Hills Garrison Elementary School

10/27/2026

HGS Annual Thanksgiving Meal Collection starts October 30th at the PTO Trunk or Treat event here at Hills Garrison.

10/26/2026

10/22/2026

The second graders in Ms. Pinardi's class are learning about Animal Biodiversity and habitats. In this unit, students explore the incredible diversity of animals and habitats! They investigate animal classification and the traits that define each group. Students then explore habitats to discover how the living and non-living aspects of the environment affect the diversity of organisms. They use this information to design a bird feeder that will attract birds with specific food preferences.

In this lesson pictured, students investigate which kinds of birds are likely to visit a bird feeder based on what they eat. Each students drew their bird feeder design to attract a specific type of bird. Their feeder was designed based on what the bird ate and where it stood to eat. Then, students used their design to build a prototype of their bird feeder using available materials.

10/13/2026

Hills Garrison’s 4th grade field trip to the State House in Concord, NH was a success! First stop was the Historical Society Museum where the students learned about the Concord Stage Coach and what made it stand out as the best stage coach in the world. Do you know what that is? Why it was the leather straps that allow the coach to rock back and forth instead of bouncing the passengers around of course! The students learned about the golden eagle that used to sit on top of the capital building but because it was made of wood, it began to deteriorate in the weather so a new one was created. The original is now housed in the museum. Other artifacts from peoples of the past were found upstairs and the students moved in amazement around the room as they read plaques with information.

The State House began in the Hall of Flags. A beautiful sight to behold even though the flags were tattered and torn. They students quickly learned the flags were carried out on the battlefield by soldiers who fought to protect and serve. They moved upstairs to the different chambers of the State House and Senate and sat in seats of the representatives and senators that represent them for the state of NH. They were involved in a mock vote over one more hour proposed to each and every school day. As you can imagine, that bill did not pass!

A huge thank you to all involved in making our trip a successful and equally fun experience!

10/08/2026

During a STEAM lesson in the gym with Ms. Misenheimer, students put their understanding of potential and kinetic into action by releasing a ball down a ramp toward a line of bowling pins. With hands raised, each student predicts how many pins will fall, applying what they've learned about energy transfer from the ball to the pins. This moment shows them using evidence from the lesson — mass, speed, and collision — to make and test scientific predictions.

10/02/2026

Today we celebrated our fabulous custodians with breakfast and a gift.
They are amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

09/18/2026

HGS Fundraiser runs until October 2nd. Thank you for your support!

09/17/2026

We are excited for our new fundraiser! These would be great for entertaining, stocking stuffers, easy meals and hostess gifts. Flyers are coming home today!