Hilltop Elementary PTA

07/07/2026

Fun events at the library!

06/19/2026

"President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, as the nation approached its third year of bloody civil war. The proclamation declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free."

Despite this expansive wording, the Emancipation Proclamation was limited in many ways. It applied only to states that had seceded from the United States, leaving slavery untouched in the loyal border states. It also expressly exempted parts of the Confederacy (the Southern secessionist states) that had already come under Northern control. Most important, the freedom it promised depended upon Union (United States) military victory.

Although the Emancipation Proclamation did not end slavery in the nation, it captured the hearts and imagination of millions of Americans and fundamentally transformed the character of the war. After January 1, 1863, every advance of federal troops expanded the domain of freedom. Moreover, the Proclamation announced the acceptance of black men into the Union Army and Navy, enabling the liberated to become liberators. By the end of the war, almost 200,000 black soldiers and sailors had fought for the Union and freedom.

From the first days of the Civil War, slaves had acted to secure their own liberty. The Emancipation Proclamation confirmed their insistence that the war for the Union must become a war for freedom."
(Excerpt from the National Archives website)

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that enslaved people in Texas were free. While President Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation declared freedom for enslaved people in Confederate states, it was not until the 13th Amendment was ratified on December 6, 1865, that slavery was fully abolished throughout the United States. In the decades that followed, Juneteenth observances spread across the country. In 2021, Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday.

At the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington D.C., the central feature is a bronze sculpture by artist Ed Hamilton titled The Spirit of Freedom. The work stands as a tribute to the United States Colored Troops and honors the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom during the Civil War.

Photo by National Park Service.

06/15/2026

🤩 This past Friday, our 5th Grade Stars were recognized at their promotion ceremony! 🎓
✨️ This night is always bittersweet as we LOVE to watch our stars SHINE and grow... but we will also miss them as they move on to Middle School! 🥺
Feel free to share your favorite photos from the night in the comments! 💙👨🏾‍🎓💖

06/12/2026

🥪 Anne Arundel County Public Schools will serve free meals to children again this summer, beginning Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The meals are provided to children ages 2 to 18 regardless of family income level. 💖

Anne Arundel County Public Schools will serve free meals to children again this summer, beginning Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The meals are provided to children ages 2 to 18 regardless of family income level.

For more information, go to the AACPS News Release Page at http://aacps.org/article/2973138.

06/04/2026

💖 Thank you to Mr. Marc Shaener from Trucking for coming in yesterday to visit with our 4th grade students and sharing about the waste management and recycling business! 🗑🚛♻️
We appreciate the contribution of your time and knowledge to our College and Career Week! 🤩




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06/04/2026

✨️ It was another fun one at Hilltop today! 🤗

In May, we had 356 students miss only 1 or less days of school! 🥳😱

In celebration of their stellar attendance, students got to take part in Duct Taping a teacher to the wall! 🤪😅

The students and faculty all had such fun with this event! 🙃🤩

06/02/2026

🌟 As we start to close out the 2025-2026 school year, here are some important dates to keep in mind! 🗓
You don't want to miss a moment! 🥰🤩

**As always, be sure to check your emails and communications from teachers regarding class-specific events. 🥳

06/02/2026

🤩 The school year is winding down but we still have one more PBIS Incentive celebration planned to applaud our students' hard work, positive behavior and great attendance! 🥳

🌟 4th Quarter Incentive celebration will be MONDAY, JUNE 15TH
12:15-2:15 🌟

🎮 🎲 Be sure to check out the flyer for all the details! 🎨🪇

💖 We would love your help! If you are available to volunteer to help with the event, please scan the QR code to sign up.

06/02/2026

Yesterday was such a fun stroll down memory lane! 🥰👧🏼🧒
Hilltop had the joy of welcoming back some of the Seniors from the Class of 2026 who attended elementary school here! 🤗👨🏾‍🎓🎓
This is always a fun tradition for the faculty, staff, young Hilltop students and NCHS Graduates!
Seems like just yesterday you were among our Hilltop Stars! Now you're off for new adventures as you continue to SHINE in your bright futures! 🤩💖
🌟 CONGRATULATIONS to the North County High School graduating class of 2026! 🌟

05/30/2026

🤩 Hilltop is excited to offer a great volunteer opportunity for parents and caregivers!

💫 If you have already completed the required background check to volunteer, you will now have the opportunity to help support students during lunch and recess!

🧐 Volunteers will be asked to review a set of expectations before signing up, which covers things like active supervision, following staff lead, reinforcing S.H.I.N.E. expectations, and supporting established cafeteria routines.

🌟 If you are interested in learning more about what will be expected, and signing up to volunteer, please click the link below.

🗓️ Slots are available for multiple dates for each grade!

Recess and Cafeteria Volunteer Expectations Volunteers must have a background check if they are volunteering. Thank you for supporting our students! Please review the following expectations before signing up: Check in at the front office upon arrival and wear your visitor badge at all times.Arrive o...