HCVS Students and Families,
Thanks to all our faculty, students, and families who attended our Literacy Night!
This upcoming school week will be a four day week. Students will not have school on Monday due to Presidents’ Day.
Huge congratulations to Melanie Portillo for her incredible achievement in the 4-H Art Poster Contest!
Melanie won 1st place in her class, then took top honors in the Eastern Region, and is now advancing to the STATE competition!!
Her hard work, creativity, and dedication truly shine through in her amazing poster. We are beyond proud of you, Melanie
All of us at HCVS are cheering you on and can’t wait to see all the great things you accomplish next. Keep shining and representing us so well!
We do have several events upcoming!
1.) Friday, 2/20-HCVS Social Friday. Students can come in to play games and socialize with classmates. This will run from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
2.) Monday, 3/2-Chattanooga State Field Trip. We are going on a field trip to Chattanooga State on Monday, March 2nd. We will tour the TCAT and Credit side of Chattanooga State. It will be from around 9:15-12:00. We will take a bus from Hillcrest (HCVS office). ChattState Form
Documentation concerning student absences can be sent to Mrs. Montgomery. Her email is Montgomery_Steph@hcde.org.
In-Person Lab Sign up
HCVS Labs
Tentative 2025-2026 TCAP/EOC Schedule
Students arrive at 8:30 am. Testing begins at 9:00 am.
The in-person state testing window will be April 13 – May 1. These tests are required and have to be given in-person at Hillcrest Elementary (4302 Bonny Oaks Drive). All students will report to Hillcrest Elementary on their testing days at 8:30 am. We will provide a light breakfast and lunch. Testing will begin each day at 9:00 am.
All students in grades 3-8 will test in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies. High school students enrolled in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, Biology and US History will also test. K-2 do not have any tests. High school students not enrolled in the seven courses above also do not test. All students in tested courses in grades 6-12 will need to bring their HCS issued chromebooks. Please charge the device the night before.
Students who receive extended time will be sent their testing schedule.
Elementary-Paper and Pencil
Grade 3
Monday, 4/13-ELA subpart 1 (9:00-10:40 am)
Thursday, 4/16-ELA subparts 2-4 (9:00-11:15 am)
Monday, 4/20-Math/Science (9:00 am-1:15 pm)
Grade 4
Monday, 4/13-ELA (9:00 am-1:15 pm)
Monday, 4/20-Math/Science (9:00 am-1:15 pm)
Grade 5
Monday, 4/13-ELA (9:00 am-1:45 pm)
Monday, 4/20-Math/Science (9:00 am-1:45 pm)
Middle-HCS Chromebook
Grades 6-8
Tuesday, 4/14-ELA (9:00 am-2:30 pm)
Tuesday, 4/21-Math/Science (9:00 am-2:00 pm)
Wednesday, 4/22-Social Studies (9:00-11:15 am)
High School-HCS Chromebook
Grades 9-12
Wednesday, 4/15-English 9 and English 10 (9:00 am-2:30 pm)
Monday,4/27- Algebra I (9:00 am-11:45 am)
Monday, 4/27-Geometry and Biology (9:00-2:25 pm)
Tuesday, 4/28-Algebra 2 (9:00 am-11:45 am)
Tuesday, 4/28-US History (12:30 pm-2:30 pm) Arrive at 12:00 pm!
HCVS Calendar
2/16/26, Monday-President’s Day-No School
3/13/26, Friday- Half Day
3/16-20, Spring Break-No School
3/23/26, Monday-PD Day-No School
4/3/26, Friday-Spring Holiday-No School
4/13-5/5-State Testing Window
5/21/26, Thursday-Half Day-Last Day of School
Have a great week!
Mr. Boles
