During the Board of Education meeting last night, the Board recognized Nancy Mott on her retirement and exiting Board Members Sean Havey and Beth Cocuzza. Thank you for your years of dedicated service to the District. Best wishes always! #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
Hilltop students competed in the fastest class challenge in Mr. Mahr's PE classes. Students had 5 minutes to run laps around the Gym. The fastest class at Hilltop School was Miss Delaney's 4th grade with an amazing 13.09 average laps run per student. #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Hilltop welcomed Ben Franklin, played by actor Patrick Garner, today. Mr. Franklin discussed his life and contributions to American and global progress as an author, inventor, and diplomat. Our cultural arts assemblies are sponsored by your HSA! #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Hilltop's second graders worked on their non fiction writing by completing lab reports. They tested how far two different cars will go down a ramp. Groups had to design their experiment and then test and record their data with different variables. #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Our beautiful mural in the cafeteria was touched up today, as artist Caren Frost Olmsted added a peach tree to the work. The addition of our water bottle filling stations left a void where our bulletin board used to be. Thank you HSA for your support! #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Our Pre-K classes had a 'Friendsgiving" celebration today! Together they sang songs, danced the Turkey Pokey, and had a feast! Afterward, they got on their turkey costumes and waddled on home! Happy Thanksgiving! #mendhamborosd #lionspride
Hilltop's 4th Grade students and guests braved the cool temperatures during their poetry parent participation. Students shared original poetry written in class and what inspired them to write each poem, with a wide range of topics! #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Hilltop's 4th grade scientists have been busy learning about circuits. Students have been using D-Cell batteries to understand how circuits can be manipulated with conductors to alter the path of energy! #mendhamborosd #lionspride
Hilltop's 2nd graders participated in a Reader's Theater of "Little Red Riding Hood" recently. Their goals were to practice reading fluently and to read with expression. Some students even ended up memorizing their lines! All were entertained! #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Thank you for your donations to the West Morris Juniors' Thanksgiving Food Drive! Hilltop donated $4,633, in addition to donating 919 items of food, which was enough food to make 86 Thanksgiving meals! Miss Delaney's class is the Turkey Cup Winner! #mendhamborosd #lionspride
With the help of parents, students and staff the Mendham Borough HSA donated 300 lbs of candy to Operation Shoebox. Thank you to all for fostering a culture of service! Check out the article in the Mendham-Chester Patch https://bit.ly/3qyhgQI #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
Hilltop students eagerly visited the Scholastic Book Fair today, which is run by our parent-led HSA. There are a wide variety of books available for all age groups and interests! All classes will have two opportunities to shop this week! #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Pattern is one of the principles of design taught in Mrs. Na's Art classes. Using repetition of elements including lines, shapes and colors, students learn to create an interesting visual surface. Enjoy some pattern landscapes from 3-SG! #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Will the real Officer Behre please stand up. Happy Halloween! #HTCubs #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
Hilltop Elementary School had its annual Halloween Parade and craft activity today! Students showed their creativity with both their crafts and costumes! Happy Halloween! #mendhamborosd #lionspride
Miss Huang, 7th grade math teacher, provided an opportunity for members of the Board of Education as well as the public to see what her collaborative classroom instruction looks like on a daily basis. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
Hilltop School Preschool students enjoying their field trip to Ort Farms. #HTCubs #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
Mendham Borough School District received a Certificate of Recognition from Mendham Borough Council for the Niche A+ Rating and Morris County Safest School designation during the Board of Education meeting last night. https://www.mendhamboro.org/article/572908 #mendhamboroschools
Hilltop's fourth grade students attended an assembly led by Rob Aptaker about the Lenni Lenape. Students viewed artifacts based on native American culture. What looks like a lacrosse stick pictured was actually a handmade fishing net! #lionspride #mendhamborosd
The Mendham Borough Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight, October 26, 2021 has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 28, 2021.