Hillcrest School District

Hillcrest will host the Veteran's Day program tomorrow at the Lynn campus starting at 9:30. Everyone is welcome.

Mrs. Kara's class has been working hard each week on improving their vocabulary skills. Here are a few pictures from this mornings lesson with 8th grade. Keep up the hard work!

ATTENTION: The Junior class will be taking the ACT Workkeys exams on Monday November 17th at 8:00am. UACCB has been made aware of this date as well.

Homecoming Bonfire will be from 7:30 to 9:00. Parents need to pick up kids at 9:00. Bonfire will be held by the Lynn Water Tower!

Make sure to save the date for the fall shopping event, Nov. 22nd . We currently have 20+ vendors.

📣But wait, there's more!!📣

The Arkansas Department of Education has officially recognized Hillcrest Elementary School as a 2025 Reward School, ranking in the Top 5% statewide for academic growth!
Hillcrest Elementary will receive $21,198.75 in reward funds as part of their recognition.

Our learners, families, staff, administrators, and school board truly make Hillcrest Elementary an unstoppable force!

GO SCREAMIN' EAGLES! 🦅🦅🦅

Hillcrest long sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and jackets are now on sale at the following link. Printed order forms will be sent home with all elementary and pre-k students and are available in the high school office. https://stores.rawkimprinting.com/HSD/shop/home

🎉 Hillcrest earned an A rating from ADE—among the top 8% statewide!

Archery practice for grades 6-12 will be after school this Friday, November 7th. Students need to be picked up at 4:30. All archers need to be at practice. We will score this practice and discuss tournaments.

Hillcrest Homecoming 2025! 🦅

Join us this Saturday, November 8, for Hillcrest Homecoming 2025!

The celebration begins with the Homecoming Ceremony at 2:00 PM, followed by four exciting games vs the Marmaduke Greyhounds. Games will be played as followed:
Jr. Boys(following the Homecoming ceremony)

Sr. Boys

Jr. Girls

Sr. Girls

After the final game, we’ll wrap up the night with the Homecoming Bonfire — all Hillcrest High School students are invited to attend! 🍔🌭 Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided for everyone who comes out to celebrate.

Admission: $5
Hillcrest Students: Free

We’d also like to welcome all former Screamin’ Eagles to join us for the ceremony and games!

Let’s pack the gym, show our school pride, and make it a night to remember.

Go Screamin’ Eagles! 💙🦅🔥

Hillcrest Junior Class 50/50 Raffle!

The Hillcrest Junior Class is selling 50/50 Raffle Tickets to raise money for prom!
There are about 70 tickets left — only $20 each.

The winner will receive half the total profit — up to $1,000 if all 100 tickets are sold!

You can buy your tickets at the raffle table by the concession stand during every home game until the drawing.

If you can’t make it to a game but still want a ticket, just give your first and last name, phone number, and payment to a trusted Junior or Mrs. Heather at the High School front desk.

Drawing Date: November 18th
You do not have to be present to win — so don’t wait, get your tickets today!

We will have 4th and 5th grade archery practice after school Wednesday November 5th at the Strawberry gym. Guardians will need to pick their archer up at 5:00. If students plan to shuttle over please make contact with their classroom teacher. There will be no transportation home. I am keeping scores at practice so if students can attend this would be helpful.-Coach Fe

Our first Lil Dribblers performance is tonight, Monday, November 3, in the gymnasium At Lynn. It will take place after the junior girls game at approximately 6 PM. The Lil dribblers need to be in the gym by 5:45 PM.

We will have 4th and 5th grade archery practice after school Wednesday, November 5th, at the Strawberry gym. Guardians will need to pick their archer up at 5:00. If students plan to shuttle over please make contact with their classroom teacher. There will be no transportation home. I am keeping scores at practice so if students can attend this would be helpful. Coach Fe

Thanks to the Hillcrest community for your continued support of our backpack program.

Yesterday, our high school celebrated the many accomplishments from the first nine weeks! Students were recognized for earning All A’s and A’s & B’s, as well as for achieving perfect attendance and meeting our attendance goal of missing two or fewer days this grading period. A special shout-out to our 7th grade, who had the highest percentage of students meeting the attendance goal! We also announced our Students of the Month, with this month’s focus on the trait of Encouragement. Students voted for classmates who best lift others up and spread positivity: 7th Grade: Justin Johnson 8th Grade: July Johnson 9th Grade: Lyndee Smith 10th Grade: Garrett Oliver 11th Grade: Chastity Freeman 12th Grade: Yasmin Romero Jr. High Principal’s Pick: Callie Richey Sr. High Principal’s Pick: Abigail Keefer The room was full of energy when it came time to celebrate our Teachers and Staff of the Month, chosen by our student panel: Jr. High Teacher of the Month: Coach Durham – for making learning fun! Sr. High Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Brannon – for always bringing out the best in her students! Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Brad – for bringing fun and positivity to our campus! We are so proud of all our students and staff who were celebrated. Your hard work, spirit, and encouragement make our school a great place to be! 💙🦅 #SoaringTogether #StudentSuccess #SchoolPride #Encouragement

Kindergarten enjoyed preparing their candy bags yesterday.