HCVS Students and Families,

We have two weeks left in the 3rd Quarter!  Also, Daylight Savings Time begins next weekend.

The final Snapshot window is Wednesday, March 4 to Friday, March 13.  Also, Friday, 3/13, is a half day for students.

Spring Break will be 3/16-3/20.  Students will also be out of school on Monday, 3/23, due to a PD day for teachers.

Upcoming Event
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).

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
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