We are so proud to celebrate our September Students of the Month! These students have been recognized for demonstrating our **ROARS expectations**—Respect Others, Act Responsibly, and Be Safe—while also showing kindness, effort, and a positive attitude each day. 🐾
Congratulations to all of our September Students of the Month! We are proud of the way you are helping make Hillcrest Elementary a great place to learn and grow. 💙
**Keep roaring, Panthers!** 🐾👏
Third grade: Kadyn Washington, Hazel Brooks-Gillies, Reese Smith, Isabel Castillo, Braelyn Tice.
Second grade: Ivy Moffett, Bonnie Tiernan, Kali Quiroz, Lauren Wickes, Mikaya Boykins, Noah Herrick
First grade: Zion Gutierrez, Deklan Tice, Owen Frisbie, Ezra Ockert, Elliott Sommerville, Emilia Rowe (not pictured)
We are off to a strong start! During the first 20 days of school, the percentage of APS students considered chronically absent decreased from 23.66% last year to 17.93% this year—a decrease of nearly 6 percentage points!
Even more encouraging, when we compare the same groups of students from last year to this year, chronic absenteeism decreased from 24.12% to 17.73%, with 10 of the 12!
Thank you for staying connected and helping us make sure our families are up to date! 🐾
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📢 NOW ENROLLING AT ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS! 🧡🖤
Give your child the best start with Panther Cubs and GSRP at the Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center! Whether you're looking for nurturing childcare, a play-based toddler preschool experience, or a FREE 4-year-old preschool program, we have options for your family.
🐾 Panther Cubs Childcare - 2 Spots Available
• Ages 18½ months – 30 months
• Year-round care
• Safe, nurturing, play-based environment: including music, library and PE
🐾 Panther Cubs Childcare - 2 Spots Available
• Ages 2½ months – 31/2 years
• Year-round care
• Safe, nurturing, play-based environment: including music, library and PE
🎨 Panther Cubs Toddler Pre-School Experience - 2 Spots Available
• 3-year-old- 4year preschool
• HighScope® Curriculum
• All-day themed, play-based learning : including music, library and PE
• Before and after care available
🎓 GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) - 10 Spots Available
• FREE preschool for eligible 4-year-olds
• High-quality early learning: including music, library and PE
• Transportation, before/after care, and Friday learning options available
Every child deserves a place to learn, play, grow, and succeed, and we'd love to welcome your family to ours!
📞 Questions or ready to enroll?
Call 989-466-7593
📧 almachildcare@almaschools.net
📍 Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center
Enrollment is happening now—spaces are limited, so don't wait! 🧡🐾
Healthy students = more days at school and more opportunities to learn! 🍎📚
Every day matters!
Check it out for updates on Homecoming, Fall Conferences, our Halloween Costume Drive, and important safety lessons happening at Hillcrest.
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1st Grade-Green
2nd Grade-Blue
3rd Grade-Red
Halloween Costume Drive
🧡🖤 SPIRIT WEEK STARTS TOMORROW! 🖤🧡
It’s almost time for Hillcrest Elementary Homecoming Spirit Week! 🎉 We’re ready for a fun week of dressing up, showing our school spirit, and celebrating our Alma Panthers! 🐾
Here’s the lineup:
😴 Monday: Pajama Day
🧢 Tuesday: Hat Day
🌈 Wednesday: Color Wars
🏆 Thursday: Favorite Team Day
🧡🖤 Friday: Orange & Black Day
Get those outfits ready and let’s make it a FUN week at Hillcrest!
Go Panthers! 🐾🧡🖤
📢 NOW ENROLLING AT ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS! 🧡🖤
Give your child the best start with Panther Cubs and GSRP at the Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center! Whether you're looking for nurturing childcare, a play-based toddler preschool experience, or a FREE 4-year-old preschool program, we have options for your family.
🐾 Panther Cubs Childcare - 2 Spots Available
• Ages 18½ months – 30 months
• Year-round care
• Safe, nurturing, play-based environment: including music, library and PE
🐾 Panther Cubs Childcare - 2 Spots Available
• Ages 2½ months – 31/2 years
• Year-round care
• Safe, nurturing, play-based environment: including music, library and PE
🎨 Panther Cubs Toddler Pre-School Experience - 2 Spots Available
• 3-year-old- 4year preschool
• HighScope® Curriculum
• All-day themed, play-based learning : including music, library and PE
• Before and after care available
🎓 GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) - 10 Spots Available
• FREE preschool for eligible 4-year-olds
• High-quality early learning: including music, library and PE
• Transportation, before/after care, and Friday learning options available
Every child deserves a place to learn, play, grow, and succeed, and we'd love to welcome your family to ours!
📞 Questions or ready to enroll?
Call 989-466-7593
📧 almachildcare@almaschools.net
📍 Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center
Enrollment is happening now—spaces are limited, so don't wait! 🧡🐾
Attendance Matters at APS! Check out this video for updates and important information on how we are promoting positive attendance!
Attendance Video Link
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About Veronica Anderson, in her own words:
"I have been teaching and working in the field of education for almost 20 years. I started my journey in early intervention foster care then became a special education teacher and also worked as a Title I consultant. Over the summer my husband retired from military service and we moved from Iowa to Michigan to be closer to family! I grew up in a small town in central Illinois and I am the 3rd eldest of nine children (6 girls, 3 boys)."
Get those smiles ready, Hillcrest! 😊 Picture Day is Wednesday, September 2nd!
We can’t wait to capture those big smiles and start the school year with some great memories! 💙📚
Say cheese! 🧀📸
