Posted September 12, 2025
This year, 6th grade students that want to take the GT Screener need to opt in. Please follow the directions in this letter to opt in to the screener.
Hill is excited to be bringing an awesome modern choir club program to Hill on Tuesdays after school. If you love to sing, dance, were in choir last year or want to try something new, you don’t want to miss this opportunity. The first meeting is Tuesday, Sep 16 in room 130. Use the QR code on the flyer to sign-up!
Writers wanted! If you enjoy ELA class, have interest in non-fiction writing, and/or are a little bit nosey – we need you to write for our new online school newspaper.
Our first meeting and information session is this upcoming Monday (9/8) from 4:10-5:00pm in Mrs. Harper’s room. For more information, contact Mrs. Harper via email at alycia_harper@dpsk12.net
Additional Information:
The new Hill newspaper (to be named by the students) is a student-run online publication.
Who: Open to 7th and 8th Grade Students
When: Every other Monday (9/8, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17) after school until 5 pm. Not all meetings are required, come when you can!
Anime Club 2025 is kicking off Wednesday, September 10th in room #303 after school from 4pm to 5:30pm! Join your friends in watching your favorite anime, playing games, and discussing anime and Japanese culture. The first meeting will include ‘Guess That Anime’ and snacks imported from Japan!
Girls and boys can now sign up for Flag Football. Please sign up before October 7th. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Williams at david_williams2@dpsk12.net. Here is the link Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences.
Want to support Hill? Our first restaurant night of the year is September 25th @ Park Burger on Holly Street. We are excited to partner with this restaurant to raise funds for Hill students. Make sure that you mention Hill when you go on September 25th – we will get 20% back!
Wednesday, Sep 24, 5:15-6:30pm will be the next Principal Advisory Committee meeting. This committee is open to all current Hill families and we hope you attend! Ms. Williams will conduct one meeting each quarter with a different topic of focus.
Don’t miss out! We are reaching out one more time to remind you about the meeting for Costa Rica cultural & educational adventures we are offering for your students! Join Mr. Van Horn, Director Turner, Ms. Liz and Ms. Redmond summer 2026 for our student trip to Costa Rica! We have only 4 spots left!
Please visit our enrollment webpage to sign up for the trip. Check out the itinerary here!
We will host an information session on Thursday, Sep 18 in the Hill Cafe from 5-5:45pm. Visit https://rsvp.eftours.com/dktjmve to rsvp if you are interested.
If you are already signed up you are still welcome to attend the meeting! We are happy to see all our travelers and answer any questions that you may have about the trip!
Please save the below dates to join us for these special events!
Sep 22 – No school (teacher professional learning day)
Sep 24 – Principal Advisory Committee meeting (5:15-6:30pm)
Sep 25 – Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)
Sep 25 – Restaurant Fundraiser – Park Burger on Holly Street
Oct 6-8 – School Photo Days
Oct 9 – Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)
Oct 13 – No school (Fall Break)
Oct 23 – Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)
Oct 27-30 – School Spirit Week
Oct 30 – Fall Ball (6-7:30pm)
Oct 31 – No school (teacher professional learning day)
Nov 5 – Principal Advisory Committee meeting (5:15-6:30pm)
Nov 6 – Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)
Nov 12 – School Photo Retake Day
Nov 20 – Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)
Nov 24-28 – No school (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 4 – Winter Skyhawk Showcase (5-8pm)
Dec 11 – Early release day (students dismissed at 1pm)
Dec 22-Jan 5 – No school (Winter Break)