S’more Writing Fun in 2nd Grade! Mrs. Shealey's students worked in small groups to build a perfect paragraph using the S’more Technique! They crafted a tasty topic sentence (the graham cracker crust), added juicy details (the marshmallow), sweetened it up with examples (the chocolate), and wrapped it all up with a closing sentence (another graham cracker crust).
Super Readers in Action! Students in Mrs. Tippens’ 2nd grade ELA class are hard at work, practicing strategies to tackle unfamiliar words as they whisper read "King Midas," an exciting adaptation of a Greek myth. Keep up the fantastic work!
Congratulations to our amazing students who earned the Perseverance Award this week! You showed determination and powered through when things seemed tough. We’re so proud of you for modeling that you can do hard things well! Keep up the great work!
Mrs. Roper's reading rockstars! A big shoutout to Nova and Liam for mastering ALL of the kindergarten sight words! As "readers gotta read," they earned a special trip to the Book Vending Machine to choose a brand new book! Congratulations, Nova and Liam! Keep up the great work!
Wow! The response to our hurricane relief donations request has been incredible! Every single donation, large or small, will make a huge difference. Special thanks to Raelynn Bandy from INHLP-Mountain Alternatives for dropping off their generous contributions! We are still accepting donations until Monday, 10/7. Let’s continue to come together for those in need!
Our kindergartners in Mrs. Gartrell's class are hard at work learning their numbers and letter sounds! Check out these little Hawks building number towers, matching beginning sounds, spinning and finding numbers, and creating numbers in different ways.
Our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders are honing their bucket drumming skills in music class! Here's Mrs. Sutton's 3rd-grade class mastering the art of reading rhythms and playing them in sync! Special thanks to the Bent Tree Foundation for their generous grant in 2021, which made these awesome bucket drums possible for Mrs. Richards’ Music room!
Today is National Custodians Day, and we want to extend a thank you to our amazing custodial team! These ladies work to keep HCES clean, safe, and welcoming for all. Your hard work and bright smiles make such a difference every single day!
Hill City is teaming up with PHS AG, Pickens County Young Farmers, and the FFA Alumni to collect much-needed relief supplies for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Together, we can make a difference and send a convoy of supplies to those impacted in Georgia! Donation Deadline: Monday, October 7th.
Supplies needed: Tarps, Non-Perishable Food, Bottled Water, Pet Food, Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Baby Wipes, First Aid Items, Diapers, Bags of Charcoal, Sanitizing Wipes, Baby Food, Work Gloves, Hand Sanitizer, Trash Bags (13 Gal Size), Granola Bags, Clorox Wipes, Crackers, jerky, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Hygiene Products (Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Brushes, etc.)
Congratulations, Timber! We’re proud to announce that Deputy Roach has recognized Timber, a second grader, as the Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month for September! Her kind and positive attitude has truly stood out. We know she’ll continue to be "Determined to Make a Difference!"
Join us for the Hawks Fall Bash! It's Friday, 10/25, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Put on your not-so-scary Halloween costume and dance the night away, try your luck in the $1 cake walk, vote for the best decorated pumpkin, purchase a raffle ticket for one of our amazing baskets,
and don’t miss out on shopping the Book Fair!
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and excitement! We can’t wait to see you there!
Save the date! The Book Fair is coming! From October 21-29, 2024, come experience the limitless possibilities and joy of reading. Every purchase benefits our school.
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Hill City students are getting creative in Art! They’ve been busy working on abstract dot pictures using warm and cool colors with Mrs. Brancato. Some classes even transformed their dots into "Cool" chicks, tying into their ELA units on animals. Such a fun way to connect art and literature!
Students in Mrs. Connelly’s 4th grade ELA class are working hard and diving into literature! In small groups, they compared and contrasted the treatment of themes in different stories, sparking some great discussions. This is terrific way to build understanding through constructive conversations!
The PCSD Staff Spotlight for October goes to Hill City Elementary's incredible Academic Coach Mrs. Rhonda Lane. Whether it’s driving their instructional program, coordinating professional learning, or making sure teachers and students have the resources they need for success, she excels. From creating engaging writing lessons to sparking curiosity with new hands-on experiments in our science lab, her leadership is truly top-notch. We are so grateful for her dedication and positive impact at Hill City.
If your child missed Picture Day or needs a picture retake, Strawbridge Studios will be back at Hill City on Friday, November 1st.
Important weather updates from Pickens County School District...
As part of Hill City Elementary's "Leader in Me" initiative, Mr. Nate, our tech specialist, is launching a Junior Tech Team. These student leaders will be trained to tackle tech issues around the school. Third-grader Hudson Mosley was the first to step up and join the team! Here's a behind-the-scenes look at his very first training session!
Thinking like scientists! Mrs. Kaley's kindergarteners dove into the scientific method in the media center, predicting and testing whether various objects would sink or float! Inspired by "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds, they explored 2D circles and 3D spheres, embracing Vashti’s mindset to "just try." It’s all about experimenting, learning, and growing—one dot at a time!
Our first School Advisory Meeting is this Wednesday, 9/25, at 12:00 p.m. Please join us if your schedule permits.
