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What Makes Hilltop Special?
"I think Hilltop is a special place because, to me, it's all about the people I get to spend it with."
“You Have to Learn!”
Third Grade student Raymond shares why it is so important to learn when you're in school.
“The positivitiy is palpable”
"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
Supporting Hilltop’s International Family Community
Bilingual Facilitator Diana Rivera talks about some of the events at Hilltop Elementary School that help engage the community's international families.
Why I Like Hilltop Elementary
Watch third grade student, Lexy, share what makes Hilltop Elementary School so special.
Feeling Valued at Hilltop
"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
Filling Student’s Imagination Through Reading
Third grade student Brielle talks about power of the books she's read at Hilltop Elementary School.
Words of Encouragement for Kinship Caregivers
"Kinship care is something I can relate to personally. Being raised by my grandparents, I know firsthand how it feels to not reside with a biological parent."--Chasity McGhee
Remembering the Spirit of Giving Back
Folger McKinsey Elementary parent Caroline Bowman & Hilltop Elementary Counselor Ms. Spain talk about the impact of the holiday gift donation program has on students at both Folger McKinsey and Hilltop.
Reflect–Renew–Re-Engage
"For teachers, summer is always a time we should expect to reflect, renew and prepare to rea engage through each of our roles in the educational system."--Kim Mason, Windsor Farm Elementary
Standing Up Against Bullying
"My 9 year old daughter, Katherine “Katie” O., who is a 5th grade student at Waugh Chapel Elementary School, won the county-wide 2018 AACPS Olivia Constants Foundation Change through the Arts contest."--Jennifer O, Waugh Chapel Elementary
An Awesome Kindergarten Teacher
"Thank you Mr. Walter at Folger McKinsey for being an awesome teacher for kindergarten! Sophia enjoyed everyday of your instruction and teaching!" -- Hazar Biddle, parent
Welcomed to AACPS
"Since I was first offered the position at Meade Heights Elementary School I have felt welcomed and appreciated within the whole AACPS family."--Deanna Webber
Is Ms. Quinn a wizard or a teacher?
"Thanks Mrs. Quinn! You are doing formative things for these kids that will follow them throughout their whole lives."--Angelica Shiels, Parent, Belvedere Elementary
A True Partner in My Child’s Education
"Ms. Lum is one of the kindest, patient, but disciplined teachers my children have ever had."--Elizabeth Carll, Parent