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!
🍎✨ Teacher of the Month Celebration! ✨🍎
Join us in celebrating our amazing Teacher of the Month recipients!
👏 Ms. Teeselink
👏 Mrs. Ehinger
These outstanding educators go above and beyond every day to support, inspire, and lead our students. Their dedication, passion for teaching, and commitment to our school community make a lasting impact on everyone around them.
Thank you for all that you do for our students and our school! ❤️🐗
#TeacherOfTheMonth #HilandParkProud #ThankATeacher #MakingADifference
Join us in celebrating our amazing Teacher of the Month recipients!
👏 Ms. Teeselink
👏 Mrs. Ehinger
These outstanding educators go above and beyond every day to support, inspire, and lead our students. Their dedication, passion for teaching, and commitment to our school community make a lasting impact on everyone around them.
Thank you for all that you do for our students and our school! ❤️🐗
#TeacherOfTheMonth #HilandParkProud #ThankATeacher #MakingADifference
📚🍝 Lasagna & Literacy Night is Coming! 🍝📚
Join us for a fun evening of food, family, and reading at Hiland Park Elementary!
📅 March 24th
⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Hiland Park Cafeteria
Enjoy delicious lasagna while participating in engaging literacy activities for the whole family. It’s a great opportunity to build reading skills and spend quality time together! Did we mention RAFFLE PRIZES!?
👉 Pre-register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by picking up a physical QR code from the front office!
We look forward to seeing our Hiland Park families there for a night of learning and fun! 📖✨
RSVP Lasagna and Literacy
#HilandPark #FamilyLiteracy #LasagnaAndLiteracy #FamilyEngagement
Attention 5th grade parents,
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Your voice matters! 🗣️ We want to hear from our Hiland Park families to help make our school the best it can be. Please take a few minutes to complete our Parent Survey. Your feedback directly impacts our programs and planning for the future! Thank you for your partnership to our student's success!
We are so excited to announce our upcoming Yearbook Art Contest! It’s time to grab your crayons, markers, or paints and show off your creativity.
Check out the flier below for all the details on themes and deadlines. We can’t wait to see what you create, Hiland Park! ✨
#HilandParkElementary #ArtContest #StudentArtists
🎩📚 Dr. Seuss Day – Dress Up & Read Across America! 📚🎩
Join us as we celebrate the fun, creativity, and imagination of Dr. Seuss!
🟢 Dress-Up Ideas:
Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character
Wear red & white (Cat in the Hat style!)
Crazy socks, stripes, or Seuss-inspired outfits
Hats, bows, or silly accessories welcome!
March 2nd
✨ Let’s show our love for reading by dressing up and having fun!
📖 “The more that you read, the more things you will know!” – Dr. Seuss
Join us as we celebrate the fun, creativity, and imagination of Dr. Seuss!
🟢 Dress-Up Ideas:
Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character
Wear red & white (Cat in the Hat style!)
Crazy socks, stripes, or Seuss-inspired outfits
Hats, bows, or silly accessories welcome!
March 2nd
✨ Let’s show our love for reading by dressing up and having fun!
📖 “The more that you read, the more things you will know!” – Dr. Seuss
✨🎭 You’re Invited to the Annual Hiland Park Razorback Ball! 🎭✨ It’s a Masquerade Mystery you won’t want to miss! Step into a world of elegance and surprise as we transform the Hiland Park Cafetorium into a magical evening of fun and celebration. 📅 March 6, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Hiland Park Cafetorium 👨👩👧👦 Parents must stay for this event. 🎭 Masks are welcome but not required! Dress to impress and get ready for an unforgettable night with our Razorback family. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙✨ #HilandPark #RazorbackBall #MasqueradeMystery
🎤✨ Talent Show Auditions Are Coming! ✨🎤
Hiland Park Elementary is excited to host Talent Show Auditions on March 5 from 2:00–3:30 PM in the HPE Gym!
🎶 Who can audition?
All current K–5 Hiland Park Elementary students
📝 Important details:
✔️ Permission form required to audition
✔️ Performances must be 3 minutes or less
✔️ Parents/Caretakers must be in the car loop by 3:30 PM with a valid car tag for pickup
We can’t wait to see the amazing talents of our Razorbacks—singing, dancing, magic, comedy, and more! 🌟🐗
#HilandParkElementary #RazorbackPride #TalentShowAuditions #LeaderInMeSchool
Hiland Park Elementary is excited to host Talent Show Auditions on March 5 from 2:00–3:30 PM in the HPE Gym!
🎶 Who can audition?
All current K–5 Hiland Park Elementary students
📝 Important details:
✔️ Permission form required to audition
✔️ Performances must be 3 minutes or less
✔️ Parents/Caretakers must be in the car loop by 3:30 PM with a valid car tag for pickup
We can’t wait to see the amazing talents of our Razorbacks—singing, dancing, magic, comedy, and more! 🌟🐗
#HilandParkElementary #RazorbackPride #TalentShowAuditions #LeaderInMeSchool
Leadership Day was a success! Students participated in engaging activities that promoted teamwork, confidence, and positive leadership skills they can use in school and beyond. Way to go Razorbacks!
📌 Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of President’s Day.
Enjoy the long weekend, Razorbacks! ❤️🐗
Enjoy the long weekend, Razorbacks! ❤️🐗
Science In Action~
Mrs. Gay's K/1 science class had a blast today! They discovered how the sun warms the Earth and learned the difference between direct sunlight and shade. How? By watching their toys magically melt out of ice under the sun's rays!
Mrs. Gay's K/1 science class had a blast today! They discovered how the sun warms the Earth and learned the difference between direct sunlight and shade. How? By watching their toys magically melt out of ice under the sun's rays!
Razorback Ball is coming up! Time to plan your outfit.
Today some of our educators attended the Bay County Reading Association conference to bring back to our classrooms. Thank you for giving your Saturday for our Razorbacks!
Pictured left to right: Robert Beck, Ilea Faircloth, Jaclyn McNeal, LaTarsha Ukazim, and Tiffany Erickson.
🍎 Big things are happening for Hiland Park Elementary! 🍎
We are so incredibly proud of our very own Jaclyn McNeal and LaTarsha Ukazim for representing our school at the Bay County Reading Association Conference! 📝✨
Their presentation, “Writing with Flavor,” is taking the room by storm. They are teaching educators how to use a multi-sensory approach to spice up the classroom, spark engagement, and help students expand their language to take their writing to the next level. 🌶️📖
Please join us in celebrating these two amazing leaders who are constantly finding creative ways to inspire our students and their fellow teachers! 👏🎉
#HPELeadtheWay #BCRA #WritingWithFlavor #TeacherLeaders #MultisensoryLearning #StudentSuccess
On Wednesday our instructional staff practiced Habit 6-Synergize during a game of Dodge Ball! We are 4 houses, 1 family, but we do like a little competitive fun! Comment below with which house you think won.
Behind every confident student is a school counselor who listened, encouraged, and believed. 💫
Happy National School Counselor Appreciation Week—we are so thankful for ours!
Happy National School Counselor Appreciation Week—we are so thankful for ours!
Don't forget school is closed for students tomorrow for a teacher planning day.
1. National School Counseling Week 2026 (Feb. 2-6), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment to thank your local school
counselor(s).
2. School counselors help students in more ways than you may know. This week we celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2026. Learn more about the role of this essential profession: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/role
3. Every student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement strategies, managing emotions, applying interpersonal skills and planning for postsecondary options.
School counselors #AmplifyStudentSuccess
4. School counseling programs throughout the U.S. #AmplifyStudentSuccess. Learn more at
schoolcounselor.org/role
counselor(s).
2. School counselors help students in more ways than you may know. This week we celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2026. Learn more about the role of this essential profession: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/role
3. Every student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement strategies, managing emotions, applying interpersonal skills and planning for postsecondary options.
School counselors #AmplifyStudentSuccess
4. School counseling programs throughout the U.S. #AmplifyStudentSuccess. Learn more at
schoolcounselor.org/role
