What a great opportunity for our student musicians to learn from a trio of professionals yesterday. Grammy winning bassist Victor Wooten, Bob Franceschini , saxophone and Grammy nominated drummer Tommy Igoe held master classes as a warmup for tonight's Night of Jazz at the High School. You won't want to miss this performance. You can get tickets by clicking here: http://www.cur8.com/
Want to see more pictures from yesterday's sessions with the Merton Williams and High School Jazz Ensembles? Click here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/High-School/Night-of-Jazz-Master-Classes
The Super Bowl might be this weekend, but the Super Walk was today at Village. Each grade level got a point for every lap they took around the school as part of the One Healthy Village campaign. Ms. Crane's UPK class was using it to stay active and work on counting skills!
Congratulations to our Varsity Cheerleading Squad on winning the Monroe County Division I Title last night, and to the four girls who earned All-County Honors. On to Sectionals! You can see pictures from last night's performance here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Winter-Sports/Cheerleading/County-Champs
We are one week away from 5 Buy Five! The annual art show and sale at Merton Williams featuring 5x5 pieces-all for $5 is on February 13. Proceeds from the show will go to the Hilton Food Shelf and the Hilton Cadet Cupboard. #WeAreHilton
Students in Health Science Classes at Merton Williams are completing the American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Certification. The course follows all American Red Cross materials and instructions, allowing students to receive their 2-year certification. Topics that are covered are CPR for adults, child and infant, use of an AED machine, Life threatening injuries and bleeding, choking, and assisting with an Asthma and Epinephrine injector.
Last night was Night at the Village as part of the launch of Three Schools, One Book. VE families were treated to pizza, craft stations, a scavenger hunt and even therapy dogs! The night concluded with a read-a-loud of the first chapter of this year's book, The Mouse and the Motorcycle.
Don't forget to join us on February 26 at 6 p.m. for a very important virtual seminar concerning keeping your children safe when they are online. This is presented in conjunction with the Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester and was developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Either scan the QR code above or use this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/92557099065?pwd=OaLJLpEnVxLGiUddyyFqi7qVa2QAf0.1
Lots of energy, lots of laughs, and lots of dancing. What a great way for Northwood to start the day with a visit from Mayukwe and Friends. Check out the pictures here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Northwood/Mayukwe-and-Friends
Paula always puts people first and makes all feel welcomed. She is always available to answer questions and help new employees feel they are a part of the community. She always helps in any way that she can. She is a true team player and a valuable employee at QUEST.
What a great weekend at the Empire State Games for 3 Hilton students. Competing in Lake Placid, Lydia Antonini, a 6th grader at Northwood took 1st Place in Excel Preliminary Plus Girls, Lindsey Bleier, a High School senior took 4th Place in Aspire 3 Girls, and Ella Veltz, an 8th grader at Merton Williams finished 4th in Excel Juvenile Girls. Great job Ladies!
It's School Counselor Appreciation Week! Thank you to all of our counselors who help our students in countless ways. Academically, socially, emotionally and sometimes, just when they need a friend to listen. Your contributions are invaluable!
We're proud to celebrate the rich culture, contributions, and achievements of African Americans throughout history.
5 Buy Five 2025 is coming up! The annual art show and sale at Merton Williams featuring 5x5 pieces-all for $5 is on February 13. Proceeds from the show will go to the Hilton Food Shelf and the Hilton Cadet Cupboard. #WeAreHilton
Hilton buses transport over 4,000 students daily & drive 1.3 million miles per year! No wonder we love our Transportation Department, not only during Love the Bus Month, but all year!
And they're off! A little drizzle wasn't going to keep the intrepid designers in the Annual QUEST Sled Race from hitting the slopes today. Another chapter in a great tradition.
A warm welcome to our newest employees-we're so glad you're here. Looking for a great opportunity with a great school district? Check out our current openings: https://hilton.recruitfront.com/
We had a chance to get a sneak peek at the Northwood Theater Club's Broadway Revue and all we can say is WOW! The show opens tomorrow night at the High School and there is a matinee on Saturday. To see more pictures: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/Musical-Revue
Please join us on February 26 at 6 p.m. for a very important virtual seminar concerning keeping your children safe when they are online. This is presented in conjunction with the Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester and was developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Either scan the QR code above or use this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/92557099065?pwd=OaLJLpEnVxLGiUddyyFqi7qVa2QAf0.1
Jennifer exemplifies being People First by going above and beyond to help kids...even if that means going out in the rain to pull 4 garbage bags out of the dumpster and then digging through them to help find a student's retainer...which she did (and she FOUND the retainer!)
Did you know that Sunday is Australia Day? Ms. McBride's class at Northwood got an early start on the celebration with a concert and a day of down under themed activities. For more pictures, head here Mate!-https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Northwood/Australia-Day
