Hillcrest Elementary

It’s a bittersweet day at Hillcrest Elementary. Demolition began today. It is evident by the number of individuals who stopped to take a picture or share a story that this building is more than just a building. How incredibly fortunate we are to have a place to attribute so many amazing memories!

Calling all 3rd grade Girls and Coaches for Girls on the Run (GOTR) Fall 2024 Season! 5 coaches are recommended for a team of 16.

We are excited to announce the upcoming season of Girls on the Run. We are looking for enthusiastic participants, coaches, and a coordinator. If your daughter would like to join or if you're interested in being a Site Coordinator or Coach, we need to hear from you! This is open to any adult, community member, or family member.

We are accepting applications for Junior Coaches (high school girls ages 16-18).

Season Dates: Sept. 12 - Nov. 9
Practice Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:00
Practices will be held at Hillcrest.

For more information or to sign-up, please contact the elementary school office or email Mrs. Smith at [email protected].

New Coach Application
https://www.pinwheel.us/volunteer/index/Fall2024-GOTR-SD-Volunteer-Application

Junior Coach Application
http://www.embe.org/gotr

Girls on the Run® Fall 2024 Registration will open in early July BECOME A COACH BECOME A JUNIOR COACH NEW SITE APPLICATION INFORMATION For more information or questions, please contact Elizabeth Cordell at 605-681-8349 or [email protected]. INFORMATION For more information or questions, please contact Jasmina Miller....

Proyecto Family Back2School **Deberá completar un formulario de registro para cada niño que desea inscribir**

Family Back2School Project ***COMPLETE A REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH CHILD**

Flashback to one year ago. The landscape sure has changed.

Thank you to everyone who was able to visit Hillcrest and share memories! We had an incredible outpouring of support from individuals who were able to repurpose some of the items from Hillcrest for their own use. The smiles and reminiscing filled the halls.

Thank you doesn’t feel enough for the tasks the Hillcrest staff and volunteers completed over the past two days. We did it! We got everything moved from the current building to the new construction in under two days. We also set up the gym for our surplus sale.

"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team" — Phil Jackson

Day 2 has begun!!

This crew is simply amazing!! They are rockstars! We made incredible progress in our move today. Everyone was in it for each other, true Bobcats!

Taking some time for fun!! These people are amazing!!!

They are going strong! Look at those smiles!

Still going strong!! Thanks to family, friends, and community members for the help!!

First load complete for this crew!

Operation Move is underway!!! Stay posted for updates throughout the day.

Happy last week of school everyone! Here is a reminder of our schedule this week:
Hillcrest and Medary's last day of school will be tomorrow 5/15/24 with a 2:22 pm dismissal.
The remaining schools have their last day on Friday 5/17/24 with a noon dismissal.
Graduation for our seniors will take place on Sunday 5/26/24 at 2:00 pm.

Enjoy your summer break!

Check it out!

The Family Back2School Project helps to provide children the opportunity to choose their school supplies in a "store like" setting for the 2024-25 school year. Please click the link to register by July 26.

Family Back2School Project The goal of the Family Back2School Project is to provide children the opportunity to choose their school supplies in a "store like" setting for the upcoming school year. The school supplies available will be the items requested by the school.

👀 at this amazing group of educators!! I challenge you to find a more dedicated and passionate group. They are simply the best. We are grateful for Hillcrest staff!!

(Disclaimer: not all staff were available for this photo)

Enroll now in the BSD Early Learning Program!

May 6-10 marks a very important week! It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Help us celebrate the Hillcrest Staff each day. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated and passionate group of individuals who dedicate their time to our students, families, and community.

What an incredible evening at Hillcrest! Over 200 people came together to play BINGO in the Hillcrest gym for the last time in our current facility. We have an outstanding PTA and staff who volunteered their time tonight. Amazing families who came to support the Hillcrest PTA and their mission.

Some of our Hillcrest staff were honored at the Brookings Education Association Awards Ceremony.

Thank you to Mrs. Gunderson for her 25 years of service.

Thank you, Mrs. Olson, for as Hillcrest Educational Support Person of the Year.

Thank you, Mrs. Meyer, Hillcrest Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations on your retirement:
Mrs. Carlson
Mrs. Lunneborg
Mr. Corlett
Mr. Merle Dick

Tomorrow is the night! Join us for bingo, a silent auction, a raffle, and a meal!

Funds raised will support purchases for our classrooms, recess, and student appreciation initiatives.

May 6th-10th is Teacher Appreciation Week! Hillcrest PTA is planning some great activities to celebrate the wonderful staff at Hillcrest! Here are two ways you can help:

Donate funds: https://staff-appreciation-week-88261.cheddarup.com

Send a card to an individual teacher or the entire staff - cards can be sent to school with a learner, mailed or dropped off at the office.

Thank you!