Hillcrest Elementary School
Hillcrest Elementary was constructed in 1969 as the growing population on the “Flats” put demands on the existing schools.
The Hillcrest Hornets received their mascot after much debate with the 6th grade class. Unable to come to a conclusion on a mascot one of the “bigger” boys in class opened a window. A hornet flew in and stung the boy. The hornet caused a great deal of pain to which the principal, Mr. Sullivan, replied, “If a hornet can cause that much pain to a big kid, imagine how strong we would be if we adopted it for our mascot.” And so they became the Hillcrest Hornets.
Today, Hillcrest boasts a volunteer force of over 200 people who in addition to many events and tasks throughout the year also put on the Annual Hillcrest Bazaar.
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