight is your Curriculum night at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you at the meeting. Child care is provided.
Attention First Grade families: Tonight is your Curriculum night at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you at the meeting. Child care is provided.
"Leader in Me" in Action!
Mrs. Shealey’s class has been practicing great listening skills and raising their hands for questions as part of the “Leader in Me” habits. Other routines matter too — Check out her first graders learning how to use their word work trays!
Mrs. Shealey’s class has been practicing great listening skills and raising their hands for questions as part of the “Leader in Me” habits. Other routines matter too — Check out her first graders learning how to use their word work trays!
Center Exploration in Pre-K!
Mrs. Hamilton’s class is full of curiosity, creativity, and smiles -- So fun!
Mrs. Hamilton’s class is full of curiosity, creativity, and smiles -- So fun!
HCES students are already working hard in Art!
Our current project can be created with a partner or individually. A random word is chosen from a container. They have to think of another word that rhymes with the first. Pictures include the rhyming set. For example: Tall/ Ball, Bear/ Hair, etc...
It has been fun seeing them use their literary skills and imaginations!
Our current project can be created with a partner or individually. A random word is chosen from a container. They have to think of another word that rhymes with the first. Pictures include the rhyming set. For example: Tall/ Ball, Bear/ Hair, etc...
It has been fun seeing them use their literary skills and imaginations!
Attention Kindergarten families: Tonight is your Curriculum night at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you at the meeting. Child care is provided.
Week #1 is in the books! Our fourth graders enjoyed every minute of recess fun. On to Week #2!
Please join us for your child's grade level Curriculum Night beginning next week. Each night we'll meet at 6:00 p.m. to share this year's curriculum and year-end academic goals. Child care is provided for students and siblings, if needed. We hope to see you there!
Developing Graphing Greatness!
Mrs. Ellis’ 2nd graders are working in pairs to create bar and picture graphs—and they’re rocking it! Math skills are growing at Hill City!
Mrs. Ellis’ 2nd graders are working in pairs to create bar and picture graphs—and they’re rocking it! Math skills are growing at Hill City!
Still Want a Hill City T-Shirt?
There’s still time to order! Place your order by September 20th.
* Youth sizes are limited.
* Adult sizes are pre-order only.
Thank you for supporting our Hill City PTO!
There’s still time to order! Place your order by September 20th.
* Youth sizes are limited.
* Adult sizes are pre-order only.
Thank you for supporting our Hill City PTO!
Smencils Are Back!
Starting Friday, August 15th, our Hill City PTO will be selling Smencils in the school lobby each Friday morning for just $1.00.
Snag one of these fun, scented pencils and start your day the “smell-rrific” way!
Starting Friday, August 15th, our Hill City PTO will be selling Smencils in the school lobby each Friday morning for just $1.00.
Snag one of these fun, scented pencils and start your day the “smell-rrific” way!
Check out the news from our Hill City PTO!
Yippee! Our Hawks are all back on campus! Welcome back, everyone — it’s going to be an amazing year!
Happy First Day of School!
Today we welcomed our PreK, Kindergarten, and First Grade Hawks! Thank you to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office for greeting our students with smiles (and stickers—always a hit!). And a special thanks to our Hill City PTO for hosting the Tears & Cheers Breakfast for parents. What a great start!
Today we welcomed our PreK, Kindergarten, and First Grade Hawks! Thank you to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office for greeting our students with smiles (and stickers—always a hit!). And a special thanks to our Hill City PTO for hosting the Tears & Cheers Breakfast for parents. What a great start!
