🎉 Hillsboro Elementary is starting May off strong! 🎉

Our attendance slogan for the month is “Our Attendance Is on the Ball!” ⚽🏀⚾

We kicked things off May 1st with an outstanding 98.6% attendance for the day—way to go, students and staff! Let’s keep the momentum rolling all month long and show what teamwork and commitment can do. 🙌👏
2 days ago, Heather Simmons
High Five for attendance
Capes? Optional. Impact? HUGE. Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the amazing team making lunchtime the best time! Thank you for everything you do to keep our kids fed, smiling, and ready to learn. 💥💛
3 days ago, Kristi Hamons
hand drawn image for lunch lady for school hero day
🍎 Happy National Principals Day! 🍎

Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with dedication, care, and commitment.
Thank you to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Schaffner, Mrs. Scotchie, Mrs. Bland, and Mrs. Wagner for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community. Your leadership truly makes a difference every day! 💛⭐

#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankYouPrincipals #SchoolLeadership #PCStrongerTogether
3 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Graphic celebrating National Principals Day with a red background and decorative stars. Center text reads, “Thank you, Principals! It’s ‘National Principals Day’ and we want to celebrate some of the best around! Shout out to Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Schaffner, Mrs. Scotchie, Mrs. Bland and Mrs. Wagner for everything that they do for our students and staff!” Photos of six school staff members appear in white frames along the left and right sides of the graphic.
First Friday in Marlinton
4 days ago, Heather Simmons
First Friday annoucement.
📘 ATTENTION! YEARBOOK DEADLINE 📘

🗓️ April 30th is the LAST day to order yearbooks!
Please be sure to send in payment or place your order online before the deadline.

✅ Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories!
4 days ago, Heather Simmons
🎉 Shout Out to Hillsboro Elementary! 🎉

What an amazing day—only 2 students absent and 100% attendance for our staff! 👏
We are so proud of our students, families, and staff for showing up and showing commitment. Great job, Hillsboro Elementary! 💙📚
4 days ago, Heather Simmons
Way to go.  Attendance
❤️ American Heart Challenge Success at Hillsboro Elementary! ❤️

Hillsboro Elementary did an amazing job during the American Heart Challenge! Together, our school raised over $1,220 to support heart health and lifesaving education.

👏 A huge shoutout to our top fundraisers: Layton, Owen, James, Bentley, and Bodee — fantastic work!

💓 We’re also proud to share that 16 families learned Hands-Only CPR, and 6 students successfully completed Finn’s Challenge, building skills that can truly save lives.

🏆 Congratulations to our Kindergarten class, who raised the most funds overall! As a reward, they will get to enjoy some special time with Kasha, the emotional support dog from Green Bank. 🐾

Thank you to all of our students, families, and staff for supporting such an important cause and showing what it means to have heart at Hillsboro Elementary!
4 days ago, Heather Simmons
American Heart top fundraisers.  Layton, Owen, James, Bentley and Bodee
HES Students- Don't forget the bank at school tomorrow with PCB. Allie will be here to collect your deposits.
6 days ago, Heather Simmons
📢 Special Board of Education Meeting – Pocahontas County Schools

The Pocahontas County Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on
🗓 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 PCS Central Office

🔴 Livestream: bit.ly/PCS_BOE_LIVE

📄 The meeting agenda is available on the Pocahontas County Schools website.
10 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Graphic announcing a Pocahontas County Schools Special Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, April 28th at 6 PM at the PCS Central Office, with a livestream link bit.ly/PCS_BOE_LIVE. Agenda available on the PCS website
🎉 Happy Administrative Professional Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate the everyday champions who keep our schools running smoothly. Your dedication, organization, and behind-the-scenes support make a difference for our staff, students, and families every single day.

Thank you for all you do for Pocahontas County Schools—we truly appreciate you. 🤗

#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #PCSproud #StrongerTogether
12 days ago, Kristi Hamons
Graphic celebrating Administrative Professional Day. Large green text reads “Happy Administrative Professional Day.” Below, smaller text says, “To the everyday champions who support the Pocahontas County staff, students, and schools with quiet strength. You are so very appreciated!” An illustration shows a person seated at a desk using a laptop with a notebook and pencil cup nearby. Colorful school-themed icons—pencils, apples, paper airplanes, stars, and books—frame the design. The phrase “Stronger Together” appears at the bottom.
Excitement was buzzing throughout the school this morning! 🐝🎉

Ms. Boback’s class received eggs to incubate 🥚🏫, and the children were thrilled to choose their very own eggs. They have been patiently waiting ⏳😊, and this morning their excitement paid off when a chick hatched! 🐥💛 Ms. Ember is a proud chick mom.

Students will also have the special opportunity to adopt their chick 🏡🐔 and take it home, making this a memorable and hands‑on learning experience for everyone involved 📚❤️.
16 days ago, Heather Simmons
Chick
Ember and her chick
Individual and class photos will be taken on Tuesday, April 14th. Proofs will be sent home to order from.
20 days ago, Heather Simmons
School Photo Announcement
Students in 2nd through 5th grade were given the opportunity to design this year’s cover for Hillsboro Elementary’s 2025–2026 yearbook 📘, and we were thrilled with the level of participation and creativity shown 🎨✨. We received many wonderful entries that truly highlighted our students’ talents 🌟.

After the designs were voted on 🗳️, Ms. Aubrey Evans’ cover was selected as the winner 🏆👏. This marks the second year in a row her design has been chosen—an impressive accomplishment! 🎉🎉

Aubrey's artwork will be featured on all published yearbooks, and she will receive a free yearbook 📕 as a special reward for her hard work and creativity 💖.
20 days ago, Heather Simmons
Yearbook Covers participants


American Heart Challenge!!

Hillsboro Elementary School family,
It’s almost here! It’s our final weeks of Kids Heart Challenge! We are having a blast learning how to keep our hearts and minds healthy and happy. I’m so proud of our students and families.
Together, our efforts will help to save lives!
There’s still time to help us reach our goal of 50% of our families joining our team. When that happens our school will earn a $500 gift certificate for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health of our school community.[JW1.1]

Here’s how you can help:
1. Sign Up: HERE and download the free “AHA Schools” app.
2. Raise funds to help kids with special hearts.
3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!

Donations are due on 4/22/2026.

Every step in your mission – from learning Hands-Only CPR, to recognizing the warning signs of a stroke, to making or receiving a donation – makes our community safer and helps kids with special hearts.
23 days ago, Heather Simmons
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Our Goal: $3,000
Current Total: $413.00

3 Things to Do TODAY!
✅ Download the AHA Schools App
Stay connected and track our progress.

✅ Give or Get a Donation

Send 5 texts or emails to friends and family asking for their support.
✅ Start Finn’s Mission

Students become lifesavers by learning Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke.
26 days ago, Heather Simmons
AHA Logo
⭐🌟 March Star Students – Respect 🌟⭐

We are proud to recognize our March Star Students for demonstrating Respect each day! These students show kindness to others, follow school expectations, and lead by example. Thank you for making our school a positive and welcoming place for everyone—we are so proud of you!

#StarStudents #Respect #MarchStars #CharacterMatters #SchoolPride #SoProud ⭐💙
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Star Students for March
Star Students
🍿🎉 Perfect Attendance Award – March 🎉🍿

Congratulations to our students who earned the Perfect Attendance Award for March! With our theme “Our Attendance Is Poppin’,” these students showed up ready to learn every single day. We are so proud of their commitment and dedication—keep up the amazing work!

Highest Attendance Award:
Congratulations to Mrs. Hardesty’s class for earning the Highest Attendance Award for the fourth time this year! The class achieved an impressive 91.9% attendance rate during our “Poppin’ Attendance” themed month. Way to go—keep up the great work! 🎉🍿

#PoppinAttendance #PerfectAttendance #AttendanceMatters #ShowUpShineOn #SchoolPride #WayToGo #StudentSuccess 🍿✨
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Class with the highest attendance
Perfect Attendance for March
📚💛 Preschool Snuggle & Read Afternoon 💛📚

Our preschoolers enjoyed a cozy afternoon of snuggle and read! Each child selected a brand‑new book and a fuzzy blanket of their own. They then settled in while someone read their new book with them, all wrapped up in their cozy blanket.

Smiles, stories, and snuggles made for a perfect afternoon! 🧸✨
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Snuggle and Read
Snuggle and Read
🎉 Celebrating All of Our Regional Math Field Day Participants! 🎉

We are so proud of every student who represented our schools at the Regional Elementary/Middle (Including 9th Grade) Math Field Day. Students from all of our schools came together to take on a challenging and highly competitive event that showcased their problem-solving skills, perseverance, and passion for math. 🧠📐

The competition was fierce, with many students separated by just a single point in the final standings—proof of the incredible depth of talent across our region. Every participant should be applauded for the effort, focus, and determination they brought to the day.

A special acknowledgment goes to Eli, Joseph, and Noah, who were selected as alternates for the Statewide Competition!

👏 Congratulations to every student, coach, teacher and school involved! 👏

#MathFieldDay #AcademicAchievement #StudentSuccess #PCStrongerTogether
about 1 month ago, Kristi Hamons
MFD participants
MFD participants
📚✨ Battle of the Books ✨📚

Good luck to our Battle of the Books participants!

Thank you to Mrs. Arbogast and Chrissy for helping prepare the students during their lunch practices—we appreciate your time and dedication!

📖📘📗📕📙📓⭐🧠⭐
#BattleOfTheBooks#GoodLuckReaders#ThankYou#SchoolPride#ReadersAreLeaders#Teamwork#LoveOfReading
about 1 month ago, Heather Simmons
Battle of the books participants