August 16, 2024

Important Dates

• September 2: No School - Labor Day
• September 3: Hearing Screening for Third, Fifth, and New Fourth Graders
• September 5: Hilltop Open House (Third Grade: 5:30 p.m.; Fourth Grade: 6:30 p.m.; Fifth Grade: 7:30 p.m.)
• September 11: Hilltop Picture Day

News & Announcements

Message from the PTO

Greetings Parents,

I hope all is well. My name is Nedra Wilson, and I’m happy to be serving as the Hilltop PTO representative again this school year. I’m excited to share that there will be several opportunities to volunteer and support the students and staff throughout the school year. So, please be sure to stay tuned.

To get the volunteer season started, we have an awesome opportunity for you to volunteer as a Lunchtime Helper. Please click on the below link to review the date/times, and see if you’re able to assist.

2024-2025 Hilltop Lunch Helpers

Thank you in advance for signing up. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to an amazing school year.

Nedra Wilson

jt.jojo.schoolmail@gmail.com

Meet Our School Officers

At Hilltop Elementary, we are fortunate to have two dedicated officers from the Beachwood Police Department who play a vital role in keeping our school community safe. Learn more about Officer Bill Duffy and Officer Jay Kehrier. They bring a wealth of experience and a personal touch to their roles.

First Week of School Highlights

Hilltop students were all smiles during the first week of school! Check out more photos on Facebook and Instagram! 

In Case You Missed It

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

As we begin the 2024-2025 school year, please take a moment to review our updated arrival and dismissal procedures. If your child is a car rider, please be aware that access to the parking lot will be restricted until all buses have finished loading or unloading. To speed up your child's arrival and departure, you might consider having them ride the bus instead. If you are picking up your child from school, please arrive at the parking lot at 2:25 p.m. When coming through the car line, please remember the following things:



• Adults need to stay in the car and place your child on the passenger side. If the adult gets out, it is holding up the entire line. 
• Please pull up as far as you can to be sure we can load/unload cars as quickly as possible.
• Please drive slowly to ensure our children are safely getting into their cars.
• Please don’t be on your cell phone while being in the car lane.

Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated as we navigate the ongoing construction at Hilltop Elementary. Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and safe transition for all students!

Communicating Transportation to Homeroom Teachers

During the first week of school, please let us know how your child will typically be getting to and from school—whether by bus, car, or as a walker/bike rider—so we can ensure they are prepared for these daily transitions. We understand that transportation plans may occasionally change. If your child will be going home a different way on any given day, please inform their teacher as soon as possible to keep them in the loop.

Meeting Your Child’s Teacher

If you'd like to discuss anything with your child's teacher, please reach out via email or voicemail to arrange a convenient meeting time. To ensure that instructional time remains uninterrupted, we kindly ask that families do not visit the school for meetings during the school day. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

Early Dismissal for Your Child

If you need to pick up your child early from school or if their transportation plans change, please call the school before 12:30 p.m. so we can prepare our students and staff accordingly. We understand that sometimes circumstances may require you to call after 12:30 p.m., but we would greatly appreciate it if you could notify us as early as possible.

Resources for Families

Lunch Menus

Stopfinder

Tickets