If you have a concern about how to provide food to your school-age child during the school closure, here is a list of resources in the community that are providing meals to all children 18 or younger during the next two weeks. You may access these resources regardless of where your child attends school.
1) https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition/
2) Hillsdale Community Schools
Pickup:Tuesdays & Fridays
Time: Noon - 3:00 pm
Location: HHS Gym(awning outside the gym)
To help us plan for the number of children who will use this service call 517-689-1406 or email: HCS.Foodservice@hillsdaleschools.org by 10 am.
3) Pittsford/Waldron school districts
Pickup: Tuesdays and Thursdays at the following locations and times.
Route 1
3 p.m. - Osseo Township building
3:30 p.m. - North Adams 4-corners
4 p.m. - Corner of Church and Waldron Road
Route 2
3 p.m. - Bird Lake Bible School
3:30 p.m. - Ransom Township (old church)
4 p.m. - Waldron Schools Parking Lot
4:30 p.m. - Prattville Church
Route 3
3 p.m. - Market House
3:30 p.m. - behind Feed Mill in Pittsford
4) Camden-Frontier Schools
Pick up: Tuesdays & Thursday
Time: 3:00-5:30pm
Location:School, Frontier & Camden Missionary
At this time we have cancelled the March 24 Board Meeting. We will announce the rescheduled date as soon as possible.
Hillsdale Preparatory School knows that all parents aren’t used to being teachers too. We also know that worksheets don’t provide the full experience of an education. That’s why each teacher will be posting weekly ways to supplement your child’s learning while at home. Additionally, you will see posts about what the staff are doing with their own children! Check out our Facebook page daily to see these opportunities and interact with your child’s teacher by commenting on the posts or connecting through email.
Although we are apart, we are still a family and will get through this time together!
We would like to challenge all HPS students to submit a video of them reading a book and we will post the video on our Facebook page. The videos can be emailed to Miss Melody (melody.henthorne@hillsdaleprep.org). All students who submit a video will receive one entry into the March is Reading month bike giveaway. This will be a great way to continue our love of literacy and stay connected with each other. We look forward to seeing your videos!
We will postpone the reading of our One Book, One School. We will resume reading My Side of the Mountain and a new reading schedule will be provided once school is back in session. Now is a great time to get caught up on the reading if you haven't had a chance to read with your families!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Every student is coming home today with a packet that includes important information regarding the extended school closing and a learning packet for your child. The learning packet is expected to be completed during the closure and returned to your child's teacher when school reopens. Students who did not attend school today will have their packets mailed.
As we gain information we will be sharing it through our normal communication system. Additionally you may visit our school website and click on the "COVID-19 Updates" button to see all documents and updates.
HPS families- we are aware of Governor Whitmer’s announcement last night in regards to K-12 schools. Please know that we are committed to keeping our staff and families informed throughout this process. We will be working on preparing and providing proper information regarding the announcement today. HPS will operate on a normal schedule Friday, March 13th.
Penny Wars! We wanted to give you all an update on the war. Just by looking at the jars Kindergarten is in 1st place and 5th/6th grade is in 2nd place. Tomorrow is the last day of the battle. Please remember to bring in your pennies. Pennies must be placed in the jars before the end of lunch. Good luck to all of the classes.
Did you know that our Annual Patriot 5K race is in May this year? Sign up to race/walk by clicking on the link below. This event raises funds that go directly back to classrooms and students!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Hillsdale/Patriots5KRunWalk?fbclid=IwAR2--7KjkKYHxxHKdDT8tWJC8G4imqOwUoEDRnmvbB1Re3j8iW0MB29y0Sg
We are looking forward to Kindergarten Round-up at HPS! Today every family is receiving an invitation to round-up. Please pass the invitation to someone you know who is kindergarten age and encourage them to bring it with them to round-up. If they present this invitation at round-up your children will be eligible for free pizza in the month of April. Extra invitations are available in the office if you need them. We can't wait to meet our future kindergarten students!
The Kindergarten and First grades had the privilege of learning how to take care of our teeth recently! Thank you, Mrs. Tiffany Delaney for taking time our of your busy schedule to come present to us! Thanks also to Dr. Lee for his generous gift of toothbrushes, floss, and toothpaste for each of our students!! Our students are so excited to brush and care for their teeth!
Yearbooks are being sent home today. If you did not order one and would like to please use the following link: http://prepay.geskusphoto.com/?YB=327
The 8th grade class and The Parent Advisory Committee are hosting a Penny war. The funds will be split between the 8th graders and the PAC. The war will begin Monday, March 9 and end on Friday, March 13 at lunchtime. A winning class will be announced on Monday, March 16 at opening. The winning class will receive additional recess time. Start saving those pennies!
Come celebrate reading at our 4th annual Literacy Night tonight from 5:30-7:00! Forgot to bring your book exchange books to school today? No worries! Bring them tonight!! The 8th graders will be selling a hot dog, chips and drink combo for $3! Students who attend tonight will be allowed to wear casual clothes tomorrow!!!
Friendly Reminder: Tomorrow is casual Friday.
Hillsdale Preparatory School will be closed Thursday 2/27 due to road conditions.
Literacy Night will be rescheduled for Tuesday 3/3.
Don't forget to come to Literacy Night tomorrow from 5:30-7:00! Come to Camp Read-A-Lot and celebrate reading! Students will have a great time reading and doing activities! The 8th Graders will be selling hot dogs, chips and drink and we will have a book exchange as in past years! Don't forget to bring your book for the book exchange during school hours tomorrow! Students in attendance will receive a coupon to wear casual clothes next week!
*If school is canceled tomorrow, Literacy Night will be rescheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd.
Hillsdale Preparatory School will be closed Wednesday 2/26 due to weather conditions.
There's still time to participate in our Parent Satisfaction Survey. If you haven't completed either the paper copy or Google form, you can do so until February 28th. Thank you for your feedback!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpnpALFxVSGqnRqUO6x9TOEIiPYIA4tGTpo4qHQsrwDT1PlA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Don't forget to sign up for our annual Snowball Dance, this Friday 2/21 6-8pm!
To volunteer your time or donate items please use the link below for the Sign Up Genius.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0849ADAB2AA6FA7-snowball3