Social Programs

Field Day

Monday, June 5, 2023 Committee Chair: Drew Nastal Plan now for a day filled with outdoor fun and exercise! Contact Mr. Gilbert at [email protected] for more information about Field Day.

Fun Lunch Twice/month on Thursdays Orders due two weeks in advance – no exceptions! Committee Chairs: Jennie Garst & Andrea Kareem This is an optional lunch service offered by the PTA. Order and pre-pay for your child’s lunch in advance from a local restaurant partner through an online portal and the meal option you select …

Hillcrest Fest

Hillcrest Fest 2022 Tuesday, August 23 3:30pm – 5:30pm at the Hillcrest Playground Committee Chairs: Lisa Kolavennu, Laura McGreal and Heidi Renner Funded by the Hillcrest PTA, this back-to-school festival is an awesome way to kick off the start of the school year. This year’s festivities included: Inflatable obstacle courses DJ and dancing Face painting …

Hillcrest Variety Show

Saturday, April 15 at the Tivoli Theater All Grades Welcome – Registration Open January 9-27 We need your help – click here to volunteer! Committee Co-Chairs: Katelyn Whoriskey & Helen Petrillo To Register: Choose one ADULT from your child/children’s act to function as the Act Coordinator. This person will register the act and be the …

Holiday Shop

Friday, December 2 from 4-7pm & Saturday, December 3 from 9am-12pm Hillcrest Elementary School Gym Committee Chairs: Jackie Hake, Maddie Jordan & Suzanne Robinson The Hillcrest Holiday Shop is a PTA-run event that allows Hillcrest students to shop for holiday gifts for friends & family! Before the event, students will bring home a Holiday Shop …

Kindergarten Handprints

Committee Chairs: Helen Petrillo & Meg Smith Each spring, our kindergarten students get to add their painted handprints to our school hallway. We always need a few parents to help with this fun project!

Kindergarten Play Date

Incoming Kindergarten Summer Play Dates Tuesday, June 14 at 11am Monday, July 11 at 6pm Tuesday, August 16 at 6pm Hillcrest Elementary – Owen’s Playground Each summer, the Hillcrest PTA organizes a play date for the incoming students and parents to have a chance to meet each other. We look forward to seeing our newest …

New Family Mentoring Committee

Committee Chairs: Lindsey Burnette, Kerra Moeller, Alicia Sharp, & Katie Wojciechowski Each year, our mentor committee assigns veteran Hillcrest parents to new incoming families to welcome them to our school and guide them throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer to be a new family mentor, please reach out to one of the …

Room Ambassadors

Committee Chairs: Lindsey Burnette & Holly Francis One of our important volunteer opportunities is being a Room Ambassador! Each classroom has two Room Ambassadors for each school year. Please see below to learn more about how a Room Ambassador supports teachers and students: Leads recognition and celebrations for designated teacher(s) and assistants (birthdays, holidays, teacher …

Staff Appreciation

Committee Chair: Holly Francis Would you like to help with staff appreciation? Our PTA organizes meals and snack stations during Parent-Teacher Conference nights, special events during Staff Appreciation Week in May and other thoughtful extras throughout the year for our beloved Hillcrest staff.