K is for Kindness!
It was “K Day” in kindergarten last week as part of their A–Z Countdown, and they spread kindness everywhere they went - from sweet notes and tiny treats to the best smiles and hugs!
Thank you, kindergarten friends, for reminding us how powerful kindness can be!
It was “K Day” in kindergarten last week as part of their A–Z Countdown, and they spread kindness everywhere they went - from sweet notes and tiny treats to the best smiles and hugs!
Thank you, kindergarten friends, for reminding us how powerful kindness can be!
NOW is the Time to Return Your Library Books!
All library books have been due for a couple of weeks, and we still have over 400 books out! It’s time to go on a book hunt—check under beds, in backpacks, in cars, and around the house.
Please return your books now. We need to pack up the entire library for upcoming summer construction.
All library books have been due for a couple of weeks, and we still have over 400 books out! It’s time to go on a book hunt—check under beds, in backpacks, in cars, and around the house.
Please return your books now. We need to pack up the entire library for upcoming summer construction.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
A big shout-out to our Hill City PTO for the delicious Nothing Bundt Cakes, and to Shottenkirk Ford and Tropical Smoothie for the refreshing smoothies yesterday! As the cups perfectly said, you truly succeeded in “spreading sunshine” to our faculty and staff.
Yippee! Whitney has mastered her sight words! This kindergartner in Mrs. Dilbeck's class earned a trip to the Book Vending Machine to celebrate.
Tonight's the Night!
We hope to see you at Fine Arts Night! The Art and Poetry Gallery Walk and Craft Table begin at 6:00 p.m. and our Harmonious Hill City Hawks perform in the gym at 6:30 p.m. You won't want to miss it!
We hope to see you at Fine Arts Night! The Art and Poetry Gallery Walk and Craft Table begin at 6:00 p.m. and our Harmonious Hill City Hawks perform in the gym at 6:30 p.m. You won't want to miss it!
Happy School Nurse Appreciation to our very own Nurse Melissa!
We are so grateful for the care, compassion, and professionalism she brings each and every day. She plays a vital role in keeping our students healthy and ready to learn.
Thank you, Nurse Melissa, for being one of the very best—we appreciate you more than words can say!
We are so grateful for the care, compassion, and professionalism she brings each and every day. She plays a vital role in keeping our students healthy and ready to learn.
Thank you, Nurse Melissa, for being one of the very best—we appreciate you more than words can say!
School Lunch Hero Day is today, and these ladies work tirelessly to make sure all of our students are fed, cared for and ready to learn! Thank you!
On the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, the last day of school on Friday, May 22nd is a half day. This was done to ensure a smooth and timely conclusion to the school year, as well as efficient transportation for both students and graduation attendees for the Class of 2026's graduation ceremony that evening.
Dismissal Times for Friday, May 22nd - Pickens High School and Pickens Junior High will have a 11:15 dismissal. All remaining schools (Harmony, Hill City, Tate and Jasper Middle) will have an 11:30 dismissal. Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM at Pickens High School stadium.
Dismissal Times for Friday, May 22nd - Pickens High School and Pickens Junior High will have a 11:15 dismissal. All remaining schools (Harmony, Hill City, Tate and Jasper Middle) will have an 11:30 dismissal. Graduation will be Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM at Pickens High School stadium.
Way to go, Braxton!
This kindergartner in Ms. Jenkins’ class achieved another kindergarten reading goal and earned a trip to the Book Vending Machine. Keep up the great work and remember… read, read, read!
This kindergartner in Ms. Jenkins’ class achieved another kindergarten reading goal and earned a trip to the Book Vending Machine. Keep up the great work and remember… read, read, read!
We loved seeing several Hill City students and their families at the Pickens County Library’s Summer Discovery Hype Night earlier this week!
If you missed it, stop by the public library anytime to sign up for “Unearth a Story,” their summer reading program. It’s going to be a summer full of great books, exciting activities, and lots of reading adventures!
If you missed it, stop by the public library anytime to sign up for “Unearth a Story,” their summer reading program. It’s going to be a summer full of great books, exciting activities, and lots of reading adventures!
Hill City Elementary School has been recognized as a 2025 Bronze Award winner for Greatest Gains by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA)! 🏆 This honor highlights the school’s outstanding academic growth and unwavering commitment to student success.
Congratulations to Hill City Elementary for being among a select group of schools across Georgia leading the way in academic growth and continuous improvement! 👏
Congratulations to Hill City Elementary for being among a select group of schools across Georgia leading the way in academic growth and continuous improvement! 👏
Families: Please take a moment to complete the HCES Title I Survey. Your feedback helps us make our school even better for our students and community. Deadline: May 19th.
Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBwOY0f7OftCuyjPqfVRu8Pl8JD_tkHJ0TPu7Kmzwl1vhodw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117303351046151805653
Glow big or go home!
Mrs. Dilbeck’s kindergarten class had a fabulous “G” Day for their A–Z Countdown! They lit up the room with a fun Glow Day and had a blast with Game Day activities
Mrs. Dilbeck’s kindergarten class had a fabulous “G” Day for their A–Z Countdown! They lit up the room with a fun Glow Day and had a blast with Game Day activities
Summer Discovery Hype Night is TODAY at the Pickens County Library!
Join Mrs. Hardison and the other PCSD media specialists TONIGHT from 5:00–7:00 PM for Summer Discovery Hype Night in partnership with the Sequoyah Regional Library System! There will be games, crafts, and more- you won’t want to miss!
Join Mrs. Hardison and the other PCSD media specialists TONIGHT from 5:00–7:00 PM for Summer Discovery Hype Night in partnership with the Sequoyah Regional Library System! There will be games, crafts, and more- you won’t want to miss!
There's more to celebrate in Mrs. Gartrell's kindergarten! Colton, Broncs, Emory, Elizabella, Mateo, and Henry all completed the Literacy Folders! Way to go! We are so proud of your hard work!
Celebrate Earth Day on Main with Mrs. Chapman Tomorrow!
Stop by and see Mrs. Chapman at Keep Pickens Beautiful, where she’ll be hosting a fun, eco-friendly craft station! Create wind chimes from recycled silverware or build a birdhouse that will be placed in Talking Rock Nature Park along Lumber Company Road.
* Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
* 56 S. Main St, Jasper, GA
* FREE event! We hope to see you there!
Stop by and see Mrs. Chapman at Keep Pickens Beautiful, where she’ll be hosting a fun, eco-friendly craft station! Create wind chimes from recycled silverware or build a birdhouse that will be placed in Talking Rock Nature Park along Lumber Company Road.
* Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
* 56 S. Main St, Jasper, GA
* FREE event! We hope to see you there!
Yippee! We get to celebrate Cole from Mrs. Abbott’s class—he’s mastered his kindergarten sight words! Way to go, Cole!
We are sending congratulations to Carter, Reagan, Cruz, and Carter for mastering their kindergarten sight words! They are doing some great work in Mrs. Dilbeck’s class. Enjoy your new books from the Book Vending Machine!
A big thank you to the Sequoyah Chapter of the DAR for the thoughtful gift bags in honor of National Librarian’s Day! We are so grateful for your recognition of our media specialist, Mrs. Hardison, and media paraprofessional, Ms. Jamie. We appreciate you!
Woo-hoo! We have another kindergartner to celebrate for mastering her sight words! Congratulations to Raelynn from Ms. Jenkins’ class on your awesome reading—keep up the great work!
