Gear Up for a Busy Spring at Hiland Park! 🗓️🐾
April and May are officially here, and our calendar is packed with everything from State Testing to Water Days! Success for our students starts with a little extra planning at home.
Key Dates to Keep on Your Radar:
Testing Days: Mark those calendars for FAST and STAR testing (starting April 21 for K-2 and throughout May for 3rd-5th). Let’s ensure our Razorbacks get plenty of rest and a great breakfast! 🍎
Big Performances: Don't miss Fine Arts Night (April 23) and the Talent Show (April 30).
Celebration Season: May is all about our students' hard work! Keep an eye out for specific times for Awards Ceremonies and our 5th Grade Completion Ceremony.
Pro-Parent Tip: Take a screenshot of the April/May calendars or pin them to your fridge so you never miss a Spirit Day or a "Wear Blue" day for Autism Awareness!
#HilandParkRazorbacks #SchoolCalendar #PlanningForSuccess
April and May are officially here, and our calendar is packed with everything from State Testing to Water Days! Success for our students starts with a little extra planning at home.
Key Dates to Keep on Your Radar:
Testing Days: Mark those calendars for FAST and STAR testing (starting April 21 for K-2 and throughout May for 3rd-5th). Let’s ensure our Razorbacks get plenty of rest and a great breakfast! 🍎
Big Performances: Don't miss Fine Arts Night (April 23) and the Talent Show (April 30).
Celebration Season: May is all about our students' hard work! Keep an eye out for specific times for Awards Ceremonies and our 5th Grade Completion Ceremony.
Pro-Parent Tip: Take a screenshot of the April/May calendars or pin them to your fridge so you never miss a Spirit Day or a "Wear Blue" day for Autism Awareness!
#HilandParkRazorbacks #SchoolCalendar #PlanningForSuccess
Did you know that Hiland Park Elementary is recognized by the State of Florida as a Purple Star School? We demonstrate a high commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. Each April, we host special events for this dynamic population of Razorbacks. Check out this month's activities, and April 17th, wear purple to "Purple Up" at Hiland Park and BDS!
📚 Unlock Your Student’s Success! 📚
Hey Razorback Parents! Ever feel like you need a roadmap to navigate your child's school digital tools? We’ve got you covered.
Join us for Parent University Night! This is your one-stop shop to get "plugged in" and empowered with the tools you need to support your child’s learning journey.
🗓️ When & Where
Date: Thursday, March 26th
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: HPE Media Center
Parking: Please park by the Front Office
💡 What We’ll Cover:
Parent Portal Info: Get signed up and stay connected.
Grade Tracking: Learn exactly how to check your student’s progress.
Curriculum & Support: Discover how to access lessons and extra help from home.
We can’t wait to see you there and work together to help our Razorbacks succeed! 🐗❤️
#HilandPark #RazorbackPride #ParentUniversity #StudentSuccess #LeaderInMe
Hey Razorback Parents! Ever feel like you need a roadmap to navigate your child's school digital tools? We’ve got you covered.
Join us for Parent University Night! This is your one-stop shop to get "plugged in" and empowered with the tools you need to support your child’s learning journey.
🗓️ When & Where
Date: Thursday, March 26th
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: HPE Media Center
Parking: Please park by the Front Office
💡 What We’ll Cover:
Parent Portal Info: Get signed up and stay connected.
Grade Tracking: Learn exactly how to check your student’s progress.
Curriculum & Support: Discover how to access lessons and extra help from home.
We can’t wait to see you there and work together to help our Razorbacks succeed! 🐗❤️
#HilandPark #RazorbackPride #ParentUniversity #StudentSuccess #LeaderInMe
🎉✨ Get ready for Teacher Appreciation Week 2026! ✨🎉
We’re celebrating our AMAZING teachers all week long with fun dress-up days, treats, and surprises! 💛
🕺 Monday: Dress as your favorite 90’s music icon + trivia & prizes
🎸 Tuesday: Grunge or Neon Day – your choice!
🌮 Wednesday: Taco Bar + best 90’s accessories
🎨 Thursday: Wear your teacher’s favorite color & spoil them
🏫 Friday: House Party – wear your house gear + room service delivery!
Let’s show our teachers just how much they are appreciated for all they do every single day! 🍎✨
📣 Want to help? Reach out to Mrs. Corum to sponsor or donate and make this week extra special!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeLoveOurTeachers #90sTheme #ThankATeacher 💛
We’re celebrating our AMAZING teachers all week long with fun dress-up days, treats, and surprises! 💛
🕺 Monday: Dress as your favorite 90’s music icon + trivia & prizes
🎸 Tuesday: Grunge or Neon Day – your choice!
🌮 Wednesday: Taco Bar + best 90’s accessories
🎨 Thursday: Wear your teacher’s favorite color & spoil them
🏫 Friday: House Party – wear your house gear + room service delivery!
Let’s show our teachers just how much they are appreciated for all they do every single day! 🍎✨
📣 Want to help? Reach out to Mrs. Corum to sponsor or donate and make this week extra special!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeLoveOurTeachers #90sTheme #ThankATeacher 💛
🎉 Back to the 90’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉
Get ready to throw it back and celebrate our AMAZING teachers! 💛
📅 May 4–8
Join us for a fun-filled week of dress-up days, surprises, and lots of love as we spoil our staff the 90’s way! 🕺📼
Want to help make this week extra special?
📧 Email Mrs. Corum at natioa@bay.k12.fl.us to donate or get involved!
Let’s show our teachers just how much they mean to us! 💫 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BackToThe90s
🎉🏆 Nine Weeks Awards Celebration 🏆🎉
We are excited to recognize our students for their hard work and achievements during the Nine Weeks Awards! 🌟 Families are welcome to attend—please see the schedule below for your child’s grade level.
📅 March 30 – Grades 3–5
⏰ 7:45 – 3rd Grade
⏰ 8:30 – 4th Grade
⏰ 9:15 – 5th Grade
📅 March 31 – Kindergarten–2nd Grade
⏰ 7:45 AM – 1st Grade
⏰ 8:30 AM – 2nd Grade
⏰ 9:15 AM – Kindergarten
📌 Important Reminder: Pre-screening is required to attend.
We look forward to celebrating our Razorbacks and their accomplishments! ❤️🐗⭐
We are excited to recognize our students for their hard work and achievements during the Nine Weeks Awards! 🌟 Families are welcome to attend—please see the schedule below for your child’s grade level.
📅 March 30 – Grades 3–5
⏰ 7:45 – 3rd Grade
⏰ 8:30 – 4th Grade
⏰ 9:15 – 5th Grade
📅 March 31 – Kindergarten–2nd Grade
⏰ 7:45 AM – 1st Grade
⏰ 8:30 AM – 2nd Grade
⏰ 9:15 AM – Kindergarten
📌 Important Reminder: Pre-screening is required to attend.
We look forward to celebrating our Razorbacks and their accomplishments! ❤️🐗⭐
Big changes are coming this fall! 🍎
Is your child moving up to Kindergarten, Middle School, or High School this year? Join us for the HOPE Cafe: Grade Transition & Summer Success Expo! We’re here to help you and your student navigate these big milestones with confidence.
What to expect:
Transition tips for Pre-K, 5th, and 8th graders.
High School pathways and post-secondary info.
Summer bridge activities to keep the learning going!
🗓 When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: New Horizons Learning Center (3200 Minnesota Ave., Lynn Haven)
Questions? Give us a call at 850-767-4294. Let’s get ready for a successful school year together! 🎓✨
#BayDistrictSchools #EducationSuccess #ParentSupport
Is your child moving up to Kindergarten, Middle School, or High School this year? Join us for the HOPE Cafe: Grade Transition & Summer Success Expo! We’re here to help you and your student navigate these big milestones with confidence.
What to expect:
Transition tips for Pre-K, 5th, and 8th graders.
High School pathways and post-secondary info.
Summer bridge activities to keep the learning going!
🗓 When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: New Horizons Learning Center (3200 Minnesota Ave., Lynn Haven)
Questions? Give us a call at 850-767-4294. Let’s get ready for a successful school year together! 🎓✨
#BayDistrictSchools #EducationSuccess #ParentSupport
Building bridges—literally and figuratively! 🌉✨
Today, Ms. Ukazim’s class took a deep dive into the history of the Brooklyn Bridge and the incredible woman who helped finish it: Emily Roebling. When the project’s chief engineer fell ill, Emily stepped up, mastered engineering concepts, and guided the team to completion.
To bring her legacy to life, our students became engineers! 👷♀️👷♂️ Using graham crackers, pretzels, and marshmallows, they designed their own structures to see if they could withstand the "snack test." 🥨
Through this "sweet" lesson, students explored:
✅ Problem Solving: How to make edible materials stable.
✅ Perseverance: Redesigning when a marshmallow tower leans!
✅ History: Celebrating the women who shaped our world.
Way to go, future engineers!
Today, Ms. Ukazim’s class took a deep dive into the history of the Brooklyn Bridge and the incredible woman who helped finish it: Emily Roebling. When the project’s chief engineer fell ill, Emily stepped up, mastered engineering concepts, and guided the team to completion.
To bring her legacy to life, our students became engineers! 👷♀️👷♂️ Using graham crackers, pretzels, and marshmallows, they designed their own structures to see if they could withstand the "snack test." 🥨
Through this "sweet" lesson, students explored:
✅ Problem Solving: How to make edible materials stable.
✅ Perseverance: Redesigning when a marshmallow tower leans!
✅ History: Celebrating the women who shaped our world.
Way to go, future engineers!
🍎✨ Teacher of the Month Celebration! ✨🍎
Join us in celebrating our amazing Teacher of the Month recipients!
👏 Ms. Teeselink
👏 Mrs. Ehinger
These outstanding educators go above and beyond every day to support, inspire, and lead our students. Their dedication, passion for teaching, and commitment to our school community make a lasting impact on everyone around them.
Thank you for all that you do for our students and our school! ❤️🐗
#TeacherOfTheMonth #HilandParkProud #ThankATeacher #MakingADifference
Join us in celebrating our amazing Teacher of the Month recipients!
👏 Ms. Teeselink
👏 Mrs. Ehinger
These outstanding educators go above and beyond every day to support, inspire, and lead our students. Their dedication, passion for teaching, and commitment to our school community make a lasting impact on everyone around them.
Thank you for all that you do for our students and our school! ❤️🐗
#TeacherOfTheMonth #HilandParkProud #ThankATeacher #MakingADifference
📚🍝 Lasagna & Literacy Night is Coming! 🍝📚
Join us for a fun evening of food, family, and reading at Hiland Park Elementary!
📅 March 24th
⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Hiland Park Cafeteria
Enjoy delicious lasagna while participating in engaging literacy activities for the whole family. It’s a great opportunity to build reading skills and spend quality time together! Did we mention RAFFLE PRIZES!?
👉 Pre-register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by picking up a physical QR code from the front office!
We look forward to seeing our Hiland Park families there for a night of learning and fun! 📖✨
RSVP Lasagna and Literacy
#HilandPark #FamilyLiteracy #LasagnaAndLiteracy #FamilyEngagement
Attention 5th grade parents,
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Your voice matters! 🗣️ We want to hear from our Hiland Park families to help make our school the best it can be. Please take a few minutes to complete our Parent Survey. Your feedback directly impacts our programs and planning for the future! Thank you for your partnership to our student's success!
We are so excited to announce our upcoming Yearbook Art Contest! It’s time to grab your crayons, markers, or paints and show off your creativity.
Check out the flier below for all the details on themes and deadlines. We can’t wait to see what you create, Hiland Park! ✨
#HilandParkElementary #ArtContest #StudentArtists
🎩📚 Dr. Seuss Day – Dress Up & Read Across America! 📚🎩
Join us as we celebrate the fun, creativity, and imagination of Dr. Seuss!
🟢 Dress-Up Ideas:
Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character
Wear red & white (Cat in the Hat style!)
Crazy socks, stripes, or Seuss-inspired outfits
Hats, bows, or silly accessories welcome!
March 2nd
✨ Let’s show our love for reading by dressing up and having fun!
📖 “The more that you read, the more things you will know!” – Dr. Seuss
Join us as we celebrate the fun, creativity, and imagination of Dr. Seuss!
🟢 Dress-Up Ideas:
Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character
Wear red & white (Cat in the Hat style!)
Crazy socks, stripes, or Seuss-inspired outfits
Hats, bows, or silly accessories welcome!
March 2nd
✨ Let’s show our love for reading by dressing up and having fun!
📖 “The more that you read, the more things you will know!” – Dr. Seuss
✨🎭 You’re Invited to the Annual Hiland Park Razorback Ball! 🎭✨ It’s a Masquerade Mystery you won’t want to miss! Step into a world of elegance and surprise as we transform the Hiland Park Cafetorium into a magical evening of fun and celebration. 📅 March 6, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Hiland Park Cafetorium 👨👩👧👦 Parents must stay for this event. 🎭 Masks are welcome but not required! Dress to impress and get ready for an unforgettable night with our Razorback family. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙✨ #HilandPark #RazorbackBall #MasqueradeMystery
🎤✨ Talent Show Auditions Are Coming! ✨🎤
Hiland Park Elementary is excited to host Talent Show Auditions on March 5 from 2:00–3:30 PM in the HPE Gym!
🎶 Who can audition?
All current K–5 Hiland Park Elementary students
📝 Important details:
✔️ Permission form required to audition
✔️ Performances must be 3 minutes or less
✔️ Parents/Caretakers must be in the car loop by 3:30 PM with a valid car tag for pickup
We can’t wait to see the amazing talents of our Razorbacks—singing, dancing, magic, comedy, and more! 🌟🐗
#HilandParkElementary #RazorbackPride #TalentShowAuditions #LeaderInMeSchool
Hiland Park Elementary is excited to host Talent Show Auditions on March 5 from 2:00–3:30 PM in the HPE Gym!
🎶 Who can audition?
All current K–5 Hiland Park Elementary students
📝 Important details:
✔️ Permission form required to audition
✔️ Performances must be 3 minutes or less
✔️ Parents/Caretakers must be in the car loop by 3:30 PM with a valid car tag for pickup
We can’t wait to see the amazing talents of our Razorbacks—singing, dancing, magic, comedy, and more! 🌟🐗
#HilandParkElementary #RazorbackPride #TalentShowAuditions #LeaderInMeSchool
Leadership Day was a success! Students participated in engaging activities that promoted teamwork, confidence, and positive leadership skills they can use in school and beyond. Way to go Razorbacks!
📌 Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of President’s Day.
Enjoy the long weekend, Razorbacks! ❤️🐗
Enjoy the long weekend, Razorbacks! ❤️🐗
Science In Action~
Mrs. Gay's K/1 science class had a blast today! They discovered how the sun warms the Earth and learned the difference between direct sunlight and shade. How? By watching their toys magically melt out of ice under the sun's rays!
Mrs. Gay's K/1 science class had a blast today! They discovered how the sun warms the Earth and learned the difference between direct sunlight and shade. How? By watching their toys magically melt out of ice under the sun's rays!
Razorback Ball is coming up! Time to plan your outfit.
