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🚒🔥 Sound the sirens for Fire Safety Week! 🔥🚒Our cougars had a fire-tastic time checking out the firetruck and learning a...
10/13/2026

🚒🔥 Sound the sirens for Fire Safety Week! 🔥🚒

Our cougars had a fire-tastic time checking out the firetruck and learning all about fire safety! 🐾❤️ A big THANK YOU to our local firefighters for visiting, sharing their knowledge, and helping our students learn how to stay safe. 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

❤️ A huge thank you to Grace Episcopal Church for providing our Hillcrest teachers with a duty-free lunch! We are so gra...
10/13/2026

❤️ A huge thank you to Grace Episcopal Church for providing our Hillcrest teachers with a duty-free lunch! We are so grateful for our wonderful community partners who support our teachers and show their love for our school. Thank you for making our teachers feel appreciated! ❤️🐾

What if your next career is in a school?When you think about working in education, you probably think of only teachers. ...
10/12/2026

What if your next career is in a school?

When you think about working in education, you probably think of only teachers. But schools need teachers plus all kinds of other workers to help students learn, grow and succeed.

Join us for the Education Career Expo on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Patton High School and discover what a career in education could look like for you or your student.

Middle and high school students: Get a look at career paths that could start now and continue through college.

College students: Learn about pathways into teaching and other careers in schools.

Adults: Explore meaningful career opportunities, including current job openings, whether you’re considering a career change or looking for a way to make a difference in your community.

You’ll hear from leaders in education, learn about different pathways into the field and have the chance to talk one-on-one with people who can help you figure out where you might fit.

🍔 Free cheeseburger meal starts at 4:30 p.m.

🎤 Keynote speaker: Charles Williams, principal of Draughn High School, at 5:30 p.m.

Then, explore information booths featuring specific education career opportunities, programs and current job openings.

📅 Thursday, Oct. 29
📍 Patton High School
⏰ 4:30 p.m.
📝 RSVP by Oct. 13: https://bit.ly/3ToetKP

Have questions? Call 828-439-4323.

Come curious. You might leave with a whole new idea about what your future could look like.

It's almost BOOK FAIR TIME!!! Scholastic makes it easy. You can look at the books ahead of time with your child and eve...
10/09/2026

It's almost BOOK FAIR TIME!!! Scholastic makes it easy. You can look at the books ahead of time with your child and even set up eWallet so your child doesn't have to keep up with money!! Take a look at this flyer for more information. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hillcrestelementaryschool7

Sharing for our friends at Burke County Rec:2026–27 Burke County Youth Basketball SignupsSignup contacts:Salem: Kristen ...
10/09/2026

Sharing for our friends at Burke County Rec:
2026–27 Burke County Youth Basketball Signups

Signup contacts:

Salem: Kristen Carter, 828-430-1285.
Salem: Ashley Jones, 828-695-3579.
Mull: Cody Reid, 828-493-5193.
Mull: Josh Carswell, 828-244-8032.
Oak Hill: Brian Mize, 828-455-6629.
W.A. Young: Forest Duckworth, 828-292-3651.
Glen Alpine: Duran Clark, 828-855-7702.
Glen Alpine: Sandy Clark, 828-855-7715.
Drexel: Lisa Butler, 828-430-1051.
Mountain View: Chelsea Beam, 828-409-1932.
Forest Hill: Nikki Costello, 828-502-9235.
Ray Childers: Mark Stilwell, 828-514-0072.
Ray Childers: Ashley Bryant, 901-530-7526.
George Hildebrand: Rose Cook, 828-244-3511.
George Hildebrand: Josh Watts, 828-764-7501.
Hillcrest: Marquiese Sudduth, 828-334-0758.
East Burke: Eric Eckard, 828-723-0770.
East Burke: Melissa Barnes, 828-723-0770.
Valdese: Jonathan Carter, 828-874-6736.

Key dates:

Friday, November 6 through Monday, November 9: Dick’s Sporting Goods Discount Weekend.
Monday, November 16: Practice can start.
Saturday, December 5: Regular season opener.
Friday, December 11: Last day to add players.
Coaches meeting: Date and time to be determined.

Eligibility and contact information:

Players must live in Burke County or attend school in Burke County. Contact the signup coordinators for registration as soon as possible. For other questions, text or call Wesley at Burke County Parks and Recreation at 828-796-4806.

Age groups:

Ages 5–6: Must turn 5 before August 31, 2026, and cannot turn 7 before August 31, 2026.
Ages 7–8: Must turn 7 before August 31, 2026, and cannot turn 9 before August 31, 2026.
Ages 9–10: Must turn 9 before August 31, 2026, and cannot turn 11 before August 31, 2026.
Ages 11–12: Must turn 11 before August 31, 2026, and cannot turn 13 before August 31, 2026.
Ages 13–15: Must turn 13 before August 31, 2026, and cannot turn 16 before August 31, 2026.

🎉❤️ Celebrating 15 Years of Love, Learning, and Service at Hillcrest! ❤️🎉Today, we celebrate a very special member of ou...
10/07/2026

🎉❤️ Celebrating 15 Years of Love, Learning, and Service at Hillcrest! ❤️🎉

Today, we celebrate a very special member of our Hillcrest family as she retires from her role as a Foster Grandparent in our 1st grade classroom! 🥰📚

For 15 wonderful years (14 in Mrs. Gant's class), Ms. Hawkins has shared her time, patience, wisdom, and heart with the students of Hillcrest. Through the Foster Grandparent Program, she helped students learn to read ,offered encouragement, friendship, and a caring smile each day, her presence has been a true gift to our school community. We are incredibly grateful for Ms. Hawkins!

🐾🌟 Thank you for 15 amazing years of service to Hillcrest! 🌟🐾

❤️ Peer Buddies began this week at Hillcrest! Students had a great time working together, reading, and practicing their ...
10/02/2026

❤️ Peer Buddies began this week at Hillcrest! Students had a great time working together, reading, and practicing their ABCs. We love seeing our older and younger students learn from one another and build positive relationships! Way to ROAR, Cougars! 🐾

🎨 A big thank you to TOSS Art for visiting our school this week! Our students absolutely loved learning to sketch alongs...
09/25/2026

🎨 A big thank you to TOSS Art for visiting our school this week! Our students absolutely loved learning to sketch alongside talented artists and getting to explore their own creativity.

🎉 Congratulations to our Hillcrest Café Team! 🎉We are so proud to celebrate a 100% on our health inspection! 💯Thank you ...
09/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Hillcrest Café Team! 🎉

We are so proud to celebrate a 100% on our health inspection! 💯

Thank you to our amazing café team for your hard work, attention to detail, and commitment to keeping our students safe and well cared for each day. We appreciate everything you do for our Hillcrest Cougars! ❤️🐾

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201 Tennessee Street
Morganton, NC
28655

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(828) 437-4258

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