Hillcrest Elementary School

We are delighted to share that Alma Public Schools will be offering Before and After School childcare for our K-5 students! These programs will be housed at Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center. Drop off will begin at 6 a.m for before school care and pick up for after school care will be until 6 p.m. Transportation will be available in the morning to bus students from Luce Road to their appropriate schools and from their schools to Luce Road for after school care. At a per day cost of $10 for before school care, $10 for after school care, or $15 for both we are hopeful these programs will bridge a gap in childcare needs in our community! "Drop in" or unscheduled care will not be available due to staffing requirements. If you are interested in signing up for Before or After School care, please click the link below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsbkmoAdniT2UiKvb4Z-dWo8RxyKmLki2bRe3fjOqiCgbIIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Throughout the summer, we will be highlighting some of our new teachers. Next up, Mrs. Abby Pryor, who will be teaching Special Education at Hillcrest this year! She is coming back to Alma as she is a graduate of Alma High School!

Throughout the summer, we will be highlighting some of our new teachers. Next up, Mrs. Melissa Dow, who will be teaching Special Education at Hillcrest this year!

Throughout the summer, we will be highlighting some of our new teachers. Next up, Mrs. Natalie DeJong, who is a familiar face at Hillcrest and will be teaching 3rd Grade this year!

Our 3 Literacy Coaches; Mrs. Barnaby, Mrs. Oswald, and Mrs. Lebron, are in Atlanta, GA at the National Bookworms Convention learning from the creator of the curriculum, Dr. Sharon Walpole. We are so excited for the knowledge they will bring back for our teachers!

A lot has been happening at Hillcrest in the past month preparing for the move of 1st grade to Hillcrest! All rooms have been moved and classrooms cleaned so teachers can move into their new rooms! Also, more lockers are being installed in each hallway.

Throughout the summer, we will be highlighting some of our new teachers. Next up, Ms. Ashley Pineiro, who will be teaching 2nd Grade at Hillcrest this year!

Throughout the summer, we will be highlighting some of our new teachers. Next up, Ms. Brenda Jolls, who will be teaching 3rd Grade at Hillcrest this year!

Throughout the summer, we will be highlighting some of our new teachers. First up, Mrs. Jenna Benjamin who will be teaching 1st Grade at Hillcrest this year!

A culminating lesson for the first week for our 4th and 5th graders! What design would win, the students or the teachers?!?! The students will get another chance!!! https://youtu.be/SiblihIgQmQ

That is a wrap on the first week of Summer School! The students have done an incredible job and the teachers have come up with some awesome lessons!!

First day of Summer School! We have about 80 elementary students that are gaining some extra learning opportunities this summer and have lots of fun while doing it!!!

I have received several communications in the last two days citing incorrect information about 5th-grade class sizes. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the central office at 989-466-7512 or scriner@almaschools.net

It has been a VERY busy first week of summer at Hillcrest. There are a lot of moving parts with the relocation of first grade. Our custodians have been doing an INCREDIBLE job!!! A huge THANKS to them for all their hard work!!

Congrats to our May Star Students of the Month!! https://youtu.be/CTdD3GoZpVE Peitsch Zakariah Ogle Zak is our last Star Student of the Month for the school year! Zak has been an amazing student this year, extremely helpful, and a hard worker. He has never missed a day of school and always came to class ready to learn. We are so proud of Zak this year. Keep up the great work in third grade! Kindel Quinn Zombeck Quinn is our final Star Student of the Month. Quinn has grown tremendously throughout the year and we couldn't be more proud of her. Quinn is exceptionally helpful, kind, and caring. If you need anything, Quinn will be there. I am proud to have such a respectful student in class and will be sad to see her go, but can't wait to see what 3rd grade holds for her. Keep up the amazing work, Quinn! Trefil Zach Sommerville Our final Star Student of the year is our star, Zach! He can always be counted on to do the right thing. He is willing to help anyone and is always doing his job. He follows directions and is a great listener. When Zach needs help, he always raises his hand or asks a friend. He works hard and loves to learn. Zach is kind, responsible, and respectful. We are so proud of Zach this year. He is ready to be an All-Star in 3rd grade! Rogers Myka Hyatt Our last Star Student is Ms. Myka Hyatt. She has made such great improvements this year. She also has shown her ROARS and I can count on her for anything. She is very respectful, and always doing the right thing. Keep up the great work in 3rd grade Myka. We are so lucky to have you in our class! Wolfe Penelope Baxter Penelope Baxter is our Star Student for May. Penelope is a fantastic friend to her classmates and always offers to lend a helping hand. I will miss her creating math problems for me to solve during Panther Math and watching her read a book to others during library time. Keep up the excellent work in 3rd grade, Penelope! Wickes Hayley Sigmon Hayley is our final Star Student of the Month this year! Hayley has worked hard to follow her ROARS in class. She always contributes positively to our discussions and isn't afraid to share her ideas. Hayley is ready to take on 4th grade! Great work, Hayley!! Booms Kyrie Wetzel Kyrie is a TRUE star!! She always gives her best and does it with a smile on her face!!! She is a great role model for others with her hard work and kindness to everyone. She truly deserves this honor! Carroll Grant Leonard Our Star Student for May is Grant Leonard! I can depend on Grant to always follow his ROARS. Grant shows respect by being a great listener and using great manners. He is responsible and dependable because Grant follows directions, works hard, and is always ready for learning. Kindness is another strength for Grant. He is kind to his peers and willing to work cooperatively with anyone. Grant is very helpful and always offers his assistance in anything that is needed. Grant has worked hard this year and is definitely ready for fourth grade! Greiner Corriana Wager Corriana is our Star Student for May! Corri did a great job ending the year by following her ROARS and following her directions. Corri has done a great job this year with working on her ROARS and her hard work didn't go unnoticed. Congratulations and fantastic job this year Corri and have a great year in 4th grade! Lamphere Faith Girard Faith is our Star Student of the Month. She has done a great job this year working hard in academics and showing her ROARS. Keep up the great work in 4th grade! Draher Greyson Prchlik Greyson is a student who always does what he is supposed to do, pays close attention, and does exceptional work. He is going to do great in 4th grade next year!

We still have a few spots left open! Registration will end on Wednesday at Noon. Summer School begins Monday, June 12th. Make sure to sign up for our K-5 Summer School Program at Pine Ave! Limited spots are available, so sign up today! https://forms.gle/u5MR2dvtBaR1Njk27

Well, that is a wrap from Hillcrest Island!! We hope everyone has a GREAT summer!!! https://www.smore.com/cx2qr

Our annual 3rd Grade Walk through Hillcrest!!! https://youtu.be/YMSAaFhnwr4

Today we honor and congratulate Denise Carroll and Michele Ringle as both are retiring from APS!!! The countless lives they have touched will never forget them! THANK YOU for your years of service!!!

3rd Grade Fun Day!!