We are excited to announce Kindergarten screening dates for the 2020-21 school year - Incoming Kindergarten students must be 5 years old prior to August 1, 2020. Our Screening Dates are March 18, 19, & 20 and April 6, 7, & 8 Please click the link for details and the hyperlink to our Online Enrollment: https://5il.co/cn39 If you do not have access to a computer,... READ MORE >
The Jefferson County Health Department’s Smiles To Go Mobile Dental Van will be visiting Hillsboro School District in March. This program provides dental services to students from 3 years of age to 19 years of age. This program provides dental services to kids with or without insurance coverage. The Smiles To Go Program started in 2005 and provides dental services... READ MORE >
In observance of President's DayNo School Monday, February 17All District Offices will be closed. READ MORE >
'Tis the Season... For the SNOW DAY scoop, keep an eye on: Hillsboro R-3 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and www.hsdr3.org KTVI FOX 2, KMOV News 4, KSDK Newschannel 5, and KPLR 11 KMOX 1120 AM, KTJJ 98.5, KJFF 1400 AM, KREI 800 AM, and KFMO - B104 READ MORE >
Missourians benefit every day from the dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by a group of more than 3,600 men and women from communities across the state. These public servants are elected by local constituents and do not receive compensation for their tireless efforts. They are the local school board members of Missouri. During the week of February... READ MORE >
Due to slick roads, the Hillsboro R-3 School District will not be in session Thursday, February 6, 2020. READ MORE >
The Hillsboro R-3 School District WILL NOT be in session Wednesday, February 5, 2020. There will be no practices or activities today or this evening. Please stay safe! READ MORE >
HILLSBORO R-IIISUPPORT STAFF PERSON OF THE YEAR ELIGIBILITYAny full-time or part-time support staff member including secretaries, paraprofessionals, nurses, custodians, food service workers, bus drivers, mechanics, maintenance techs, technology department staff members, are eligible. Candidates should be skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff members.Note: Once... READ MORE >
Friendly Reminder: 📍No School - Monday, February 3Teacher Professional Development Day READ MORE >
Due to the inclement weather, the Hillsboro R-3 School District will not be in session on Wednesday, January 29. READ MORE >
Due to the inclement weather, the Hillsboro R-3 School District will not be in session Friday, January 24, 2020.Stay warm and safe out there Hawk Nation! 💙 READ MORE >
Hillsboro R-III Teacher of the Year Program Eligibility Any full-time classroom teacher, librarian, guidance counselor, instructional coach and other similar position in the Hillsboro R-III School District may be a candidate. School personnel whose duties are primarily administrative or supervisory (Principals, Assistant Principals) are ineligible. Candidates... READ MORE >
In Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No School - Monday, January 20 READ MORE >
Thursday, December 19 (last day of first semester) 2 hour early releaseFriday, December 20 - Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOLChristmas Break Friday, December 20 - January 3, 2020 NO SCHOOL / District Offices Closed Monday, January 6, 2020 (second semester begins) School Resumes READ MORE >
Thursday, December 192 Hour Early Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HS - 12:28 pmJH - 12:13 pmIntermediate - 1:29 pmElementary - 1:29 pmPrimary - 1:39 pm READ MORE >
The Hillsboro R-III School District will be closed - Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Due to poor road conditions and refreezing. READ MORE >
Due to freezing rain and inclement weather, the Hillsboro R-III School District will not be in session on Monday, December 16, 2019. READ MORE >
Please join us on December 14th to celebrate the completion of additions and improvements at the Junior High, Elementary, and Primary schools. New construction was made possible by community support for Proposition Hawks. Buildings will be open to tour as follows: JH at 3 pm, Elementary at 3:40 pm, and the Primary at 4:15 pm. For more community fun, the... READ MORE >
Our Learning Center's Service Learning Class is holding their Annual Toy Drive for the Hillsboro Food Pantry Patrons. Please consider donating a new / unopened toy to help kids have a great Christmas in our community! #HawkStrongThank you! READ MORE >
Photos with (or without) SantaThis fundraiser is sponsored by the HHS Yearbook Staff.Saturday, December 7 from 9 am to 2 pmPlease see flyer below for details. READ MORE >
Thanksgiving Break - November 27, 28, and 29No School / District Offices will be Closed READ MORE >
The 17th Annual Hillsboro Primary Christmas Bazaar is looking for New Vendors!The Bazaar will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 9 am - 2 pm.Please click the link for the Vendor Application - https://5il.co/axcd READ MORE >
FUTURE HAWKS BOYS & GIRLS WRESTLING CAMPSFUTURE HAWKS BOYS WRESTLING CAMP Click link for sign-up form - https://5il.co/azi8 WHO: This camp is open to all Male students K-6th at HSDR-3. We have 2 camps this year, one for experienced wrestlers and brand new wrestlers. Please Note Dates and Times are the SAME, Location is DIFFERENTWHEN: November 18th, 19th and 20th... READ MORE >
No School Monday, November 11In observance of our Nation's VeteransThanks you for your service!* District Offices will also be closed for the day. READ MORE >
Due to icy road conditions within the District, School will NOT be in session Tuesday, November 12. Stay warm and safe! READ MORE >
Re: Negative Account BalancesFood Service is no longer mailing home negative breakfast/lunch account balances. 🍎Notices are now sent via email. If you are NOT receiving emails regarding negative balances, please contact orchard_sandy@hsdr3.org or jackson_kim@hsdr3.org BY E-MAIL ONLY PLEASE. (one email address per household, please) Thank you! READ MORE >
Annual Veteran’s Tribute Assembly Hosted by Hillsboro Junior High School Hillsboro Junior High School would like to invite all veterans from the area to attend the Annual Veteran’s Tribute Assembly. The Tribute Assembly will be held in the gymnasium of the Junior High on November 8, 2019. There will be breakfast for all veterans from 8:00-8:45 AM with the... READ MORE >
Friendly Reminder:No School Friday, November 1Teacher Work Day 🍎 READ MORE >
Please send in any Box Tops that you may have at this time. Many Box Tops expire on November 1, 2019. The days of tearing off, or cutting out Box Tops is coming to an end. If you collect any over the next few months, please send them to school as soon as possible. The new Box Tops program requires that you download the Box Tops for Education app. As you purchase... READ MORE >
Primary Red Ribbon WeekOctober 28-31 Monday 10/28 - Hawks are REaDy for Red Ribbon Week - Wear RED Tuesday 10/29 - Hawks TEAM UP for a drug free life - Wear a TEAM JERSEY or WORKOUT CLOTHES. Several kindergarten classes will be celebrating the 50th day of school and dressing in 50’s wear! Wednesday 10/30 - Hawks have the POWER to be drug free - Dress like a... READ MORE >
Hillsboro Kindergarten - 6th Grade Cheer ClinicSaturday, October 26 @ HHS 12-3 pm $25 fee Participants will learn a cheer, motions, jumps, and work on basic cheer skills. 💙Performance: Monday, October 28th during halftime at the Varsity Soccer game. ⚽️Please click for sign-up form! 📣https://5il.co/au4e READ MORE >
Safe Halloween Presented by the Hillsboro High School National Honor Society Saturday, October 26 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. @ Hillsboro Primary All children Pre-K through 6th grade are welcome! An adult should accompany all children. Please consider bringing a canned food item to donate to the Hillsboro Food Pantry. Costumes encouraged! READ MORE >
Hillsboro Primary Guardian Hawks PTO Dine to Donate @ Dairy QueenOctober 22 from 4 - 8 pmHillsboro Dairy Queen Highway 21 @ Hwy A10% of sales from 4-8 pm will benefit the Primary PTONo flyer needed If you have Parent/Teacher Conferences that evening, stop on by before or after for dinner! READ MORE >
Come Visit Our Book Fair!This week - NOW thru Friday, October 188:30 am - 4:00 pm READ MORE >
Friday, 10/11 - #HawkStrong Blue & White Day! 💙 Wear Blue & White/Hawk Gear to show your #HawkPride 🎉 Homecoming Parade begins at 2 pm Parade Route Details: We are holding out hope for clear skies! ☀️ The Parade begins from behind the Hillsboro Civic Center at 2 pm going along the gravel road turning left onto Leon Hall Parkway (west of the Primary); taking a... READ MORE >
Hillsboro Homecoming 2019 is right around the corner! 🏈💙 Friday, October 11 Do you have a group that plans on entering the parade? If you answered yes, you are required to fill out the form that you can access by clicking the link below. It must be submitted no later than October 7, 2019.... READ MORE >
In-School Flu Shot Clinic Please click the link to view the September 2019 Newsletter "Notes from Your Nurses." https://5il.co/a584On the last page of the newsletter, there is a hyperlink to register online for the Jefferson County Health Department In-School Flu Shot Clinic at Hillsboro on Friday, October 4.Please register by September 20. READ MORE >
Hillsboro High School’s FCCLA would like to invite you to their 5th annual Father Daughter Dance. Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Hillsboro High School Commons Attire: Semi-formal Cost: $10 per dad, daughters are free Cookies and punch will be provided. They will have a photo backdrop and student photographers. Photos will be available online... READ MORE >
This Friday Night! 🏈Hillsboro Hawks vs. Festus Tigers7 pm @ HomeCome Cheer on our Hawks!#HawkStrong #ConferenceGame #unfinishedbusiness READ MORE >
Say Cheese! 😁📸 School Picture Dates Primary, Elementary, & Intermediate - Friday, September 13 READ MORE >
No SchoolMonday, September 23Teacher Professional Development READ MORE >
Be on the lookout for information on Box Top How-To flyer coming home!Link to app - https://www.boxtops4education.com/?utm_source=Email_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BTFE_08_15_2019&vcode=AQAAAAEBAQEBAQEBAQEBAQEBAQEBjsZa9uJI1OyFfzYSGCgIRxwiRS3r0NGV9qrxRDKdwbafhDDpoCJEiZb0Q9saJouVWDgW1kGAY42S79fDqWmwpQ== READ MORE >
For all the latest Hawk News, follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Facebook Hillsboro R-3 School District Hillsboro High School Hillsboro R-3 Junior High Hillsboro Intermediate - Hillsboro R3 Hillsboro Elementary - Hillsboro R3Hillsboro R-3... READ MORE >
Mark your calendars!🌞😎💙No School Friday, 8/30 - Monday, 9/2District Offices Closed - 9/2 READ MORE >
Help us fill the football trailer with canned goods and take it to the Hillsboro Food Pantry before the Hawks Jamboree on Friday, August 23! Drop-off your canned goods to your student(s) building for pick-up from our awesome National Honor Society students! #HawkStrong #HillsboroR3CommunityService READ MORE >
https://5il.co/95zr2019/2020 School Bus Routes for Hillsboro R314 more sleeps till the First Day of School!!! 💙🤓🍎 READ MORE >
We want to see your Back to School pictures! 📸 Just use the hashtag #HawksBacktoSchoolAug2019 and you will be able to see all our Happy Hawks! *️⃣Disclaimer - we reserve the right to remove any photos or comments that are inappropriate - please be respectful and have fun! 😃 READ MORE >
Back to School Information @ your fingertips! http://www.hsdr3.org/o/hillsboro/browse/26138 READ MORE >
🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES NEXT WEEK!✔️MONDAY, AUGUST 12 - Kindergarten (4:30-6:30 pm), Intermediate (5-7 pm), Junior High (4-7 pm)✔️TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 - 1st & 2nd grades (4:30-6:30 pm), Elementary (5-7 pm), Junior High (4-7 pm), Learning Center (5-7 pm)*Meet the Teacher Night - September 5 READ MORE >
OPEN HOUSE DATES & TIMES 2019-2020 PRIMARY - Kdg. - 8/12 ~ 4:30 - 6:30 pm ; 1st & 2nd - 8/13 ~ 4:30 - 6:30 pm ELEMENTARY - 8/13 ~ 5:00 - 7:00 pm INTERMEDIATE - 8/12 ~ 5:00 - 7:00 pm JUNIOR HIGH - 8/12 & 8/13 ~ 4:00 - 7:00 pm HIGH SCHOOL - Meet the Teacher Night - Sept. 5 LEARNING CENTER - 8/13 ~ 5:00 - 7:00 pm FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - THURSDAY,... READ MORE >
Kindergarten Readiness thru 4th Grade Summer School Welcome Letter! >>> https://5il.co/7q3j To register, please click this link >http://www.hsdr3.org/o/Hillsboro/page/summer-school-2019 READ MORE >
Please join us for the Annual Hillsboro R3 All-District Art Expo - May 16 & 17 from 4-7 p.m. @ the Hillsboro Civic Center! We are celebrating student art from the Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High, and High School! Admission is free! 🙂 READ MORE >
Due to the extremely wet and muddy conditions on our campus, we have decided to postpone the Primary School Picnic that was scheduled for this evening.We plan to reschedule the Color Dash to coincide with our Back-to-School Bash, which will be held on September 19th this year. Those who already registered for the Color Dash will have their registration held until... READ MORE >
Due to rain today and rain in the forecast for tomorrow, the Primary School Picnic/Color Dash is rescheduled to Thursday, May 2, weather permitting. ☔️ #pleasestaytuned READ MORE >
HHS Student Council will be hosting the Annual School Carnival - Friday, April 26 - 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 - 12-10 p.m. @ the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, please see the pic for more details! READ MORE >
Paint it BLUE Friday - March 29!Rock your Blue & White to show your Hawk Pride! READ MORE >
http://www.hsdr3.org/o/Hillsboro/page/summer-school-2019 Summer School 2019 🌞 Thursday, May 30 - Tuesday, June 25 Enrollment Forms link available on the Summer School webpage, (link above). *Note: for 5th through 12th grades, there is an additional information sheet within the enrollment forms with GOOGLE FORM LINKS that must be completed along with the... READ MORE >
The 2019/2020 School Year Calendar is here! - https://5il.co/6vad - << Please click the link to download and print a copy for your fridge! READ MORE >
HHS Ecology Club - Electronics & Recycling EventInfo flyer - https://5il.co/6mm0 ♻️♻️♻️Electronics & Recycling Collection/Drop-off EventSaturday, March 30 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hillsboro High School - 123 Leon Hall Parkway ♻️ - sponsored by Midwest Recycling Center and the Hillsboro Ecology Club Click the link for acceptable items for this event.♻️ Link for Fee... READ MORE >
Mrs. Gentry's second grade class collaborating with Mrs. Sutterer's kindergarten class! READ MORE >
Dine to Donate TODAY (1/23/19) all hours. Dine-in, carry out, delivery! Mention or show the flier. Benefits Guardian Hawks PTO. READ MORE >
It may have been lunchtime, but anytime is a good time for creating art! READ MORE >
The Kingdom of Kindergarten is studying Holidays Around the World this week! Today we traveled to Germany and Mexico! We made Christmas Trees and Poinsettias. READ MORE >
Mrs. Perry's 2nd grade group enjoys a monthly SKYPE connection with a 2nd grade class in Kansas City. This time they explored what shapes make the strongest supports & discovered that ROUND beams hold the most weight. READ MORE >
Come eat some great food & give back to our Guardian Hawks! READ MORE >
We enjoyed Monday's 2nd Grade Parent Night! READ MORE >
With Mrs. Massey's friends! READ MORE >
Tonight is the big night!The classes of Hubbard, Reed, Thompson, Jones, & Hood (alongwith Mrs. Smith) are hosting a community sing-along.There will be singing of course, along with crafts, photo opportunities, games, & a specialguest (my lips are sealed!).See you at 5:30! READ MORE >
It's time for the Book Fair! Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30-4 AND Saturday (Bazaar), 9-2. When you stop by, please check out the teachers' wish lists. Also, ask your kiddo about his/her chance to buy an ornament or a duck.Those are $1 & can be bought before school. The proceeds from the ornament & duck sales help us to buy books for those in need. READ MORE >
Join us for our annual event! READ MORE >
Mrs. Jones and Mr. Hubbard’s classes completed a Mayflower challenge. Students learned about the first Thanksgiving and had to plan, construct, and test their ships. The ships carried 102 “passengers” (pennies) and they had to float in the water. READ MORE >
Ms. Reineri's and Ms. Reed’s class teamed up for "Feast and Barter Day!" They made butter, bartered homemade items, and enjoyed a feast together. READ MORE >
Another successful Pow Wow in the books! READ MORE >
Thanksgiving Break - November 21, 22, and 23 READ MORE >
Ms. Reed’s class using text evidence while writing facts about ocean life. READ MORE >
The Hillsboro R-3 School District and the Jefferson County Health Department are working together to offer a Flu Vaccination Clinic for students. The clinic will take place on December 7, 2018. The Health Department will visit each building and administer the flu vaccine to students whose parents/guardians have completed the necessary paperwork. All forms must be... READ MORE >
Ms.Mann’s class had a pumpkin project book report to do with their family. They then had to decorate a pumpkin like the main character. READ MORE >
Root Beer & Vinyl help Ms Russo's friends to celebrate the 50th day of school! READ MORE >
Please join us! Get some tasty fare & help our school!! READ MORE >
Ms Reed’s friends making homemade applesauce! READ MORE >
Cool Cats READ MORE >
Bubble gum blowing, hula hooping, checking out an old record player, and root beer/orange soda floats!! READ MORE >
Since the "S" Word ❄️ has already been mentioned in the forecast, we want to make sure you are covered... We have many ways to keep you posted in the event of a Snow/Inclement Weather Day. ❄️☃️ READ MORE >
Our classes designed / decorated the most fabulous pumpkin creations! READ MORE >
385 cans total from last week's "WE CAN" CANNED FOOD DRIVE! READ MORE >
We've got the perfect Christmas gifts for anyone on your list! READ MORE >
...50 days that is!October 31st was our FIFTIETH day of school & our K teachers celebrated by dressing the part! READ MORE >
It’s not just fun but STEM as well! Ms Erb’s and Mrs Skelton’s students are learning through pumpkin discovery. READ MORE >
Ms. Hood's class made x-rays of their hands today. Look closely for all the hand, wrist and arm bones. Amazing! READ MORE >
Hillsboro Primary Celebrates Red Ribbon Week 2018 Monday, October 29 RED RALLY DAY Wear red to kick off Red Ribbon Week Tuesday, October 30 HATS OFF TO DRUGS Wear your favorite hat Wednesday, October 31 TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS Wear your class shirt or a sports shirt Thursday, November 1 FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS Wear your PJs to school Friday, November... READ MORE >
On Monday, October 15th from 5:00-7:00 pm, we will be having a Superhero Curriculum Night! Please join us for a fun-filled night that includes: a craft, information about curriculum, a question-answer session, and refreshments to follow. Your child may dress as a superhero if they choose! We hope you can make it! READ MORE >
There will be no school on Friday, October 19. That is a Professional Development Day for staff. READ MORE >
UPDATE!: Our PTO Dairy Queen Dine to Donate earned us $652.00! Wednesday, October 17th is our PTO Dine Night at Dairy Queen in Hillsboro! All day sales count (no flyer is needed to present). 20% of all day sales will be donated to the PTO! READ MORE >
Mrs. Huskey's friends are making the day of some of our local heroes by creating cards to show appreciation. READ MORE >
Ms.Mann’s class visited the Hillsboro Firehouse Thursday! Sparky the dog was even there to show us around. READ MORE >
New books! READ MORE >
Mrs. Gosling's & Mrs. Lehman's Kinders had a fun-filledmorning with our very own Hillsboro Fire Department. READ MORE >
It's not just a new week, it's a new month! READ MORE >
A Hawk's favorite colors -- blue & white! READ MORE >
Mrs. Sutterer's Kindergarten Friends had a challenge to collect 19 cans for the 19 students in their class. Can you believe they doubled that and collected 38!Their reward? --- Lunch in their classroom AND knowing that *They* CAN! READ MORE >
Parade anticipation! READ MORE >
Mrs Smith provides a tempo for these movers! READ MORE >
Happy Homecoming Day! READ MORE >
Clifford was just one of the many stars at the Back to School Bash.Hillsboro Primary kicked off the 2018-2019 school year with their annual Back to School Bash. Students and their families were able to explore emergency response vehicles, dance through bubbles to live music by the Professor Jefferson Band, learn interesting facts about a variety of snakes provided... READ MORE >
Back to School BASH last night was a blast! READ MORE >
Clifford & The Hawk READ MORE >
PJ Day READ MORE >
A visit to the Kingdom from Ms. Wood teaching us the importance of washing our hands! READ MORE >
Mrs. Clark’s Caterpillars rocked math by creating their own challenging math facts! READ MORE >
Spirit Week! READ MORE >
The PBIS team will be selling Tattoos for the homecoming parade on Friday 9/21. Tattoos are $0.25 each. Your child’s teacher will be collecting money for tattoos the whole week of homecoming. READ MORE >
Don't miss it! Our Back to School Bash is Thursday, September 20th from 5-7 p.m.. We will have food vendors (Saucy’s Pizza, Sammich Shack, Sno Cones, Popcorn). There will have community groups (Fire, Sheriff’s Office, Vallee EMS, therapy petting ponies, Fit Factory, Hillsboro Little League). We'll be entertainment by Professor Jefferson Band! We will be... READ MORE >
The Rainforest is full of tropical learners! READ MORE >
Juggling scarves... not as easy as you'd think! READ MORE >
Mrs. Stephenson's Starfish (first grade) & their A-plus Tutor READ MORE >
Massey's Monkeys are going bananas over 2nd grade! READ MORE >
Day's Rays of Sunshine won't let the rainy day bother them! Being 'stuck' indoors means more time to practice their names! Letter formations with playdoh is the best! READ MORE >
The Primary is Pink and Pushing for Peyton! READ MORE >
New to the Nest! READ MORE >
Their future's so bright.... READ MORE >
....LOOKS good! READ MORE >
Supplies List for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades.This list is also available at the DeSoto and Festus Walmart.http://5il.co/46s8 READ MORE >
Updated Open House list READ MORE >
Mrs. Gillman's Greats had an Entrepreneur Day! The students created 10 products from paper only. In class, the students created commercials, product descriptions, set a product price, slogan and shop name. The class opened their shops and were able to "shop" for others' products and sell their products. Mrs. Gillman exclaimed, "it was a great experience for all!"... READ MORE >
HPS recently held Field Day. The students, staff and volunteers had a great time! At the end of the day, students and staff were hosed off by a fire truck. Students and staff engaged in a lot of fun activities including an obstacle course, tug-of-war, water games, face painting, a movie and a three-legged race.(Photos by Molly Vega) READ MORE >
Mrs. Charles's class took advantage of the beautiful weather this past Friday to do some learning outside!(Photos by Alicia Charles) READ MORE >
Here are photos of one our school district security guards playing baseball, in PE, with some students!(Photos by Erin Halley) READ MORE >
Molly Vega is the Super Star Staff Member of the week for April 30 through May 4! Other staff members nominated Mrs. Vega because was so helpful with ordering and organizing the shirts for the recent Color Dash. She, also, helped in planning a fun, successful event. Molly works hard at extra events and fundraisers for HPS like Color Dash! Molly teaches Physical... READ MORE >
Here are photos of Mrs. Charles' class investigating volcanoes last week!(Photos by Alicia Charles) READ MORE >
Colissa Alexander is the Super Star Staff Member of the week for April 23-27! She truly loves bringing music to our children. The students learn so much in her class. Colissa teaches Music. She has taught 23 years in the district and 28 years overall. Way to go Mrs. Alexander!!(Photo by Kathy Woodham) READ MORE >
HPS, recently, celebrated their school picnic and color dash. Students and parents participated in the color dash where staff members threw a powder mix of different colors on the dashers. Also, part of the picnic was good food, face painting, music and games.(Photos by Ashley Pack) READ MORE >
Emily Kelley is the Super Star Staff member of the week for April 16-20! Her co-workers, said she is hard working and organized. Emily teaches Special Education and this is her first year teaching at HPS.(Photo by Kathy Woodham) READ MORE >
Hey parents, check out these great activities, for your kids, to enjoy over the summer in St. Louis! Go to the Virtual Fair at http://summeropportunitiesfair...(Photo by Janet Huskey) READ MORE >
Aimee Epley is the Super Star Staff Member of the week for April 9 through April 13! Ms. Epley goes out of her way and works, tirelessly, teaching her students. She never gives up! Aimee teaches her students kindness, empathy and social skills, as well as academics. Congratulations Ms. Epley!!(Photo by Kathy Woodham) READ MORE >
With March Madness recently finishing up, two HPS students got done playing basketball through the Jefferson County Parks this winter. They, also, had their own March Madness experience (check out their medals). They boys were coached by HPS Art teacher, Mrs. Conyers! She stated, "the boys had an awesome season!"(Photo by Ann Conyers) READ MORE >
Beth Tlapek is the Star Staff Member of the Week for March 26th through March 30th! Beth gets the books published for the HPS staff every year, sending out reminders and answering our questions was one reason Beth was nominated! Another reason is Beth always so patient with her students. Congratulations Beth!!(Photo by Kathy Woodham) READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Smith's class, recently, enjoyed some Easter Egg Math and Jelly Bean Graphing to celebrate the upcoming holiday!(Photos by Molly Smith) READ MORE >
Here are more photos from Dr. Seuss Night at HPS. Students and family members were treated to stories read by community members, military, police officers and firefighters. Also, part of the fun, was face painting and getting your picture taken with Cat in the Hat!(Photos by Amy Perry) READ MORE >
Mrs. Gentry's class made edible land forms as an ending activity to a fun week learning about land forms and oceans!(Photos by Rachel Gentry) READ MORE >
Mrs. Smith's class recently enjoyed St. Patrick's Day by graphing and sorting Lucky Charms!(Photos by Molly Smith) READ MORE >
Ms. Reineri's class learned about solids, liquids and gases in a tasty way! "We made root beer floats to go along with our learning!" exclaimed Ms. Reineri. The ice cream was our solid, root beer was the liquid and the foam/bubbles were our gas. The students, also, did a St. Patrick's Day activity by sorting and graphing the marshmallows in Lucky Charms.(Photos by... READ MORE >
Mrs. Sutterer's class made Leprechaun traps, recently, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Here are some photos of the students having a great time and displaying their work!(Photos by Julie Sutterer) READ MORE >
Dr. Seuss Night was held at HPS a few weeks ago. Students enjoyed a lot of fun activities including face painting, getting pictures with Cat in the Hat and wearing their pajamas to school that day and to the event that night!(Photo by Amy Perry) READ MORE >
Mrs. Mareschal's class, recently, practiced their graphing skills by using jelly beans! Pictured are students with their finished graphs and students having fun working on their graphing skills!(Photos by Stephanie Mareschal) READ MORE >
Ms. Mann's class, a few weeks ago, celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday by getting a class picture taken. Also, celebrated, was Dr. Seuss Night where face painting was popular among many students. Some A+ high school students volunteered their time as well. The face painting was so popular the waiting line became very long. HPS teacher Ms. Epley jumped in and used her... READ MORE >
Mrs. Charles' class celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday, a few weeks ago, with hat day! This was one theme day during Dr. Seuss week at HPS.(Photos by Alicia Charles) READ MORE >
Ashley Pack was nominated as the Star Staff Member for the week of March 12th through March 16th! Ms. Pack teaches Music. She has taught at HPS for five years. "Ms. Pack goes above and beyond to make her lessons exciting and fun," stated some staff members! Congratulations to Ms. Pack! She is pictured with one of her many classes that she works with at HPS.(Photo... READ MORE >
During Dr. Seuss week, Mrs. Lowery's class got their hands dirty with "Cat in the Hat Magic Dough" after reading Cat in the Hat! The students, also, "tried green eggs and ham after reading Green Eggs and Ham!" exclaimed Mrs. Lowery. (Photos by Stacy Lowery) READ MORE >
Mrs. Browne's class made a sweet version of green eggs to celebrate Dr. Seuss week! The students, also, "read multiple Dr. Seuss books this week (during Dr. Seuss week) and wrote a summary on the story of their choosing," lamented Mrs. Browne. Also, during this week, students had fun making silly Dr. Seuss faces.(Photos by Melissa Browne) READ MORE >
Some students from Ms. Hood's class wore their "Thing" hats on Hat Day of Dr. Seuss week. Also, pictured is a student cozily reading One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. "He was so excited to get a chance to read it!" exclaimed Ms. Hood.(Photos by Deanna Hood) READ MORE >
Congratulations to Gwen Massey! She was chosen as the Star Staff Member of the week for March 5th through the 9th! Gwen sees the positive in every child and treats every kiddo like they're on in a million! She deals with students in a calm manner. Mrs. Massey is, also, kind and easy going. Check out her picture with her class.(Photos by Kathy Woodham) READ MORE >
HPS recently ended a very successful Jump Rope for Heart campaign. The school raised an awesome amount of $8,400.41 for the American Heart Association! "The students learned not only how to jump rope, but they learned how to keep their heart healthy," stated PE teacher Erin Halley. Halley continued by saying, "all of the money raised will stay right here in St.... READ MORE >
Mrs. Charles' class collected data on the different types of socks the students wore for Silly Sock Day. Silly Sock Day was one of the themes to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week.(Photos by Alicia Charles) READ MORE >
Ms. Mann's class celebrated Dr. Seuss Week! The class started the week with the story of Green Eggs and Ham. After reading the story, they had a morning snack of green eggs and ham! The class feelings about eating green eggs and ham were: two students would NOT TRY it, two students tried and DID NOT like it, and 14 students DID LIKE it! Ms. Mann exclaimed, "Say!!... READ MORE >
Dori Hoffman is the Star Staff Member of the Week for February 26th through March 2! Mrs. Hoffman, who teaches 2nd grade, was voted the Star Staff Member of the Week because she sincerely cares about the well being of her students. Other staff members, also, said she is a very compassionate teacher. Congratulations Mrs. Hoffman!(Photo by Kathy Woodham) READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Huskey's Art classes have been inspired by Jim Dine's Heart Art and Jackson Pollack's Action Painting. Mrs. Huskey joyfully stated, "they created heart prints and shook their hearts out making marble paintings!"(Photos by Janet Huskey) READ MORE >
The St. Louis Blues Street Team came to HPS February 7th through the 9th to help students learn about hockey. The Street Team taught skills, talked about the difference between street and ice hockey, and discussed hockey safety. The students learned how to pass, shoot and stick handle. The Blues, also, talked about the science of hockey and why equipment is made... READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Smith's class enjoyed Valentine Day Math activities! Some activities they engaged in, were heart measurements and candy heart graphing.(Photos by Molly Smith) READ MORE >
Mrs. Luster was chosen as the Star Staff Member of the Week for the week of February 12 - 16! She teaches 2nd grade and was nominated because, "she is always very positive and keeps the energy very positive in her room,!" according to her co-workers. Mrs. Luster is pictured with her students, below. Congratulations and way to go, Mrs. Luster!!(Photos by Kathy Woodham) READ MORE >
Mrs. Russo's class enjoyed a Lego party in the library recently! The class won the party through the "Coin War," which was sponsored by the Guardian Hawks. (Photos by Tracy Sturm) READ MORE >
First and Second grade students in Mrs. Conyers' Art class created 100 new colors of paint for the 100th day of school! Students mixed new colors and gave the new color a name. Mrs. Conyers stated, "some new color names were super slime, lolly pink, orange beach and cotton candy!"(Photos by Ann Conyers) READ MORE >
This is Ms. Reed's "Old Folks" celebrating the 100th day of school last week! Other classes, students and staff dressed up, as well; including Dr. Wallace and Mrs. Copeland.(Photo by Lindsey Reed) READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Conyers' second grade Art classes worked together to complete a weaving on a large weaving loom. Students weaved with plastic bags and fabric scraps.(Photos by Ann Conyers) READ MORE >
The teachers who teach Art, PE and Music, along with some support staff, recently led the PBIS Boot Camp for all grades. The teachers and staff talked to the students about proper cafeteria etiquette and hallway behavior. Also, reinforced was the Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible motto in all school settings. The staff role played improper cafeteria and... READ MORE >
Mrs. Charles' Kindergarten class celebrated Grinch Day on December 20th. The students wore green, read the story and came up with different ideas to make the Grinch grin. In the afternoon, the class watched the movie and drank "Grinch Punch!"(Photos by Kim Copeland) READ MORE >
The first and second graders from Mrs. Conyers and Mrs. Huskey's Art classes decorated a Peace Tree for the Fletcher House. The tree's theme was a peace and love tree. Second grade students worked in pairs to make ceramic bird ornaments and the first graders did individual weavings that were sewn together to create a garland! The tree was sold at a silent auction... READ MORE >
The Physical Education classes recently finished a climbing unit. The students had the chance to climb cargo nets and ropes! The students developed upper body strength, eye-hand coordination and other developmental skills. All students were allowed to find the best way that worked for them! Mrs. Halley stated, "They did a great job!!!"(Photos by Erin Halley) READ MORE >
After a month-long unit over Native Americans and the Pilgrims voyage to America, the First Grade classes of Mrs. Linhorst, Ms. Reed, Miss Reineri and Ms. Hood had a Feast and Barter Day a few days before Thanksgiving. The students learned about Squanto, the Mayflower journey, Native American symbols, turkeys and compared the lives of the Pilgrims and Native... READ MORE >
The first and second grade students in Mrs. Conyers and Mrs. Huskey's Art classes hiked to the nature trail to create observational Fall drawings! Students drew landscapes filled with Fall trees, acorns, leaves and even a fuzzy caterpillar!(Photos by Ann Conyers) READ MORE >
The second graders engaged in a Pow Wow a few days before Thanksgiving. The students rotated through all of the classes and learned about different Indian tribes. At the end of the day, there was a special assembly where students talked about their Indian tribes and placed their locations on a U.S. map. Ms. Luster's class were the Seminoles and their class activity... READ MORE >
The Kindergartners celebrated Thanksgiving with a Feast Day! Pictured above are Ms. Sutterer's class and Ms. Mann's tribe with their costumes. The day before the feast, the classes rotated as they prepared for the big feast!(Photos by Julie Sutterer and Crissy Mann) READ MORE >
Ms. Mann's class invited a veteran to her class on Thursday November 9th after the class finished a week long theme on Veteran's Day. Shannon Giblin served in the Army for four years from 2003-2007. She served in Baghdad, Iraq for one of those years. Mrs. Giblin brought in her uniform and told the class about the patches on it and what they meant. She, also, showed... READ MORE >
Mrs. Tlapek's class recently read the story, Mouse Shapes, by Ellen Stoll Walsh. In the story, the mice find a place to hide from the cat...a place full of shapes! The mice use the shapes to create many things, including bigger mice to scare away the cat. Mrs. Tlapek stated, "her students accepted the challenge of using shapes to make their own creations, just like... READ MORE >
Ms. Day's class recently enjoyed celebrating the 50th day of school. The students engaged in hula hoop contests, they blew bubbles with their bubble gum, wrote about their favorite kind of lollipops and drank root beer floats for a snack. Ms. Day said, "It was an exciting day!" READ MORE >
Mrs. Gillman's Greats explored many October learning activities. The students measured, weighed, and counted the seeds of pumpkins. "One of our pumpkins had 586 seeds!" exclaimed Mrs. Gillman. The class conducted an experiment called "Witches Brew" to see what ingredients would make it bubble! Mrs. Gillman stated, "It was messy, but exciting!" READ MORE >
Ms. Reed's first graders read the story A Musical Day. This story was about children who make their own instruments to create a band. The class used the opportunity to have fun testing their engineering skills, by building their own musical instruments. The students drew blueprints, and used craft supplies to create their own guitars, drums and shakers. Ms. Reed... READ MORE >
Ms. Lehman's Kindergartners recently engaged in a STEM challenge. The students were given a cup of candy corn marshmallows and a cup of toothpicks. The students worked with partners to build the tallest free standing structure. The students had 15 minutes to work on their structures. After the 15 minutes, the class came together to discuss frustrations and what... READ MORE >
Mrs. Perry's 2nd grade GATE students recently engaged in some interesting and interactive activities! The cover picture shows the students interacting in a non-verbal communication activity, while the above students completed a gravity laser maze activity. READ MORE >
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Revised 2017/2018 Calendar: http://5il.co/1iaw Letter from the Superintendent regarding calendar changes: http://5il.co/1i73 READ MORE >
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