Hillsdale Happenings

We have been collecting prizes donated from many of the local businesses for our upcoming Fun Run. The kick off assembly will be on Friday, March 3rd. Donation envelopes will come home with students at that time. Students should get donations from friends and family, but should not go door to door to people they do not know. Students can practice the run at recess throughout the next week. The run will take place on Wednesday, March 15. If you ...

We were sad to say good-bye to Lori Schmidt, our Intern Assistant Principal, earlier this month.  She has been assigned to Matheson Junior High School.  We wish her luck in her new assignment.  We would like to welcome our new Assistant Principal, Deb Woolley, who comes to us from Matheson Junior High.  Deb has been teaching for 17 years. She is a former Special Education teacher with experience in both Elementary and Jr. High Schools. Her ...

What is a Fun Run? It is a fun and healthy alternative to the traditional sales-based fundraiser.  We keep 100% of the money raised to support our school community.  The money raised will go to help our students go on fun field trips, earn exciting assemblies and provide classroom supplies.  Prior to the Fun Run students will ask family/friends for pledges per lap or a flat donation.  Throughout the day on March 15, students will take turns ...

Due to a state audit, there will be a slight change to the release time on our early out days (mostly Fridays) beginning after January 17 with the start of the new term.  Please read this letter for details.  There is also a short video that explains it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckPC27DOcf8&feature=youtu.be .  We sent a note home and will send several more notes before the change occurs.  Please contact the school if you have any ...

Several of our classrooms are trying a new way of having students sit in their classrooms.  We all know that sitting for a long time can be uncomfortable for children.  Sometimes they just need to stand, stretch, or move around.  In some classrooms, students have a choice of what kind of seating they want.  They may be more comfortable close to the ground, on a stool, or on a ball.  Some students like to be up high or even stand at their desks to ...

If you have a kindergarten student at Hillsdale this year, please come to our information meeting this evening, Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM. We will be sharing information about our Spanish Dual Immersion program that students can be in beginning in first grade. If you choose to sign your student up, we will have computers and help available for you to fill out the application.  Please contact the office if you are not able to attend ...

I made this short video to help you know our procedure when students are inside in the morning before school.  If it is currently raining or snowing, it is below 20 degrees, and/or the air quality is in the dangerous range, students should come in before school.  There will be a big "IN" sign at all of the outside doors to help you know when they should be inside.  If students come before 7:50, the go into the computer lab as that is where we ...

Hillsdale student will be having a Halloween Parade on Monday, October 31st.  Student should come to school in their costumes with something to change into after the parade.  The parade will begin at 8:30, with the students arriving in the gym around 9:00.  Parents are welcome to come to the gym to see the students parade by.  Please be sure that students do not wear masks, no weapons, and costumes need to meet the district dress code listed in ...

Every child who qualifies for free lunch helps to earn money through our Title I program for our school and its programs. We are able to hire five extra teachers, have a full-time computer person, have a full-time social worker, and purchase lots of technology for our students to use. These funds also pay for all of our paraeducators. If you haven't had a chance to apply for free/reduced lunch yet, please do so as soon as possible. The easiest ...

Dear GSD Patrons,   In light of an issue that is occurring (mostly back east), we wanted to remind you regarding several items to help keep your children safe as they walk to and from school and also online. Below is a link to a national story regarding “creepy clowns.” Thus far, this has consisted of hoaxes of sightings and complaints, with a few arrests here and there. While this has not become a major issue here, we are hoping that ...