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Hillcrest Elementary School Receives State Recognition for Positive School Culture

Posted Date: 12/11/24 (1:33 PM)



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Hillcrest Elementary School Receives State Recognition for Positive School Culture 
The Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) and the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) recently awarded Hillcrest Elementary with the 2024 Culture Kickoff Award, recognizing their efforts to foster positive school culture and community. 

"With a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement, Hillcrest Elementary has established itself as a model for community engagement," said the associations' leadership in a letter to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Kuss-Cybula. The letter also outlined the school's powerful philosophy of "student first" and how it resonates throughout the building, staff and leadership. 

Dr. Kuss-Cybula surprised Hillcrest Elementary Principal Paula Seaman with the recognition during a staff meeting on Tuesday saying, "Your leadership inspires me every day."

Hillcrest's initiatives from therapy dogs to supporting student well-being to the implementation of small group interventions, illustrate their comprehensive approach to education. The commitment of adopting the Strategic Plan theme for Team Elementary as "Here We Grow" demonstrates their focus on continuous improvement and nurturing every student's talent to grow in their school. 

Congratulations, Hillcrest Elementary School staff, for your continued support of our students!
principal paula seaman receiving award from superintendent