Fridays = Smencils!
Next Friday, March 27th, is the FINAL Friday PTO will be selling Smencils—so don’t miss your last chance to stock up!
Remember, they’re just $2 each. Grab yours while you can!
Next Friday, March 27th, is the FINAL Friday PTO will be selling Smencils—so don’t miss your last chance to stock up!
Remember, they’re just $2 each. Grab yours while you can!
Friday, March 20th: Sing Along! Read and/or write the lyrics to your favorite song.
Literacy Month Spotlight!
Our Leadership Team students shared their love of reading on Read Across America Day! Students chose which classrooms they wanted to visit—from Pre-K to 4th grade—and did a fabulous job reading to their fellow Hawks. With guidance from Mrs. Bradley, they carefully selected books and practiced for two weeks prior to prepare for this special day.
Reading aloud to peers can feel a little intimidating, but our Leadership Team stepped up with confidence and truly rocked it!
Thursday, March 19th: Write a letter or quick note to the main character of your book. Have a parent help you write your letter, if you need it. What would you say to your favorite character?
Mrs. Anderson’s Pre-K students are exploring community helpers in the most hands-on way! After learning about construction workers, they built homes for their animals using a variety of materials. Young engineers at work!
Wednesday, March 18th: Read a book or article about a career you are interested in.
Lucky Math! 🍀 Mrs. Sultan's first-grade math students graphed Lucky Charms today! What a smart AND tasty way to learn about graphing!
Those sneaky leprechauns got away in Mrs. Dilbeck’s class and even made a mess of the classroom! But our clever kindergartners crafted some amazing traps and had a blast graphing Lucky Charms cereal. Learning + fun = a great day in kindergarten!
Literacy Month Spotlight!
Rhett turned his ClassDoJo points into something special! This third grader recently cashed in his points to read a book to his little brother’s Pre-K class, sharing his love of reading and setting a great example for our younger Hawks.
Rhett turned his ClassDoJo points into something special! This third grader recently cashed in his points to read a book to his little brother’s Pre-K class, sharing his love of reading and setting a great example for our younger Hawks.
Tuesday, March 17th: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Celebrate this day by reading about Ireland, traditions of the Irish, leprechauns, or finding a pot of gold. Can’t find a book about St. Patty’s Day? Try writing a creative short story about a St. Patty’s Day character!
This Friday, March 20th, we will be celebrating World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day recognized to promote inclusion, understanding, and advocacy for individuals with Down Syndrome.
To show our support, we invite everyone to wear their most unique, colorful, and fun socks! The tradition of wearing mismatched or brightly patterned socks represents the uniqueness of each individual and helps spark conversations about acceptance and belonging.
By participating, we help create a school community that celebrates differences and promotes kindness, respect, and inclusion for all.
To show our support, we invite everyone to wear their most unique, colorful, and fun socks! The tradition of wearing mismatched or brightly patterned socks represents the uniqueness of each individual and helps spark conversations about acceptance and belonging.
By participating, we help create a school community that celebrates differences and promotes kindness, respect, and inclusion for all.
Monday, March 16th: Read out loud to your pet or stuffed animal.
Due to the timing of anticipated severe weather and to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families, all schools in the Pickens County School District and the district office will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Sunday, March 15th: Read a recipe and help make a meal!
Saturday, March 14th: Read a book or article about a new place. Your book could be about another state or county, another time period, even a fictional place.
Spring Picture Day is March 24!
Students will take both an individual photo and a class picture. Class photos are PREPAY only if you would like to purchase one.
Individual photos are not prepaid — you’ll receive a proof sheet to decide if you’d like to order. Please note: There will be no retakes.
We can’t wait to see all those bright smiles!
Friday, March 13th: Write a poem inspired by a book you’ve read. Share it with a friend and/or family member. Put it in your backpack to bring and share with your teacher.
Thank you to Tutton CDJR for providing breakfast for our staff today! We appreciate your continued support of our schools and for helping us honor our Teacher of the Year. Community partners like you make a difference!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jamie Richards!
Mrs. Jamie has been named Hill City Elementary’s Paraprofessional of the Year, and we couldn’t be more proud! As our amazing media center paraprofessional, she keeps things running smoothly while also jumping in wherever she’s needed—from breakfast and lunch coverage in the cafeteria to helping with dismissal at the end of the day.
Mrs. Jamie does it all with a smile and is always the first to offer help to both students and staff. Her kindness, dedication, and positive attitude make a difference every single day. Team Hawk is better because of her!
Mrs. Jamie has been named Hill City Elementary’s Paraprofessional of the Year, and we couldn’t be more proud! As our amazing media center paraprofessional, she keeps things running smoothly while also jumping in wherever she’s needed—from breakfast and lunch coverage in the cafeteria to helping with dismissal at the end of the day.
Mrs. Jamie does it all with a smile and is always the first to offer help to both students and staff. Her kindness, dedication, and positive attitude make a difference every single day. Team Hawk is better because of her!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer Connelly on being named Hill City Elementary’s Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Connelly is an outstanding fourth-grade ELA teacher who consistently inspires her students to grow as readers and writers. She also serves as a member of our school’s Lighthouse Committee and as chair of the Powerful Partnerships Committee, which both play an integral role in our Leader in Me initiative. Her passion, commitment, and care for her students and the faculty and staff make her an incredible part of our team.
We are so proud of you, Mrs. Connelly!
Mrs. Connelly is an outstanding fourth-grade ELA teacher who consistently inspires her students to grow as readers and writers. She also serves as a member of our school’s Lighthouse Committee and as chair of the Powerful Partnerships Committee, which both play an integral role in our Leader in Me initiative. Her passion, commitment, and care for her students and the faculty and staff make her an incredible part of our team.
We are so proud of you, Mrs. Connelly!
