Hillcrest

Overview

Situated in Lawrence County, the Hillcrest School District offers a close-knit learning community dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal integrity for PreK–12 students. Hillcrest combines personalized classroom attention with modern learning technologies to prepare students for college, trade careers, and community leadership.

Campuses

• Hillcrest Elementary School (Grades PreK–6): Focuses on early childhood development, individual literacy intervention, and core math proficiency in a supportive neighborhood school setting.

• Hillcrest High School (Grades 7–12): Delivers a well-rounded secondary education featuring concurrent college coursework, career pathways, student leadership organizations, and interscholastic sports.

Educational Cooperative Partnership

Through its partnership with the Educational Service Cooperative, Hillcrest School District leverages shared regional resources and specialized services to enhance student learning and educator effectiveness, including:

• Teacher Professional Development: Continuous training in state academic standards, instructional strategies, and classroom management.

• Specialized Student Services: Coordinated regional support for Special Education, speech-language therapy, and psychological evaluations.

• Gifted and Talented Enrichment: Academic competitions, creative problem-solving workshops, and differentiated instruction support.

• Technology & Curriculum Integration: Guidance on digital instructional tools, data-driven assessment strategies, and grant administration.

District Quick Facts

• Location: Strawberry, Arkansas (Lawrence County)

• Mascot: Screamin' Eagles

• Colors: Red and White

• Governance: Hillcrest School District Board of Education