Hillcrest PDS PTA

09/02/2026

Big Kahuna Fundraiser 2026 is officially underway! Hopefully you received the BK packet in your child’s take home folder.
The Last Day for Big Kahuna will be September 18th!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/28/2026

Today is the final day to order your Hillcrest PDS merch! 🐬

https://store.holeintheroof.com/hillcrest_pds_pta_online_store/shop/home

08/17/2026

Hello Everyone!!
The school year has officially started and our PTA has started planning all of the fun events that will happen throughout the school year!
If you haven’t sent in your blue from to join PTA this year, please do…OR you can use the google from below! We do ask all those interested to re-sign up each year so we have the most accurate information from everyone. 🐬
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeibLmypY_XURBJkhz8PcaID0SzojUzKGuM99ySTVVkEYNx1w/viewform
It’s going to be a great year!

Please enter all information below to join Hillcrest PDS PTA! :)

08/08/2026

AMAZON WISHLISTS!
I have combined the lists to have actual links so they are easy to access. Share with your friends/family! If we all purchased one item from our kids' teacher's list, we could definitely make a difference. 🙂 THANKS!!!
Ms. Fikse - Speech
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UBV0W8JM396V?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Whatley - Pre-K
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LRXV7KTDGCHO?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Barfield - 2nd Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WPHU72S997D7?type=wishlist

Ms. Washington - 3rd Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16LJPFUXX9J1Y?ref_=wl_share&content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQEzVi8u_ew5pVcquRLL4O_nVf2WQAlUQqEIL7NCwO-ZV6j56sUZ5WEEH4yitQ&channel_type=fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawTkDH9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVhiWTYweVZta21Pek9xUHBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeWrHKYChtACwQIwxWicU6JqrfJnse0JbjnQo51xaAUEXGAig33c217KFo_Dw_aem_RODQP-UaEvtubAzvn39LHA

Ms. Miah - 5th Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3AG5460WCHV7K?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Nwaeze - SPED/Aspire
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2B12FRRBRWQPK/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Ms. Martinez - Kindergarten
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CBSLLU5AZUE1?ref_=wl_share

Mr. Hale - 3rd Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25F2G6F8FXIQ7?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Morrow - 5th Grade Science
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EFLYXH6424S7?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Rabine - Kindergarten
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32UDGMVZ9PP3Q?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Ranft - 3rd Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MTE09BTQS1N?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Braswell - 5th Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/V4KUCWU8LCD2?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Carroll - Dyslexia
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LJTIWVX0A32?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Land - Pre-K
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/7BQW6GG2JXYC?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Douglas - SPED
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3607JJXGM6GCD?ref_=wl_share

Ms. Marshall - 4th Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36KAV8NDL1ZHI?ref_=wl_share

Mr. Harris - 2nd Grade
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3C27COVUE6F07?ref_=wl_share

08/05/2026

Tomorrow is Meet the Teacher from 5-7pm! Can’t wait to see everyone!

Who is ready for school?
Meet the Teacher August 6th from 5:00 - 7:00!!
We have the following available:
Registration (missing documents)
PTA membership/merchandise
YMCA after-school
Nurse
Dismissal Car Tags
Class Lists
Everyone will need to visit the dismissal table to get their new dismissal car tags with their individualized number. If you have medication to drop off with the nurse, it must be in the original bottle/container. YMCA will be here to register and answer questions about after-school. Bring your child's school supplies and drop them off in the classroom.
If you are unable to attend Meet the Teacher, your child's teacher will call Monday, August 10th to introduce himself/herself.

08/05/2026

The best of the best right here!! 🐬

🎉🎉2026-2027 Hillcrest PDS staff🎉🎉
The best staff at the best elementary school!

Give a shout-out to a staff member you are excited to see on Thursday at Meet the Teacher! 🩵🐬🩵

08/03/2026

AMAZON Lists!! CHECK MOST RECENT POST FOR ALL CLICKABLE LINKS!!
We LOVE our teachers at HPDS!!! They love our kids so much and work so hard to help each of them thrive!
Teachers will be adding their Amazon wishlist in the comments…Please check back in the next few days as more and more will be added - if we all purchased just one or two things, it would make difference!
See y’all Thursday at Meet the Teacher!!

07/13/2026

06/03/2026

Couldn’t be more proud!! 🥳💖🫶🏻

🏆 Big News: We were voted Waco’s Best Public Elementary School! 🏆
We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news with you today. Thanks to our amazing community, Hillcrest has officially been named Waco’s Best Public Elementary School by the Wacoan! Thank you for making our school a place where children love to learn and grow!!

Waco ISD