Hill Top Preparatory School

🏃‍♀️👟 Lace up for a great cause!

Thrill on the Hill brings runners, walkers, families, and friends together to support scholarships and programs that help Hill Top students grow, succeed, and thrive.

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
🎽 Register by September 9 to guarantee your race T-shirt.
🔗 https://runsignup.com/thrill

🎉 Every step makes a difference!

Join us on Saturday, October 3, for Hill Top’s 15th Annual Thrill on the Hill 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run! This community-wide event supports scholarships and meaningful programs for Hill Top’s neurodiverse students.

🏃 Race begins at 9:00 a.m.
🎽 Register by September 9 to guarantee your official race T-shirt.
🔗 Sign up today: https://runsignup.com/thrill

✈️ Once a Hawk, always a Hawk!

From July 23–25, seven members of Hill Top’s young alumni group reunited for an unforgettable adventure. Together, they enjoyed the Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, an architectural boat tour along the Chicago River, and a visit to the Obama Presidential Center.

More importantly, the trip was a wonderful reminder that the friendships and sense of belonging built at Hill Top continue long after graduation. We love seeing our alumni return, reconnect, and create new memories together.

Hill Top alumni, we would love to hear from you! Stay connected and join us for future trips to reunite with your fellow Hawks. 💙

Does your child want friends this upcoming school year, but isn’t sure how to start or keep those connections?

In our PEERS® Social Skills Program, neurodiverse students practice real-life social skills in a supportive, structured setting — from starting conversations to handling disagreements and building lasting friendships.

Families often tell us this is the first time their child feels confident navigating social situations on their own.

Request more info today: https://bit.ly/NSCinformation

What an incredible six weeks of summer camp at Hill Top! ☀️

From feeding giraffes at Elmwood Park Zoo and exploring Arcadia University's campus to discovering nature near campus, celebrating birthdays, and whipping up sweet treats with Chef Smallwood, our campers made the most of every moment.

We wish summer didn’t have to end, but we’re already counting down to next year!

🌟 Special Needs Planning - FREE WEBINAR! 🌟
👤 Presented by 1847Financial
📅 October 1st, 2026 via Zoom
🕕 6:00 PM

Planning for the future of a loved one with special needs can feel overwhelming. This free workshop covers key topics like:

✅ Maximizing Government Benefits
✅ Special Needs Trusts & Estate Planning
✅ Understanding the SECURE Act & Tax Planning
…and much more!

Ask your questions and get tailored guidance to create a cohesive plan for your family’s future.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Hill Top Preparatory School Presents: Special Needs Planning Workshop!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. We want to make this presentation about YOU! Please send us your questions, areas of concern, things that keep you up at night, topics that cause confusion, etc so we can get you the information you want since you are taking the time to listen in. Families with children and other dependents with spe...

Hill Top Adventure Treks celebrated its 20th year with an unforgettable journey through Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks! 🏔️

Our students stepped far outside their comfort zones as they took in breathtaking views from the top of the Tetons, went whitewater rafting on the Snake River, attended the Jackson Hole Rodeo, rode horseback through the mountains, and explored Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Lamar Valley, and more.

Early mornings and long days were rewarded with incredible wildlife sightings, including bears, moose, elk, and bison. We are so proud of our trekkers for embracing every adventure and making this milestone trip one to remember!

We’re still reminiscing about graduation and celebrating everything the Class of 2026 accomplished at Hill Top! 🎓

This fall, our graduates will take their next steps into college, trade school, and the workforce. We are so proud of how far they’ve come and can’t wait to see where their talents, confidence, and determination take them next. Once a Hawk, always a Hawk!

Week 3 of camp already?! ☀️

Summer is flying by at Hill Top! Campers have been busy cooking fresh pasta with Chef Smallwood, exploring Ithan Creek, building LEGO bridges using their STEM skills, competing in exciting esports matches, and even touring Eastern University with our Pathways to Independence campers.

So many adventures, so many memories, and still more summer fun ahead!