Dillo News
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!
An Update from Principal Drummond 10/19/25
Dear Hill Community, It is Elementary Conference Week. We wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow (Monday, October 20th) is a student holiday and Elementary Parent/Guardian Conference Day. There is no school. Your teacher(s) should be reaching out to schedule conferences for your student if they have not already. Conferences may take place outside of this day as well.
An Update from Principal Drummond 10/12/25
Dear Hill Community, We hope you and your students are enjoying a nice, long weekend! As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Monday) as it is a staff and student holiday. We look forward to seeing our Dillos again on Tuesday. The annual Hill Sock Hop is this Friday from 5:30-7:30 pm at the back of the school! This fun event is on our Hill playground and takes place the evening of October 17th. Be sure to pre-order your food from Wally’s now at the link!
An Update from Principal Drummond 10/5/25
Dear Hill Community, We have two short, four-day weeks coming up to remind you of. There is no school this Friday, October 10th or Monday, October 13th. Both are student and staff holidays. We thank everyone for having a plan for their student(s).
An Update from Principal Drummond 9/28/25
Dear Hill Community, It is Custodial Staff Appreciation Week! Please join us in thanking the team that keeps our campus clean, our students healthy, and so much more. You are the best Angie, Dennis, Estela, and Rosa!
An Update from Principal Drummond 9/21/25
Dear Hill Community, We want to remind everyone that there is no school tomorrow or Tuesday (9/22-9/23) as our staff will be taking part in district and campus staff development. We will see everyone back at school this Wednesday.
An Update from Principal Drummond 9/14/25
Dear Hill Community, It is International Reading Week at Hill! A reminder that we invite our Hill families to share their cultural heritage with the community. The Hill Heritage Parade is this Friday, September 19 after morning assembly. Students can wear cultural attire and/or wave flags. Participation is optional but encouraged! Parents are also invited to read a short book to their child’s class about their culture, a tradition, or in another language. This is a special tradition at Hill School that has moved to the fall this year to ensure more participation. Sign up here to participate. Contact culturalcommittee@hillelementary.com with any questions you may have.
An Update from Principal Drummond 9/7/25
Dear Hill Community, We are going into the fourth week of school, and we are proud of how our Dillos have met expectations and done their Dillo Best! Thank you for your partnership and follow-up at home with our Hill Agreements. We want to invite you to our first Principal Coffee of the year on Thursday, September 18th at 7:45 am in our Hill Library. Our main topic will be the School Consolidations process with a video and survey from AISD. We will also do an introduction of the school year, discuss future bond construction, and state accountability. We will give another reminder next weekend.
An Update from Principal Drummond 8/31/25
Dear Hill Community, We hope everyone’s three-day weekend is off to a nice start. This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow (Monday), 9/1. Please know that all student holidays are listed on the inside cover of our weekly take-home folders that are orange for your planning. We will see everyone back on campus on Tuesday.
An Update from Principal Drummond 8/24/25
Dear Hill Community, Thank you to everyone who worked together in our community to get our school year off to a great start! We have been impressed with how our students came in day one ready to learn. This upcoming Friday is AISD College Colors Day for those who would like to participate. We also wear college shirts/colors each Monday at Hill School.
An Update from Principal Drummond 8/15/25
Dear Hill Community, We are excited to kick off an amazing school year this Tuesday! As a reminder, there is no school this Monday, August 18th as our staff prepare to welcome our Dillos. Meet the Teacher is an hour away! We hope this letter prepares you with everything you need for next week.
Annual AHERA Asbestos Management Notification and Integrated Pest Management Letters
District is mandated by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) to provide written notification to all parents, teachers, and employee organizations regarding the availability of asbestos management plans for District facilities. This notification is required even if your facility does not have asbestos-containing building materials.