Hillcrest Elementary School

Happy Administrative Assistant Day! 🌟

Today we’re celebrating our amazing Administrative Assistant, Elena Peña—the true heart of our campus! 💛 She keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes with her hard work and dedication.

Elena is the sweetest person—always kind, welcoming, and ready to help anyone who walks through the door. She’s truly our knight in shining armor, always stepping in to save the day! 🛡️✨

Thank you for everything you do each and every day—you make a difference in so many lives, and our school is better because of you! 🦅✨

Throwback to March! 🎉
We voted in Ms. Dimmitt’s class! 🇺🇸🗳️ Our Kindergarteners chose their favorite song for their performance—and the winner was “De Colores!” 🌈🎶
They did such an amazing job performing—we are so proud of them! ✨🦅👏

Our Hawk Stars are shining bright and earning something special—books from the vending machine! 📚✨🦅 Watching their excitement as they choose a new book is the best part! Keep up the amazing work, Hawk Stars—we are so proud of you! 💙🎉

Ms. Dimmitt’s class had an amazing time exploring and learning all about animals on their field trip to Crowe’s Nest Farm! 🐄🐐🐓🌾 They had so much fun getting up close with the animals and enjoying a day full of hands-on learning and smiles! 😊🎉

Superintendent Coffee Chat!! Come show support, ask questions, and share your thoughts and ideas tomorrow April 23rd 8:15-9:15am @ Smith Elementary School

📸 Spring Picture Day is Coming!
Spring Picture Day will be on Friday, April 24th and will include both individual and group photos—so be ready to dress your best! 😊

Forms have been sent home! If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call.

⚠️ Important Reminder: All money must be placed in the payment envelope attached to the form and turned in to your student’s homeroom teacher—not the front office.

After Picture Day, we will no longer accept cash payments. All purchases must be made online at mylifetouch.com.

Dailey Middle School FREE Community Resource Night @ 6:15 pm!

You’re invited to a FREE Community Resource Night hosted by Dailey Middle School on April 23, 2026 @ 6:15pm

This event will offer:
💙 Resources for families
🛍️ Community support
🤝 Connections & programs
🍎 FREE FOOD will be provided! Produce & Vegetables!
♻️ Don’t forget to bring your recycle bag as we work together to reduce, reuse, and give back to our community.

All are invited to attend—grab a friend and come on over!

For more details, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

🐊 OJEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL 🐊
📣 Elementary Night 📣
📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026

💚 Welcome, Future Gators! 💚

Calling all students from:
🏫 Baty Elementary
🏫 Creedmoor Elementary
🏫 Hillcrest Elementary
🏫 Newton Collins Elementary
🏫 Smith Elementary

🗓️ Event Schedule:
⚽ 5:00PM – Girls Soccer Game
🌮 5:30 PM – Food, Campus Tours & Resource Fair
🕡 6:30 PM – Principal’s Chat 🎤

✨ Come meet our amazing staff, explore your future campus, and cheer on the Gators! 🐊🎉

📍 Location: Ojeda Middle School Campus

☕📢 Join Us for Our Monthly Tea Talk!
Our Tea Talk, usually held on Fridays, has been moved to
Monday, April 6th.
📅 Date: Monday, April 6th
⏰ Time: 2:00 – 2:45 PM
📍 Location: HES Community Room

Come help us get ready for the STAAR Parade by creating fun signs and posters as our 3rd–5th grade students walk the halls! 🎉

All are welcome to join! Families who attend will receive priority pickup, meaning you’ll be among the first to head home for the day.We hope to see you there! 😊

🎉 HES STAAR Parade: Celebrating Our Scholars!
Join us as we cheer on our amazing 3rd–5th grade students as they walk the halls and get ready to shine on STAAR!
📣✨Everyone is welcome to join and show your support!
📅 Date: Monday, April 6th
⏰ Time: 2:30 – 2:55 PM
📍 Location: Hillcrest Elementary
Let’s fill the halls with encouragement and school spirit as we celebrate our students!

🦅💙Please arrive early to allow time for check-in. All visitors must bring a valid ID or passport and follow all campus visitor requirements. Thank you!

Reminder that there is no school this Friday, April 3rd. Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll see our Hawks back soon! 🦅💙

Power of the Month! April 1–30, 2026
How it works: This is now Power of the Month! Students who attend all school days in the month of April will earn a special celebration at the end of the challenge—fun activities like a water slide, movie day, and more!

This is the last one for the year, so let’s give it our all! Families, parents, and students—let’s work together to get your kids to school every day and on time!

Why it matters: Keeping up with your child’s attendance is key to their education and success. It starts with you — encouraging regular attendance helps your child thrive academically and allows us to guide them every step of the way.

📌 Only a doctor’s note will excuse an absence.
📌 All attendance notes must be submitted directly to the front office or emailed to [email protected] within three days of the absence.