Last Chance!
The organizers of the Holiday Shed of Hope raffle will draw the winner TOMORROW!
So, enter to win this beautifully crafted shed—perfect for storage, hobbies, a cozy "she-shed," or even a playhouse. Tickets are just $10 each or 3 for $25.
❤️ Every dollar supports Camp Sunshine, helping children battling cancer experience joy and hope.
Grab your raffle tickets (1… or 2… or 20!) using the QR code before it’s too late!
The organizers of the Holiday Shed of Hope raffle will draw the winner TOMORROW!
So, enter to win this beautifully crafted shed—perfect for storage, hobbies, a cozy "she-shed," or even a playhouse. Tickets are just $10 each or 3 for $25.
❤️ Every dollar supports Camp Sunshine, helping children battling cancer experience joy and hope.
Grab your raffle tickets (1… or 2… or 20!) using the QR code before it’s too late!
The Little Free Library is freshly restocked and ready to go!
Stop by and find your next favorite book—nonfiction, popular series, or a picture book perfect for sharing.
Stop by and find your next favorite book—nonfiction, popular series, or a picture book perfect for sharing.
Pre-K Enrollment Opportunity at Hill City Elementary!
Families can sign up now to finish out Pre-K at Hill City Elementary for the 2025–2026 school year. We currently have six spots available immediately for eligible students. Give your child a strong start in a fun, nurturing learning environment—spots are limited! Enroll at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/enroll-new-student
Families can sign up now to finish out Pre-K at Hill City Elementary for the 2025–2026 school year. We currently have six spots available immediately for eligible students. Give your child a strong start in a fun, nurturing learning environment—spots are limited! Enroll at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/enroll-new-student
Way to go, Darby! This kindergartner in Ms. Jenkins class has mastered all of her kindergarten sight words. She is now working on her kindergarten fluency folder. Congratulations on your academic accomplishment and earning a trip to the Book Vending Machine, Darby!
Pre-K Enrollment Opportunity at Hill City Elementary!
Families can sign up now to finish out Pre-K at Hill City Elementary for the 2025–2026 school year. We currently have six spots available immediately for eligible students. Give your child a strong start in a fun, nurturing learning environment—spots are limited! Enroll at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/enroll-new-student.
Families can sign up now to finish out Pre-K at Hill City Elementary for the 2025–2026 school year. We currently have six spots available immediately for eligible students. Give your child a strong start in a fun, nurturing learning environment—spots are limited! Enroll at https://www.pickens.k12.ga.us/o/pcs/page/enroll-new-student.
Returning from holiday break can be tough—even for faculty and staff—but not today! Thanks to our Powerful Partnership Committee teaming up with the PTO, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck rolled up and delivered the perfect cup of caffeinated (or decaf!) positive energy. Cheers to a fantastic 2026!
Congratulations to Ms. Delane Johnson and Mrs. Kellie Henson!
We are proud to celebrate Ms. Delane as our Staff Member of the Month and Mrs. Henson as our Teacher of the Month!
Thank you both for the positive impact you make every day on Team Hill City Hawk. Your dedication, heart, and hard work do not go unnoticed.
We are proud to celebrate Ms. Delane as our Staff Member of the Month and Mrs. Henson as our Teacher of the Month!
Thank you both for the positive impact you make every day on Team Hill City Hawk. Your dedication, heart, and hard work do not go unnoticed.
Science Challenge: Can You Make the Grinch’s Heart Grow 3 Sizes?
Students visited the Computer/STEM Lab with Mrs. Raines to put their science skills to the test! Using baking soda (a base) and vinegar (an acid), they created a chemical reaction to inflate balloons
The challenge? Figuring out the just right amounts to make the Grinch’s heart grow to three sizes—small, medium, and large! Science has never been Grinchy!
Students visited the Computer/STEM Lab with Mrs. Raines to put their science skills to the test! Using baking soda (a base) and vinegar (an acid), they created a chemical reaction to inflate balloons
The challenge? Figuring out the just right amounts to make the Grinch’s heart grow to three sizes—small, medium, and large! Science has never been Grinchy!
Rudolph, the Red-Nose Reindeer, is guiding the way to better readers in Mrs. Sultan’s class! Students were all smiles as they received a cuddly Rudolph stuffie and a special book—making reading time extra merry and magical!
Mrs. Culbreth’s third graders paid a sweet visit to Mrs. Roper’s kindergarten to share Christmas stories and smiles.
Little listeners + big buddies = holiday magic on the Hill! Because book buddies make every story better!
Little listeners + big buddies = holiday magic on the Hill! Because book buddies make every story better!
3D Printer Magic in Mrs. Allen’s PreK!
Letter formation is an important skill to master, and our littlest Hawks are hard at work learning to write their names. How cute are these 3D-printed name ornaments?! What a precious Christmas memory that will be treasured by families for years to come.
This amazing 3D printer was made possible thanks to our generous Bright Ideas Grant from Amicaloa EMC. We love seeing learning and creativity come together! Thank you, again!
Letter formation is an important skill to master, and our littlest Hawks are hard at work learning to write their names. How cute are these 3D-printed name ornaments?! What a precious Christmas memory that will be treasured by families for years to come.
This amazing 3D printer was made possible thanks to our generous Bright Ideas Grant from Amicaloa EMC. We love seeing learning and creativity come together! Thank you, again!
Holiday cheer is in the air in Mrs. Proudfoot’s class! With new Grinch stuffies and Dr. Seuss’s "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!," their hearts are growing three sizes!
Thank you to Mama Geraldine’s for the delicious cheese straws! We truly appreciate the tasty treat and are happy to “Snack On” thanks to y’all!
The fourth graders at Hill City Elementary were treated to a festive Holiday Brunch with some very special guests! Thanks to the collaboration between the HCES Powerful Partnership Committee and community partner Connelly Residential Services, Inc., Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by to jingle, mingle, and spread holiday cheer with our fourth graders and their guests. It was a magical morning filled with smiles, joy, and holiday spirit!
Three Elves on the Shelf!
Our scout elf, Gingersnap, has had a very busy December keeping a close eye on the boys and girls. (Look closely—he’s hiding inside the snowman!
Yesterday, we added two more Elves on the Shelf to our hallway display. Don’t Cohen and Sadie look absolutely fabulously festive?
Our scout elf, Gingersnap, has had a very busy December keeping a close eye on the boys and girls. (Look closely—he’s hiding inside the snowman!
Yesterday, we added two more Elves on the Shelf to our hallway display. Don’t Cohen and Sadie look absolutely fabulously festive?
Way to go, Willow, Jackson, and Reese!
These superstars from Mrs. Roper's classroom earned a special visit to the Book Vending Machine by completing their Kindergarten High-Frequency Folder for the year—what an amazing accomplishment!
We are so proud of your hard work, determination, and love of learning.
These superstars from Mrs. Roper's classroom earned a special visit to the Book Vending Machine by completing their Kindergarten High-Frequency Folder for the year—what an amazing accomplishment!
We are so proud of your hard work, determination, and love of learning.
Congratulations, Zoey!
We are so proud to recognize Zoey as our Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month!
This amazing fourth grader was selected for being a kind-hearted leader who truly shines at our school. Zoey is a thoughtful and helpful friend in the Harmonious Hill City Hawks—volunteering to set up chairs before last Friday’s performance and even selflessly giving her instrument to another student.
Deputy Roach also commends Zoey for her outstanding help with flag duty, sharing, “She folds that flag perfectly—almost better than I do!”
Way to go, Zoey! We are so proud of you and the example you set for others.
We are so proud to recognize Zoey as our Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month!
This amazing fourth grader was selected for being a kind-hearted leader who truly shines at our school. Zoey is a thoughtful and helpful friend in the Harmonious Hill City Hawks—volunteering to set up chairs before last Friday’s performance and even selflessly giving her instrument to another student.
Deputy Roach also commends Zoey for her outstanding help with flag duty, sharing, “She folds that flag perfectly—almost better than I do!”
Way to go, Zoey! We are so proud of you and the example you set for others.
Students “cashed in” their hard-earned Hawk Bucks and Dojo points to buy some super fun learning experiences today! Here are just 2 examples of the many fun opportunities:
1) Music/Art Station: Students created a Jingle Jeep Duck Bracelet, using the rhythms from “Jingle Bells” to design a bead color pattern—each note value matched a specific color. A Santa duck charm was the perfect finishing touch!
2) Media Center: Students sharpened their coding skills by programming Ozobots—line-following, color-reading mini robots—to complete fun challenges.
1) Music/Art Station: Students created a Jingle Jeep Duck Bracelet, using the rhythms from “Jingle Bells” to design a bead color pattern—each note value matched a specific color. A Santa duck charm was the perfect finishing touch!
2) Media Center: Students sharpened their coding skills by programming Ozobots—line-following, color-reading mini robots—to complete fun challenges.
Market Day fun in Mrs. Anderson’s Pre-K class! From the cup-stacking Christmas tree–building STEM challenge to snacking on sweet treats, it was a morning full of smiles!
Pajama Day in Mrs. Everett’s Pre-K class was full of cozy fun yesterday! Just one more day left of our 10 Days of Christmas dress-up—let’s make it a good one on Friday!
