Hillside Happenings

What an absolutely spectacular week it has been at school! As we wrap up these incredibly busy and exciting few days, we want to extend a massive thank you to our entire school community. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible generosity and support during our Color Splash Dash Fundraiser! Your donations directly impact our student leadership programs, and we can't thank you enough!

We also want to share a huge note of gratitude to everyone who volunteered, chaperoned, and supported the many field trips and special events that took place this week. We simply could not pull off these milestone elementary memories without our amazing village of helping hands.

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:

June 1st - Phonics Fashion Show

June 2nd - 2nd Grade Red Carpet Day

June 3rd - Graduate Walkthroughs

June 4th - 5th Grade Promotion/Party

June 5th - 2nd Grade Sports Day

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. Thomas - kimberly.thomas@fpsk12.net - Office Clerk

Join us on Thursday, June 4th, immediately following the school’s promotion ceremony, as we celebrate our amazing 5th graders with a fun-filled Glow Out Celebration! More details can be found in the flyer here.

**WE NEED GLOW PARTY VOLUNTEERS!**

Calling all 4th and 5th grade families — help us make this a night the kids will never forget! From setting up glowing decorations to helping with games, snacks, and fun activities, every volunteer helps create an unforgettable send-off for our graduating 5th graders.

Whether you can give a little time or a lot, we’d love your help making the magic happen! Please click the link here to sign up and be part of this special celebration.

Questions? Contact Heather Landis at 248-894-3892 or H.landispool@gmail.com

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

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