Hillis Elementary PTO

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Hillis Elementary PTO is organized for the purpose of supporting the education of children at Hillis Elementary School by fostering relationships among the school, parents and teachers.

Good morning, Welcome back!!
08/24/2026

Good morning, Welcome back!!

Tomorrow is the first day of school!!
08/23/2026

Tomorrow is the first day of school!!

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the Back to School Open House tomorrow from 3:30pm-5:00pm. Stop by the PTO t...
08/19/2026

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the Back to School Open House tomorrow from 3:30pm-5:00pm. Stop by the PTO table and say hello! We still have a few yearbooks from last year left that we will be selling for $5.00 cash only.

We are so excited to see you this Thursday, August 20th from 3:30 - 5 PM for an open house! Students in grades 1-6 will ...
08/17/2026

We are so excited to see you this Thursday, August 20th from 3:30 - 5 PM for an open house! Students in grades 1-6 will get to meet their teacher while kindergarten students will get to meet the kindergarten teacher team with finalized teacher assignments coming out at the end of the first week of school. Bring your smiles!

Join us for the Hillis Carnival tomorrow from 12:30 - 2:15. We will be selling yearbooks tomorrow at the Hillis Carnival...
06/02/2026

Join us for the Hillis Carnival tomorrow from 12:30 - 2:15.

We will be selling yearbooks tomorrow at the Hillis Carnival. They are $17.00 each, Cash only.

Hillis Spring Carnival - All Families Are Welcome
June 3rd from 12:30 pm to 2:15 pm

This will be a Carnival to Remember.

Thank you to the generous sponsor of Hillis PTO and One Run Funds we will have the following activities and more:
Inflatable obstacle course
Spin Art
Dunk tank
Snow Cones

Start Times by Grade Level:
Kindergarten & 6th Grade: 12:30 PM
1st Grade: 12:45 PM
Grades 2, 3, 4, & 5: 1:00 PM
Important Information for Parents (Check-In & Check-Out):
Entrance & Exit:
There is one entrance and exit for the carnival.
Families will enter at the southwest corner of the playground (Hickman & 56th gate).
If you are checking your student out early:
Find your student’s teacher (look for the grade-level signs).
The teacher will record that you are checking out your student.
Exit at the same gate where you entered, with a Hillis staff member present.

Yearbooks have arrived!!Pre-ordered yearbooks will be given to teachers on 5/27. We will be selling yearbooks after scho...
05/26/2026

Yearbooks have arrived!!

Pre-ordered yearbooks will be given to teachers on 5/27.

We will be selling yearbooks after school from 2:30-3:00 on 5/27(tomorrow) and 5/28(Thursday) in the pick-up area.
We will also be selling them at the School Carnival and the morning of the last day of school as long as there are some left.
Each book is $17.00 cash only. No big bills please.
Yearbooks will be available on a first come first serve basis until they are gone.

Thank you all so much for the donations for the Hills Woot Woot Cart!! We could not do this without your help!!
05/08/2026

Thank you all so much for the donations for the Hills Woot Woot Cart!! We could not do this without your help!!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!!Because it's Teacher Appreciation Week we will be bringing the Woot Woot Cart through th...
05/04/2026

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!!

Because it's Teacher Appreciation Week we will be bringing the Woot Woot Cart through the halls this Friday to provide special treats to teachers!!
Hillis families can show their appreciation by donating items. Treats will be collected in the main office.

Below is the link to order off of their Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/284JOISFL1DX3?fbclid=IwY2xjawJrFa9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkT8VLcUjx4Vdonpm5FtwHduKiLsqX1iTRBmcvfLt_653hTIMsRl5ODRBMDN_aem_23BHXrGSoUAEvxAdD2Gxpg

Let's show some Hillis love! 🐶

***Online ordering ends Wednesday***Order your 2025-2026 yearbook!!It's a BIG one this year with 52 pages!Deadline to or...
05/04/2026

***Online ordering ends Wednesday***

Order your 2025-2026 yearbook!!

It's a BIG one this year with 52 pages!

Deadline to order online is May 6th!

Yearbooks are $17.00 each.

We welcome you to join us before our May 6th meeting.
04/30/2026

We welcome you to join us before our May 6th meeting.

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2401 56th Street
Des Moines, IA
50310

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