Hidden Forest Elementary PTA

08/17/2026

First day SUCCESS! 😎💚✨

Our Falcons were looking pretty cool in their first day shades! 😎 We loved seeing so many smiles and happy kiddos filling our halls today.

The future is looking BRIGHT at Hidden Forest! ☀️🕶️💚

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

You made eye contact and suddenly you’re on a PTA committee… 😳😂

FALSE!

PTA is so much more than meetings and committees! It’s about creating connections, building community, getting involved in ways that work for YOU, and making our school a place where everyone feels like they belong. 💚

There’s a place for everyone—and we’d love for YOU to be part of it!

Come join us! 🫶💚

08/12/2026

🎶 I see it, I like it, I want it… I got it! 🎶

We KNOW you want one. 😉💚 Our new Falcon shirts will be available TOMORROW at Meet the Teacher! 🦅

Pre-ordered? Yours will be packaged and ready for pickup! 🙌 Didn’t pre-order? Come shop with us tomorrow!

08/06/2026

Nothing says “Welcome to Hidden Forest” like popsicles, smiles, and new friends! 💚🍧
We had the best time at Popsicles with the Principal welcoming our incoming kindergarten families and all of our new Falcon families. It was so much fun seeing so many new faces, making connections, and kicking off what is sure to be an amazing school year.
We can’t wait to learn, grow, and soar together. Welcome to the Hidden Forest family! 💚🦅

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08/05/2026

☕️ BooHoo to WooHoo! 💙💛

Calling all Kindergarten parents and new Hidden Forest Elementary families! Join the HFE PTA for our annual BooHoo to WooHoo Coffee Social.

It’s a great opportunity to meet other parents, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn helpful information about:
• Drop-off & pick-up procedures
• Lunchroom rules
• And more!

📅 Monday, August 17, 2026
⏰ 7:20 AM
📍 HFE Cafeteria

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Hidden Forest family. See you there! 🦅

07/25/2026

Camp is THIS WEEK!

Churchill Athletics Youth Sports Camp is July 27–30 for boys and girls entering 4th–6th grade!

Come try new sports, get moving, and have fun with Churchill coaches and athletes! No experience or equipment needed. ❤️🖤

There’s still time to register! Scan the QR code!

07/22/2026

🍎✨ Welcome to 4th Grade, Mrs. Janna Michalak! ✨🦅

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Janna Michalak to the Hidden Forest Elementary 4th Grade Team! 💚

Mrs. Michalak brings 20 years of experience in both elementary and middle school education, and we are thrilled to have her sharing her passion for learning with our Falcons!

💚 A few fun facts about Mrs. Michalak:
📚 Favorite Books: The Invisible Boy and Mean Jean the Recess Queen
🍪 Favorite Treat: Homemade Rice Krispy Treats
👨‍👩‍👦 Family: She and her husband, Paul (the defensive coordinator at Trinity University), have four wonderful sons—Liam (12), Ethan (10), Wyatt (7), and Owen (7).
🐾 Pets: No official pets...unless you count all the creatures her boys bring home and the classroom critters!
⚾🏈 Fun Fact: Mrs. Michalak was born and raised in Chicago and is a huge Cubs and Bears fan!

We're so excited for our Falcons to learn and grow with Mrs. Michalak this year. Help us give her a warm Hidden Forest welcome by dropping a 💚 in the comments!

07/22/2026

✨ Meet Our Principal! ✨

Hidden Forest Elementary is to welcome back our principal, Mrs. Tammy VanCleave! 💚🦅

Mrs. VanCleave is passionate about creating a school where every student feels welcomed, supported, and inspired to learn. She is dedicated to building strong relationships with our students, families, staff, and community while helping every Falcon soar to new heights.

If you see Mrs. VanCleave around campus, be sure to stop by and say hello! She is looking forward to an amazing school year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Tammy VanCleave a warm Hidden Forest welcome by dropping a🎉in the comments!