Hillside Happenings

It is officially a week of adventure and discovery here at school! We are so excited to welcome back the Girl Scouts Mobile STEAM Lab, where our students are already diving into hands-on experiments and creative problem-solving. In addition to the tech fun, our Kindergarten students went to the farm last week for a day of learning about the world around them. It is truly a joy to see our students exploring so many different environments. Check out the photos on our Facebook Page and a few throughout the newsletter.

📝 Your Voice Matters: Important Surveys

As we look toward the future, your input is more essential than ever. We have important surveys linked below and would greatly appreciate a few moments of your time to complete them.

We deeply value your feedback, as it helps us ensure we are providing the best possible experience for every student and family in our community. Thank you for partnering with us and for your continued support of our school!

Leader in Me MRA Survey - https://www.leaderinme.com/s/hillside-elem-mi/families

Hillside Parent Feedback Survey - https://forms.gle/Wvk3hJEdRQY5cnBUA

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 5th - Room 5 Kindergarten End of the Year 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.

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

Donate $1 on May 8th to buy a playing card featuring River! All funds go towards River's care.

Join us on Thursday, May 14th, virtually, at 7:00 pm. Zoom log-in details will be emailed the day prior. Reach out to hillsidehuskypta@gmail.com if you have any questions or items you would like to discuss.

Staff Appreciation Week is May 4th-8th. The PTA and Hillside Administration have a great week planned to spoil our amazing Hillside team. Check out the itinerary and have your kids dress up on each Spirit Day to join in on the fun.

If you are interested in donating a $10 gift card for our teacher giveaway, please drop at the front office by May 4th and note its for the Hillside PTA.

Please reach out to Angela with any questions at aguerro28@gmail.com.

Thank you for the incredible interest in participating in Cultural Arts Night on May 13th!

At this time, our sign-up form has closed as we begin finalizing the event schedule and logistics.

We are nearing capacity, but we would still love to hear from you. If you are interested in participating, please reach out directly to Malika Dixon at Melika.Dixon@fpsk12.net with your name, type of participation (performance, cultural table, etc.), and any relevant details.

Additional participants will be added based on space availability, scheduling needs, and overall event balance. Thank you again for your support—we’re looking forward to an amazing evening!

This special skate night is on Thursday, May 28th, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. The evening is open to all Hillside 5th Graders, and admission & skate rental are FREE!

Join thousands of communities in celebrating Bike & Roll to School Day on May 6th.

Looking for a fun and engaging way for your child to keep learning this summer? There’s just one month left to register for our Elementary Summer Enrichment Camp!

This exciting program offers a variety of hands-on, interactive, and learning-focused sessions designed specifically for elementary school students. Your child will enjoy a summer-camp-style atmosphere while exploring new interests, building skills, and connecting with friends.

Program highlights include:

• Small class sizes

• Sessions taught by certified teachers

• Flexible scheduling options, including part-day, half-day, or full-day enrollment

Session Dates:

Session 1: June 15 – 25 (Monday–Thursday)

Session 2: June 29 – July 9 (Monday–Thursday)

Registration closes June 6. Secure your child’s place today!

Plus, don’t miss another exciting opportunity!

Farmington Public Schools is also offering Camp Invention, a fun-filled summer adventure designed to ignite your child’s imagination and boost their confidence! Campers tackle hands-on STEM challenges and bring their ideas to life. It’s a great option for students interested in science, technology, and innovation.

Learn more:
www.farmington.k12.mi.us/summer-school

Questions? Please contact Elementary Summer Supervisor Madison Darr - Madison.Darr@fpsk12.net or Camp Invention Supervisor Cheryl.Newcomer@fpsk12.net

Farmington Public Schools offers a variety of summer programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, including camps, enrichment programs, virtual summer school, and more. Explore summer programs: https://www.farmington.k12.mi.us/summer-school

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/

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

with Cartoonist Neal Levin. Only 4 spaces left!

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

https://www.neallevin.com/

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

We are so proud of you!! Congratulations:

Landon

Morgan

Jake

Ghamana

Lukian

Thank you Mrs. Badrak, Mrs. Bongero, & Mrs. Mehta

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.

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