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!

I hope you’ve all had a restful, refreshing summer filled with quality time with family, fun adventures, and a chance to recharge. Whether you spent the break traveling, working, or simply enjoying a step back from the daily routine, I hope you are feeling energized and ready for the year ahead!

As we kick off the 2026–2027 school year, I want to express how excited I am to welcome our new and returning students back to campus. Building on the incredible momentum and accomplishments we shared as ONE Hillcrest last year, there is no stopping us as we continue our journey toward greatness.

🚀 Our Theme: Destination: Excellence

This year, our guiding focus is Destination: Excellence.

To us, excellence isn’t just a single test score or a trophy in a glass case—it’s the supportive culture we build together at Hillcrest every single day. It means helping every student chart their own personal course toward college, career, military, and trade pathways while encouraging them to reach their full potential. Every lesson in the classroom, every connection made on campus, and every bit of encouragement at home brings our Panthers one step closer to their dreams.

📅 Key Dates & First Week Schedule

Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to see you at these upcoming kickoff events:

• Thursday, August 6 | Meet the Panthers & SWAG sale at 5:30 PM

• Friday, August 7 | Cub Camp at 9:00 AM (Auditorium)

• Friday, August 7 | Senior Pictures at 1:00 PM (Comp Gym)

• Tuesday, August 11 | First Day of School!

Ready for Takeoff!

As we guide our Hillcrest Panthers toward their Destination: Excellence, thank you in advance for your partnership, school spirit, and support. Don't forget to join PTSA. We are in this together!

Let’s make this school year memorable, inspiring, and incredibly successful.

Go Panthers!

-Principal Florie

tflorie@dallasisd.org

Wednesday, August 5 Dallas ISD Summer Graduation 7pm @ Loos

Thursday, August 6 Meet the Panthers 5:30-7pm

Thursday, August 6 SWAG sales in the gym foyer 5-7pm

Friday, August 7 Cup Camp 8:45am Auditorium

Friday, August 7 Senior Pictures 1-4pm Comp Gym

Friday, August 7 Volleyball Scrimmage @ Thomas Jefferson

Saturday, August 8 Volleyball Scrimmage @ Carrollton Creekview

Saturday, August 8 Senior Paint the Bleachers & Parking Spot Painting 6am-10am

**Next week's newsletter will include all of your 1st day of school information including bus routes, drop off/pick up information, dress code, and more.**

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

Counseling and Assistant Principal Alpha and Roles coming next week.

Ms. Acheampong: aacheampong@dallasisd.org

Dr. Aguinaga: vaguinaga@dallasisd.org

Mr. DeJesus: rdejesus@dallasisd.org

Dr. Murray: shamurray@dallasisd.org

Ms. Aldridge: saldridge@dallasisd.org

Mr. Booth: tebooth@dallasisd.org

Ms. Delgado: andrdelgado@dallasisd.org

Mr. Hoskins: chhoskins@dallasisd.org

Mrs. Prudhomme: cprudhomme@dallasisd.org

Mrs. Sandles: tpedford@dallasisd.org

Mrs. Flores: enajera@dallasisd.org *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

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

Our Cheerleaders just completed NCA Camp this week and came away with several awards. Destination: NCA Nationals in January

Varsity Awards:

• 3 Superior Ribbons (Band Chant, Situational Chant & Game Day Cheer)

• Technical Excellence Award – Crowd Effectiveness

• Stunt Safety Award

JV Awards:

• Top Team Game Day Cheer

• Superior Ribbon – Game Day Cheer

• Herkie Team Award (Day 2)

Program Awards:

• Herkie Team Award for the Entire Camp (2 years in a row!)

• Spirit Sticks every night

8 All-American Nominees

2 All-Americans

3 America Needs Cheerleaders Pin It Forward Award

We also had the opportunity to perform at the Frisco RoughRiders game, making an unforgettable week even more special!

Senior Families, review the senior newsletter for all things Class of 2027.

https://app.smore.com/n/ydx6c

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