Community Announcements February 5, 2025

Today’s After School Activities
Fitness Club- Pick up at 4:00 pm
Thorncroft- Pick up at 4:30 pm
Esports- Pick up at 5:00 pm

Reminder- Tomorrow, the basketball team will play Wyncote at home (3:45 pm).

Monday, February 10th -2 hour delay
With the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday night (Go Birds!), we will have a 2 hour delay (10 am start) on Monday, February 10th.

Mr. Van Dyke announced that Friday will be a dress down day to support the Eagles team. Wear your Eagles green! Eagles shirts or anything green goes!

Future Fridays
Future Fridays is a meeting group hosted by Hilltop's Villanova interns designed for junior, senior, and Horizons students to explore and plan for their futures, including discussions about college, careers, and life after graduation. Join us Friday's during lunch in the library!

Bowling Club
The Bowling Club turned in another stellar performance yesterday and had a great time at Wynnewood Lanes! Here are the stats for week 8 of 10...
-Weekly Club Average: 92- Tied for our 2nd highest weekly average.
-High Individual Game: Owen Y.- 148
-High Individual Average: Owen Y.- 130
-Total Spares for the Club (week 8): 72 (Season High)
-Total Strikes for the Club (week 8): 37 (Season High)
We have two weeks left in the season to bolster our overall club average which sits at 91.
Great job HTBC! See you next Tuesday!

USSC Soft Pretzel Sale-Today @ Lunch
Pretzels will be sold for $2. each.

Ski Trip
Last week’s ski trip has been rescheduled for Monday, February 10th.
A second trip will be held on Friday, February 28th.
An email has been sent out with more details.

Summer Adventures
Summer Adventures registration is now open for all Hill Top families! This year, we’re excited to offer three amazing camps: Summer Adventures, a traditional day camp for grades 2-9; eSports & Technology, a competitive gaming camp for grades 6-12; and Pathways to Independence, an independent living skills camp for grades 10-post-grad. For the first time ever, the P2I program will implement the PEERS® social skills curriculum. For questions, reach out to the Camp Director at [email protected]. Click here to register today!

From the Business Office
Tuition account statements have been mailed out to all families with a balance on their account. Please review the statement and inform Mr. Cunningham of any discrepancies via email at: [email protected].

For most families this is just information, however, if your account is past due please make a payment(s) by February 15th in order to bring your account to a current status. If you are unable to make a payment to bring your account to current status, please contact Mr. Cunningham via email.

Yearbook Ads
Yearbook Ads are now available! They are a wonderful way to celebrate your child's achievements, share a special message, or commemorate their time at Hill Top. To purchase a yearbook ad, create an account, or log in to Treering. If asked for Hill Top's passcode, it is 1014329188012769. When purchasing a yearbook ad, you do not need to purchase a yearbook, they will be purchased by the school. If you have any questions, reach out to Sierra Decker Haines - [email protected].

Blood Drive-3/12
Hill Top Preparatory School's National Honor Society and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Drive Details:
Site: Hilltop Preparatory School
Address: 737 S Ithan Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010
Room Name: Gym
Date: Wed Mar 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name: April Fox
Click here to make an appointment

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations. In Gratitude, April Fox and the Hill Top NHS.

Help Us Celebrate Grandparents at Hill Top!
We are thrilled to announce that Grandparents' Day will be held on Friday, May 16th, beginning at 1:00 PM and will conclude with a performance of our Spring play. This special event is a wonderful opportunity to honor the grandparents and grandfriends who make such a positive impact on our students' lives.
To ensure that our grandparents and grandfriends receive an official invitation and stay connected with our school community, we kindly ask for your help. Please take a moment to fill out the Google form linked below to provide their mailing addresses and email addresses.
Click here to share grandparent/grandfriend contact information
By sharing their email addresses, grandparents will also receive our monthly Hawk Talk newsletter, keeping them informed about the latest news, events, and celebrations at Hill Top.

HawkTalk

In case you missed our January HawkTalk Newsletter or want to look back at previous monthly issues, https://www.hilltopprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3501624&type=d&pREC_ID=2393892

HawXpo Raffle
Any student who registers for HawXpo before March 1st will receive one raffle ticket for an esports prize pack valued at $200! Students who register for general entry, student vendors, and E/T student volunteers are all eligible. If a student has a non-Hill Top friend who registers, they will get an additional entry into the raffle. Please email Ms. Gushka with their name.

Prize pack includes:
• Nintendo Switch carrying case
• PS5 skin decal
• Xbox Series X skin bundle
• Nintendo Switch skin bundle
• Blender bottle
• Hat
• Headset holder
• Smart LED light strips
• Bracelets (4)
• Lanyard
• Decal Stickers
• Bubble Stickers
• Gym Towel
• Socks
• Lens/screen cleaning set
• Keyboard cleaning set
• Headset mount
• Stress ball
• Microfiber cloth
• GamerGuide magazine
• Mystery prize ticket for 99OVR.com

HAWXPO 2025
Save the Date:
March 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Attend

HawXpo 2025 Tickets Are Now FREE!

This year, everyone can attend HawXpo
at no cost!

Grab your family and friends and get ready for a day of gaming.

Don’t wait! Tickets are free, but registration is required.
Compete

Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, this is your chance to shine. The Esports tournament at HawXpo is open to all skill levels—and it’s completely FREE to participate!

Act fast! Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sponsor

This exciting, free event is made possible by the generosity of our corporate sponsors. Their support doesn’t just bring HawXpo to life—it helps fuel Hill Top’s mission year-round through impactful philanthropic contributions.

Email [email protected] to
let us know you are interested
in making an impact.

Percie's Path: Student & Alumni Vendors

Reserve student & alumni vendor table

Are you a current student or alumnus with creations to showcase and sell?
HawXpo is the perfect opportunity to share your talent!
We’re now accepting reservations for student and alumni vendors.

Vendor tables are completely FREE, but space is limited,
so be sure to reserve yours today.

Have questions? Email Ms. Gushka at [email protected] or stop by her office (LM 2) during mentor or lunch periods.

Don’t wait—sign-ups close on March 3, 2025!