Category: Announcements

Our beloved annual Walkathon event is going to be held on Saturday, April 25th from 9am to 2pm! There will be food, carnival games, friends and of course lots of walking (1 lap = 1/4 mile). Register here! More information can be found at the Walkathon webpage. Questions? Email us.

Hey there 6th & 7th grade families. Come join us from 6:30-8pm for HSIN. This is your chance for inside scoop on what the high schools are really like! Join us to hear from Hillcrest alumni (and parents) about the choices they made for high school. Students will share about campus life, academics, and more. School administrators will also be on hand to talk about their schools and answer questions. We’ve invited students and school reps from Oakland Tech, Skyline, Bentley, Bishop O’Dowd, College Preparatory School, Head Royce, Holy Names High School, St. Mary’s, and more. Zoom link will be posted to the calendar closer to the date.

Missoula Children’s Theatre will be returning to Hillcrest in March 2026 for a production of The Tortoise and The Hare! There will be auditions on Monday, March 2nd, after-school rehearsals all week for students who are cast, and two free shows for the community on Saturday, March 7th. More information will be sent home in February, but if your child already knows they want to audition, online permission slips are now available on the MCT webpage. Questions? Email here.

The Spring Session of Pizza Friday is almost here! The Fall Session will run through January 23rd, then the next session will run from January 30th – May 22nd. Sign up details and more information can be found on the Pizza Friday webpage, and questions can be emailed here.

Hey, Hillcrest –
Live from Oakland … It’s Saturday Night!

Cue the music, dim the lights — it’s Hillcrest’s biggest night of the year, and you’re on the guest list. This year is a star-studded tribute to 50 years of SNL, a half century of laughs, comedic legends, and live television. The Benefit kicks off with our Online Auction on Nov 9th, and builds to a sketch-worthy Silent and Live Auction at the Claremont Hotel on Saturday, November 15th. This event is one of our most important fundraisers, supporting vital PTA-funded staff and programs that enrich every Hillcrest student’s experience. For tickets, to donate cash, and more information, head to our Benefit website. Or head to our online catalog to see what’s available. Bidding starts Nov. 9th!

Your donations to the Hillcrest PTA support music, art and technology programs; our librarian, mental health and reading specialists; supplies and facilities, community events, and more. Your generous annual contribution ensures our students and staff have what they need to thrive. Click here to learn more and donate. And don’t forget to join the PTA for just $7, to get involved in our school’s budget, governance and community-building. We appreciate your support!

The Fall 2025 Hillcrest Swag Drive has officially launched! Purchases must be placed online by the Saturday August 30, 2025 deadline. Note we only order exactly what is purchased, and all items will be available for pick up in October. More info can be found here. Look your best around campus and in the community! 100% of proceeds benefit the PTA, so wear your Cardinal spirit with pride. Questions? Email us here.

OUSD has released the calendars for the next three school years:
2025-26 calendar
2026-27 calendar
2027-28 calendar
Note the first day of school this fall will be Monday, August 11, 2025.

Please complete the data confirmation process on Aeries! Data confirmation is a super quick process to ensure we have 100% accurate info for all students. If a family has multiple children at Hillcrest, unfortunately we need you to complete data confirmation for each child. Thank you so much for your support! Detailed directions can be found here.

Did you know you can easily add the Hillcrest public calendar to your personal device’s calendar? Never again miss a Minimum Day or Hillcrest event! The Hillcrest calendar can be added to many mobile phones by clicking HERE. The Hillcrest calendar can be added to your desktop computer calendar by clicking on the + sign on the lower right corner of the Hillcrest website calendar HERE. Note that YMMV depending on your device, software, and Google public calendar compatibility.