Carnival fun at CAMP! Our first behavior celebration was a hit – students enjoyed popcorn and games under the Big Top! It’s all part of our focus on practicing the 7 Habits in "Leader in Me" to earn a spot at the next celebration!
Counting collections in action! Ms. Yeargin’s second graders are exploring math hands-on by counting objects in a collection and recording the different strategies they use.
Mrs. Gartrell’s kindergartners are having a blast practicing letters with Play-doh and magnets!
Looking for dinner plans? Make it a win-win! Join us for Buffalo Luke’s Spirit Day on September 2, 11 AM–9 PM. Just mention Hill City at checkout, and 20% goes back to our school! The grade level with the greatest participation will earn a popsicle party too!
Go Dragons! Huge thanks to the Pickens High School football players for lending a helping hand in our car rider line this morning. Best of luck tonight against Sonoraville!
Mrs. Sutton’s Math Classes Declared WAR on Place Value!
Students battled it out in a fun game of Math War! Each round, they compared numbers by reading and determining the value of the digits on their game cards. It was an exciting way to practice place value skills while keeping the competition friendly and engaging.
Students battled it out in a fun game of Math War! Each round, they compared numbers by reading and determining the value of the digits on their game cards. It was an exciting way to practice place value skills while keeping the competition friendly and engaging.
Friendly Reminder: Pickens County Schools will have a Virtual Learning Day on Friday, August 29th, 2025.
Teamwork in action in the Computer & STEM Lab!
K & 1st graders, inspired by the book by Alexandra Penfold, built their own "All Are Welcome" schools—places where EVERY child belongs.
Grades 2–4 took on the "Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun" (book written by Maria Dismondy) kindness challenge… and battled to see who could build the TALLEST spaghetti tower! It's tougher than you think!
K & 1st graders, inspired by the book by Alexandra Penfold, built their own "All Are Welcome" schools—places where EVERY child belongs.
Grades 2–4 took on the "Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun" (book written by Maria Dismondy) kindness challenge… and battled to see who could build the TALLEST spaghetti tower! It's tougher than you think!
Ms. Proudfoot’s first graders are busy building their math skills! Here’s a framework activity called "Investigating Numbers: Making 10." What great hands-on learning in action!
Attention Fourth Grade families: Tonight is your Curriculum night at 6:00 p.m. Our Title I Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. We hope to see you at the meetings. Child care is provided.
Fresh from the garden!
Thanks to the Hill City garden, fresh okra is now available in the food pantry at the front of the school. Students in Mrs. Chapman’s Ag class worked hard to sort and bag the harvest for our community. Stop by and pick up a bag to enjoy with your family!
Thanks to the Hill City garden, fresh okra is now available in the food pantry at the front of the school. Students in Mrs. Chapman’s Ag class worked hard to sort and bag the harvest for our community. Stop by and pick up a bag to enjoy with your family!
Will this sweet treat dissolve? Mrs. Gilleland’s third graders put their curiosity to the test! They investigated whether Peeps would break apart when placed in different liquids—water, vinegar, and soda.
Congratulations, Mrs. Dittmer!
Our next Hawk recipient joined the Hill last year and hit the ground running with getting to know our students and how to best serve them. Kim Mason, who passed the Hawk to Mrs. Dittmer, said, "She is always looking for new ways to connect with the kids based on their interests so that they are learning in ways that keep them engaged. She greets every child with a warm and inviting welcome that makes them feel loved and cared for. No matter how busy or challenging the day is, she always has a smile and a good attitude!"
Our next Hawk recipient joined the Hill last year and hit the ground running with getting to know our students and how to best serve them. Kim Mason, who passed the Hawk to Mrs. Dittmer, said, "She is always looking for new ways to connect with the kids based on their interests so that they are learning in ways that keep them engaged. She greets every child with a warm and inviting welcome that makes them feel loved and cared for. No matter how busy or challenging the day is, she always has a smile and a good attitude!"
Center time is happy time in PreK! Mrs. Everett's class is all smiles as they explore the new centers.
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.
