There are a lot of apps, websites, digital platforms and e-newsletters in the mix this year! Here’s a guide to what’s what.

ParentSquare: View communications from the Hillcrest and District 58 offices.

PowerSchool: View student schedules, grades, attendance and registration info.

PowerPTC: Sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences in October and February.

Seesaw: View photos of classroom work and activities shared by your student and special communications sent by teachers, such as Mr. Belonio’s D58 Art Weekly videos and Mr. Gilbert’s newsletter, The P.E. Pulse. 

Givebacks: Sign up for your Hillcrest PTA membership, buy a yard sign and reserve tickets for PTA events like Game Night.

Hillcrest Headlines: Mrs. Rzepka’s weekly newsletter sent to your email on Fridays via ParentSquare.

Communicate 58: District 58’s bi-weekly newsletter for district-wide announcements and goings-on, sent to your email via ParentSquare. 

Weekly Howl: Hillcrest PTA’s weekly newsletter sent to your email on Wednesdays. You can also find PTA info on the PTA website, hounddogs.org.

DirectorySpot: Hillcrest PTA’s family directory. Once you’ve joined the PTA, use this app or website to look up contact information for other Hillcrest families.

FD MealPlanner: New this year! View menus for hot lunch.

MyMealOrder: Pre-order and pre-pay for hot lunch and milk.

PushCoin: Pay school fees for registration, instructional materials and more.

Technology Help Desk: Submit a ticket for tech support with school-provided devices.