Hillcrest Elementary School

08/25/2026

✏️ Kindergarten Meet the Teacher! 🖍️

We are so excited to welcome our newest, youngest learners to school! Join us to meet your child's teacher, explore the classroom, and get ready for a fantastic kindergarten year.

Date: Wednesday, August 26
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Who: Kindergarten Families

✏️ ¡Conozca a la Maestra de Kínder! 🖍️

¡Estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes más pequeños! Acompáñenos a conocer a la maestra de su hijo(a), explorar el salón de clases y prepararse para un maravilloso año de kínder.

Fecha: Miércoles, 26 de agosto
Hora: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Grados: Familias de Kínder

08/18/2026

💚💛 Huge Congratulations to Ms. Tatum! 💛💛

We are so proud to share that Ms. Tatum was selected as a finalist for the 2025–2026 Beginning Teacher of the Year award! 🍎

Her dedication, passion, and energy have already made such a incredible impact on our students and school community. Starting a teaching career is a huge milestone, and seeing her recognized at this level is well-deserved!

08/07/2026

✏️ Open House Alert! Join us on Aug 20 (4–6 PM) for 1st–5th Grade Open House! Come meet your teacher and see your classroom before the school year begins. 🎒 We can't wait to see you!

✏️ ¡Atención Familias! ¡Acompáñenos al Open House de 1.º a 5.º grado este 20 de agosto (4–6 PM)! Vengan a conocer a su maestro(a) y ver su salón de clases. 🎒 ¡Los esperamos!

08/03/2026

🚌 Track your child's bus in real time! 🚌

We are excited to share Here Comes the Bus with our ABSS families. This is a safety and tracking app designed to simplify your daily routine and give you peace of mind with real-time arrival alerts!

🚌 ¡Rastree el autobús de su hijo en tiempo real! 🚌

Nos entusiasma compartir Here Comes the Bus con nuestras familias de ABSS. Esta es una aplicación de seguridad y rastreo diseñada para simplificar su rutina diaria y brindarle tranquilidad con alertas de llegada en tiempo real.

07/28/2026

🐝 📣 NOW HIRING: Join the Hornet Family!

We are looking for passionate, collaborative educators to join our elementary team! We currently have full-time openings for the upcoming school year.

If you are ready to make a positive impact and help our students thrive, we want to meet you!

👇 Learn more and apply online today: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/work-in-abss

📍 Know a great teacher who would be perfect for this role? Tag them in the comments and help us spread the word!

07/09/2026

School Supply List 2026-2027

Here are the School Supply Lists for the 2026-2027 school year. School Supply Lists We can't wai...

06/17/2026

Hillcrest Elementary is looking for passionate individuals to join our team for the upcoming school year!

We are currently hiring:
-3rd Grade Teacher
-Teacher Assistant
-Intensive Behavior Teacher Assistant

For more information or to apply, contact [email protected]

05/19/2026

Hillcrest 4th and 5th grade families,
We are excited for our 2026 Sneaker Ball: A Starry Night on Thursday, June 4th from 5:30–7:00 PM! 👟🌙⭐

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in TWO ways:
• Online through the Givebacks App using the payment link sent to your email (see attached picture)
• Cash payments may also be turned in to the school

Please be sure to secure your child’s ticket soon. We cannot wait to celebrate an unforgettable evening with our Hornets!

05/19/2026

Hillcrest Families,
We are asking for your input through our Family Needs Assessment survey. The purpose of this survey is better to understand the needs of our students and families so that we can continue strengthening support within our school community. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and partner with us in supporting student success!

English Survey: https://forms.gle/RNN5BjERLWtyx3LMA
Spanish Survey: https://forms.gle/etJHijReCrK3k4v66