Hillcrest School District

The Screamin' Eagles will be taking on the Ridgefield Warriors tonight in the Eagles Nest. Games will tip at 4:00 with a Jr Boys "B" game, followed by the Jr Girls, Jr Boys and Sr Boys. Little Dribblers will also be making their last performance of the year. Big night ahead, look forward to seeing a big crowd! Go Screamin' Eagles!

7th and 8th grade FBLA members should be prepared to be on the bus and leaving Strawberry campus by 8am tomorrow morning. Lunch will be provided by the club. We will return by 1 so that basketball players can catch the bus to KIPP.

Attention seniors and parents! Tonight is FAFSA night from 5-7 in the gym lobby at Lynn. All parents need to bring or have access to their 2023 tax returns. Financial aid representatives will be on hand to answer questions so please stop by!

Attn: Hillcrest Parents/Guardians There are only 38 yearbooks left. If you're interested in purchasing one please follow the link, or contact Mrs. Heather by calling the high school office. https://hillcrest.k12.ar.us/yearbooks

FBLA Spring Conference takes place this month for all members grades 7-12. Mid-level conference takes place on the 24th and senior high on the 31st. Students will travel by bus on both days and return before the school day ends. Business attire is required. Permission forms have been sent home with students. Please get in touch with Mrs. Brannon with any questions or concerns.

The Screamin' Eagle Jr Invitational Tournament will resume with Semi-Final games Saturday, January 18. Schedule is as followed: 4:00 Sloan-Hendrix vs Maynard Jr Boys 5:00 Sloan-Hendrix vs Maynard Jr Girls 6:00 Hillcrest vs Salem Jr Boys 7:00 Salem vs Corning Jr Girls Should be some great Jr high games so come out and join us. We will determine when the Finals will be played after the conclusion of Saturday's games. Good Luck to all Teams!

The Hillcrest Lady Screamin' Eagles will take on the Corning Lady Bobcats tonight at the Eagles Nest. The 7th Grade girls will tip at 5:00 followed by the Jr Girls and Sr Girls. Go Screamin' Eagles!

All Hillcrest buses will run NORMAL routes; except for Mrs. Angela Burrow's bus tomorrow, Friday, January 17. Mr. Tate will stop at the Calamine General Store to pick up any of Mrs. Angela's bus riders that can get there.

Hillcrest buses will be running state highways only; for both AM and PM routes, tomorrow, Thursday, January 16. Mr. Rose’s bus route will begin at 7:10 at Hilltop. Coach Durham’s bus route will begin at 7:10 at the Cord store. Mr. Josh Smith’s bus route will begin at 7:15 at the old Saffell store. Mr. Clifton’s bus route will begin at 7:10 at the Powhatan Post Office. Mr. Tate’s bus route will begin at 6:50 at the old Poughkeepsie store, 7:10 at Foothills General Store in Calamine; Mr. Tate will be picking up Mrs. Angela Burrow’s bus riders as well. Mr. Goff’s bus route will begin at 7:15 at the Smithville Methodist Church.

Hillcrest High School will host a FAFSA night on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 5-7 p.m. in the lobby of the gym at Lynn during the basketball games. All seniors are encouraged to come and bring their parents to get assistance in filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Parents will need the following information on hand: 2023 tax return.

Hillcrest buses will be running state highways only for PM routes again today, Wednesday, January 15. If you have any questions or need to make arrangements, call (870) 376-5416.

All Hillcrest campuses will be open and in session this Monday, January 20, at the normal “late start Monday” time (instruction starts at 8:20 at elementary and 8:30 at high school). This is the make-up day (snow day#1) for last Friday, January 10.

Attn: Hillcrest Parents/Guardians Today is the last day to purchase senior yearbook ads. Please follow the link below to complete your orders. If you have any questions, you can contact Mrs. Heather at the high school office. https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/FTVfvA5Tmn498pr0osOjsnyE

Hillcrest buses will be running state highways only; for both AM and PM routes, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15. Mr. Rose’s bus route will begin at 7:10 at Hilltop. Coach Durham’s bus route will begin at 7:10 at the Cord store. Mr. Josh Smith’s bus route will begin at 7:15 at the old Saffell store. Mr. Clifton’s bus route will begin at 7:10 at the Powhatan Post Office. Mr. Tate’s bus route will begin at 6:50 at the old Poughkeepsie store, 7:10 at Foothills General Store in Calamine, and onto HWY 25 to Strawberry. Mr. Tate will be picking up Mrs. Angela Burrow’s bus riders as well. Mr. Goff’s bus route will begin at 7:15 at the Smithville Methodist Church.

Hillcrest buses will be running state highways only for PM routes today, Tuesday, January 14. Mr. Rose’s bus: HWY 230 to old Hilltop store, arriving at approximately 3:45. Mr. Smith’s bus: HWY 25 to Cord store, arriving at approximately 3:50. Mr. Nunnally’s bus: Lynn, HWY 361 , Safely, Rosebud Church, arriving at approximately 3:40. Mr. Clifton’s route: HWY 25 to Powhatan Post Office arriving approximately 3:40. Mrs. Angela’s route: Not running (Mr. Tate’s bus) Mr. Tate’s route: Lynn to Jesup to Calamine, arriving at Poughkeepsie store at approximately 4:00. Mr. Goff’s route: arriving at Smithville Methodist Church at 3:45. If you have any questions, call (870) 376-5416.

Hillcrest plays Piggott tonight starting 5:00(not 4:00) 7th grade boys, Jr Boys, Sr Boys. Go Screamin' Eagles!

Hillcrest School District will open at the normal time (7:50 AM) tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14. Buses will be running state highways only; for both AM and PM routes. Mr. Rose’s bus route will begin at 7:10 at Hilltop. Coach Durham’s bus route will begin at 7:10 at the Cord store. Mr. Josh Smith’s bus route will begin at 7:15 at the old Saffell store. Mr. Clifton’s bus route will begin at 7:10 at the Powhatan Post Office. Mr. Tate’s bus route will begin at 6:50 at the old Poughkeepsie store and at 7:10 at Foothills General Store in Calamine, Mr. Tate will be picking up Mrs. Angela Burrow’s bus riders as well. Mr. Goff’s bus route will begin at 7:15 at the Smithville Methodist Church.

Basketball games for tonight vs Earle have been postponed. Rescheduled date is January 30th.

From Hillcrest School District and UACCB for concurrent students: We will be open (UACCB). HS students should go to class if they are able (especially online classes). If they are not able, then their absence will not be held against them if their school is closed.

Hillcrest School District will be closed tomorrow, January 13th, due to backroads and side roads. This is for the safety of the students and staff. Thank you for your understanding.