Dillo News
An Update from Principal Drummond 2/1/26
Dear Hill Community, It is Hill Book Fair Week! Here are some notes from our Book Fair team: Book Fair Family Night is this Thursday, February 5th from 4:30-7:00 pm. Prefer not to send cash with your student? Visit the Hill Scholastic website and set up an E-Wallet. Come be a cashier! Sign up here to volunteer! All volunteers must register through Voly. Click HERE to register. Any questions? Reach out to Melanie Petersen at bookfair@hillelementary.com.
An Update from Principal Drummond 1/25/26
Dear Hill Community, We are one week away from the Hill Book Fair! Our annual book fair is February 2nd-6th. Here are some notes from our Book Fair team: Save the date for Family Night on Thursday, February 5th from 4:30-7:00 pm. Prefer not to send cash with your student? Visit the Hill Scholastic website and set up an E-Wallet. Come help decorate, be a cashier or both! Sign up here to volunteer! All volunteers must register through Voly. Click HERE to register. Any questions? Reach out to Melanie Petersen at bookfair@hillelementary.com.
An Update from Principal Drummond 1/18/26
Dear Hill Community, We hope everyone enjoys their three day weekend. As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Monday, January 19th) as we observe and reflect during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. At school we will continue to honor his legacy and message throughout this week and throughout the year.
An Update from Principal Drummond 1/11/26
Dear Hill Community, It was a great week as we kicked off the spring semester with our Dillos! We wanted to let everyone know that our spring lockdown drill will take place toward the end of this week. This is mandated by the state. We will practice what to do in our classrooms if there was an immediate threat on campus. If you would like to prepare your student(s), we use the phrase “Locks, Lights, Out of Sight” to keep it simple.
An Update from Principal Drummond 12/21/25
Happy Winter Break! Enjoy the rest and holiday fun. As a reminder, there is no school through January 5th. We look forward to seeing our students ready for the spring semester again on Tuesday, January 6th. When schools are closed, it can be tough for some Austin ISD students to get healthy meals at home. Families may access community resources to locate food assistance in their area while Austin ISD offices and schools are closed for the winter break. Central Texas Food Bank (www.centraltexasfoodbank.org) United Way for Greater Austin - ConnectATX (www.connectatx.org) Texas Health and Human Services - Call 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 to speak to a live operator.
An Update from Principal Drummond 12/14/25
Dear Hill Community, It is our last week of school before the Winter Break! Just a heads up that there is no school December 22nd-January 5th. We look forward to all of the celebrations and fun learning for the next five days.
An Update from Principal Drummond 12/7/25
Dear Hill Community, We are in the full holiday spirit as students are learning about many cultures and traditions that are important around the world and to our Hill families. It is always a great time of year. As an aside, we also love to do drawings for staff leading up to the Winter Break to surprise them with gift cards, small gifts, baskets, etc. as prizes. If you have anything to donate, including old gift cards or prize items you may not use, you can give it to Principal Drummond to go to a fun cause. We certainly don’t want to over extend. Anything is appreciated.
An Update from Principal Drummond 11/23/25
The week of December 1st-5th is Special Education Appreciation Week. Thank you to our Special Education Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and Interventionists that support our students daily and serve as a support for us! We have a phenomenal team at Hill School.
An Update from Principal Drummond 11/16/25
Dear Hill Community, Fall Break is just around the corner! Just a reminder that there is no school 11/24-11/28 as Austin ISD is closed. We will of course send a reminder.
An Update from Principal Drummond 11/9/25
Dear Hill Community,
An Update from Principal Drummond 11/2/25
Dear Hill Community, We hope everyone had a safe Halloween who participated. We want to remind everyone that this Tuesday, 11/4 is a professional learning day for staff. There is no school this Tuesday on Election Day. Thank you for having a plan for your student.
An Update from Principal Drummond 10/26/25
Dear Hill Community, We look forward to a great week of learning at Hill School! Halloween is coming up this Friday. As a reminder, we do not wear Halloween costumes to school at Hill. We have designated dress-up days throughout the year we hope your students participate in. Thank you for your support on this. Students who do show up in costumes will be asked to change. We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween who ventures out!