5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation was a success! We are so proud of our students and their work within this program. Thank you Officer Baughan for your dedication to educating our students to be Drug Free!
1 day ago, Hilliard Elementary School
 D.A.R.E. Speech winners
D.A.R.E. Box winners
Student reading speech
Darren the D.A.R.E. Lion with student
Student reading speech
Darren the D.A.R.E. Lion with student
Thank you First Baptist Fernandina Beach for the delicious Chick-fil-A lunch yesterday!
3 days ago, Hilliard Elementary School
Staff enjoying their Chick-fil-A lunch boxes.
Staff member with their Chick-fil-A boxed lunch.
Staff enjoying lunch outside.
Reminder for families: Wednesday, April 22, is a half day for students.

Parents and guardians can view school start and end times here: https://5il.co/3mw28
For questions, please contact your child’s school.

#WeAreNassau
5 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic with a navy background and gold accents displaying the Nassau County School District logo and the text: “Reminder! HALF-DAY April 22nd, 2026.”

Hello Hilliard Elementary School Parents and Families! This is your principal, Danielle Loudermilk.

As you are aware, our community has been experiencing residual smoke from nearby forest fires over the past several days. Upon arrival to campus this morning, we observed a noticeable change in air quality. Since that time, we have been actively monitoring conditions and taking steps to support the health and safety of our students and staff.

Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to postpone testing for students in kindergarten through second grade today. Testing will be rescheduled for a later date, and families will be notified once new dates are confirmed. If conditions permit, Math testing will resume on Thursday, 4/23/26.

For students who may have already begun or completed testing earlier this morning, their results will be carefully reviewed to ensure fairness and accuracy. Students and families will have the opportunity to keep completed scores if they reflect the student’s best performance, or have the assessment reset and retaken in full at a later date if needed. This approach ensures that no student is penalized or disadvantaged as a result of today’s circumstances.

We also want to ensure families feel supported in making the best decision for their child. Any student absences or early check-outs related to air quality concerns will continue to be excused.

Throughout the morning, we have implemented additional measures to help mitigate the impact of the smoke, including:

-Bringing an air filtration unit to the cafeteria
-Making masks available for students and staff who wish to use them
-All PE classes and recess are being held indoors

We will continue to monitor air quality conditions closely and remain in communication with district leadership to guide any further decisions.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We appreciate your trust, flexibility, and partnership as we navigate this situation together.

Thank you for your continued support.

5 days ago, Hilliard Elementary School
Today we wore purple in support of our Military Families!
11 days ago, Hilliard Elementary School
Flyer to wear purple on April 15th for military families
Wearing purple to support our military families
Wearing purple to support our military families
Wearing purple to support our military families
Purple Up! Today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support for military families. The color purple was chosen because it symbolizes all branches of the military.
11 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic promoting Purple Up Day for Military Families on April 15, showing a smiling military parent adjusting a child’s camouflage cap. The message encourages communities to wear purple to show support for military-connected students and families.

Looking to join the #1 school district in Florida?

Nassau County School District invites educators interested in teaching in Nassau County to connect with school principals at our upcoming Nassau Schools Showcase. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself, share your resume, and begin building relationships with school leaders across the district.
Meet our school and district leaders, experience what Nassau County has to offer, and take the first step toward future interview opportunities.

🔗 Learn more and let us know you will be there!

12 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic promoting the Nassau Schools Showcase with event details: Saturday, April 25, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Yulee High School, 85375 Miner Road, Yulee, FL. Text includes “Find Your School. Find Your Place.” and “Join Our Team.” Image shows an adult assisting a student with a hands-on classroom activity.
Make plans to wear purple on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as we continue our celebration of the Month of the Military Family.
12 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic promoting Purple Up Day for Military Families on April 15, featuring a military parent speaking with a child while another adult smiles nearby. The message encourages communities to show support for military families by wearing purple.
🎨 Artist of the Month – Hilliard Elementary School
Congratulations to Ella May for being selected as our April Artist of the Month at Hilliard Elementary School!
🖌 Artwork Title: Emu
👩‍🏫 Art Teacher: Mrs. Ellen Adams
Their artwork will be featured in the Nassau County School District Artist of the Month Gallery at the district office. The district is proud to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students across Nassau County.
Thank you to the Nassau County community for supporting arts education through the One Mill, which helps make opportunities like this possible for students across the district.
#ArtMillage #NCSDArts #YourMillAtWork #WeAreNassau
13 days ago, Hilliard Elementary School
Picture of student with Art Teacher for Artist of the Month
First grade hosted our very own StarBOOKS day! Students worked hard reading all day and earning "bucks" to spend at our cafe!
15 days ago, Hilliard Elementary School
StarBOOKS cafe snacks and drinks for reading day.

Check out what our students have been up to this month in Art Class!

17 days ago, Hilliard Elementary School
Pictures of students in each grade level creating their March art projects

Join us on April 16th anytime between 5-7pm for our STREAM night! We will have a robotics demonstration and Science Fair projects in the cafeteria, family night at the Scholastic Book Fair in the media center, and our first ever school-wide Art Show in the art room. We look forward to seeing you there!

17 days ago, Hilliard Elementary School
STREAM Night parent night flyer image- Join us on April 16th from 5-7pm at Hilliard Elementary School
Today our Kindergartners at HES welcomed Channel 12’s Meteorologist Lee Southwick! She spoke about the different types of severe weather we have in Florida and how to stay safe during them. She also had some encouraging words to our future meteorologists about staying curious.
17 days ago, Hilliard Elementary School
Kindergarteners with meteorologist Lee Southwick
Meteorologist Lee Southwick with an image of Florida’s weather map
Kindergarten class with meteorologist Lee Southwick

Today we recognize our paraprofessionals for their outstanding contributions to students, teachers, and our school. We are grateful for the funding of our paras through the Title I program, ESE and NSCD. We could not meet the needs of our school community without the dedication and support these staff members pour into our students, staff and families every day!

25 days ago, Hilliard Elementary School
Description of the impact paraprofessionals have on a school campus
Apple nacho snack bar
Paraprofessional Mrs. Scarborough with a gift basket and notes of thanks from students
Mrs. Bulford with student group
April is the Month of the Military Family! The Month of the Military Family in Florida gives communities an opportunity to emphasize and recognize the sacrifices of military families.
25 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic recognizing Florida’s Month of the Military Family, featuring a smiling child hugging a parent in military uniform. The text explains that the observance honors the sacrifices of military families and highlights Florida’s commitment to being the most military-friendly state in the nation.
Kindergarten held their monthly Learning with Leaders assembly with our Director of Elementary Education, Mr. Cubbal. He read with students about “Perseverance” when learning how to do new things.

Officer Arseneau also visited Kindergarten classes as an extension of their community helpers unit. She read with classes about school and community safety.

Readers today are leaders tomorrow!
30 days ago, Hilliard Elementary School
Mr. Cubbal reading to student group
Officer Arseneau reading to student group
Officer Arseneau reading to student group
Mr. Cubbal reading to student group

🎓 Nassau Schools Showcase

Explore your options with Nassau County School District, all in one place.

✔ Enroll your student full-time
✔ Use scholarship funds for district programs
✔ Meet school leaders and district teams
✔ Explore academics, arts, athletics, and student support services

Get the information you need to make the best choice for your child.
📅 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Yulee High School

🔗 View details and plan your visit: https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/showcase

Discover how your family can connect with Nassau County’s “A”-rated schools.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau

about 1 month ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic promoting the Nassau Schools Showcase event. Includes event details: Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Yulee High School. Features students gathered around a globe in a classroom setting and the tagline “Find Your School. Find Your Place.”

School resumes on Monday, March 23, 2026!
We hope our students, staff, and families are enjoying a relaxing and safe Spring Break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to our classrooms.

#WeAreNassau

about 1 month ago, Nassau County School District
Blue Nassau County School District graphic with the district logo and large white and gold text that reads “School Resumes Monday 2026,” framed by a thin gold border.

Spring Break begins for Nassau County School District students!
Friday is a teacher planning day, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Wishing all of our students and families a fun, safe, and relaxing Spring Break! ☀️🌴

#WeAreNassau

about 1 month ago, Nassau County School District
Blue Nassau County School District graphic with the district logo and large white text that reads “Spring Break 2026,” framed by a thin gold border.
🎨 Artist of the Month – Hilliard Elementary School
Congratulations to Breahnna Hunter, Persephany Murray, Isabella Pasters, and Stella Stephens for being selected as our March Artists of the Month at Hilliard Elementary School!
🖌 Artwork Title: Jazzy (a collaborative collage)
👩‍🏫 Art Teacher: Mrs. Ellen Adams
Their artwork will be featured in the Nassau County School District Artist of the Month Gallery at the district office. The district is proud to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students across Nassau County.
Thank you to the Nassau County community for supporting arts education through the One Mill, which helps make opportunities like this possible for students across the district.
#ArtMillage #NCSDArts #YourMillAtWork #WeAreNassau
about 2 months ago, Hilliard Elementary School
Hilliard Elementary School's Artists of the Month