
4th & 5th grade girl basketball tryouts are 11/9 2:15-3:30 pm
4th & 5th grade boy basketball tryouts are 11/10 2:15-3:30 pm
Student's who tryout will have to have a ride home, and pick up will be through Door A.
Thank you for your understanding.
4th & 5th grade boy basketball tryouts are 11/10 2:15-3:30 pm
Student's who tryout will have to have a ride home, and pick up will be through Door A.
Thank you for your understanding.




Haunted Hillman 26/27 was a success! 🧡
Thank you to all the families that made this event possible with all donations! 🍭
Our candy Monsters were thrilled to see you all!
Thank you to all the families that made this event possible with all donations! 🍭
Our candy Monsters were thrilled to see you all!










Red Ribbon week will kick-off next week Monday 10/26.
Show your school spirit by dressing up!
Show your school spirit by dressing up!




Together we make Hillman stronger! Let's build a vibrant school community. Join us this Thursday!

To wrap up our Hispanic Heritage month we celebrated at Hillman with an assembly showcasing our students! 💙
Thank you to Grupo de Baile Mosaico Cultural for the beautiful dancing!💃 We are so proud of our students for speaking about their culture and representing their countries. 💛
Shout out to our sponsor Jeanette SolCol for helping Hillman with such a special day!
Thank you to Grupo de Baile Mosaico Cultural for the beautiful dancing!💃 We are so proud of our students for speaking about their culture and representing their countries. 💛
Shout out to our sponsor Jeanette SolCol for helping Hillman with such a special day!










We invite you to join us for a spooktacular event! 👻
Haunted Hillman is Friday 10/23 from 6-7:30 pm 🎃
See you there! 🍬
Haunted Hillman is Friday 10/23 from 6-7:30 pm 🎃
See you there! 🍬

RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse:
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6

Hillman Elementary 4th & 5th graders took the Anti-Bullying Prevention Pledge during a special assembly. Alderwoman Hoffman read the Bullying Prevention Month Proclamation, highlighting the importance of standing together to prevent bullying & create a safe, welcoming school. Thank you to the Bullying Subcommittee with the Trauma Informed Community Initiative-Violence Reduction Workgroup. Members representing NAMI Northern Illinois, City of Rockford, Winnebago County Health Department, and Marshmallows Hope were there to participate and help facilitate the pledge.








TODAY is the last day to nominate a PreK-5th grade teacher for a 26-27 Golden Apple Award! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate a teacher who inspires students, builds connections, & makes a difference. https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/

NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK: The 3rd Annual RPS 205 Chicken Sandwich Contest is here! This is your chance to dream up the most creative, delicious chicken sandwich you can imagine! Submit your entries to your kitchen staff October 13-16 for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED and have your sandwich featured on the spring menu! Winners will be announced on November 16. We can't wait to see your creations!

The Rockford School District and its buildings are closed today for the observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day holiday.

Our Hillman monsters are still quite hungry! 🧟 They are still on the hunt for any candy donations. 🍭
Donations are being accepted now through 10/23. Thank you for supporting Hillman Elementary! 👻
Donations are being accepted now through 10/23. Thank you for supporting Hillman Elementary! 👻




There's no school today due to Teacher Institute. Enjoy the long weekend!

Good Afternoon Hillman Families,
Just a quick reminder there is no school tomorrow Friday 10/9 for Teacher Institute Day and Monday 10/12 for Columbus Day. Enjoy your long weekend! We will see you on Tuesday 10/13.
Just a quick reminder there is no school tomorrow Friday 10/9 for Teacher Institute Day and Monday 10/12 for Columbus Day. Enjoy your long weekend! We will see you on Tuesday 10/13.
We just want to congratulate our soccer teams for going undefeated throughout the season and both having the number 1 seed in the playoffs🥳! Congrats on a job well done for both our coaches and teams! Go Hillman Hawks! ⚽
Shoutout to Mrs. Melany Ramirez for all the great pictures! 📷
Shoutout to Mrs. Melany Ramirez for all the great pictures! 📷






The countdown is on! There’s just over a week left to nominate an outstanding PreK-5th grade teacher for a 26-27 Golden Apple Award. Recognize a teacher who makes a difference. Nominations close Oct. 15! https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/

Parents Disco Chicken will be on site today at Hillman outside Door A for parent teacher conferences today! They accept cash and card payments. We look forward to seeing everyone! 🍗🐔

Don't forget 10/6 and 10/8 are parent teacher conferences!
Please reach out to your student's teacher for your scheduled time.
Please reach out to your student's teacher for your scheduled time.

Just a reminder!

RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse:
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6Z97kw/viewform
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6Z97kw/viewform
