Hillside Happenings
May 8, 2026
Dear Hillside Families,
We have a very special celebration in the building this week—it is our therapy dog River’s second birthday! To celebrate, students can purchase River Trading Cards for $1, with all proceeds going directly toward his ongoing care and "paws-itive" work at our school.
It has been a week full of discovery, as our students had an incredible time exploring the Girl Scouts Mobile STEAM Lab. The hands-on activities were a huge hit and sparked so much curiosity across all grade levels!
We also want to extend a sincere thank you to the parent volunteers who helped make our Kindergarten Orientation such a warm and welcoming success for our newest Huskies.
A huge "thank you" to our phenomenal PTA for rolling out a truly fabulous Staff Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for the leadership of board member Angela Probst in making our staff feel so celebrated and valued. Looking ahead, we are still seeking volunteers for the 5th Grade Glow Party—please check the details further down in this newsletter to see how you can help.
Our Color Splash Dash fundraiser kicks off on May 18th, culminating in the big event on May 29th. Stay tuned for more information coming your way soon!
This month, we are focusing on Habit #8: Find Your Voice, and Inspire Others to Find Theirs. We are encouraging our students to move beyond the first seven habits by discovering their unique strengths and using them to uplift and empower those around them.
Repeat Reminders:
📝 Your Voice Matters: Important Surveys
As we look toward the future, your input is more essential than ever. We have important surveys linked below and would greatly appreciate a few moments of your time to complete them.
We deeply value your feedback, as it helps us ensure we are providing the best possible experience for every student and family in our community. Thank you for partnering with us and for your continued support of our school!
Leader in Me MRA Survey - https://www.leaderinme.com/s/hillside-elem-mi/families
Hillside Parent Feedback Survey - https://forms.gle/Wvk3hJEdRQY5cnBUA
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:
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 18th - FCL Summer Reading Presentations
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 1st - Phonics Fashion Show
June 3rd - Graduate Walkthroughs
June 4th - 5th Grade Promotion/Party
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.
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
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
