The Hillside Happenings

Welcome to the new school year! We are so excited to kick off a brand new school year and cannot wait to welcome our students back on Monday, August 24th!

This year, our school theme is "Wild About Leadership!" We have so many exciting adventures, learning opportunities, and leadership moments in store for our students. Student placements will be viewable in MiStar on August 18th. Click here to access the supply list.

Upcoming Event: Back-to-School Kickoff

Mark your calendars! Our first event of the year is coming up on Wednesday, August 19th:

• 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Meet the teacher and drop off school supplies.

• 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Enjoy music, catch up with friends, and purchase Kona Ice!

Please note that the first day of school, August 24th, is a half-day of school, with dismissal at 11:45 AM. Be sure to read through the rest of this newsletter for important updates, schedules, and details to help your family prepare for a fantastic year ahead!

- Mrs. Maas & Mrs. Amos

School Hours for 2026-2027:

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.

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.

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

September 8th - Classes Resume

September 9th - Parent Orientation Night (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

September 10th - Panera Restaurant Night

September 16th - PTA Meeting (7:00 pm)

September 17th - Dentists - R - Us Visits

September 17th - Bonventure Skate Night (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

September 18th - Half Day of School (11:45 am Dismissal)

September 21st - No School (Yom Kippur)

September 23rd - 25th - 5th Grade Camp

October 2nd - Fun Run

October 6th - Picture Day

October 8th - PTA Meeting (7:00 pm)

October 23rd - HuskyChella (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm)

October 30th - Half Day of School (11:45 am Dimissal)

He entered the LOC Farmington Student Entrepreneur Contest and won!

Karrie

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Marina

As the new school year begins, supporting our youth's mental health is more important than ever. The new school year can bring feelings of both anxiety and excitement as students transition into a new grade or perhaps even a new school.

We have provided a Back to School resource packet for parents and families who are navigating through this time. Click here to access the kit.

By working together, we can create an environment where our children thrive. As a reminder, Care Solace partners with our school to offer valuable mental health care coordination services to connect you with community-based providers for counseling, therapy, and more.

To access Care Solace:

• Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.
• Visit caresolace.com/farmingtonps: Explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance.
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By joining hands as a community, we can provide a nurturing environment that supports the mental health and well-being of our youth. Let's prioritize their emotional growth and create a brighter future together.

Thank you for being dedicated parents in the Farmington Public Schools community. Your commitment to our youth is truly commendable.

Elementary students will have the option to purchase a second slice of pizza on Little Caesars Pizza Day (every other Thursday). 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

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