Kids Chili Cook-Off Recap
Hillsboro Elementary hosted its first Kids Chili Cook-Off during the Christmas Craft Fair, and it was a huge success! The community came together to support our young chefs and raise funds for families in need.
Event Highlights
• 9 participants
• $396 raised to purchase additional food items.
• Canned goods collected for school children
Winners
Category 6–7 Years:
• 1st – Rivera Wanless
• 2nd – Teagan Beale
• 3rd – Hank Hummel
• 4th – Layton Young
Category 9–10 Years:
• 1st – Harper Hummel
• 2nd – Colton Armstrong
• 3rd – Rylee Calhoun
• 4th – Maddox Burdette
People's Choice Awards
• Best Booth Display – Rivera Wanless
• Best Chili – Colton Armstrong
Sponsors
* Country Meadows Greenhouse
* Chris Roses Excavating
* Mitchell Chevrolet
* West Virginia Insurance
* Hillsboro Public House
* Jack Horner’s Corner
* Jessica’s Hair Salon
Hillsboro Elementary hosted its first Kids Chili Cook-Off during the Christmas Craft Fair, and it was a huge success! The community came together to support our young chefs and raise funds for families in need.
Event Highlights
• 9 participants
• $396 raised to purchase additional food items.
• Canned goods collected for school children
Winners
Category 6–7 Years:
• 1st – Rivera Wanless
• 2nd – Teagan Beale
• 3rd – Hank Hummel
• 4th – Layton Young
Category 9–10 Years:
• 1st – Harper Hummel
• 2nd – Colton Armstrong
• 3rd – Rylee Calhoun
• 4th – Maddox Burdette
People's Choice Awards
• Best Booth Display – Rivera Wanless
• Best Chili – Colton Armstrong
Sponsors
* Country Meadows Greenhouse
* Chris Roses Excavating
* Mitchell Chevrolet
* West Virginia Insurance
* Hillsboro Public House
* Jack Horner’s Corner
* Jessica’s Hair Salon
Bank at school
📢 Important Calendar Reminder 📅
On Wednesday, November 19, students will be dismissed 3 hours early so our staff can participate in professional learning. Thank you for your support and planning ahead!
#PocahontasSchools #EarlyOut #PCStrongerTogether
We would like to thank another sponsor for the kids chili cook off
Jamaica Support
https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=3301745.d6df488
🎄✨ Get Your Holiday Shopping Done & Support Hillsboro Elementary! ✨🎄
Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your home with Rada Cutlery! Every purchase helps our school. 🏫
✅ Direct shipping to your door
✅ Use coupon code for $5 OFF shipping
✅ High-quality kitchen products perfect for gifts
📅 Don’t wait—shop today and make a difference!
Thank you for supporting our students and school community! ❤️
🎄✨ Get Your Holiday Shopping Done & Support Hillsboro Elementary! ✨🎄
Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your home with Rada Cutlery! Every purchase helps our school. 🏫
✅ Direct shipping to your door
✅ Use coupon code for $5 OFF shipping
✅ High-quality kitchen products perfect for gifts
📅 Don’t wait—shop today and make a difference!
Thank you for supporting our students and school community! ❤️
Parents, the holidays can bring added stress—Parent Coaching is a no-cost resource offering
personalized support for you and your child. Get help with anything from behavior challenges to
seasonal stress. Register here for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
If you'd like to learn more about the Parent Coaching program, please come to our Family Game and Resource night on December 1st. A representative from the Cook Center will be presenting information about the program and how to sign up! More information on that event can be found here: https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/learning-beyond-the-bell
personalized support for you and your child. Get help with anything from behavior challenges to
seasonal stress. Register here for ongoing support: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
If you'd like to learn more about the Parent Coaching program, please come to our Family Game and Resource night on December 1st. A representative from the Cook Center will be presenting information about the program and how to sign up! More information on that event can be found here: https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/learning-beyond-the-bell
🎉 What’s Happening at Hillsboro Elementary This Weekend! 🎉
📅 Friday, November 14th
✨ Bingo Night starts at 6:00 PM!
• Buy a pack of cards for all 20 games for $40
• Individual games will cost $43.00
• Special game: Bring 3 food items to play!
• Every 3 items gets you a card to play.
(Check our FB page for the Wishlist, but any food item is welcome!)
📅 Saturday, November 15th
✨ Holiday Craft Fair from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Over 20 vendors
• Free crafts for kids while you shop
• Concession stand available
🌶️ Kids Chili Cook-Off
• Taste the chili from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Awards at 1:30 PM
• 10 amazing participants!
💚 We are accepting food donations at the school!
Drop them off at the office anytime.
🎄 Come join us for a weekend full of fun, food, and festivities!
📅 Friday, November 14th
✨ Bingo Night starts at 6:00 PM!
• Buy a pack of cards for all 20 games for $40
• Individual games will cost $43.00
• Special game: Bring 3 food items to play!
• Every 3 items gets you a card to play.
(Check our FB page for the Wishlist, but any food item is welcome!)
📅 Saturday, November 15th
✨ Holiday Craft Fair from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Over 20 vendors
• Free crafts for kids while you shop
• Concession stand available
🌶️ Kids Chili Cook-Off
• Taste the chili from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Awards at 1:30 PM
• 10 amazing participants!
💚 We are accepting food donations at the school!
Drop them off at the office anytime.
🎄 Come join us for a weekend full of fun, food, and festivities!
Bring three items from our wish list and receive a card for a special game of bingo!!
🎉🌶️ A HUGE THANK YOU to all the amazing businesses donating prizes for our Kids Chili Cook-Off! 🌟 Your generosity makes this event extra special for our young chefs!
🏆🔥 We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️
👉 Come cheer them on at the Christmas Craft Fair – November 15th! 🎄✨
#KidsChiliCookOff #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #SpiceItUp #HillsboroPride
🏆🔥 We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️
👉 Come cheer them on at the Christmas Craft Fair – November 15th! 🎄✨
#KidsChiliCookOff #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #SpiceItUp #HillsboroPride
Amazing achievement for the students, staff, and community of Hillsboro Elementary School!
📢 Reminder from Pocahontas County Schools:
In observance of Veterans Day, there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Let’s take this time to honor and thank all who have served our country 🌟
Our Veterans' Day Program will be at 11:25 this morning.
🎲Together We Win: Family Resource & Game Night – December 1st! 🎉
Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and connection at our Learning Beyond the Bell afterschool event!
Families from all Pocahontas County Schools are welcome to attend at Marlinton Middle, Green Bank Elementary/Middle, or Pocahontas County High School from 4:00–6:00 PM.
🧩 Enjoy classic board games as a family!
📚 Discover free resources from TutorWV, ParentGuidance.org, and others.
🎁 Register by November 18 to receive a free board game at the event!
📍 Choose your location and return the registration form to your school or register online: https://bit.ly/4qMqZQd
Let’s make it a night to remember—Together We Win! 💛
A heartfelt thank you to the Hillsboro Pub for treating the staff of Hillsboro Elementary School to a delicious lunch! We truly appreciate the warm community support and the wonderful meal of chicken alfredo, side salad, and herb bread. Your generosity means so much to us!💕
🎉 Mark Your Calendars! 🎉
🍲 Kids Chili Cook-Off at Hillsboro Elementary School 🍲
📅 Saturday, November 15th
📍 HES Gymnasium – During the Christmas Craft Fair
Come out and support our talented young chefs as they showcase their best chili recipes! These kids have been working hard, and they’re excited to share their creations with the community.
🏆 Tasting, Judging, and Awards
💵 Proceeds go toward food items for children in Pocahontas County
Let’s rally together to support our youth and help make a difference in our community!
🍲 Kids Chili Cook-Off at Hillsboro Elementary School 🍲
📅 Saturday, November 15th
📍 HES Gymnasium – During the Christmas Craft Fair
Come out and support our talented young chefs as they showcase their best chili recipes! These kids have been working hard, and they’re excited to share their creations with the community.
🏆 Tasting, Judging, and Awards
💵 Proceeds go toward food items for children in Pocahontas County
Let’s rally together to support our youth and help make a difference in our community!
Girls scouts will meet after school tomorrow. Girls will need a note to walk to the library with Ms. Connie. Plan to be at the library at 5:00 for paperwork.
🎉 A Huge Thank You to the Wing2Wing Foundation! 🎉
Hillsboro Elementary School extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Wing2Wing Foundation for their generous donation. Your support helps us continue providing meaningful experiences and opportunities for our students. We are truly grateful for your commitment to education and community growth!
Let’s build a better future for West Virginia
Aspiration and talent are equally distributed across a population, but opportunity is not. The Wing 2 Wing Foundation is focused on changing that reality through its support and investments in education, entrepreneurship, and the environment.
💙📚 #ThankYou #Wing2WingFoundation #HillsboroElementary #CommunitySupport
Hillsboro Elementary School extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Wing2Wing Foundation for their generous donation. Your support helps us continue providing meaningful experiences and opportunities for our students. We are truly grateful for your commitment to education and community growth!
Let’s build a better future for West Virginia
Aspiration and talent are equally distributed across a population, but opportunity is not. The Wing 2 Wing Foundation is focused on changing that reality through its support and investments in education, entrepreneurship, and the environment.
💙📚 #ThankYou #Wing2WingFoundation #HillsboroElementary #CommunitySupport
🎉 Hillsboro Elementary Celebrates October Star Students! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize our amazing students who demonstrated outstanding Cooperation throughout October! 👫🤝
Each Star Student received a certificate and was honored during breakfast in front of staff and peers. 🍽️✨
Thank you for showing us what teamwork and kindness look like every day. Keep shining, Stars! 💫
#HillsboroElementary #StarStudents #CooperationMatters #StudentSuccess #ProudSchoolMoment
We’re proud to recognize our amazing students who demonstrated outstanding Cooperation throughout October! 👫🤝
Each Star Student received a certificate and was honored during breakfast in front of staff and peers. 🍽️✨
Thank you for showing us what teamwork and kindness look like every day. Keep shining, Stars! 💫
#HillsboroElementary #StarStudents #CooperationMatters #StudentSuccess #ProudSchoolMoment
🌮🎉 Taco 'Bout Attendance! 🎉🌮
Hillsboro Elementary showed up for our Taco Attendance Challenge — and the results were nacho average! 🧡💯
Our perfect attendance in October, and our students and staff proved that being present is the first step to success. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day deliciously fun and meaningful!
👏 Special shoutout to our staff and students who made it all happen by showing up every day.
Let’s keep the momentum going — because every day counts! 🌟
#TacoBoutAttendance #HillsboroElementary #EveryDayMatters
Hillsboro Elementary showed up for our Taco Attendance Challenge — and the results were nacho average! 🧡💯
Our perfect attendance in October, and our students and staff proved that being present is the first step to success. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day deliciously fun and meaningful!
👏 Special shoutout to our staff and students who made it all happen by showing up every day.
Let’s keep the momentum going — because every day counts! 🌟
#TacoBoutAttendance #HillsboroElementary #EveryDayMatters
