Hillcrest Elementary

1500 NW 2ndAvenue

360.279.5200

Principal:Paula Seaman

Year Founded:

1989

Mascot:

Great Blue Heron

Points of Pride or Distinction:

P.R.I.D.E. Program: (Preparation, Respect,Integrity,Determination,Empathy)

Heron Hurrahs / Bucket Filling

Kelso’s Choice

Spirit / Dress-up Days

Special Programs/Activities:

Garden Club / Baby Chicks

Deployment Group

Talent Show

Safety Patrol / Flag Raisers / Art Helpers

Shelf Elves

PTA Family Nights (Bingo, Movies, Winter Festival)

Academic Focus/Highlights:

Pacific Science Center Van

Academic Boot Camps / Island Reading Challenge

Family Reading Night, Family Math Night

Japanese Exchange Student Visits / Language Instruction

Washington State Parade of Floats

Antarctica Pen Pals

Enrollment: 600 students