A Letter from Principal Drummond

Dear Hill Community,
As we wrap-up the fall semester this week, I want to truly thank our entire school community for the support you have shown our campus so far this year. Our teachers and staff have gone above and beyond to meet our students where they are and grow every one of our Dillos. Our parents and guardians have shown flexibility and understanding throughout an ever-changing few months. Looking back now, we can be very proud of the work we have done together!

We wanted to let everyone know that one of our childcare workers, Alejandro Descalzo, will be leaving Hill following the winter break. We want to thank him for all he has done for us and our students over the past few years. He is still a Hill parent so we know we will see him around! If you see him on campus this week, be sure to say thank you. We are working on hiring for his childcare position. If you know anyone who may be interested, please encourage them to contact me.

As the holidays near, please be aware of supports all of our Austin ISD families can utilize for if you are concerned about food insecurity:

FREE Drive-Thru food distributions: Food Resources

– Monday, December 13, 10:30am-12:30pm, drive-thru food and winter coat distribution by Austin Voices at Burnet Middle School, 8401 Hathaway, 78757: Click here for more information.

– Tuesday, December 14, 10:30am-11:30am, CTFB food distribution at Gus Garcia Middle School, 7414 Johnny Morris Rd., TX 78724

– Wednesday, December 15, 4:30pm-6:00pm, CTFB food distribution at LBJ Early College High School, 7309 Lazy Creek Dr., 78724

– Thursday, December 16, 9:00am-11:00am, CTFB food distribution at Northeast ECHS/Nelson Field, 7105 Berkman Dr., 78752

– Families with children may apply at an Austin Public Health Neighborhood Center for free food delivery to their home:  Click here for more information.

This is a reminder that the winter break begins after this week on December 18th and students will be on holiday through January 4th. We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, January 5th. Until then, enjoy the winter break and holiday season with your families!

Principal Drummond