Adams 12 Five Star Schools rise to the Occasion

Based on their academic results, schools are assigned one of four ratings:  turnaround, priority improvement, improvement and performance.  A record seven schools in the Five Star District moved out of the priority improvement rating.  Additionally, no Five Star School moved into the priority improvement category and the district does not have any schools in turnaround status.  Hillcrest Elementary, due to our academic gains, moved from Improvement to Performance!

Breakfast and Lunch

Adams 12 Five Star Schools Nutrition Services serves breakfast and lunch each day or students may choose to bring meals from home.  In addition to meals, a variety of a la carte snack selections is offered for purchase at additional costs.  Prepayment for meals is encouraged via cash, check, or online at https://www.payforit.net/.  Parents are encouraged to set low balance notification or auto replenishment at PayForIt.net to ensure funds are available for purchases.

Free and reduced meal benefits are available to households that qualify, applications must be completed annually and can be submitted online at  https://www.myschoolapps.com.  Paper applications are also available in the kitchen office.  Students approved for free or reduced meal benefits receive meals at no cost.  In addition, our school has breakfast available free of charge daily to all students, regardless of meal benefits status.

Additional detailed information about Nutrition Services can be found at https://www.adams12.org/departments/nutrition, including current menus, meal prices, free and reduced meal benefits, special dietary needs, and meal charge standard practice.  You may also contact the supervisor or kitchen manager.

Our Website

Our Parent Handbook is in both English and Spanish with the Spanish version starting on page 52. 

We are continuing to improve our website as a way to foster improved communication between our students, parents, community and staff. Feel free to have a look around. ​Our Staff Directory page contains a complete list of the fantastic individuals currently employed at Hillcrest. With the new site we've added a Common Questions section where you can find answers to frequent inquires we've received. Our Classrooms section contains a complete list of classes for the current school year broken down by type or grade and if you're interested in what Hillcrest has to offer outside of class feel free to look over our Hillcrest Activities page.  Please review the District Policies and Important Notices.

We Welcome Your Feedback

If you have any questions or would like to simply let us know how we're doing please feel free to contact us. We'd love to hear from you.