Hillcrest Elementary

Hillcrest Vision Statement

Hillcrest Elementary is a school that recognizes the importance of a cooperative effort between school, home, and community. Together we will provide a positive, safe, caring environment that allows students to achieve their maximum potential. We value the individual and will engage each student in becoming a responsible, self-directed, lifelong learner.

2008 Proposed Mill Levy Override and Bond Overview

At its Aug. 20 meeting, the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education voted to place a $9.9 million mill levy override and an $80 million bond on the Nov. 4 ballot. Nearly 400 people attended the meeting.

The $9.9 million mill levy override addresses operations and is 3A on the ballot. The $80 million bond is for buildings and appears as 3B on the ballot.

$9.9 Million Mill Levy Override - $289 per student

Limit class size increases
Retain high quality teachers
Provide students with up-to-date textbooks and educational technology
Sustain current bus services
Keep individualized teacher support for struggling students
Preserve the district's rigorous graduation requirements
Meet the needs of second language learners
Offset the increased cost of utilities, fuel and healthcare

$80 Million Bond - 47 existing schools, two new schools

Build two new elementary schools
Upgrade security systems at existing schools
Replace obsolete computers and upgrade technology networks at existing schools
Repair and renovate existing schools
         Improve classrooms and interior space
         Improve safety of playgrounds
         Upgrade and repair mechanical/electrical systems
         Perform exterior site work and repair
Hillcrest Elementary School

Original Construction Date 1962

Construction Budget

$352,335

School Repairs

Address priority repair and maintenance items identified in school audits. Repair selected heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical systems. Replace selected interior finishes that have exceeded their useful life. Repair PreK-K playground.

Student Safety

Install electronic card access control. Install automatic lockout system for emergencies. Provide visitor and volunteer tracking software. Install security cameras and digital video recorder.

Classroom Technology

Replace obsolete computer systems and upgrade network infrastructure as necessary

Principal Tanya Garcia

Assistant Principal Sharla Kaczar

10335 Croke Drive
Northglenn, CO 80260

School office:720-972-5380
Fax number: 720-972-5399
Attendance line: 720-972-5398

Hillcrest School Hours

All Day Kindergarten & 1st-5th Grade

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

7:45-2:30

Wednesday (Early Release)

7:45-1:15

1/2 Day Kindergarten Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

AM 7:45-10:40 am

PM 11:35-2:30 pm

Wednesday (Early Release)

AM 7:45-10:00 am

PM 11:00-1:15