Hillside Happenings
April 10, 2026
Dear Hillside Families,
Welcome Back! 🎉
We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating Spring Break. It is wonderful to see our hallways buzzing with energy again! This time of year is always a whirlwind of excitement as we dive into spring field trips and unique learning opportunities that take our students beyond the classroom walls.
Habits Around the World🌎
Our Habits Around the World - Exploring Culture Through Leadership Event is right around the corner (May 13th). Please click here to sign up to participate: https://forms.gle/KTH74Z27Vqv2yLFi7
We are still in need of the following:
Welcome Table - Adults and Students (2-3 students and 2-3 adults for a 45 min shift (5:00 - 5:45, 5:45 - 6:30, 6:30 - 7:00)
Families can sign up for a table to share a cultural food sample in the cafeteria. We have 2 families so far, and can use at least 8 more.
Craft Stations in the Art Room - Families and students are needed to create crafts for their culture (We need at least 10)
Student Art on Display - We would love to display student art in any sort of medium. At least 10 art pieces are needed, and we have 1 so far.
Singing, Dancing, or Poetry in the Gym - Students would perform 3 times for around 3 minutes. (We need at least 5 additional performers.) We already have 5.
Mehendi Artist Needed
🚀 STEAM Expansion: Girls Scouts Mobile Lab
We are thrilled to announce a major expansion of our partnership with the Girl Scouts Mobile STEAM Lab. Thanks to the success of last year’s program, we are growing from four participating classes to 11 classes receiving free, hands-on STEAM lessons this year! We can’t wait to see the innovation and creativity our students display during these sessions.
🍕 Mark Your Calendars: Pizza Days
Who doesn't love a break from packing lunches? The remaining Pizza Days will be held on:
Thursday, April 23rd
Thursday, May 7th
Thursday, May 21st
Thursday, June 4th
🌲 Habit of the Month: Habit #7 – Sharpen the Saw
Our focus this month is Sharpen the Saw, which is all about balance and renewal. As a family, you can practice this habit together by creating and observing family traditions. Whether it’s a weekly game night, a special Sunday breakfast, or a unique handshake, building traditions shows that we value the needs of our family unit. Renewing these bonds is where true identity, fulfillment, and happiness are found.
Let’s make this spring our best season yet!
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:
April 13th - MSTEP Testing Begins
April 14th - Spring Picture Day, 5th Grade Photo
April 14th - 2nd Grade Field Trip, Young 5's Field Trip
April 24th - Kindergarten Field Trip
April 25th - Science Expo
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 4th - 5th Grade Promotion/Party
June 11th - Last Day of School
The link below takes you to all published newsletters thus far.
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
Connect With Us!
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
Mrs. Maas, Principal
