Hillcrest Elementary

09/02/2026

UPDATE: 6:20 PM ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

📣 NEDERLAND ISD WILL RESUME REGULAR SCHEDULES TOMORROW

Nederland ISD will resume regular school schedules tomorrow, Thursday, September 3, 2026.

We know our students, families, and staff have worked hard over the past several days to recover from the storm, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigated power outages and other challenges throughout our community.

We are excited to welcome our Bulldogs back tomorrow! 🖤💛

Thank you to our entire Nederland community for taking care of one another and showing what it means to be . 🐾

09/02/2026

⚠️ Nederland ISD UPDATE at 4:35 pm on September 2, 2026 ⚠️

We are currently waiting on power restoration at Nederland High School and are continuing to monitor the situation.

The District will make an announcement at 6:00 pm today regarding the final determination for school tomorrow, Thursday, September 3.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make the best decision for the safety of our students and staff.

Please stay safe, Bulldog Family! 🖤💛

09/02/2026

September 1, 2026 at 7:42 pm

🚨 NEDERLAND ISD CLOSURE UPDATE 🚨

After assessing the damage and power outages affecting Nederland ISD families, the district has made the decision to remain CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

We are making this decision to give our families additional time to recover, address damage, and have power restored.

📚 Normal school hours will resume Thursday, September 3, 2026.

We know many in our Bulldog family are still recovering, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Please stay safe, take care of one another, and continue to give utility and emergency crews the time and space they need to do their work.

🖤💛 Thank you, Bulldog Family, for your understanding and support.

09/01/2026

August 31, 2026 at 7:55 pm.

Due to inclement weather, all Nederland ISD campuses and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Additionally, all after-school activities, athletic events, practices, meetings, and other campus activities scheduled for Tuesday are canceled.

At this time, NISD plans to resume normal operations on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Please continue to monitor the Nederland ISD website, social media outlets, email, text messages, and local news outlets for any additional updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please stay safe.

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

Our students are kicking off the school year with intention! Inspired by the story One Word for Kids, the class engaged in a goal-setting activity where each student selected a single word to serve as their personal focus for the year ahead. To reinforce this commitment, students designed and made friendship bracelets featuring their chosen words. This hands-on project not only encouraged self-reflection but also helped foster a supportive, goal-oriented classroom community.

08/27/2026

🍎💛 Thank You, Philpott Ford, Philpott Toyota & Philpott Hyundai! 💛🍎
Hillcrest Elementary was excited to receive Sonic/Echo Automotive Teacher Appreciation Kits from our friends at Philpott Ford, Toyota & Hyundai! 🎉
These thoughtful kits were packed with a wonderful variety of items to help make teachers’ days a little easier—from notepads and everyday classroom essentials to stickers and fun items for students. There was truly something useful for everyone! 📝⭐️
We are so grateful for your generosity and for the way you continue to show appreciation for our educators and support our students. Thank you for investing in Hillcrest Elementary and Nederland ISD! 🐾

08/20/2026

💛🖤 A HUGE THANK YOU to the Nederland High School Key Club! 🖤💛

This week, these amazing high school students volunteered their morning to help with student arrival, and they truly started our day off on the best note!

These student leaders were out there:

🚗 Opening car doors with a smile
👋 Greeting our students and making them feel welcome
🎒 Helping kids navigate the halls and get safely to class

Starting the morning with high-fives and friendly faces from our NHS leaders meant the world to our kids. Thank you, Key Club, for showing up, serving our community, and being such fantastic role models for our younger students! 🐾✨

08/20/2026

🎉We shared a post recently celebrating being a TEA “A” Rated Campus but didn’t go into detail about the distinctions earned on top of that.🎉

Earning even one distinction is a major honor, but "sweeping" all six is a rare and incredible achievement.

Here is a breakdown of the 6 distinctions we brought home:

📚 Top 25% Academic Achievement in Reading / Language Arts
➕ Top 25% Academic Achievement in Mathematics
🔬 Top 25% Academic Achievement in Science
📈 Top 25% Comparative Academic Growth Growth
🤝 Top 25% Comparative Closing the Gaps
🎓 Top 25% Postsecondary Readiness

Let’s keep it going Hillcrest Family!

08/17/2026

🎉 Thank You to Our Amazing PTO! 🎉

We are incredibly excited to share that thanks to money raised through our Adventure Dash, our PTO has purchased brand-new equipment for our playground and gym!
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Because of your incredible support, our students now have even more ways to stay active, have fun, and build healthy habits during recess and P.E.

Here is what your Adventure Dash funds helped provide:

Playground Upgrades: 2 - 20x26 Shade Canopies with Concrete Pads, 2 Soccer Goals, 2 - Volleball Courts, 2 - Basketball Goals

Gym Equipment: 2 - Adjustable Basketball Goals (Installation TBD)

To the students who dashed their hearts out, the parents and families who donated, and our dedicated PTO members who made this all possible—THANK YOU! We couldn't do it without you. This community truly goes above and beyond for our kids. ❤️🏫