Wilckens STEAM Academy at Hillcrest
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Be sure to check back each day to watch our daily announcements!
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We’re proud to announce that Dr. Roxanne Pearson, Principal at Wilckens STEAM Academy at Hillcrest, has earned the 2024-25 Outstanding Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Administrator Award.
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Back to School Night is happening this Thursday, August 15, at your child's school. This is your opportunity to meet your teacher and see the building!
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Kentucky Trail Elementary and Wilckens STEAM Academy at Hillcrest earned National School of Character designation from Character.org.
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Kindergarten Information Night is April 9! If your child is entering kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year, then come learn more about programs, summer school and the kindergarten transition.
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On April 5, we are welcoming Belton's senior citizens to our spring luncheon, beginning at noon in the Belton High School fieldhouse.
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Wilckens STEAM Academy at Hillcrest earned the State School of Character designation.
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Call now to schedule your preschool screenings at Grace Early Childhood Center.
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Battle of the Brains is Kansas City's thrilling K-12 STEM competition, where schools earn grants for STEM education by dreaming up innovative exhibit concepts for Science City. The competition sparks creativity, encourages collaboration, and provides a no-cost, immersive experience for students and teachers. The competition received more than 700 proposals, but these students came out on top.
As finalists, they even earned a grant for their program!
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Come out to see the BHS Pirate Theatre perform Anything Goes!
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On November 17, we are welcoming Belton's senior citizens to our Thanksgiving luncheon, beginning at noon in the Belton High School fieldhouse.
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Belton's Got Talent is November 30, beginning at 7 p.m. in the BHS Performing Arts Center.
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