“We are the Hilltop Stars! While we might shine in different ways…our students are growing and achieving every day here. We’ve got a staff that loves and adores our students and our community and we are going to continue to look for ways to do things differently to ensure that all of our student are successful.”–Principal Kelly Thomas, Hilltop Elementary School

Supporting Hilltop’s International Family Community

February 21st, 2019|Hilltop ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

Bilingual Facilitator Diana Rivera talks about some of the events at Hilltop Elementary School that help engage the community's international families.

What Makes Hilltop Special?

February 21st, 2019|Hilltop ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

"I think Hilltop is a special place because, to me, it's all about the people I get to spend it with."

Filling Student’s Imagination Through Reading

February 21st, 2019|Hilltop ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

Third grade student Brielle talks about power of the books she's read at Hilltop Elementary School.

Why I Like Hilltop Elementary

February 21st, 2019|Hilltop ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

Watch third grade student, Lexy, share what makes Hilltop Elementary School so special.

“You Have to Learn!”

February 21st, 2019|Hilltop ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

Third Grade student Raymond shares why it is so important to learn when you're in school.

NASA Best Club at Hilltop Elementary School

February 21st, 2019|Hilltop ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

Grade 3 student William shares his experience in the NASA Best science club at Hilltop Elementary School.

We Know We Are Safe at Hilltop

February 21st, 2019|Hilltop ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Students|

Fifth grade students Aubrey-Ann and Blair share why Hilltop Elementary School is special.

Starting the Day Off Right

February 1st, 2019|Hilltop ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees|

"It's a great day to have a great day at Hilltop Elementary"--Kelly Thomas

“The positivitiy is palpable”

February 1st, 2019|Hilltop ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"You know that all the teachers care about the students and all the students want to be here because of that care, because of that love."--Hannah MacDonald

Feeling Valued at Hilltop

February 1st, 2019|Hilltop ES, North County Stories, Our AACPS Stories, Our Employees, Teacher Appreciation|

"I really feel valued here by my administration, teachers, and students. It’s a place I like to come to everyday. It’s also a place I feel like we can voice our ideas freely."--Darren Towers