Hillside Happenings

Dear Hillside Families,

Happy Friday! It has been a wonderful week at school, and we want to extend a sincere thank you to all of our families for your continued partnership and support. It was a joy to see our students arrive this week looking so polished and professional for spring picture day; those bright smiles and sharp outfits certainly added an extra layer of cheer to our hallways!

Our students have been busy exploring the world around them thanks to the dedication of our staff. We want to share a huge thank you to our 5th grade, 2nd grade, and Young 5’s team for coordinating such engaging and educational field trips this week. These hands-on experiences are so impactful for our learners.The adventures continue next week as our Kindergarten students prepare for their exciting trip to the farm!

Looking Ahead

Husky Huddle: We are eagerly anticipating next week's huddle. It is always a highlight to see our "student genius" on full display as our young leaders share their talents and growth with the school community.
Science Fair: Next Saturday, several of our talented Hillside students will be participating in the Science Fair at Farmington High School. We are so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see their projects in action!

Wishing you all a restful and happy weekend!

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:

April 23rd - Room 6 Field Trip

April 24th - Kindergarten Field Trip

April 25th - Science Expo

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 4th - 5th Grade Promotion/Party

June 9th - 4th Grade Wax Museum

June 11th - Last Day of School

The link below takes you to all published newsletters thus far.

Archive of all Newsletters

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

We are excited to share our cultures and leadership on May 13! Please complete this form to let us know if you would like to perform or participate in our "Taste of Traditions" by bringing a cultural food item.

Students and families are welcome to participate in any way that feels comfortable. Whether sharing food, art, performances, or cultural traditions, every contribution helps make our Cultural Arts Night special.

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Mrs. Morrow teamed up with the coaches below to give a field hockey introduction to Mrs. Belsky, Mrs. Dowd and Mrs. Lyons classes. So fun!

Coach Jordan - Farmington United Girls Field Hockey Team.

Coach Margi - USA Field Hockey

Looking for some weekend plans? Come out and support the arts at Farmington High School’s production of The Little Mermaid! We are incredibly proud to share that our very own Angel Gippert is part of this fantastic production. With only two shows remaining, this is your last chance to experience the wonder under the sea. It’s a wonderful, family-friendly event perfect for all ages.

Important Details:

Tickets: Available at the door only.
Payment: Cash only - $5 for 5 years and under, $12 for students, and $15 for adults

Swing by our hometown favorite, Silver Dairy for a sweet treat anytime on Monday, May 11th!

Silver Dairy is donating 15% of sales back to Hillside.

2026 Leader in Me Global Student Video Contest - Open to all students! Click here to learn how your child could win a $1,000 Learning Grant: https://www.leaderinme.org/student-video-contest-2026/

Click Here to Pay Your Membership Dues

Does your child enjoy drawing? Sign them up for a 1-day after-school workshop

with Cartoonist Neal Levin. Only 14 spaces left!

https://hillside.givebacks.com/shop/items/3fbbe7cd2f83

https://www.neallevin.com/

With the arrival of warmer weather, students are enjoying more time outdoors. As we increase our outdoor activities, we want to remind families about the importance of tick prevention. Michigan is home to the American dog tick and the blacklegged (deer) tick, which can transmit illnesses. Please click here for more information.

Congratulations to all of our students who were recogized with Leadership Awards this week!!😁

We are so proud of you!! Congratulations:

Blake

Twisha

Cameron

Thank you, Mrs. Janks & Mrs. Kherkher

for nominating these amazing students!!

We can't wait to see who's next!😍

Elementary students will have the option to purchase a second slice of pizza on Little Caesars Pizza Day (every other Thursday - March 12 & 26). The first slice is free, and the cost for an additional slice is $2.25.

Students must have sufficient funds preloaded in their cafeteria account. Deposits can be made online at https://farmington.familyportal.cloud/

Please reach out to Nutrition Services at 248.489.3717 if you have any questions.