Hillcrest HS CrestSide Weekly

Vision: Empowering learners to lead globally.

Mission: Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to culturally engage in an evolving community.

We are a 'B' rated campus!

Tuesday, August 11 First Day of School

Tuesday, August 11 Volleyball @Bishop Lynch 6pm

Thursday, August 13 - Saturday, August 15 Volleyball @ Denton Ryan Tournament

Saturday, August 15 Cross Country at Woodhouse Invite @ Waxahachie Sports Comples 7am

Saturday, August 15 Parking Spot Painting 6am-10am

Put it on your calendar:

To promote CCMR, we designate Wednesdays as College, Career, and Military Day. Wear college and armed forces shirts.

To promote Hillcrest Spirit, we designate Fridays as Hillcrest Spirit Day. Wear all your Hillcrest SWAG.

First Pep Rally & First Football Game: August 28

Coming Soon: Senior Parent Meeting and Coffee with the Principal

This year, to streamline communication, we decided to make a one-stop-shop for all things Hillcrest. This site will help guide parents on what is going on at Hillcrest and who to contact for various questions. This site will be upgraded regularly.

When our new website administrators are trained, we will also update our website with the same information.

The goal is to have the same information in three different platforms to make it readily accessible.

Mrs. Flores: enajera@dallasisd.org 972-502-6816 *Please email Mrs. Flores to schedule all appointments with Principal Florie.*

Mrs. Harrell: yharrell@dallasisd.org

Ms. Balderas: vbalderas@dallasisd.org

Ms. Banda: mbanda@dallasisd.org

Coach Balderas: cbalderas@dallasisd.org

Mrs. Sheffield: djohnsonsheffield@dallasisd.org

Mrs. Barnwell: rbarnwell@dallasisd.org

Coach Fowler: jarfowler@dallasisd.org

Mrs. McAnally: emcanally@dallasisd.org

Academic Success Program (ASP) is more than college application assistance program. ASP works with students at every level to prepare them to be college-ready by graduation. At the core of every ASP high school campus is the ASP College Advisor, a full-time expert, that tailors the program to the needs of individual campuses. With the direction, mentoring, and motivation of the ASP College Advisor, students begin preparing for college as early as the 9th grade. Students and families receive personalized college guidance based on their family’s needs, SAT/ACT preparation and registration assistance, parent meetings, writing workshops and college essay assistance, professional resume assistance, college interview seminars, college field trips, and financial aid workshops. At every step of the way, the ASP College Advisor is there to help the students navigate the labyrinth that is today’s college admissions process. Generally, this type of personal attention can only be had by the wealthiest of students at the best private schools. ASP makes it possible for all students to receive the same attention at no cost to the student.

aspdallas.org

If possible, students should check Powerschool to determine their 5th period class before entering the building on the first day of school. We will have student's names and their 5th period posted around the building, as well. Your fifth period teacher will have a copy of your complete schedule.

If there are any issues with a student's schedule on Day 1, the student will go to the library during that period ONLY.

• A period with no classes scheduled

• Two classes scheduled for the same period

• Enrollment in a class that has already been completed

• Missing a program requirement for the grade (e.g, no math class)

• A senior missing a course required for graduation

**If you see any of these issues, you can complete this change request form: https://forms.gle/YFaUA1g6aqHyDcUS7. Only complete it once as several responses will slow down the process.**

We will be handing out clear backpacks at each morning arrival entrance.

For safety reasons, students are not permitted to receive food deliveries during school hours.

Reminder: If your student is eligible for bus transportation, be sure to register through Let's Talk! or the Dallas ISD Student Transportation Services website before the school year begins. Questions? Call Student Transportation Services at 972-925-4287

Every bus rider must register here: https://www.onflo.com/share/embed.aspx?L=PR7T5KNXD4ZLT

If you would like to download the app for bus tracking, it can be found here:

• English directions
• Spanish directions

Activity Buses will begin on Monday, August 31st. They will leave campus at 6:10, Monday-Thursday. We will publish the Activity Bus schedule when it becomes available.

Our Class of 2026 continued to grow as these two students graduated this past week!

Mrs. Holmes-Turner was awarded Dallas Education Foundation's Heart of a Teacher Grant for Student Council's Panther Leadership Lab!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillcrestpanthersptsa/

We want every Panther family to feel connected, informed, and involved! Each grade level has a dedicated parent leader ready to share updates, answer questions, and keep everyone in the loop. Together, we can cheer on our Panthers, plan exciting events, host fun fundraisers, and build a strong community. Let’s work side by side to create lasting memories and make these high school years the very best!

Class of 2027

Class of 2028

Class of 2029

Class of 2030

Find the Dallas ISD app in the App Store or Google Play and stay connected.

Don't miss out on crucial updates! Update your phone number and email address in Parent Portal TODAY! Click the link below to verify or update. https://bit.ly/4dyzV4R

Thank you to all who helped paint the bleachers!

Volleyball and Team Tennis schedules are being finalized and will be posted when final.