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Looking Ahead: 2025/2026 at Hillcrest

Thank you for choosing to send your children to a Christian school. I have great love and respect for parents who make it their top priority for their children to grow up to love the Lord, especially with the challenges here in California. HCS is thrilled to partner with young Christian families to provide excellent covenantal Christian education at an affordable price.

We anticipate two key events to strengthen our school this year. First, construction will start as we dramatically improve our campus with a new gymnasium/auditorium, car lanes, and parking lots. Second, we will join together with Bethany Bible Church to strengthen our school through church shepherding, parental rights, religious freedom, promotion, and support.

There will be several opportunities for Bethany Christian School and Hillcrest Christian School families, students, and staff to come together and learn about each other during this upcoming year. To start, HCS leadership will observe several days on the BCS Campus to learn more about BCS culture. BCS students are invited to the HCS Epic obstacle course, and BCS families are invited to the HCS Fun Run, HCS First Responders’ Chapel, and Backyard BBQ event. HCS will also host a special Open House for Bethany families in October.

We are excited about the year ahead. We believe the upcoming transition will strengthen Christian education in the Conejo Valley. As church and school remain firm in our Biblical beliefs, we will stand out more and more from California culture as the culture increasingly veers away from Biblical truth.

In Him,

Dan Vande Pol

Head of School

Praise Report: Major Financial Milestone for Hillcrest

We have some great news! HCS was able to refinance the note on our property recently and moved from an interest-only bond payment to a conventional loan that pays principal and interest. We also got a reasonable rate that saves the school thousands of dollars each month from what we budgeted for the loan. It helped that we have kept our annual budget in the black for each of the past three fiscal years, and demonstrated improving financial strength. Additionally, the property was appraised at $26M, a nice bump from the $19M acquisition price in 2019. We will continue to improve the campus and anticipate dramatic growth in value once the gym is completed. Praise the Lord, and thanks to our School Board for their expertise in this matter.

Gearing Up For What's Ahead

2025/2026 Family Guide (Coming August 4th)

Everything you need for a strong start to the school year. This essential guide includes key dates, policies, checklists, and helpful information to ensure your family is well-prepared for the year ahead.

Partner With Us: Volunteer Opportunities Available Now

We’re so grateful for the way Hillcrest families show up and serve—your support makes such a difference in the life of our school. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we have several summer volunteer opportunities available that are perfect for getting a head start on your family’s service hours. All families are encouraged to partner with us by completing 12 volunteer hours throughout the school year. This helps us keep our campus thriving and creates a strong, connected community.

We are in need of the following this summer:

Preparation for Preloved Uniform Sale
Organize the PFA Room

If you are interested and want to help, email Jill Hogue by clicking the button below.

I Want to Volunteer This Summer

Mark Your Calendars

Game On Hillcrest! Join us for our Family Event this summer at Dave & Buster’s on Thursday, July 17th from 5:00-8:00pm—Bring the whole family for an evening of food, games, and connection with other Hillcrest families. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds goes back to support our school. We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to present the flyer below to earn money for Hillcrest. The school will receive 20% of the earnings made on all food, non-alcoholic beverages, and all game play.

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Uniforms

Our PFA is hosting our Preloved Uniform Sale on Monday, July 14 from 2:30–6:00 PM—a great chance to stock up on gently used uniforms at amazing prices!

Normans Uniforms is coming to Hillcrest on Tuesday, July 15 from 2:30–6:00 PM, in the Secondary Quad with new uniform items. Don’t miss this two-day opportunity to get everything your student needs for the year ahead!

Campus Clean Up

Join us on Saturday, August 16, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM for our annual Hillcrest Clean-Up Day! This special morning is a fun and meaningful way to help prepare our campus for the new school year. Whether you're pulling weeds, planting flowers, or sprucing up classrooms, your helping hands make a big difference. Bring your work gloves, sturdy shoes, and the whole family—it’s a wonderful opportunity to serve together and show your Hillcrest spirit!

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Calling All Athletes:

Fall Sports Registration Open

High School

The Fall seasons for High School Girls Volleyball and Boys Football will officially begin with practices starting on Monday, July 14. Although these practices begin during the summer, they are part of the school’s official Fall sports season and are required for participation on the team. To help us plan and communicate effectively, please complete the interest form if you plan to participate. We’re excited for a great season ahead and look forward to having you on the team!

HS Girls Volleyball

HS Boys Football

HS Girls Cheerleading

Middle School

Middle school athletics will kick off within the first two weeks of school. The first sports of the season will be Flag Football and Girls Volleyball, with practices beginning shortly after school starts and games starting in mid-September.

Please use the sign-up form to indicate your interest—this helps us determine how many teams to plan for. We’ll follow up with more details once the school year begins!

7th/8th Boys Flag Football

7th/8th Girls Volleyball

Upper and Lower Elementary

Upper elementary athletics will kick off within the first two weeks of school. The first sports of the season will be Flag Football and Girls Volleyball, with practices beginning shortly after school starts and games starting in mid-September.

Lower elementary sports program kicks off this fall with basketball, followed by flag football in the winter and soccer in the spring.

5th/6th Boys Flag Football

5th/6th Girls Volleyball

1st-4th Intramural Basketball

1st-4th Intramural Flag Football

1st-4th Intramural Soccer

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