High School News
Announcements – Hilltop High School – Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Junior High Quiz Bowl You will have practice today during Academy in Mr. Hurd’s room.
Good luck to the JH Quiz Bowl Team of Cameron Marvin, Samantha Grimm, and Brett Neely as they compete in the Williams County JH Quiz Bowl contest tomorrow morning in Archbold.
Seniors:Your $20 down payment for the Day Trip must be paid today.
Seniors - Check your email and the guidance webpage. The 2026 Local Scholarship Application is now available. Applications are due no later than March 11th @ 3PM to the High School office.
FFA Officers will have a meeting today during lunch.
FFA practices:
Ag Mech & OPE - Practice is all week during Academy. Your contest is next Tuesday.
Vet Science - Practice is all week during Lunch. Your contest is next Tuesday.
Poultry, General Livestock, & Wildlife - Practice will be today and Thursday during Academy.
Agronomy - Practice will be Friday during Academy.
FFA members: Strawberries will be arriving next week on Tuesday. Plan to pick up your orders and deliver them the day they come in.
Any 7th grader through 11th grader interested in trying out for the upcoming football and basketball JH or HS cheerleading squad, please sign up in the office by this Friday, and pick up an informational packet.
Juniors: If you are interested in attending a College Fair at Northwest State on March 3, please sign up in the high school office by Wednesday, February 25th.
Announcements – Hilltop High School – Thursday, February 12, 2026
2026-27 FFA Officer applications are due today by 3:30.
Ag Mechanics, General Livestock, Wildlife & Poultry and Agronomy teams will have practice today during Academy.
JH Student Council will meet today in the high school conference room.
Junior High Quiz Bowl You will have practice today during Academy in Mr. Hurd’s room.
Grades 8-12: If you would like to travel and see the world with Miss Yoh, come to Isaac VanArsdalen’s room today during Academy, and let's talk about where and when we'll go.
Grades 7-11: - Remember to submit your Google Pre-Registration form today that Mrs. Fidler went over with you last week.
Those interested in doing JH or HS track please see Coach Massie for a schedule.
Seniors:Please bring your $20 down payment for the Day Trip by next Tuesday.
Any 7th grader through 11th grader interested in trying out for the upcoming football and basketball JH or HS cheerleading squad, please sign up in the office by Friday, February 20th and pick up an informational packet.
Announcements – Hilltop High School – Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Any High School girl playing softball this spring should stop by Coach Schaper's room to pick up a February Practice Schedule and Information Sheet this week. Practice starts Monday.
Freshman class officers: Meet in Mr. Schaper’s room today during Academy.
There is a SAVE promise meeting today in the HS conference room.
JH boys playing baseball: Meet in Coach VanArsdalen’s room today during Academy.
2026-27 FFA Officer applications are due tomorrow by 3:30.
FFA Team practices are as follows:
Ag Mechanics, General Livestock, Wildlife & Poultry and Agronomy: Academy tomorrow.
JH Student Council will meet tomorrow in the high school conference room.
Junior High Quiz Bowl You will have practice today and tomorrow during Academy in Mr. Hurd’s room.
Grades 8-12: If you would like to travel and see the world with Miss Yoh, come to Isaac VanArsdalen’s room tomorrow during Academy, and let's talk about where and when we'll go.
Grades 7-11: - Remember to submit your Google Pre-Registration form by tomorrow that Mrs. Fidler went over with you last week.
Seniors:Please bring your $20 down payment for the Day Trip by next Tuesday.
Announcements – Hilltop High School – Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Congratulations to all who participated in the Science Fair this past weekend. The Sumner Award for the best HS and JH project went to Halle Jones and Aubree Miklovic. A complete list of award winners is posted on the bulletin board.
Any High School girl playing softball this spring should stop by Coach Schaper's room to pick up a February Practice Schedule and Information Sheet this week. Practice starts Monday.
Freshman class officers: Meet in Mr. Schaper’s room tomorrow during Academy.
2026-27 FFA Officer applications are due this Thursday by 3:30.
FFA Team practices are as follows:
OPE: Academy today
Ag Mechanics, General Livestock, Wildlife & Poultry: Academy today and Thursday.
Vet Science: Lunch today
Agronomy: Academy Thursday
Junior High Quiz Bowl You will have practice today through Friday during Academy in Mr. Hurd’s room.
Juniors: Report to the library today during Academy to talk with Ms. Sauder about prom and with Mrs. Fidler to pre-register for next year’s classes. Bring your chromebook.
Grades 8-12: If you would like to travel and see the world with Miss Yoh, come to Miss Yoh’s room this Thursday during Academy, and let's talk about where and when we'll go.
Grades 7-11: - Remember to submit your Google Pre-Registration form that Mrs. Fidler went over with you last week by this Thursday.
Seniors:Please bring your $20 down payment for the Day Trip by next Tuesday.
Announcements – Hilltop High School – Monday, February 9, 2026
FFA members: Today is the last day for spring sales. All orders are due tomorrow.
2026-27 FFA Officer applications are due this Thursday by 3:30.
FFA Team practices are as follows:
OPE: lunch today and Academy tomorrow.
Ag Mechanics: Lunch today, Academy tomorrow and Thursday.
Vet Science: Lunch today and tomorrow.
General Livestock: Academy tomorrow and Thursday
Wildlife: Academy tomorrow and Thursday.
Agronomy: Academy Thursday
Poultry: Academy tomorrow and Thursday.
Junior High Quiz Bowl You will have practice tomorrow through Friday during Academy in Mr. Hurd’s room.
Juniors: Report to the library tomorrow during Academy.
Seniors: There is a Google Form in your email. Please fill it out so Miss Yoh can start planning your Day Trip details.
Grades 7-11: - Remember to submit your Google Pre-Registration form that Mrs. Fidler went over with you last week by this Thursday.
Everyone is to report to the JH gym today during Academy for the Science Fair awards.
Announcements – Hilltop High School – Thursday, February 5, 2026
Congratulations to the following January Students of the Month: Emily Marvin, Braydee Towns, Brooklynn Gault, Adaleia Moore, Cash Jaggers, Alejandro Rubalcava, Zakk Cammack, Trenton Gillett, Molly Dickinson, Myah Higgins, Nayah Rodriguez, Ahlea Judy, Addi Smith, Avery Thompson, Maggie Altman, Dane King, Kelsy Connoly, Sophie Beck, Alana Tressler, Addison Vance-Zuver, Tina Dickinson, and Leland Mumaw. A picture will be taken today at 11:15. You will be announced out of class.
Ag Power & Ag Sales CDE Teams: You will have practice today during Academy. The contest is tomorrow.
Poultry, General Livestock, Wildlife, and Outdoor Power will have practice today during Academy.
Vet Science will have practice today during lunch.
Agronomy & Equine Teams: will have practice tomorrow during Academy.
Junior High Quiz Bowl You will have practice every day this week during Academy in Mr. Hurd’s room.
Sophomores: Those wanting to take the pre-ACT test need to sign up in the office by tomorrow.
Sign ups are in the office this week for: HS and JH track, and HS softball and JH baseball.
Girls in grades 9-12. If you're interested in playing softball this spring, please sign up in the office by tomorrow or see Coach Schaper. Practices officially begin February 16th for girls not in a winter sport.
Juniors: We will have one last meeting this Saturday morning after science fair at approximately 11:30.
Juniors - All class dues need to be paid in order to attend prom. Please check with and pay Bryce Peters, Ms. Sauder or the office as soon as possible.
Seniors: There is a Google Form in your email. Please fill it out, so that Miss Yoh can start planning your Day Trip details.
Mrs. Fidler will be meeting with students this week to fill out their pre-registration for next year’s classes during Academy in the JH gym. Students need to bring their chromebooks.
Today - Sophomores
Tomorrow – Juniors.
Announcements – Hilltop High School – Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Congratulations to the Freshmen boys for their exciting 2-point win over Bryan yesterday.
JH Girls who signed up for spring softball: There will be an informational meeting in Mr. Schaper's room today during Academy.
FCA will meet today during lunch in the band room.
Ag Power & Ag Sales CDE Teams: You will have practice every day this week during Academy. The contest is this Friday.
Poultry, General Livestock, Wildlife, and Outdoor Power will have practice tomorrow during Academy.
Vet Science will have practice tomorrow during lunch.
Agronomy & Equine Teams: will have practice Friday during Academy.
Junior High Quiz Bowl You will have practice every day this week during Academy in Mr. Hurd’s room.
Sophomores: Those wanting to take the pre-ACT test need to sign up in the office by tomorrow.
Seniors: Cap and gowns and graduation orders must be picked up in the HS office by tomorrow.
Sign ups are in the office this week for: HS and JH track, and HS softball and JH baseball.
Girls in grades 9-12. If you're interested in playing softball this spring, please sign up in the office by this Friday or see Coach Schaper. Practices officially begin February 16th for girls not in a winter sport.
Juniors: We will have one last meeting this Saturday morning after science fair at approximately 11:30.
Juniors - All class dues need to be paid in order to attend prom. Please check with and pay Bryce Peters, Ms. Sauder or the office as soon as possible.
Mrs. Fidler will be meeting with students this week to fill out their pre-registration for next year’s classes during Academy in the JH gym. Students need to bring their chromebooks.
Today - Freshmen
Tomorrow - Sophomores
Friday – Juniors.
Announcements – Hilltop High School – Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Ag Power & Ag Sales CDE Teams: You will have practice every day this week during Academy. The contest is this Friday.
Poultry, General Livestock, Wildlife, and Outdoor Power will have practice today and Thursday during Academy.
Vet Science will have practice today and Thursday during lunch.
Agronomy & Equine Teams: will have practice Friday during Academy.
Junior High Quiz Bowl You will have practice every day this week during Academy in Mr. Hurd’s room.
Freshman class officers: There will be a meeting in Mr. Schaper's room today during Academy.
FCA will meet tomorrow during lunch in the band room.
JH Girls who signed up for spring softball: There will be an informational meeting in Mr. Schaper's room tomorrow during Academy.
Sophomores: Those wanting to take the pre-ACT test need to sign up in the office by this Thursday.
Seniors: Cap and gowns and graduation orders must be picked up in the HS office by this Thursday.
Girls in grades 9-12. If you're interested in playing softball this spring, please sign up in the office by this Friday or see Coach Schaper. Practices officially begin February 16th for girls not in a winter sport.
JH Boys: Those wanting to play JH baseball can sign up in the office this week.
Grades 9-12: Those wanting to join HS track can sign up in the office this week.
Mrs. Fidler will be meeting with students this week to fill out their pre-registration for next year’s classes during Academy in the JH gym. Students need to bring their chromebooks.
Today - 8th grade
Tomorrow - Freshmen
Thursday - Sophomores
Friday – Juniors.