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School Calendar 2024-2025

Discover the significant moments at Hilldale School that are thoughtfully designed to balance an accelerated curriculum with joyful traditions, helping families stay connected and prepared. From key academic milestones and enrichment days to celebrations and community events, each term is structured to support student growth and foster meaningful learning experiences throughout the year. Every moment matters at Hilldale.

SEMESTER 1 (from August 19th – to January 20th)

19 Aug

Welcoming Day: Registration, Welcome Back Breakfast

20 Aug

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - First Semester Begins

26 Aug

Kick-off Science Fair

28 Aug

Kinder & New Family Orientation 5-6 PM

28 Aug

Returning Family Orientation 6:15 - 7:15 PM

29 Aug

Back to School Night 5:30-7:30 PM (1st-8th)

2 Sep

No School - LABOR DAY

10 Sep

Parent Reading Seminar (K & new 1st) 5:00 PM

23 Sep

SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS (Florence Campus)

24 Sep

SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS (Teglia Campus)

26 Sep

Singapore Math Parent Night- 5:00 PM (K & new)

27 Sep

Spirit Day - Grade Color Day!

18 Oct

K- 8th Science Fair 4:00-5:00 PM -- FULL DRESS

10/21 - 10/25

5th Grade Outdoor Ed - Mosaic

25 Oct

Early Release 11:45 AM - Teacher Grading

26 Oct

Halloween Carnival

31 Oct

Halloween Parties; Costumes encouraged

1 Nov

Midterm Progress Reports Posted

5 Nov

Early Release 11:30 AM - P-T conferences MIDDLE

11/6 - 11/8

Early Release 11:30 AM - P-T conferences ALL GRADES

11 Nov

VETERAN'S DAY - Student Activity Day

12 Nov

Spirit Day - Twin Day!

18 Nov

Class Geography Bees

26 Nov

Gratitude Assembly & Harvest Feast 11:00 AM

11/27 - 11/29

No School - THANKSGIVING BREAK

6 Dec

Geography Bee 8:30 AM (Full Dress for finalists)

16 Dec

Incoming Sibling & K Applications Due

20 Dec

Winter Parties

12/23 - 1/3

No School - WINTER BREAK

6 Jan

Classes resume

13 Jan

Class Spelling Bees

17 Jan

Winter Music Concert - FULL DRESS - Early Release 11:45

20 Jan

No School - MLK JR. DAY

SEMESTER 1

19 Aug

20 Aug

26 Aug

28 Aug

28 Aug

29 Aug

2 Sep

10 Sep

23 Sep

24 Sep

26 Sep

27 Sep

18 Oct

10/21 - 10/25

25 Oct

26 Oct

31 Oct

1 Nov

5 Nov

11/6 - 11/8

11 Nov

12 Nov

18 Nov

26 Nov

11/27 - 11/29

6 Dec

16 Dec

20 Dec

12/23 - 1/3

6 Jan

13 Jan

17 Jan

20 Jan

(from August 19th – to January 20th)

Welcoming Day: Registration, Welcome Back Breakfast

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - First Semester Begins

Kick-off Science Fair

Kinder & New Family Orientation 5-6 PM

Returning Family Orientation 6:15 - 7:15 PM

Back to School Night 5:30-7:30 PM (1st-8th)

No School - LABOR DAY

Parent Reading Seminar (K & new 1st) 5:00 PM

SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS (Florence Campus)

SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS (Teglia Campus)

Singapore Math Parent Night- 5:00 PM (K & new)

Spirit Day - Grade Color Day!

K- 8th Science Fair 4:00-5:00 PM -- FULL DRESS

5th Grade Outdoor Ed - Mosaic

Early Release 11:45 AM - Teacher Grading

Halloween Carnival

Halloween Parties; Costumes encouraged

Midterm Progress Reports Posted

Early Release 11:30 AM - P-T conferences MIDDLE

Early Release 11:30 AM - P-T conferences ALL GRADES

VETERAN'S DAY - Student Activity Day

Spirit Day - Twin Day!

Class Geography Bees

Gratitude Assembly & Harvest Feast 11:00 AM

No School - THANKSGIVING BREAK

Geography Bee 8:30 AM (Full Dress for finalists)

Incoming Sibling & K Applications Due

Winter Parties

No School - WINTER BREAK

Classes resume

Class Spelling Bees

Winter Music Concert - FULL DRESS - Early Release 11:45

No School - MLK JR. DAY

SEMESTER 2 (from January 21st – to June 13)

21 Jan

New Student Applications Due

21 Jan

Second Semester Begins

22 Jan

100th Day of School - Free Dress

29 Jan

Lunar New Year (Observed) - Wear red and gold!

31 Jan

Spelling Bee 8:45 AM (Full Dress for finalists)

31 Jan

Family Association Gala

14 Feb

Valentine's Day - Dress in red, white, or pink!

17 Feb

No School - PRESIDENTS' DAY

18 Feb

Student Activity Day & Teacher In-Service

2/24 - 2/25

Early Release 11:45 AM - P-T conferences - Optional

4 Mar

Spirit Day - Fancy Dress Day!

7 Mar

Family Night Open House - FULL DRESS

9 Mar

Daylight Savings Time Begins

17 Mar

St. Patrick's Day - Dress in green!

21 Mar

Early Release 11:45 AM -- Teacher Grading

3/24 - 2/28

Celebrate Reading Week

3/31 - 4/4

6th Grade Outdoor Ed - Naturebridge

4/7 - 4/11

7th & 8th Grade - Washington, D.C.

4/14 - 4/18

No School - SPRING BREAK

22 Apr

Earth Day - Dress in green!

23 Apr

Teacher Appreciation Day #1

25 Apr

Career Day

4/28 - 5/2

Standardized Testing - Attendance Mandatory! 3-8th

30 Apr

Teacher Appreciation Day #2

4 May

Family Association Talent Show & Auction

5 May

Mexican Market Day Festival 1:30 PM

7 May

Teacher Appreciation Day #3 & Celebration

14 May

Teacher Appreciation Day #4

5/19 - 5/30

International Fair Prep

20 May

Spirit Day - Sports Day!

5/21 - 5/23

7th Grade Mock Interviews

26 May

No School - MEMORIAL DAY

6/2 - 6/5

International Fair w/Musical Performances

5 Jun

Early Release 11:30 AM -- Teacher Grading

6 Jun

Family Association K-8 Field Trip

11 Jun

Early Release 11:30 AM - Teacher In-Service

12 Jun

End of Year Carnival & Teacher In-Service

13 Jun

Graduation/Awards & Field Day; End of School

SEMESTER 2

21 Jan

21 Jan

22 Jan

29 Jan

31 Jan

31 Jan

14 Feb

17 Feb

18 Feb

2/24 - 2/25

4 Mar

7 Mar

9 Mar

17 Mar

21 Mar

3/24 - 2/28

3/31 - 4/4

4/7 - 4/11

4/14 - 4/18

22 Apr

23 Apr

25 Apr

4/28 - 5/2

30 Apr

4 May

5 May

7 May

14 May

5/19 - 5/30

20 May

5/21 - 5/23

26 May

6/2 - 6/5

5 Jun

6 Jun

11 Jun

12 Jun

13 Jun

(from January 21st – to June 13)

New Student Applications Due

Second Semester Begins

100th Day of School - Free Dress

Lunar New Year (Observed) - Wear red and gold!

Spelling Bee 8:45 AM (Full Dress for finalists)

Family Association Gala

Valentine's Day - Dress in red, white, or pink!

No School - PRESIDENTS' DAY

Student Activity Day & Teacher In-Service

Early Release 11:45 AM - P-T conferences - Optional

Spirit Day - Fancy Dress Day!

Family Night Open House - FULL DRESS

Daylight Savings Time Begins

St. Patrick's Day - Dress in green!

Early Release 11:45 AM -- Teacher Grading

Celebrate Reading Week

6th Grade Outdoor Ed - Naturebridge

7th & 8th Grade - Washington, D.C.

No School - SPRING BREAK

Earth Day - Dress in green!

Teacher Appreciation Day #1

Career Day

Standardized Testing - Attendance Mandatory! 3-8th

Teacher Appreciation Day #2

Family Association Talent Show & Auction

Mexican Market Day Festival 1:30 PM

Teacher Appreciation Day #3 & Celebration

Teacher Appreciation Day #4

International Fair Prep

Spirit Day - Sports Day!

7th Grade Mock Interviews

No School - MEMORIAL DAY

International Fair w/Musical Performances

Early Release 11:30 AM -- Teacher Grading

Family Association K-8 Field Trip

Early Release 11:30 AM - Teacher In-Service

End of Year Carnival & Teacher In-Service

Graduation/Awards & Field Day; End of School

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