🎒 Kindergarten Families – Get Ready for an Amazing First Week! 🎒
We're excited to welcome our newest Razorbacks to Hiland Park Elementary!
📅 Kindergarten Staggered Start Schedule:
🔹 August 10: Last names A–L attend
🔹 August 11: Last names M–Z attend
🔹 August 12: All Kindergarten students attend together
Parents/guardians may walk their child to the classroom door through August 12 (maximum of two adults). Beginning August 13, students will begin building independence as they enter school with the support of our staff.
We can't wait to welcome your family and kick off a fantastic school year! ❤️💛
#HilandParkElementary #Kindergarten2026 #FirstDayOfSchool #RazorbackReady #LeaderInMe
We're excited to welcome our newest Razorbacks to Hiland Park Elementary!
📅 Kindergarten Staggered Start Schedule:
🔹 August 10: Last names A–L attend
🔹 August 11: Last names M–Z attend
🔹 August 12: All Kindergarten students attend together
Parents/guardians may walk their child to the classroom door through August 12 (maximum of two adults). Beginning August 13, students will begin building independence as they enter school with the support of our staff.
We can't wait to welcome your family and kick off a fantastic school year! ❤️💛
#HilandParkElementary #Kindergarten2026 #FirstDayOfSchool #RazorbackReady #LeaderInMe
The staff at Hiland Park Elementary would like to extend our sincere gratitude to All-American Diner PCB for generously providing breakfast for our amazing teachers and staff!
Your kindness and support remind our educators that they are valued by this incredible community. Thoughtful gestures like yours help fuel our team as they prepare to make a difference in the lives of our students every day.
Thank you for investing in our teachers and helping us create a positive, supportive school culture. We are truly grateful for community partners like you!
💛🐗 Want to support our Razorback staff, too? We'd love to partner with local businesses to celebrate and encourage our educators throughout the year. Whether it's sponsoring breakfast, lunch, snacks, gift cards, or staff appreciation prizes, every contribution makes a difference.
To become a staff sponsor, email faircima@bay.k12.fl.us or call 850-767-1376.
#ThankYou #CommunityPartners #HPELeadTheWay #RazorbackPride #SupportOurTeachers #OneTeamOnePurpose
Your kindness and support remind our educators that they are valued by this incredible community. Thoughtful gestures like yours help fuel our team as they prepare to make a difference in the lives of our students every day.
Thank you for investing in our teachers and helping us create a positive, supportive school culture. We are truly grateful for community partners like you!
💛🐗 Want to support our Razorback staff, too? We'd love to partner with local businesses to celebrate and encourage our educators throughout the year. Whether it's sponsoring breakfast, lunch, snacks, gift cards, or staff appreciation prizes, every contribution makes a difference.
To become a staff sponsor, email faircima@bay.k12.fl.us or call 850-767-1376.
#ThankYou #CommunityPartners #HPELeadTheWay #RazorbackPride #SupportOurTeachers #OneTeamOnePurpose
📅✈️ Planning Ahead for the 2026–2027 School Year?
Our Hiland Park Elementary Vacation Planner is here to help families schedule vacations, appointments, and special trips during school breaks whenever possible.
Regular attendance is one of the greatest predictors of student success. By planning around these scheduled holidays, families can help minimize missed instructional time and keep students on track for learning.
🗓️ 2026–2027 School Breaks Include:
• Labor Day: Sept. 5–7, 2026
• Fall Break: Oct. 9–12, 2026
• Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 21–29, 2026
• Christmas Break: Dec. 19, 2026–Jan. 4, 2027
• MLK Day: Jan. 16–18, 2027
• Presidents' Day: Feb. 13–15, 2027
• Spring Break: Mar. 13–21, 2027
• Good Friday Weekend: Mar. 26–28, 2027
📚 Every day counts at HPE! Thank you for partnering with us to support student learning and success.
#HPELeadTheWay #RazorbackPride #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #HilandParkElementary
Our Hiland Park Elementary Vacation Planner is here to help families schedule vacations, appointments, and special trips during school breaks whenever possible.
Regular attendance is one of the greatest predictors of student success. By planning around these scheduled holidays, families can help minimize missed instructional time and keep students on track for learning.
🗓️ 2026–2027 School Breaks Include:
• Labor Day: Sept. 5–7, 2026
• Fall Break: Oct. 9–12, 2026
• Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 21–29, 2026
• Christmas Break: Dec. 19, 2026–Jan. 4, 2027
• MLK Day: Jan. 16–18, 2027
• Presidents' Day: Feb. 13–15, 2027
• Spring Break: Mar. 13–21, 2027
• Good Friday Weekend: Mar. 26–28, 2027
📚 Every day counts at HPE! Thank you for partnering with us to support student learning and success.
#HPELeadTheWay #RazorbackPride #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #HilandParkElementary
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☀️ Summer Break Office Hours Update ☀️
Please note that our front office will be closed for Summer Break holiday hours beginning Friday, June 26 and will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 7:30 a.m.
We hope all of our Razorback families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled holiday break! ❤️💛
#HPE #RazorbackPride #SummerBreak
☀️ Summer Break Office Hours Update ☀️
Please note that our front office will be closed for Summer Break holiday hours beginning Friday, June 26 and will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 7:30 a.m.
We hope all of our Razorback families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled holiday break! ❤️💛
#HPE #RazorbackPride #SummerBreak
💦🐗 Water Day is almost here, Razorbacks! 🐗💦
We are excited for a fun-filled Water Day on Friday, May 22nd! Please review the schedule below for your child’s water time, PTO snack time, and lunch time.
📌 Reminder for students participating:
✔️ No DRs after May 1
✔️ Wear a swimsuit with a top shirt/rash guard
✔️ Bring appropriate water shoes or Crocs
✔️ Pack a full dry change of clothes (including undergarments)
💵 Important: The front office will NOT accept snack/snow cone money. Please send all money with your student to school.
Let’s make it a safe, fun, and memorable day! ☀️🌊 #RazorbackPride #WaterDayFun
We are excited for a fun-filled Water Day on Friday, May 22nd! Please review the schedule below for your child’s water time, PTO snack time, and lunch time.
📌 Reminder for students participating:
✔️ No DRs after May 1
✔️ Wear a swimsuit with a top shirt/rash guard
✔️ Bring appropriate water shoes or Crocs
✔️ Pack a full dry change of clothes (including undergarments)
💵 Important: The front office will NOT accept snack/snow cone money. Please send all money with your student to school.
Let’s make it a safe, fun, and memorable day! ☀️🌊 #RazorbackPride #WaterDayFun
We want to thank our generous sponsors for providing food, giveaways, and their time to help us make this week the best Teacher Appreciation Week Ever! We hope our staff enjoyed the recognition!
Every soda tab counts, and 🏆 HOUSE POINTS are on the line! Continue to save those tabs and help your house climb to the top. This could be the extra boost your house needs to take the lead and claim the win! 💥
Get ready to party like it’s 1999! 💿✨
Hiland Park Elementary is celebrating our incredible educators with a 90s-themed Teacher Appreciation Week! Grab your flannel, dust off those neon windbreakers, and let’s show our teachers some love.
Here is the lineup for the week:
🗓️ THE DRESS-UP SCHEDULE
Monday (Music Icon): Dress as your favorite 90s star! 🎤
Tuesday (Grunge or Neon): Choose your vibe—flannel and boots or bright and bold! 🎸💖
Wednesday (90s Accessories): Snap bracelets, butterfly clips, and fanny packs encouraged. 🕶️
Thursday (Thankful Thursday): Show your teacher some love by wearing their favorite color! 🎨
Friday (House Party): Wrap up the week by repping your House Gear! 🔥
Hiland Park Elementary is celebrating our incredible educators with a 90s-themed Teacher Appreciation Week! Grab your flannel, dust off those neon windbreakers, and let’s show our teachers some love.
Here is the lineup for the week:
🗓️ THE DRESS-UP SCHEDULE
Monday (Music Icon): Dress as your favorite 90s star! 🎤
Tuesday (Grunge or Neon): Choose your vibe—flannel and boots or bright and bold! 🎸💖
Wednesday (90s Accessories): Snap bracelets, butterfly clips, and fanny packs encouraged. 🕶️
Thursday (Thankful Thursday): Show your teacher some love by wearing their favorite color! 🎨
Friday (House Party): Wrap up the week by repping your House Gear! 🔥
We are so excited to welcome back our former Hiland Park students for our annual Graduation Walk! It’s time to celebrate how far you’ve come as you prepare to cross that high school stage. 🎓
Come walk the halls where it all started, inspire our current students, and visit with your favorite former teachers!
📅 When: April 30th
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Hiland Park Elementary Campus
⚠️ Important Note for Parents:
To ensure a smooth check-in, please report to the office early to be "Raptored" in or complete your pre-screening in our office during school hours now. We can’t wait to see our Seniors back on campus!
#RazorbackPride #GraduationWalk #ClassOf2026 #HilandParkElementary #OnceARazorback
Exciting news for our future Hiland Park Elementary families! 🍎🌟Is your little one heading to Kindergarten soon?
Join us for Kindergarten Transition Night to meet our teachers and get all the "necessities" for the 2027 school year! We will be covering everything you need to know, including :Schedules & Academics, Dress Code & Expectations and Grades
At Hiland Park, we are dedicated to learning together, empowering others, achieving goals, and discovering potential! Come see how we lead the way! 🗓 When: Tuesday, April 28th ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Where: The Cafeteria We can't wait to welcome our newest leaders ✨#HPELeadTheWay #KindergartenBound #HilandParkElementary #FutureLeaders
Join us for Kindergarten Transition Night to meet our teachers and get all the "necessities" for the 2027 school year! We will be covering everything you need to know, including :Schedules & Academics, Dress Code & Expectations and Grades
At Hiland Park, we are dedicated to learning together, empowering others, achieving goals, and discovering potential! Come see how we lead the way! 🗓 When: Tuesday, April 28th ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Where: The Cafeteria We can't wait to welcome our newest leaders ✨#HPELeadTheWay #KindergartenBound #HilandParkElementary #FutureLeaders
🌟 BIG CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER! 🌟
Help us celebrate our amazing staff members for the month of March! 🍎✨
🏆 Teacher of the Month: Ms. LePage
🏆 Support Staff of the Month: Mrs. Sharby
We are so lucky to have these dedicated individuals making a difference in our classrooms and halls every day. Thank you for all you do! 👏❤️
Help us celebrate our amazing staff members for the month of March! 🍎✨
🏆 Teacher of the Month: Ms. LePage
🏆 Support Staff of the Month: Mrs. Sharby
We are so lucky to have these dedicated individuals making a difference in our classrooms and halls every day. Thank you for all you do! 👏❤️
Happy Assistant Principal and Dean Appreciation Week April 6-10 to Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Corum! We appreciate the work you do for our Razorbacks each and every day!
Gear Up for a Busy Spring at Hiland Park! 🗓️🐾
April and May are officially here, and our calendar is packed with everything from State Testing to Water Days! Success for our students starts with a little extra planning at home.
Key Dates to Keep on Your Radar:
Testing Days: Mark those calendars for FAST and STAR testing (starting April 21 for K-2 and throughout May for 3rd-5th). Let’s ensure our Razorbacks get plenty of rest and a great breakfast! 🍎
Big Performances: Don't miss Fine Arts Night (April 23) and the Talent Show (April 30).
Celebration Season: May is all about our students' hard work! Keep an eye out for specific times for Awards Ceremonies and our 5th Grade Completion Ceremony.
Pro-Parent Tip: Take a screenshot of the April/May calendars or pin them to your fridge so you never miss a Spirit Day or a "Wear Blue" day for Autism Awareness!
#HilandParkRazorbacks #SchoolCalendar #PlanningForSuccess
April and May are officially here, and our calendar is packed with everything from State Testing to Water Days! Success for our students starts with a little extra planning at home.
Key Dates to Keep on Your Radar:
Testing Days: Mark those calendars for FAST and STAR testing (starting April 21 for K-2 and throughout May for 3rd-5th). Let’s ensure our Razorbacks get plenty of rest and a great breakfast! 🍎
Big Performances: Don't miss Fine Arts Night (April 23) and the Talent Show (April 30).
Celebration Season: May is all about our students' hard work! Keep an eye out for specific times for Awards Ceremonies and our 5th Grade Completion Ceremony.
Pro-Parent Tip: Take a screenshot of the April/May calendars or pin them to your fridge so you never miss a Spirit Day or a "Wear Blue" day for Autism Awareness!
#HilandParkRazorbacks #SchoolCalendar #PlanningForSuccess
Did you know that Hiland Park Elementary is recognized by the State of Florida as a Purple Star School? We demonstrate a high commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. Each April, we host special events for this dynamic population of Razorbacks. Check out this month's activities, and April 17th, wear purple to "Purple Up" at Hiland Park and BDS!
📚 Unlock Your Student’s Success! 📚
Hey Razorback Parents! Ever feel like you need a roadmap to navigate your child's school digital tools? We’ve got you covered.
Join us for Parent University Night! This is your one-stop shop to get "plugged in" and empowered with the tools you need to support your child’s learning journey.
🗓️ When & Where
Date: Thursday, March 26th
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: HPE Media Center
Parking: Please park by the Front Office
💡 What We’ll Cover:
Parent Portal Info: Get signed up and stay connected.
Grade Tracking: Learn exactly how to check your student’s progress.
Curriculum & Support: Discover how to access lessons and extra help from home.
We can’t wait to see you there and work together to help our Razorbacks succeed! 🐗❤️
#HilandPark #RazorbackPride #ParentUniversity #StudentSuccess #LeaderInMe
Hey Razorback Parents! Ever feel like you need a roadmap to navigate your child's school digital tools? We’ve got you covered.
Join us for Parent University Night! This is your one-stop shop to get "plugged in" and empowered with the tools you need to support your child’s learning journey.
🗓️ When & Where
Date: Thursday, March 26th
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: HPE Media Center
Parking: Please park by the Front Office
💡 What We’ll Cover:
Parent Portal Info: Get signed up and stay connected.
Grade Tracking: Learn exactly how to check your student’s progress.
Curriculum & Support: Discover how to access lessons and extra help from home.
We can’t wait to see you there and work together to help our Razorbacks succeed! 🐗❤️
#HilandPark #RazorbackPride #ParentUniversity #StudentSuccess #LeaderInMe
🎉✨ Get ready for Teacher Appreciation Week 2026! ✨🎉
We’re celebrating our AMAZING teachers all week long with fun dress-up days, treats, and surprises! 💛
🕺 Monday: Dress as your favorite 90’s music icon + trivia & prizes
🎸 Tuesday: Grunge or Neon Day – your choice!
🌮 Wednesday: Taco Bar + best 90’s accessories
🎨 Thursday: Wear your teacher’s favorite color & spoil them
🏫 Friday: House Party – wear your house gear + room service delivery!
Let’s show our teachers just how much they are appreciated for all they do every single day! 🍎✨
📣 Want to help? Reach out to Mrs. Corum to sponsor or donate and make this week extra special!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeLoveOurTeachers #90sTheme #ThankATeacher 💛
We’re celebrating our AMAZING teachers all week long with fun dress-up days, treats, and surprises! 💛
🕺 Monday: Dress as your favorite 90’s music icon + trivia & prizes
🎸 Tuesday: Grunge or Neon Day – your choice!
🌮 Wednesday: Taco Bar + best 90’s accessories
🎨 Thursday: Wear your teacher’s favorite color & spoil them
🏫 Friday: House Party – wear your house gear + room service delivery!
Let’s show our teachers just how much they are appreciated for all they do every single day! 🍎✨
📣 Want to help? Reach out to Mrs. Corum to sponsor or donate and make this week extra special!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeLoveOurTeachers #90sTheme #ThankATeacher 💛
🎉 Back to the 90’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉
Get ready to throw it back and celebrate our AMAZING teachers! 💛
📅 May 4–8
Join us for a fun-filled week of dress-up days, surprises, and lots of love as we spoil our staff the 90’s way! 🕺📼
Want to help make this week extra special?
📧 Email Mrs. Corum at natioa@bay.k12.fl.us to donate or get involved!
Let’s show our teachers just how much they mean to us! 💫 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BackToThe90s
🎉🏆 Nine Weeks Awards Celebration 🏆🎉
We are excited to recognize our students for their hard work and achievements during the Nine Weeks Awards! 🌟 Families are welcome to attend—please see the schedule below for your child’s grade level.
📅 March 30 – Grades 3–5
⏰ 7:45 – 3rd Grade
⏰ 8:30 – 4th Grade
⏰ 9:15 – 5th Grade
📅 March 31 – Kindergarten–2nd Grade
⏰ 7:45 AM – 1st Grade
⏰ 8:30 AM – 2nd Grade
⏰ 9:15 AM – Kindergarten
📌 Important Reminder: Pre-screening is required to attend.
We look forward to celebrating our Razorbacks and their accomplishments! ❤️🐗⭐
We are excited to recognize our students for their hard work and achievements during the Nine Weeks Awards! 🌟 Families are welcome to attend—please see the schedule below for your child’s grade level.
📅 March 30 – Grades 3–5
⏰ 7:45 – 3rd Grade
⏰ 8:30 – 4th Grade
⏰ 9:15 – 5th Grade
📅 March 31 – Kindergarten–2nd Grade
⏰ 7:45 AM – 1st Grade
⏰ 8:30 AM – 2nd Grade
⏰ 9:15 AM – Kindergarten
📌 Important Reminder: Pre-screening is required to attend.
We look forward to celebrating our Razorbacks and their accomplishments! ❤️🐗⭐
Big changes are coming this fall! 🍎
Is your child moving up to Kindergarten, Middle School, or High School this year? Join us for the HOPE Cafe: Grade Transition & Summer Success Expo! We’re here to help you and your student navigate these big milestones with confidence.
What to expect:
Transition tips for Pre-K, 5th, and 8th graders.
High School pathways and post-secondary info.
Summer bridge activities to keep the learning going!
🗓 When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: New Horizons Learning Center (3200 Minnesota Ave., Lynn Haven)
Questions? Give us a call at 850-767-4294. Let’s get ready for a successful school year together! 🎓✨
#BayDistrictSchools #EducationSuccess #ParentSupport
Is your child moving up to Kindergarten, Middle School, or High School this year? Join us for the HOPE Cafe: Grade Transition & Summer Success Expo! We’re here to help you and your student navigate these big milestones with confidence.
What to expect:
Transition tips for Pre-K, 5th, and 8th graders.
High School pathways and post-secondary info.
Summer bridge activities to keep the learning going!
🗓 When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: New Horizons Learning Center (3200 Minnesota Ave., Lynn Haven)
Questions? Give us a call at 850-767-4294. Let’s get ready for a successful school year together! 🎓✨
#BayDistrictSchools #EducationSuccess #ParentSupport
Building bridges—literally and figuratively! 🌉✨
Today, Ms. Ukazim’s class took a deep dive into the history of the Brooklyn Bridge and the incredible woman who helped finish it: Emily Roebling. When the project’s chief engineer fell ill, Emily stepped up, mastered engineering concepts, and guided the team to completion.
To bring her legacy to life, our students became engineers! 👷♀️👷♂️ Using graham crackers, pretzels, and marshmallows, they designed their own structures to see if they could withstand the "snack test." 🥨
Through this "sweet" lesson, students explored:
✅ Problem Solving: How to make edible materials stable.
✅ Perseverance: Redesigning when a marshmallow tower leans!
✅ History: Celebrating the women who shaped our world.
Way to go, future engineers!
Today, Ms. Ukazim’s class took a deep dive into the history of the Brooklyn Bridge and the incredible woman who helped finish it: Emily Roebling. When the project’s chief engineer fell ill, Emily stepped up, mastered engineering concepts, and guided the team to completion.
To bring her legacy to life, our students became engineers! 👷♀️👷♂️ Using graham crackers, pretzels, and marshmallows, they designed their own structures to see if they could withstand the "snack test." 🥨
Through this "sweet" lesson, students explored:
✅ Problem Solving: How to make edible materials stable.
✅ Perseverance: Redesigning when a marshmallow tower leans!
✅ History: Celebrating the women who shaped our world.
Way to go, future engineers!
