Hilltop Elementary

Hilltop Family: please help us celebrate as we wrap up another school year, and honor these 3 incredible women who have made a lasting impact on our school community! 💚

Congratulations to Brett Tarpley for being named both Hilltop Elementary Teacher of the Year and Azle ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Your love for your students, your gift for making learning meaningful, and the way you show up every day with patience, joy, and purpose do not go unnoticed. You make a difference in ways that will stay with your students long after they leave your classroom, and this honor reflects the deep impact you have on everyone you teach and work alongside. We love YOU!

Congratulations to Michelle Bond, our Heart of Azle recipient. Your kindness, compassion, and unwavering support for others truly embody what it means to serve with heart. Hilltop is brighter because of you, Mrs. Bond! So thankful for YOU!

And congratulations to Sharon Geisler on her retirement after 26 years in education, including the last 5 years serving Azle ISD. You have poured so much care into those you’ve taught and worked with, and your presence at Hilltop has been a true gift! As you step into retirement, we celebrate not just your years of service, but the warmth, heart, and legacy you leave behind. We will miss YOU!

We are so grateful for each of you, and the impact you’ve made in our school family. 💐

Hey HT FAM! Guess what?! 4 more school days left! Hang on tight… summer break is in sight!

A big THANK YOU to our parents who made this fun snack happen for our staff, in celebration of the LAST FRIDAY of the school year! Thankful for yall! 🥳✨

Our 2nd graders turned reading into a delicious adventure during our Reading Restaurant! Classrooms were transformed into cozy, dining-themed spaces where literacy was served with a side of fun. 📚🍽️

Our 1st grade students participated in “book tastings,” sampling different genres and exploring new stories while 2nd graders proudly read selections from their favorite books; every table offered something new to discover!

The excitement, confidence, and joy for reading filled every classroom as students shared books, practiced fluency, and inspired one another to become lifelong readers. What a sweet way to grow a love for literacy! ✨

Today we celebrated Hilltop’s most favorite nurse: Nurse Olivia! 🩺💚

Nurse Olivia’s office is more than just a place for bandaids and ice packs; it’s a safe space filled with kindness, comfort, and care. Whether a student has a scraped knee, a tummy ache, or just needs a little encouragement, she always makes them feel better with her gentle heart and warm smile.

Our kids absolutely adore her, and we are SO thankful for the love and compassion she shows every single day. Hilltop is a better place because of her. We love and appreciate everything you do for us, Nurse Olivia!

Hilltop Hornets—

Teacher Appreciation Week starts on Monday, 5/4 and ends Friday, 5/8! Here are some daily ideas to help honor our wonderful Hilltop educators. We hope you have fun creating crafts and reminding our teachers just how special they are! 💚✨

Forecasted rain may have changed our plans, but it definitely didn’t dampen the fun! Our (mostly) indoor Field Day was a huge success, filled with good times and a whole lot of play! From start to finish, our students made the absolute best of the day and had a blast with all the activities!

A big THANK YOU to our amazing staff, AHS PALS, and AJH STUCO for showing up, stepping in, and helping throughout the entire day; you made it all possible. We’re also so grateful for our wonderful parents who rolled with the changes and supported everything so positively.

Most of all, we are SO proud of our students for their flexibility, enthusiasm, and joyful spirit. It was a wonderful time during Field Day 2026… and and great day to be a Hilltop Hornet! 💚

Lastly: a HUGE shoutout to our wonderful Coach Swifty, for her planning and flawless ex*****on of this day. She made it all happen and we are so very thankful for her work. Thankful for YOU, Coach! ⭐️

📢 Hilltop Elementary Field Day Update! 📢

At this time, we are moving to Plan B for field day tomorrow due to weather. All events will be inside. In order to support this plan, the campus will be closed to visitors. We appreciate your understanding, Hilltop Hornets! 💚

Day 3 Countdown: Got Pre-Registered?
Let’s be honest: nobody wants to spend the best part of Field Day standing in a check-in line while the kids are already off winning ribbons. 🏃‍♀️💨
We want you to get straight to the action, so we’re making it easy. Pre-sign up now and breeze through the "Fast Pass" lane on the big day!

Fast Pass Link Here:
https://forms.gle/zvVqf1yBtTjQpREt9

⚡ Why Pre-Register?
Skip the Lines: Walk past the large office crowds and get straight to the games.
Instant Check-in: Your parent check - badge will be prepped and waiting.
More Memories: Spend your morning cheering on your MVP instead of waiting in the check in line.

❗️DUE TO SPACE, WE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADULT VISITORS PER STUDENT

• YOUNGER SIBLINGS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT FIELD DAY

• BRING YOUR ID FOR CHECK-IN

• IF MOVED INDOORS DUE TO WEATHER, VISITORS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED DUE TO SPACE.

Thank you for understanding, HT FAM! 💚

HILLTOP FIELD DAY FAST PASS Fast Pass allows us to have your security badge pre-printed if you wish to attend field day at Hilltop. DUE TO SPACE, WE ARE LIMITED TO TWO ADULT VISITORS PER STUDENT YOUNGER SIBLINGS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT FIELD DAY BRING YOUR ID FOR CHECK-IN IF MOVED INDOORS DUE TO WEATHER, VISITORS WILL NOT BE PERM...

🏃‍♂️Field Day Countdown: DAY 2! 🏃‍♀️

Rain or shine, it’s Field Day time! ☀️🌧️

Parents, we are watching the weather closely. Please know that no matter what, Field Day is ON! We are hoping to stay outside so you can join your child for the fun. However, if we are forced to move the festivities indoors, please understand that we cannot accommodate visitors inside the building. In that event, the campus will be closed to staff and students only.

Stay Alert: Please keep a close eye on our social media pages on the morning of the event for the most up-to-date weather announcements! 📱

📸 CHALLENGE: Let's take a trip down memory lane! Think back to your own childhood: What was your absolute favorite part of Field Day? The potato sack race? The orange slices? The tug-of-war? Let us know in the comments! 👇