History

 
Hillside Elementary School opened its doors on August 30, 1994. This upper elementary facility was created as a result of the reorganization of the elementary schools during the spring and summer of 1994.

Hillside Elementary School houses grades 4, 5, and 6. We have five classes of each grade level and two resource rooms to accommodate 350 students. In January, David Gebhardt, Consultant for School Approval, designated Hillside School  "approved designation" for the 1995 - 1996 school year.

This approval designation will expire in 1999.

 

Mission Statement
The Mission of the Berlin Hillside Elementary School is:

      - to provide a quality education founded in academic excellence while fostering a lifelong love for learning;

      - to create a positive, caring atmosphere which encourages and promotes individual strengths, abilities and creativity and maintains a quality of wellness;

      - to instill desirable social attitudes including self-discipline, self-esteem, responsibility, and respect for selves and others;

      - to establish a sense of community and cooperation among staff, students, and parents.

 

Student Incentive Programs

     We are strongly committed to promoting and acknowledging the positive accomplishments of our diverse student body. We publicly recognize student achievement in academics, citizenship, athletics, extracurricular endeavors and intramural competitions throughout the school year, as well as at our annual Awards Assembly in June.

Our promotions include:

 

Student of the Month Program (citizenship) - presented monthly

          Picture on our Wall of Fame, located outside the school office

    Complimentary McDonald's Luncheon

    Picture on special display board in cafeteria

    Picture in local newspaper, The Berlin Reporter

    Acknowledgment in the monthly newsletter & website

 

Smart Cookies Program (scholarship)  
presented each semester

Must receive all As (academics) and Ss (work/study habits, citizenship) 


    Complimentary Mary's Pizza Certificate

    Acknowledgment on Smart Cookie Bulletin Board

    Complimentary snack cookie

    Picture in local newspaper, The Berlin Reporter 

 

P.E.A.P. - President's Education Awards Program (scholarship)
presented at annual Awards Assembly

Established in 1989 by the U.S. Department of Education, this program recognizes and honors outstanding educational achievement.

 

 American Citizenship Awards Program 
presented at annual Awards Assembly

 

Wall of Fame  

A multi-functional photo display board depicting accomplishments throughout the school year.
 

 

Winter Carnival trophies and prizes