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Unlock Your Child's Potential: Every Day Matters

Ready to give your child the best chance at success? It all starts with regular school attendance! Every day in the classroom is a chance to learn, grow, and connect.

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What is ParentSquare?

ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a variety of tools that allow the district, school administrators and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students.

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Parents, now is the time!

At OCPS, we believe that every student deserves a thriving future, and it all starts with the right educational foundation. Click below to enroll your child and become part of a community that’s united in purpose and passionate about student success.

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Need to Locate Resources? You can search for free or reduced cost programs such as food, housing, mental health, education programs, and other social services provided directly by Community Based Organizations.

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Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30

Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding.

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OCPS Parent Portal Concerns?

If you are experiencing issues with an OCPS Parent Portal Application (i.e. Skyward Family Access, Canvas Parent) please click below for support.

Parent Portal Concerns Form

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Upcoming Events

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School Profile

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Vision: Every student graduates prepared and inspired for a thriving future.

Mission: Together with our families and the community, we empower students with a superior academic experience, essential life skills, and boundless opportunities.

Address: 1010 E. Concord Street, Orlando, Florida 32803

Phone: 407-245-1770

Principal: Bethany Chappetta

Mascot: Hillcrest Heroes

Colors: Navy, White

School Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th

Principal’s Message
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Dear Hillcrest Heroes,

We are so happy to have you as part of our Hillcrest community.  Hillcrest Elementary School is a special place where our students have the opportunity to cultivate a life-long appreciation and enthusiasm for languages and the cultures they reflect.  It is my pleasure to welcome those of you joining our school family and welcome back our returning families.  I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. 

Over the course of your time here, we encourage you to get involved!  Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA), School Advisory Council (SAC), and Hillcrest Hero Fund all offer great ways to connect to our community.  Last year, Hillcrest Elementary School celebrated its 100th birthday!  We are incredibly proud of the rich traditions that this school has set forth and we look forward to continuing to grow.  Our staff is committed to meeting the needs of our students and our students continue to impress us as they stretch themselves academically and socially each year.  As you may have seen, we are once again an “A” rated school and that is due to the strong collaborative spirit between our students, staff, and community.  

In addition to focusing on standards-based instruction, our specialized foreign language magnet program has been shown to help our students gain an increased knowledge of their relationship to the world by developing an appreciation for other viewpoints and a deeper understanding of their own culture and the world at large.  In short, we are shaping the minds of tomorrow’s world leaders.  This is a task we do not take lightly and our highly qualified staff is ready to take on the challenge!

As a reminder, attendance and participation in learning are key factors in student success.  School starts at 8:45am and it’s imperative our kids show up on time.  Every morning, from 8:15-8:35 we offer free breakfast for all of our students and free lunch is available each day as well.  Be sure to connect regularly with your child’s teacher and take advantage of school events to connect to what it truly means to be a Hillcrest Hero.  Should you need anything or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out! It’s going to be an amazing year!  

Sincerely, 

Bethany Chappetta

Principal