Hello Husky Families!

 

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!

 

I  hope this message finds you rested good and in high spirits. As we embark on a new academic year, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to all of our students, both returning and new, along with their families to Hillcrest Elementary School.  We are honored and excited to have you be part of our Husky Pack. Hillcrest is a wonderful K-6 school where we focus on developing critical thinkers, collaborative learners, problem solvers, creative artists, great communicators, and student leadership. Our theme this year is "Out of this World Students, Techers, and Leaders"

 

We are very proud of our K-6 Dual Language Plus program and invite you to learn more about our 50/50 instructional model for Mandarin/English with Cultural Enrichment in Spanish. At Hillcrest, we highly value and embrace diversity, being multicultural, and being multilingual. We are a Certified Leader in Me School, in which the 8 Habits and Leader in Me principles are taught to all students, modeled throughout the campus, and celebrated each month. Our students engage in community service through various leadership roles.  Hillcrest is a Certified AVID Elementary School in grades 3-6, a distinguished California Coalition PBIS Gold School, ranked #887 in California Elementary Schools by U.S. News & World Report, and a Leader in Me 2025 School Tour Site!  

 

Our dedicated team of educators and support staff have been working diligently to prepare for the academic year, designing engaging and meaningful learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of our students. This year we will continue to foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and respect within our school community. We believe in the power of teamwork and the significance of a strong partnership between home and school. Hillcrest Elementary is a very special place.  It is made so by our wonderful community, parents, students, and staff. We invite you to get involved by joining PTA, School Site Council, ELAC, and our monthly Coffee with the Principal. I encourage you to stay connected with our school through ClassDojo, ParentSquare, AERIES Parent Portal, district and school websites, and social media (@HillcrestHello and @HillcrestPrincipal).  

 

At Hillcrest we don't do ordinary, we believe in being extraordinary. Together we will overcome any obstacles, celebrate achievements, and create a thriving learning community where every student can flourish.

 

Thank you for your support and I look forward to a successful and rewarding year ahead. 

 

 

Dr. Laura Quintana

Principal