***Announcements – Hilltop High School – Wednesday, October 9, 2024   ***

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Congratulations to the 8th grade, JV, and varsity volleyball teams for defeating North Central last night. A reminder for all JV and Varsity volleyball players to report to Mrs. Hagans' room at the start of Academy today to read to the 2nd graders with the 2nd and 7 program.

A big thank you to everyone for their contributions to the success of Volley for the Cure last night! Although we do not yet have the official final amount, close to $2,000 was raised for The Cancer Assistance of Williams County Fund!  The gym was covered in pink, the band and cheerleaders added to the festivities, and many students got to show off their serving skills!

Grades 7-12:   FCA will meet today during lunch in the band room.  Everyone is invited to come.

Dairy cattle evaluation team will have practice today during Academy.  The contest is tomorrow.

Milk Quality team will practice today during lunch.  The contest is tomorrow.

Job Interview team will have practice tomorrow during Academy.

Grades 7-12:  Boys interested in playing basketball are to sign up in the office.

CCP Students - You must screenshot your Sakia grades and email them to Mrs. Fidler not later than 8:00 am on Tuesday October 15. See her with any questions. 

Juniors & Seniors - The following colleges reps will be here during Academy in Mrs. Fidler’s room.  Sign up in the office if you are interested.

            University of Toledo – October 18

            Defiance College – October 22

            Northwest State – October 28

            Owens – October 29.

Homecoming Dance Permission Forms are due to the office by noon this Friday.

Those attending the Homecoming Dance: Meet this Saturday at Opdycke Park at 6:30 for pictures.

Spirit Themes:

Tomorrow night volleyball at Fayette – Twin

Friday night football at Edon - Construction

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Homecoming Spirit Themes:

Tomorrow – Decades Day

Friday – Class Color Day

Announcements – Hilltop High School – Tuesday, October 8, 2024

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HS Student Council:  You are to meet today during Academy in Ms. Yoh’s room.

Juniors: Please come to the library today as soon as possible at the beginning of Academy for a short meeting to go over tonight’s plan for the volleyball game. 

Dairy cattle evaluation team will have practice tomorrow during Academy.  The contest is this Thursday.

Milk Quality team will practice tomorrow during lunch.  The contest is this Thursday.

Job Interview team will have practice this Thursday during Academy.

Grades 7-12:  Boys interested in playing basketball are to sign up in the office.

Juniors & Seniors -  Mrs. Fidler has The University of Toledo, Defiance College, Northwest State, and Owens scheduled to come meet with interested students toward the end of the month in her classroom during the Academy.  Sign up in the office if you are interested in meeting with any of the college reps and for the specific dates. 

A big thank you to all the staff wearing PINK and denim today.  Their contributions will be donated to the Williams County Cancer Assistance Fund.

The home Volley for the Cure game vs. North Central starts tonight at 5:30. The Hilltop Pep Band will be playing, and Hilltop cheerleaders will be throwing out candy at timeouts and between games!

Students in pre-K to seniors wearing PINK to tonight's event will receive a ticket for three chances to serve between the matches.  For every serve that hits a target, $1 will be donated to help individuals battling cancer in Williams County!  Also, bring some cash to the game as there will be raffles to win donated items from local merchants.  

The Post Prom Committee is having a baked potato bar tonight from 5:00-7:00 before the Volley for the Cure match with North Central.

Spirit Themes:

Thursday night volleyball at Fayette – Twin

Friday night football at Edon - Construction

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Homecoming Spirit Themes for next week:

Tomorrow – Hawaiian Day

Thursday – Decades Day

Friday – Class Color Day

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Cancer fact of the day-

Some lifestyle choices that can help prevent cancer include:

·  Eating a healthy diet

·  Maintaining a healthy weight by exercising regularly

·  Not smoking, vaping, or consuming alcohol

·  Protecting yourself from the sun

·  Having cancer screening tests done

Announcements – Hilltop High School – Monday, October 7, 2024

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Congratulations to the choirs for their fine concert yesterday.

Remember to wear PINK tomorrow at school to show your support for people who are battling cancer.  The home Volley for the Cure game vs. North Central starts at 5:30 tomorrow and will feature performances by the Hilltop Pep Band and Hilltop cheerleaders.  

Students wearing PINK to tomorrow's event will receive tickets to play a serving game between the matches and earn money that will be donated to the Williams County Cancer Assistance Fund!  Also, bring some cash to the game as there will be raffles to purchase donated items from local merchants.  We will also be recognizing the senior volleyball players at the conclusion of the JV match.

The library will be closed today.

HS Student Council:  You are to meet tomorrow during Academy in Ms. Yoh’s room.

Dairy cattle evaluation team will have practice today and Wednesday during Academy.  The contest is this Thursday.

Milk Quality team will practice today and Wednesday during lunch.  The contest is this Thursday.

Job Interview team will have practice this Thursday during Academy.

Libbie is this week’s nominee for the MaxPreps Ohio HS Athlete of the Week Award.  You can vote for her as many times as you want through the link that is on the Athletic page of our website.  Voting ends at noon today.

The Post Prom Committee is having a baked potato bar tomorrow night from 5:00-7:00 before the Volley for the Cure match with North Central.

Spirit Themes:

Tomorrow night volleyball here with North Central – Volley for the Cure – Barbie/Pink Out

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Homecoming Spirit Themes for next week:

Tomorrow – Pink Day – Volley for the Cure

Wednesday – Hawaiian Day

Thursday – Decades Day

Friday – Class Color Day

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Cancer fact of the day- Four out of 10 Ohioans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Ohio, accounting for nearly one in every four deaths.

***Announcements – Hilltop High School – Friday, October 4, 2024 ***

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Congratulations to the JV volleyball team for their win over Pettisville last night.

Also, congratulations to the JH football team for defeating Northwood yesterday 44-22.

Thank you for participating in the chalk drawings. There were so many good ones. They have been voted on and the winner is Mrs. Hagans class.  Congratulations, your ice cream party will be next Friday. Today during lunch, we will be playing bingo for prizes.  If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted adult or contact 988.

FFA members:  There will be an FFA meeting for all members today during Academy and lunch.  Fruit sales information will be given out.

Today Ms. Frey’s Academy is to report to Mr. Gerig’s Academy in the study hall room 218.

Grades 9-12:  Please check your email for the link to order Iron Man/Power Puff shirts.

The choirs will be performing their fall concert this Sunday at 4:00.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Libbie is this week’s nominee for the MaxPreps Ohio HS Athlete of the Week Award.  You can vote for her as many times as you want through the link that is on the Athletic page of our website.  Voting ends Monday.

The Post Prom Committee is having a baked potato bar next Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 before the Volley for the Cure match with North Central.

Spirit Themes:

Tonight football at Ottawa Hills – Frat vs. Sorority

Next Tuesday volleyball here with North Central – Volley for the Cure – Barbie/Pink Out

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Homecoming Spirit Themes for next week:

Monday – PJ Day

Tuesday – Pink Day – Volley for the Cure

Wednesday – Hawaiian Day

Thursday – Decades Day

Friday – Class Color Day

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***Announcements – Hilltop High School – Thursday, October 3, 2024      ***

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Congratulations to Eleana VanArsdalen for making her 1,000th assist at Tuesday night’s game with Holgate.

The chalk drawings will continue today during Academy.  Be sure to wear yellow tomorrow for Suicide Prevention Week.

Job Interview will have practice today during Academy.

Dairy Cattle will have practice today during lunch.

FFA members:  There will be an FFA meeting for all members tomorrow during Academy and lunch.  Fruit sales information will be given out.

The choirs will be performing their fall concert this Sunday at 4:00.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Libbie is this week’s nominee for the MaxPreps Ohio HS Athlete of the Week Award.  You can vote for her as many times as you want through the link that is on the Athletic page of our website.  Voting ends Monday.

The Post Prom Committee is having a baked potato bar next Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 before the Volley for the Cure match with North Central.

Spirit Themes:

Volleyball tonight at Pettisville – Frat Night

Tomorrow night football at Ottawa Hills – Frat vs. Sorority

Next Tuesday volleyball here with North Central – Volley for the Cure – Barbie/Pink Out

***Announcements – Hilltop High School – Wednesday, October 2, 2024   ***

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Congratulations to the JV and varsity volleyball teams for defeating Holgate last night.

Seniors:  Today is the last day to order cap and gown and graduations items from Josten’s.  Also, turn in your Diploma Information form to the office today.

The chalk drawings will take place today and tomorrow during Academy.  Be sure to wear yellow this Friday for Suicide Prevention Week.

Dairy foods will have practice today during lunch.

Job Interview will have practice tomorrow during Academy.

Dairy Cattle will have practice tomorrow during lunch.

FFA members:  There will be an FFA meeting for all members this Friday during Academy and lunch.  Fruit sales information will be given out.

Libbie is this week’s nominee for the MaxPreps Ohio HS Athlete of the Week Award.  You can vote for her as many times as you want through the link that is on the Athletic page of our website.  Voting ends Monday.

The Post Prom Committee is having a baked potato bar next Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 before the Volley for the Cure match with North Central.

Spirit Themes:

Volleyball tomorrow night at Pettisville – Frat Night

Friday night football at Ottawa Hills – Frat vs. Sorority

Next Tuesday volleyball here with North Central – Volley for the Cure – Barbie/Pink Out

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***Announcements – Hilltop High School – Monday, September 30, 2024   ***

Congratulations to the varsity volleyball team for defeating Evergreen on Saturday.

Juniors:  We will be having a short class meeting today in the library during Academy.  Check in with your Academy teacher first.

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Seniors:  This Wednesday is the deadline to order cap and gown and graduation items from Jostens.  Your Diploma Information Form is also due to the office by next Wednesday.

There will be a scheduled 2-hour delay this Wednesday morning for a teacher in-service.

This week is Yellow Ribbon Week, to bring awareness to suicide prevention.  Start thinking of ideas for your academy's sidewalk square to be completed tomorrow (Wed) and Thursday. The winning academy will have an ice cream party next week.  There will be resources at lunch this week. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted adult or contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Dairy foods will have practice this Wednesday during lunch.

Job Interview will have practice this Thursday during Academy.

Dairy Cattle will have practice this Thursday during lunch.

FFA members:  There will be an FFA meeting for all members this Friday during Academy and lunch.  Fruit sales information will be given out.

Juniors: Please sign-up for concessions. There are openings in October that need filled.  

The Homecoming Dance is October 12.  If you are bringing a guest from another school, you need to pick up a dance permission form in the office.

Grades 9-12:  The Iron Man Volleyball and Powder Puff games will be held at Montpelier on November 2.  Sign up in the office today if you want to participate.  Information to order shirts will be given at a later date.

Spirit Themes:

Volleyball tomorrow night home with Holgate – Senior Citizen

Volleyball Thursday night at Pettisville – Frat Night

Friday night football at Ottawa Hills – Frat vs. Sorority

***Announcements – Hilltop High School – Friday, September 27, 2024     ***

Congratulations to the JV and varsity volleyball teams for defeating Stryker last night.

Also, a big congratulations to Libbie for reaching her 1000th kill.

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Seniors:  The deadline to order cap and gown and graduation items from Jostens is next Wednesday, October 2.  Your Diploma Information Form is also due to the office by next Wednesday.

There will be a scheduled 2-hour delay next Wednesday morning for a teacher in-service.

Juniors: Please sign-up for concessions. There are openings in October that need filled.  

The Homecoming Dance is October 12.  If you are bringing a guest from another school, you need to pick up a dance permission form in the office.

Grades 9-12:  The Iron Man Volleyball and Powder Puff games will be held at Montpelier on November 2.  Sign up in the office by Monday if you want to participate.  Information to order shirts will be given at a later date.

Students:  DO NOT use the high-top tables during breakfast.

Spirit Themes:

Volleyball tomorrow morning at Evergreen – Senior Citizen