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Good afternoon Hilltop Families,
This is a reminder that tomorrow is our school-wide House Celebration Day, and we are ready to celebrate all of the amazing things our Hilltop Stars have accomplished! We encourage all students to go all out by wearing their house colors and showing their house pride loud and proud! Let’s see which house brings the MOST spirit tomorrow! 🎉
Get ready for a day full of excitement, energy, and celebration as our houses come together for some fun! We can’t wait to see everyone representing their house spirit! ⭐
Yours in Partnership,
Shakiyla Shockley
Assistant Principal
Hilltop Elementary
- English: https://youtu.be/E65_9Vs3Tas
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/WWJm5_tP5FA
- English: https://youtu.be/8H4P-4cQbaw
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/D4EJWS8MG7w
Today was a STAR-studded day for our Hilltop Stars at Hershey Park! ⭐️🎶
We are beyond proud to celebrate our incredible scholars and music program accomplishments during today’s competition:
🥇 First Place Orchestra
🥇 First Place Chorus
🏆 Overall Best Elementary Choir
A special congratulations goes to Casey Robinson for receiving a special award for her outstanding solo performance! 🎤✨
Our students represented Hilltop with excellence, confidence, teamwork, and heart. Thank you to our music teachers, staff, and families for your continued support in helping our scholars shine both inside and outside of the classroom.
Congratulations, Hilltop Stars! We are so proud of you! ⭐️
- English: https://youtu.be/9Fk9H77F-8o
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/K8FdKZKknDI
- English: https://youtu.be/_KKe23mW0d8
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/EWXKZ5SUY_8
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874675.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2874544.
Hilltop Families are invited to visit our Community Closet Open House for a chance to explore the free resources available through Hilltop Community Schools.
We’re offering two opportunities to join us:
*Tuesday, May 12 | 8:00–9:00 AM
*Monday, May 18 | 4:00–5:00 PM
The Community Closet is a free resource where families are welcome to “shop” at no cost for:
*Clothing
*Canned and shelf-stable food
*Books and games
*Hygiene products
Everything is completely free!
This open house is a great opportunity to see what’s available, ask questions, and connect with our Community Schools team. All families are welcome, and no sign‑up is required.
We hope to see you there!
- English: https://youtu.be/9F-x1ohlB6s
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/aogRGEq1nKU
Bigsby has taught Anne Arundel County Public Schools students since 2018 and has spent the entirety of that time at Magothy River Middle School. During that time, he has built a reputation as a dynamic educator with a passion for student connection and innovation.
For more about Bigsby and all those honored at this year’s event, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2843645.
The Board is scheduled to vote on adoption of the calendar at its May 6, 2026, meeting. It approved a calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in December.
For more information, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2842340.
- English: https://youtu.be/IQ57NArSyR0
- Spanish: https://youtu.be/BHj1FmopMHc
Sara Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2026-2027 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online.
For more details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2838029.
The last day of school for students in prekindergarten through 11th grade will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The last day of work for 191-day Unit I and Unit IV employees (classroom teachers, teaching assistants, technology support technicians, etc.) will be Thursday, June 18, 2026.
For more key dates, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2828570.
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is set to vote on revisions to its grading policy that would allow the school district to provide class rank to certain high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
At the meeting, the Board will also:
• receive the recommendation of the Calendar Committee on the calendar for the 2027-28 school year. A Board vote on that calendar is scheduled for the Board’s May 6, 2026, meeting. The Board approved the 2026-27 school year calendar earlier this year.
• get a summary of education-related legislation considered during the recently concluded Maryland General Assembly session and the impact of that legislation on the school district.
• recognize 2026 National Merit Scholarship finalists.
For more details on the meeting, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2826901.
