It’s starting to feel like fall, which makes it the perfect time to cozy up with a good book! Swing by our Little Free Library at the front of the school and grab 1, 2, or even 3 books to enjoy. It’s stocked and ready for readers—come find your next adventure!
about 11 hours ago, Hill City Elementary
Grab a new book to read from our Little Free Library!
Grab a new book to read from our Little Free Library!
Grab a new book to read from our Little Free Library!

Mrs. Connelly’s 4th graders packed a lot into last week — and it was only four days!

In ELA, they wrapped up their informative essays on woodpeckers, using Canvas and Google Docs to publish their final drafts. They also worked hard annotating passages and reading to explore how writers connect with nature. By Friday, they were ready to celebrate a birthday and show off some team spirit!

W can’t wait to see what they’ll accomplish with five full ones this week!

about 16 hours ago, Hill City Elementary
Mrs. Connelly's class.
Mrs. Connelly's class.
Mrs. Connelly's class.
Mrs. Connelly's class.
Mrs. Connelly's class.
Mrs. Connelly's class.
Interested in volunteering?

You can help make a difference! Reach out today to get involved and support our Hawks!
1 day ago, Hill City Elementary
Contact Mrs. Bradley to volunteer.
A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Jasper and Community Bank of Pickens County for gifting each of our 3rd graders their very own dictionary! We’re excited to grow our vocabularies and discover new words.
3 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Thrid graders receive dictionaries.
We've Got Spirit!
These awesome HCES girls are part of the 3rd-grade Dragons Football Cheerleading Team, led by our very own Mrs. Shelly Shealey. Go Dragons!
3 days ago, Hill City Elementary
3rd-grade girls Cheerleading Team with Mrs. Shealey.
Reasoning with Shape & Numerical Patterns!
Mrs. Moss's 4th graders started by creating the first three steps of their own patterns. Then, they swapped with a partner—challenging each other to figure out and complete the 4th and 5th images in the pattern. Such a fun way to stretch their problem-solving skills!

3 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Mrs. Moss's 4th graders working on math skills.
Mrs. Moss's 4th graders working on math skills.
Mrs. Moss's 4th graders working on math skills.
Check out these awesome Jeep illustrations! Students created these as part of their Art assignment for our Virtual Learning Day. Mrs. Brancoto extends a big thank you to everyone who worked hard to complete this "Show-n- Shine" challenge!
4 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Jeep art from our Virtual Learning Day!

Fresh Okra! Thanks to Mrs. Chapman and the helpful Hawks in her Ag class who bagged it, there is fresh okra from the Hill City garden in the food pantry out front. Please stop by a get a bag to cook for your family's supper if you would like!

4 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Okra from the Hill City garden!
Building strong math skills! Ms. Yeargin's second grade students are growing their fluency within 20 by exploring doubles, near doubles, and halves through hands-on activities and practice.
5 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Math in Ms. Yeargin's class.
Math in Ms. Yeargin's class.
Math in Ms. Yeargin's class.
Math in Ms. Yeargin's class.
Math in Ms. Yeargin's class.
Math in Ms. Yeargin's class.
Mark your calendars! Homecoming Spirit Week is September 15th-19th! Students may dress up for each day's theme, if they wish.
5 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Dress up theme's for Homecoming Spirit Week.

Thank you to those who painted our rock with "Praying for our Principal." Your kindness and support mean so much, and remind us of the incredible heart of our Hill City family and community.

6 days ago, Suzanne Hardison
Prayers for Principal on Hawks Rock
Looking for dinner plans tonight? Make it a win-win! Join us for Buffalo Luke’s Spirit Day, September 2, 11 AM–9 PM. Just mention Hill City at checkout, and 20% goes back to our school!
7 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Spirit Night tonight at Buffalo Lukes!
All Pickens County Schools and the District Office will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.
11 days ago, Hill City Elementary
School Holiday on Labor Day.
Congratulations to Mrs. Jessica Allen and Mr. Billy Reed!
We’re proud to celebrate Mrs. Allen, our newest Pre-K teacher, as Teacher of the Month and Mr. Billy, our Behavior Specialist, as Staff Member of the Month! Thank you both for the positive impact you make every day on Team Hill City Hawk.
11 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for August.
Mark your calendar! Picture day is Thursday, September 11, 2025.
12 days ago, Hill City Elementary
September 11th is Picture Day.
"I get to put up the flag today!” Abe said with excitement. He and Elijah proudly raised the flags over Hill City with the guidance of Deputy Roach. We’re thankful for his help in teaching these young patriots how to respectfully honor our national and state symbols.
12 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Raising the flags at HCES.
Carnival fun at CAMP! Our first behavior celebration was a hit – students enjoyed popcorn and games under the Big Top! It’s all part of our focus on practicing the 7 Habits in "Leader in Me" to earn a spot at the next celebration!
12 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Behavior celebration!
Behavior celebration!
Behavior celebration!
Behavior celebration!
Counting collections in action! Ms. Yeargin’s second graders are exploring math hands-on by counting objects in a collection and recording the different strategies they use.
12 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Ms. Yeargin's second grade math class.
Ms. Yeargin's second grade math class.
Ms. Yeargin's second grade math class.
Ms. Yeargin's second grade math class.
Ms. Yeargin's second grade math class.
Ms. Yeargin's second grade math class.
Ms. Yeargin's second grade math class.
Ms. Yeargin's second grade math class.
Mrs. Gartrell’s kindergartners are having a blast practicing letters with Play-doh and magnets!
12 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Play-doh letters in Mrs. Gartrell's class.
Play-doh letters in Mrs. Gartrell's class.
Play-doh letters in Mrs. Gartrell's class.

Looking for dinner plans? Make it a win-win! Join us for Buffalo Luke’s Spirit Day on September 2, 11 AM–9 PM. Just mention Hill City at checkout, and 20% goes back to our school! The grade level with the greatest participation will earn a popsicle party too!

15 days ago, Hill City Elementary
Buffalo Luke's Spirit Day on 9/2/2025