Hillside Happenings
April 24, 2026
Dear Hillside Families,
What an incredible week it’s been at our school! From the halls of our building to the adventures out in the community, our students have truly shown what it means to be a Husky. Between hitting the books and hitting the road, the energy on campus has been nothing short of electric.
Highlights from the Week
Field Trip Frenzy: The learning didn’t stop at the classroom door! Our students headed out for another week of field trip fun, exploring new environments and representing our school with pride.
Leadership in Action: Our recent Husky Huddle was a major standout. We were so impressed to see our student leadership shine, taking charge and inspiring their peers with such confidence and heart.
M-STEP Victors: A huge round of applause for our students who officially conquered M-STEP testing! They showed incredible focus and stamina. We are so proud of their hard work and "can-do" attitudes throughout the testing window. Makeup testing will continue over the next few days.
Celebrating Our Heroes: This week, we took a moment to celebrate our amazing office staff for Administrative Professionals Day. They are the heartbeat of our school, keeping everything running smoothly with a smile. If you see them, be sure to offer a quick "thank you!"
Looking Ahead: Science in Motion
The excitement continues next week! We are thrilled to welcome the Girl Scouts Mobile STEAM Lab back to campus for a few days. This "lab on wheels" offers our students hands-on opportunities to dive into science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Get ready for some serious "aha!" moments.
Thank you for your continued support in making our school such a vibrant place to learn!
With Gratitude,
Mrs. Maas & Mrs. Amos
School Hours for 2025-2026:
Student Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Half Day: 8:30 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
Office Hours: 7:45 A.M. – 4:15 P.M.
Save the Dates:
May 1st - Kindergarten Orientation - No School for Current Kindergarten/Y5 Students
May 4th - 8th - Staff Appreciation Week
May 6th - Farmington Focus Business & Community Showcase
May 11th - Silver Dairy Fundraiser
May 13th - Cultural Arts Night
May 14th - 2nd Grade In-School Field Trip
May 14th - PTA Meeting
May 18th - Boosterthon Kick-Off
May 19th - 1st Grade Zoo Field Trip
May 19th - 2nd Grade Greenfield Village Field Trip
May 19th - 4th Grade to the Nature Center
May 19th - Kindergarten/Senior Concert
May 21st - 3rd Grade Music & Art Show
May 22nd - Half Day of School
May 25th - No School (Memorial Day)
May 27th & 28th - 5th Grade Music & Art Gallery Walk
May 28th - 5th Grade Bonaventure Night
May 29th - Color Splash Dash
June 1st - Phonics Fashion Show
June 4th - 5th Grade Promotion/Party
June 8th - Kindergarten Celebration of Learning
June 9th - 4th Grade Wax Museum
June 11th - Last Day of School
The link below takes you to all published newsletters thus far.
Did you know that the 26-27 School-Year Calendar is now available? Click here to download it.
The email address: hil@fpsk12.net is not regularly monitored.
To reach someone in the office, please use the email addresses below:
Mrs. Maas - torrie.maas@fpsk12.net - Principal
Mrs. Amos - deb.amos@fpsk12.net - Assistant Principal
Ms. Pliska - emily.pliska@fpsk12.net - Secretary
Mrs. Jacobs - susan.jacobs@fpsk12.net - Office Clerk
Mrs. Huell - tanya.huell@fpsk12.net - Office Clerk
Connect With Us!
Email: torrie.maas@fpsk12.net
Website: www.farmington.k12.mi.us/hil
Location: 36801 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI, USA
Phone: (248)489-3773
Facebook: Facebook.com/HillsideFPS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillsidefp
Mrs. Maas, Principal
