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Hillcrest Elementary is a student centered community school where we believe that all students can achieve high growth and success towards academic goals. As a staff, we strive to recognize our students as individuals first, and foster positive relationships that contribute to an overall sense of belonging and community. We believe that when students feel seen, valued, and honored, they can achieve greatness.
At Hillcrest, we are reaching new heights...working together to achieve, believe, and succeed!
LATEST NEWS
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![Free summer meals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1684254253/adams12org/issyx7imxlobugcirgoh/freesummermeals.png","width":2200}])
Free meals available at seven locations districtwide, adults can purchase lunch for $5.
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Complete our survey and share your thoughts on the priorities of the new central kitchen
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Thank you to our students and families who were able to attend our recent Celebration of Learning community event! We had over 450 people here to celebrate the amazing work that our students have completed this year and we enjoyed being able to spend time with our Hillcrest community.
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La Auténtica Poblana food truck celebrates graduates at Pathways with a delicious lunch
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Coach Randy Brings Heart, Hustle, and Positivity to Thunder Vista through sports
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4th and 8th grade engineering students participated in a PBL unit centered on wind energy
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5th graders brought history to life with a powerful performance of a play about the Boston Tea Party
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At Hillcrest, we are reaching new heights...working together to believe, achieve, and succeed!