Hillcrest Husky Family Newsletter
November 2026
Dear Families,
I am very excited to announce that Hillcrest has been nominated for the 2026 National ESEA Distinguished School Award. This nomination is in recognition of Hillcrest closing the achievement gap between student groups.
This is a very prestigious recogntion and one that could not be possible without the outstanding work of our school staff. They work tirelessly to ensure that every student is provided with a safe and welcoming environment that meets them where they are academically while striving to ensure every student is able to make tremendous gains during the school year.
I am very proud of our students for working hard each and every day. Learning is not easy but it wouldn't be meaningful without the hardwork and determination. Our students are the best! They show up each and every day willing to give it their all.
Families, you are the foundation for our students. Your support and care help us to do our jobs more effectively. You are the cornerstone of our school and together I know that we can continue to take Hillcrest to great heights.
Mark Your Caledars for Our Quarter 1 Awards Program
December 7th: 9:30 4th Grade & 2:30 2nd Grade
December 9th: 9:30 1st Grade & 2:30 3rd Grade
December 10th: 2:30 5th Grade
Invitations will be sent to families if their child will receive an award.
Please reach out with any questions or concerns,
Troy Barnes
227-203-1670
Week of October 26th
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Start of 2nd Quarter
Wednesday: 4 Hours Late, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Doors Open at 12:30
Thursday: 4 Hours Late, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Doors Open at 12:30
Friday: 3.5 Hour Early Dismissal, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Close at 12:00
Week of November 2nd
Tuesday: No School
Thursday: PK Family Night, 4:30 - 6:00pm & Fire Drill
Week of November 9th
Tuesday: Assembly & 5:00 - 6:30 Judy Center Family Event
Friday: Assembly & Report Cards Out
Week of November 16th
Monday: Hearing and Vision Screening, 8:00 AM Parent Learning Session (details coming soon)
Tuesday: Hearing and Vision Screening, 5th Grade Outdoor School (12:45 - 2:15), Picture Retakes
Thursday: 5th Grade Outdoor School (9:05 - 3:15), 6:30 Chorus Concert, Award Invitations Out
Friday: 5th Grade Health Lesson, Thanksgiving Lunch w/Your Child (10:30 PK, 11:30: 2nd Grade, and 12:30 3rd Grade)
Week of November 23rd
Monday: Thanksgiving Lunch w/Your Child (11:00 K, 12:00 1st, 1:00 4th, and 1:30 5th)
Tuesday: 2 Hour Early Dismissal (1:30)
Wednesday - Friday: No School
Week of November 30th
Tuesday: Fire Drill
Thursday: 2 Hour Early Dismissal (1:30)
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Check out our HIllcrest Student Newsletter.
Fun Day Out Camp-Oct 26,2026 8am-5pm $30 Per Kid
Fun Day Out Camp- Nov 3, 2026 8am-5pm $30 Per Kid
Fun Day Camp Out- Nov 25,2026 8am-5pm $30 Per Kid
Location: 1306 West Patrick Street, 5c
Standby Guardianship offers a parent or guardian the ability to nominate another person, called a standby guardian, to take care of their children in the event of mental incapacitation, physical debilitation, or an adverse immigration action. Completing the Parental Designation and Consent to the Beginning of Standby Guardianship is a first step for parents in taking actions to protect their children. Information on Immigration can be found on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dsfss/immigration.aspx. However, Standby Guardianship is an important, protective option for all parents to consider. For more information about Standby Guardianship, please see the link here.
Friday, November 20th:
Thanksgiving Lunch w/Your Child
10:30 PK
11:30: 2nd Grade
12:30 3rd Grade
Monday, November 23rd:
Thanksgiving Lunch w/Your Child
11:00 Kindergarten
12:00 1st Grade
1:00 4th Grade
1:30 5th Grade
You are invited to have lunch with your child. Hillcrest will pay for families to eat the Thanksgiving dinner.
“It is unlawful for students to possess or use any weapon on school property. Students who have or use a weapon on school property will be suspended from school, and the police will be notified of the incident. A weapon is any object designed to harm another physically or an object which is used in a way that can physically harm another. This school is committed to providing each of you with a safe environment, and we will do all we can to carry out that responsibility including, if necessary, conducting searches of student lockers.”