Hillcrest Elementary School

04/28/2026

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation is HERE! 🌟

We are so excited to welcome our newest Hillcrest Beavers! 🦫❤️

📅 April 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM (Doors open at 5:20)
📍 Hillcrest Elementary

Join us to:
✔️ Visit a kindergarten classroom
✔️ Explore the school
✔️ Get helpful tips to prepare your child for success

If you still need to finish registration, you can bring:
📄 Birth certificate
💉 Immunization records
🏠 Proof of address

👉 This is an important meeting for parents/guardians. Please arrange childcare for siblings if possible.

We can’t wait to meet you! 💛

03/09/2026

🌎📚 Dual Language Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! 📚🌎
American Falls School District #381 is now accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten students interested in our Dual Language Program! This program gives students the opportunity to become bilingual and biliterate while learning core academic subjects.
📅 Parent Information Meetings:
• March 11 at 6:00 PM
• March 12 at 8:00 AM
📍 Location:
District Office
827 Fort Hall Ave., American Falls
At the meeting, families will learn about how the program works, the benefits of dual language learning, and how to enroll their child.
📞 Questions? Contact Jamie Garza at (208) 810-3750 for more information.
Please help us spread the word to families with incoming kindergarten students!

02/23/2026

🎒✨ Kindergarten Registration is OPEN at Hillcrest Elementary! ✨🎒

We are excited to welcome our newest Beavers for the 2026–2027 school year!

🗓 Online Registration Opens: February 1, 2026
🏫 In-Person Registration: February 26–27, 2026
📍 1045 Bennett, American Falls
🔗 sd381.k12.id.us/o/hes/page/kreg

📱 Simply scan the QR code in the graphic and follow the instructions to get started!

📢 Why Pre-Registration Matters

We strongly encourage families to complete registration as early as possible. Early enrollment numbers directly impact staffing decisions for the upcoming school year. Timely registration allows us to plan appropriately and determine the number of kindergarten teachers needed to support our students.

Delaying registration may result in larger class sizes, so registering early helps us ensure the best possible classroom experience for every child.

📞 Questions? We’re happy to help!
Call us at 208-226-2391

We can’t wait to welcome our newest kindergarteners to Hillcrest! 🦫❤️

02/12/2026

02/10/2026

AMERICAN FALLS — The American Falls School Board recognized Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield for her role in helping secure continued funding for Idaho's Community Schools program.

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

Is your child starting kindergarten next school year? We’re excited to welcome our newest students! 🧒🎒

📝 How to Register:
1️⃣ Online Pre-Registration
👉 sd381.k12.id.us/o/hes/page/kreg
(or scan the QR code)

2️⃣ Complete Registration Forms
📧 Watch for an email from the district within 24–48 hours after pre-registering with instructions to finish the forms.

3️⃣ In-Person Screenings & Required Documents

📅 Dates & Times:
• February 26: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• February 27: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📂 What to Bring:
✔️ Your student
✔️ Certified birth certificate or passport
✔️ Immunization record
✔️ Parent/guardian photo ID
✔️ Proof of residency

📞 Questions? Call Hillcrest at 208-226-2391

✨ We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! ✨

10/23/2025

American Falls Joint School District #381 is celebrating a major achievement by a group of local educators. The American Falls Early Learning Collaborative has earned first place in the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (Idaho AEYC) statewide "Shark Tank" competition at the Early...

10/22/2025

“Molly of Idaho” Sneak Peek Screening

Tuesday, November 4, 6:00 p.m.
Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Event Center – Fort Hall, Idaho

Join Idaho Public Television and PBS KIDS for a special Molly of Denali community screening! Be among the first to watch the brand-new Idaho-themed episode, “Molly of Idaho: Cinder Cones and Broken Drones.”

Enjoy free family fun with:

Molly of Denali–themed games and activities

Concessions and photo opportunities

A Q&A with tribal representatives and special guests

Special Guests

Rose Ann Abrahamson, Character of Rose

Gator, featured Indian Cowboy

Jessica James, Character of Jessica

Israel, Character of Stormee

Michael Tindore, Character of Michael

The episode takes viewers to Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve and features stories from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Molly and her friends explore lava tubes, learn about the Indian Relay Race, and hear the traditional Shoshone-Bannock legend of Doe’gwo’ah—the Big Snake who helped form the Craters of the Moon lava fields.

This episode also introduces Gator, a 12-year-old Shoshone-Bannock cowboy who competes in rodeo events and shares his community’s culture with viewers.

Produced by GBH Kids and Atomic Cartoons.
For more information, contact the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Library at 208-478-3919.

10/16/2025

The Power County Sheriffs Deputies Association is Sponsoring the "Trunk or Treat on Idaho St" again this year! Hillcrest Elementary is planning to sponsor a trunk during this event- come and find us, if you're there that night.
This is the information that was posted on the Power County Sheriff Deputies Association page:

🎃🕸️We’re so excited to announce Hillcrest Elementary to our Trunk-or-Treat lineup! The Hillcrest Beavers are bringing school spirit, fun and plenty of treats!
Come out and show your Beaver pride while enjoying a spooky good time with the whole community!👻
📆 October 31st
📍Idaho St, American Falls
⏰ 6pm-730pm