Frequently Asked Questions

The Hill School provides a Christ-centered educational experience for children from infancy through 6th grade across our Early Childhood and Elementary campuses.

Our students have the unique opportunity to grow within one school community from their earliest years of development through elementary school. At every stage, classrooms and learning experiences are intentionally designed to meet the academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of that specific age group.

With intentionally small classroom communities of approximately 10–12 students, children are known personally, cared for deeply, and supported as they grow from one developmental stage to the next.

At The Hill School, we believe children thrive when they are known, loved, challenged, and encouraged. One of the most distinctive parts of THS is our intentionally small learning environment, with approximately 10–12 students in every classroom from infancy through 6th grade.

Our approach combines Christ-centered education, strong academics, structure and routine, hands-on learning, meaningful relationships, enrichment opportunities, and personalized instruction. Small classroom communities allow our teachers to truly know each child—their strengths, interests, learning styles, challenges, and individual needs.

We aren’t simply preparing students for the next grade level. We are developing the whole child and helping each student grow in faith, knowledge, character, confidence, independence, and leadership.

Our small classroom communities allow teachers to closely monitor each student’s progress and provide small-group instruction, individualized support, additional practice, intervention, or enrichment based on each child’s needs.

Literacy is an especially important focus at THS. We believe a strong reading foundation begins in the early years, which is why we prioritize foundational literacy development from preschool through 2nd grade and continue supporting strong reading and comprehension throughout elementary school.

The Hill School also has a full-time Reading & Dyslexia Specialist on-site every school day, allowing our team to identify areas of concern early, provide targeted reading support, monitor progress, and collaborate directly with classroom teachers.

Our goal is not for every child to learn in exactly the same way or at exactly the same pace. Our goal is to meet students where they are and continually help them grow.

The mission of The Hill School is to provide a Christ-centered education that equips students to grow in faith, pursue academic excellence, lead with character, and confidently use their God-given gifts to make a difference in the world.

From infancy through 6th grade, we are committed to developing the whole child—spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Through intentionally small classrooms, meaningful relationships, hands-on learning, strong academics, and biblical instruction, we create an environment where every child can be known, loved, challenged, and encouraged.

We believe education is about more than preparing children for the next grade level. Our goal is to build strong foundations for life—developing students who are confident learners, compassionate friends, critical thinkers, responsible leaders, and followers of Christ who understand that God has given their lives purpose.

At The Hill School, we want our students to learn boldly, lead faithfully, love others well, and let their light shine.

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14

At The Hill School, faith is not limited to one class or one day of the week. God’s Word is the foundation of everything we do.

Students from infancy through 6th grade participate in developmentally appropriate Bible instruction using GO! Curriculum, along with Scripture memory, prayer, discussion, and small-group Bible experiences. As students grow, they are intentionally taught how to use their Bibles, find Scripture, understand biblical truth, and apply God’s Word to their everyday lives.

Each Monday, we introduce a schoolwide Character Focus of the Week. On Wednesdays, our PreK4 through 6th grade students bring their Bibles and gather for Mid-Week Chapel. We end the week with our Hedgehog Hero Rally, celebrating students who have demonstrated that week’s character focus.

Above all, we want our students to know God’s Word, know how to use God’s Word, and know that God’s Word is true.

We believe a well-rounded education extends beyond core academics. Every Hill School student—from our youngest learners through 6th grade—participates in specialized enrichment experiences designed for their age and developmental level.

Our enrichment program includes Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), Music, Drama, Bible, and Physical Education. Students have opportunities to explore language, music, movement, creative expression, performance, faith, and physical development throughout their time at THS.

As children grow, enrichment experiences become increasingly structured and challenging, allowing students to build upon previously developed skills while discovering new interests and talents.

We want our students to have opportunities to move, create, perform, communicate, worship, explore, and discover the gifts God has given them.

At The Hill School, we believe children were made to move, explore, play, and experience the outdoors. Physical activity is intentionally woven into the school experience, giving students opportunities to build strength, coordination, confidence, teamwork, and healthy habits while having fun.

Students age 2 through 6th grade have opportunities to participate in Hedgehog Athletics, our school athletics program. Depending on the season and grade level, offerings include cheerleading, soccer, football, T-ball, baseball, basketball, and more. Our campus also includes on-site batting cages and a fenced outdoor basketball court, giving students additional opportunities to practice skills and stay active.

But we know not every child wants to play organized sports—and that’s okay. At THS, there are many ways to be active. Students can challenge themselves on our climbing walls, hike to the creek, explore the outdoors, build forts, participate in outdoor games and challenges, and enjoy other movement-based experiences throughout the school year.

We love the outdoors at The Hill School and believe some of the best learning, relationship-building, and childhood memories happen beyond the four walls of a classroom.

Our goal is for every student—not just our athletes—to discover ways they enjoy moving their bodies, challenging themselves, working with others, and experiencing God’s creation.

The mission of The Hill School is to provide a Christ-centered education that equips students to grow in faith, pursue academic excellence, lead with character, and confidently use their God-given gifts to make a difference in the world.

From infancy through 6th grade, we are committed to developing the whole child—spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Through intentionally small classrooms, meaningful relationships, hands-on learning, strong academics, and biblical instruction, we create an environment where every child can be known, loved, challenged, and encouraged.

We believe education is about more than preparing children for the next grade level. Our goal is to build strong foundations for life—developing students who are confident learners, compassionate friends, critical thinkers, responsible leaders, and followers of Christ who understand that God has given their lives purpose.

At The Hill School, we want our students to learn boldly, lead faithfully, love others well, and let their light shine.

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14