Staying Informed

• Key Communication Tools
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Contacting Staff

Key Communication Tools

Key Tools

• ParentSquare: Main platform for school-wide updates from principal and teachers
• Aeries Portal: Registration (data confirmation), grades and attendance
• Google Classroom: Homework and assignments
• Konstella: Parent communication, volunteer sign-ups, parent directory
• Hillcrest newsletter: Biweekly email from the PTA about important news and upcoming events 
• Hillcrest Public Calendar: You can add the Hillcrest calendar to your phone or computer by clicking HERE or adding "Hillcrest Public Calendar 2025-26" to your google calendar 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Family Conferences

• Students have a minimum day schedule during parent teacher conference weeks. 
• Fall conferences are November 17-21, 2025 after school. All families are invited to Fall conferences and teachers will reach out to schedule closer to the date. 
• Spring conferences are March 9-13, 2026 and are by parent or teacher request.

Contacting Staff

Contacting Staff

• Teachers and staff should respond within 2 business days.
• For urgent matters, call the office; emails are preferred for routine communication.
• See Our Staff for emails of all staff