Hill Elementary School students recently displayed exemplary local citizenship by collecting hundreds of much-needed items for community food pantries in the area. The school was also recognized for its outstanding music education division during the annual spring instrumental concert performance. Principal Elizabeth Smith recently welcomed a new cohort of student mentors to help achieve early childhood development goals.

Q1. Does Hill Elem School require all students to wear a specific school uniform on a daily basis?

Ans. Uniforms are not required, but student clothing choices must adhere to the standard district dress code.

Q2. What is the process for parents to report an unanticipated student absence to Hill Elem School?

Ans. Families are asked to call the school attendance line before 8:15 a.m. on the day of absence.

Q3. What does Hill Elem School do for outdoor recess when it is really cold in the winter?

Ans. Students will remain indoors for supervised quiet activities if wind chill is below zero degrees Fahrenheit.

Q4. Can students bring healthy snacks to the classroom on their birthday celebrations at Hill Elem School?

Ans. The building has a strict no food birthday celebration policy to protect students with severe life-threatening allergies.

Q5. What is the designated lost and found storage area at Hill Elem School?

Ans. Lost and found items like jackets, lunchboxes and water bottles are placed inside the bin next to the cafeteria.