Hillcrest Elementary

Hillcrest Elementary School

♦ Recognized by TEA as an Exemplary School for Fourteen Consecutive Years
♦ Selected as a 2008 Just For the Kids Higher Performing School based on its performance in Mathematics and Writing
♦ Received a Gold Performance Award in all subjects tested (Reading, Writing, and Math) since 2001
♦ Texas Business Education Coalition Honor Roll School for Eight Consecutive Years
♦ 2008 Just for the Kids Higher Performing School in Writing and Math based on an analysis conducted by the National Center for Educational Achievement, sponsor of the Just for the Kids Campaign
♦ Recognized by the Division of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Program Coordination at the Texas Education Agency for outstanding Academic performance as a Title I Distinguished Performance Award School for Ten Consecutive Years
♦ National Title I School in 2005-2006
♦ Recognized by Texas Monthly as one of the Best Schools in Texas for its students' scores on every test taken in the November 1996, November 2001,November 2006, and December 2007 issues
♦ Recognized in 2009 by the National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) for growth in Reading, Writing, and Math: and for College and Career Readiness in Writing

Our School

Motto:
Hillcrest is a Great Place to Learn!

Mission Statement:
The faculty and staff at Hillcrest strive to create a safe, supportive school enviroment and take great pride in making the school attractive and inviting. Active volunteer programs are supported by parents and members of the community, reinforcing the belief that all children can learn and that educating everyone takes parents, teachers, community members, and business partners.

Karen Sue Noble, Principal

Fundraisers:

School Mall
Mixed Bag Designs
Box Top for Education

Fifth Six Weeks: March 1st - April 16th
Good Friday: April 2nd
Easter: April 4th
TAKS Test Date:

Math: 3rd & 4th April 27th
Reading 3rd & 4th April 28th

Notes from the Superintendent:

Please use the following time schedule for dropping off students at school:

7:15 a.m. Elementary and Middle Schools

Staff duty assignments will begin at these times, and students should report to the area of the campus set aside for supervision of students such as the cafeteria, school foyer, or front of school. Students dropped off before the stated times will not be properly supervised. Please understand that this is for the safety of your child. Should you have any further questions, please contact the school office.

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