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  • REGISTRATION

    REGISTRATION

    NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

    If your child is new to Edmonton Public Schools, you can register for school online. Visit the Division website to learn how to register for school.

    Students who are new to Edmonton Public Schools need to submit a completed Student Registration form. Find the form and list of supporting documents you need to provide. 

    If you have questions about registering, contact the school office.

     

    We are excited to offer the STEM Program, which was introduced at Hillcrest School in September, 2023.

    In the 2026-2027 school year, we will have two STEM classes in each grade. 

    Learn more about our STEM Learner Profile!

     

    If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

     

    Supply Lists 

    Please find below our printable supply lists:

    Basic Supply List: This is our basic list and individual teachers or classes may request some additional items.

    Opportunity Class Supply List: this list should be used for students in our Opportunity Program


    You may choose to purchase your student's school supplies listed below directly from School Start (our school’s name is Hillcrest). Remember, you can purchase parts of the additional section if your child already has supplies that are in good order from a previous year - we encourage the reuse of supplies which are in good condition. Further information can be found in the attached School Start documents.

    School Start Basic Supply List 2025-26

    School Start Basic Supply List GR 9 2025-26

    School Start Opportunity Class Supply List 2025-26

     

     

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  • UPCOMING EVENTS, CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

    UPCOMING EVENTS, CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

    Clubs, Activities & Trips

    Hillcrest School provides a range of academic and curricular options. The extras are part of the Mustang experience! 

     

    School clubs: 

    Every year, we offer a variety clubs that are offered either before school, during lunch hour or after school:

    • Animal Club
    • Anime Club
    • Art Club
    • Badminton Club
    • Board Game Club
    • Breakfast Club
    • CO2 Dragster Club
    • Crochet Club
    • Culture Club
    • Drama Club
    • Dungeons and Dragons Club
    • eSports
    • GSA Club
    • Improv Club
    • Intramurals
    • Jazz Rock Band
    • Lego Club
    • Pottery Club
    • Woodworking Club (Grade 8 and 9)
    • Yearbook Club
    • Youth Indigenous Group

    Students are encouraged to participate in these clubs or start new clubs based on student interest.

    Activities

    Hillcrest offers a number of school-wide challenges throughout the year in which each student participates. Other events such as our annual Bike-a-thon and Read-a-thon are popular with our students as well. 

    ‌Extracurricular trips: 

    Each year, optional extracurricular trips may be planned as enrichment activities. It is important to note that details and prices of specific trips may vary from year to year, and not all trips will run every year. The organization of these trips depend on a number of factores including student interest, school scheduling and cost to families.

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  • School Philosophy

    School Philosophy

    Hillcrest is Success!

    Our ultimate goal is student success. In order to achieve this goal, it is important that students, parents/guardians, and staff work cooperatively. To maximize academic success we believe in creating an environment that provides optimal learning experiences and prepares our students for high school. To support achieving this success, we emphasize regular attendance at school, arriving on time and ready to learn, students being diligent in their studies, and completing homework and assignments on time.

    Our staff is committed to providing enriching learning experiences and opportunities for individual student success. We also hold students directly responsible for assuming their role in our partnership. We will support students who are not able to meet requirements through tutorials, individual support, extended learning opportunities, and parent contact.

    We know that student behavior has a direct impact on student success academically. Knowing this, we have placed a high priority on ensuring student conduct meets acceptable standards. In this way, we can ensure that the learning environment is protected for all students. This means that students need to arrive at school on time, be prepared to learn and demonstrate appropriate behaviour in a variety of situations. The underlying goal is to maximize the safety and well-being of our students at Hillcrest School.

    Developing responsible citizens is paramount as one of the responsibilities of education. To meet this expectation, Hillcrest School continues to be a leader of schools in connecting with our community. We are highly involved in community service-related activities. Our students are encouraged to participate in community activities through school-wide projects and individually. 



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UPDATE: PRE-ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATION FOR 2026-2027

Thanks to all the families who pre-enrolled before the March 25 deadline to help our school get ready for 2026–27!

For the 2026 - 2027 school year, Hillcrest School is full in planned classes in Grades 7 to 9 in the STEM program. We will no longer accept enrolment requests for these grade levels in this program. We had more requests than available space in Grade 8 STEM - families who were not accepted into the program have been contacted. 

 

All students who registered or pre-enrolled before March 25 for STEM programming in Grade 7 and Grade 9 have been accepted.

All students who registered or pre-enrolled before March 25 for Regular programming in Grades 7, 8 and 9 have been accepted. 

 

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

If your child is new to Edmonton Public Schools, you can register for school online. Visit the Division website to learn how to register for school.

If you have questions about registering, contact the school office.

 

 

Supply Lists

Looking for supply lists for the upcoming school year?

Please click here to be redirected to the Registration page on our website for printable lists. We encourage the reuse of supplies which are in good condition.  

Don't forget to bring a combination lock to school on September 2, 2025.

 

Hillcrest Daily Schedule

Please click here for a copy of our daily schedule for the 2026-27 school year.

 

 

Get ready to ride on Edmonton Transit

Grade 7 students preparing to ride Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) are invited to the Edmonton EXPO Centre on Monday, August 24 for the annual First Riders event. This free, hands-on event helps students learn how to ride the bus safely before the school year begins. 

Afternoon sessions run every half hour from 1:00–2:30 p.m. 

Evening sessions run every half hour from 5:30– 7:00 p.m.

Please register by August 21 to save your spot.

 

Option Course Selection for 2026-27

We look forward to welcoming all future Hillcrest School families to view our 2026-27 Second Language Programming and Option Course Selection Guide (linked below).  You will find descriptions of the STEM-related and traditional option courses we offer to support our students' junior high experience.

Once you review the selection guide, complete the course selection form (linked below) and return it to Hillcrest either by emailing a scanned copy to hillcrest@epsb.ca or bringing a printed copy to our office.

 

If you have any questions, contact us!

 

 

REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026

For the 2025 - 2026 school year, Hillcrest School is full in planned classes in Grade 9 in the regular program AND Grades 7 to 9 in the STEM program. We will no longer accept enrolment requests for these grade levels in the STEM program. For the regular program, we will now only accept resident students in Grade 9 whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have newly moved into the school’s attendance area. A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic. Non-resident students can enrol in another Division school with space in planned classes.

If you are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Principal's Message

Hello Hillcrest community!

I am beyond thrilled to join Hillcrest as your new principal! From day one, it’s been clear just how vibrant, supportive, and energetic this school is, and I can’t wait to dive into an incredible school year with all of you.

At Hillcrest, our main goal is simple: help every student grow, discover their strengths, and feel like they truly belong. We celebrate our diverse community through everything we do—from supporting English Language Learners and offering French and Mandarin second language programs, to fostering inclusive spaces.

There is so much energy across our classrooms and programs:

  • Creative & Performing Arts: Band, music, drama, visual communication, and leadership options that give students space to create and lead.

  • Health & Active Living: Fantastic PE classes, Active Living, and Environmental Outdoor Education to build healthy habits and explore the outdoors.

  • Hands-On Learning & STEM: Exciting options in Construction, Foods, Fashion, Robotics & Coding, Design Fundamentals, and Drafting.

Our staff bring so much warmth, positivity, and dedication to work every day. We set high expectations for learning and behavior, but more importantly, we focus on building genuine relationships with our students so they feel supported every step of the way.

Staying Connected

Great schools thrive on strong relationships between home and school. You can always reach out to our staff by phone, email, or by scheduling an in-person or virtual meeting. We will keep you updated through SchoolZone, the weekly Mustang Nation News, and the online calendar on our website.

I also encourage you to connect with our wonderful School Council! They meet regularly to collaborate, share feedback, and support student activities. You can reach them directly at schoolcouncilhillcrest@gmail.com.

My door is always open, so please feel free to reach out anytime. I look forward to partnering with you and getting to know all of our Mustang families!

Warmly,

Jennifer Taylor

Principal, Hillcrest School

Phone: 780-489-2516

Email: jennifer.e.taylor@epsb.ca

 

 
 
 
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