Join us for engaging literacy activities with your students and learn how to support literacy at home. Students in K - 6th will receive free books and the media center will be open for 7th and 8th grade students. Thursday March 5th at Pickens Junior High, Drop in from 5:30 - 7:30. All students must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, please reach out to Anita Walker at 706-253-1700 or anitawalker@pickenscountyschools.org.
We are closing in on the final chapters of The One and Only Ruby!
Join today’s Mystery Reader as they share the audio recording of pages 162–170 — or cozy up and read it on your own. Either way… just read!
Join today’s Mystery Reader as they share the audio recording of pages 162–170 — or cozy up and read it on your own. Either way… just read!
The Pickens County School District (PCSD) is honored, once again, to offer lottery funded Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program classes at Hill City Elementary School. The registration process can be found at this link: https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/prek-enrollment
Monday, March 2nd: It’s Read Across America Week! Read a new book or the first chapter of a new book. Write 3 questions you would like answered as you continue reading.
We’re celebrating Read Across America Day this Friday!
If they wish, students may dress as a favorite book character (no masks or weapons, please) or rock their best "Seuss-tastic" style inspired by Dr. Seuss!
#ReadAcrossAmerica
If they wish, students may dress as a favorite book character (no masks or weapons, please) or rock their best "Seuss-tastic" style inspired by Dr. Seuss!
#ReadAcrossAmerica
Dragon Slam Dunk Literacy Challenge!
Sunday, March 1st: Set a goal. Write down how many pages or minutes you’ll read each day and pick a favorite book to start. Sign up for a Beanstack account and participate in challenges with our local library.
PreK registration at Hill City Elementary School opens on Monday, March 2nd!
Students in Mrs. Connelly's 4th-grade ELA and Writing class had an awesome literacy block this week! Students teamed up with their reading buddies to explore a Writing Choice Board focused on using strong transition words. They read together, discussed ideas, chose their activity, and then collaborated to revise their writing using smoother, clearer transitions.
So proud of their teamwork and creativity this week! #4thGrade #WritingWorkshop #TransitionWords #BuddyReading #StudentCollaboration
These High Flying Hawks are our final winners of the medal for practicing Habit 4: Think Win-Win. They were nominated for having a Win-Win attitude, working out problems with their peers with a willingness to compromise, encouraging each other, and giving credit to others for their good ideas. Keep Leading with a Win-Win attitude!
Wow! We have another kindergarten reader from Mrs. Roper's class to celebrate!
Carter earned a special trip to the Book Vending Machine after filling up his Reading Log with 14 books since early November! That’s some amazing reading!
Carter earned a special trip to the Book Vending Machine after filling up his Reading Log with 14 books since early November! That’s some amazing reading!
Please join us in celebrating Ms. Jessie Yeargin and Mrs. Suzanne Hardison!
Ms. Yeargin, one of our outstanding second grade math teachers, has been named Teacher of the Month, and Mrs. Hardison, our media specialist, is our Staff Member of the Month!
Team Hill City Hawk is better because of the dedication and heart you both pour into our school each day.
Congratulations, Brooklyn! This kindergartner in Mrs. Dilbeck's class has mastered her kindergarten sight words. Great work, Brooklyn, and enjoy that new book from the Book Vending Machine!
Wow! We are reading pages 150-161 today! Our Mystery Reader is ready to share the audio recording too!
Join us for engaging literacy activities with your students and learn how to support literacy at home. Students in K - 6th will receive free books and the media center will be open for 7th and 8th grade students. Thursday March 5th at Pickens Junior High, Drop in from 5:30 - 7:30. All students must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, please reach out to Anita Walker at 706-253-1700 or anitawalker@pickenscountyschools.org.
We are so excited to read with today's Mystery Reader! Join in for pages 140-149 of "The One and Only Ruby!"
Great news, Hill City families!
The rest of the books have FINALLY ARRIVED! If you are a PreK or kindergarten family, your copy of "The One and Only Ruby" by Katherine Applegate is coming home today (unless an older sibling brought it home previously).
We sincerely apologize for the delay — it’s been a frustrating shipping process. Thank you so much for your patience!
We hope you’ll jump into the reading fun with us. Today's Mystery Reader is ready to share pages 130-139. Reminder: The audio recording link is available in Infinite Campus and Canvas.
The rest of the books have FINALLY ARRIVED! If you are a PreK or kindergarten family, your copy of "The One and Only Ruby" by Katherine Applegate is coming home today (unless an older sibling brought it home previously).
We sincerely apologize for the delay — it’s been a frustrating shipping process. Thank you so much for your patience!
We hope you’ll jump into the reading fun with us. Today's Mystery Reader is ready to share pages 130-139. Reminder: The audio recording link is available in Infinite Campus and Canvas.
It's time to read pages 119-129 of "The One and Only Ruby!" Click the link in Infinite Campus or Canvas to read along with today's Mystery Reader!
A big basket of thanks for Deputy Roach in honor of SRO Appreciation Day! Thank you, Hill City PTO, for your thoughtful recognition.
Smencils are back! Starting on Friday, 2/27, and then on every Friday in March, Smencils are just $2 (cash only). Purchase yours in the Lobby during morning arrival. Writing has never smelled so sweet!
Can you believe we are halfway through reading "The One and Only Ruby?" Today's Mystery Reader is ready to share pages 108-118 with you!
