Hilldale Public Schools offers grades PK-12 in four sites on two campuses.

• Grades PK-2 are housed at the Lower Elementary
• Grades 3-5 are at Upper Elementary
• Grades 6-8 are at Middle School
• Grades 9-12 are at High School

Hilldale High School requires 24 credits for graduation. Courses ranging from Advanced Placement (AP) to remediation are offered at the high school. Benchmark and summative assessments are used to determine students’ need for skill-specific intervention, structured throughout the year.

Special courses are also offered for ACT preparation, Career Education, Exceptional Child, Music Appreciation, Drama/Stage, Video Production and Webpage Design.  Commitment to Education & Career, called “Senior Class”, is required enrollment for seniors, with a daily focus on life after high school. Concurrent College enrollment is offered through Connors State University, with some classes offered on the Hilldale campus. A cooperative agreement with Indian Capital Technology Center is available for juniors and seniors to attend Career Technology courses. The High School has many clubs and activities for student involvement.

The Middle School offers traditional courses plus Vocal Music and Band, Pre-Algebra/Algebra I, Computer, Art, Family Consumer Sciences, Leadership Classes, and a Character Education focus for all students. Hilldale Middle School was named a 2014 State School of Character and a 2014 National School of Character. Remediation classes are provided for students who have not passed the state reading or math test. A Robotics program has been started with Middle School students, competing in area and state competitions.

Both Middle School and High School have a FLEX schedule, which allows for students to receive additional help during a 30 minute period each day. For those students with good grades and behavior, they may be “Free Flexed” for a variety of activities, to reinforce their performance. This has proven to be instrumental in improving student skills and dramatically reducing those not passing classes.

Alternative Education (grades 6-12) and JOM services for students (grades 1-12) who are designated “At Risk” or in need of special assistance.

Academics – Academic Team, National Honor Society

Athletics

High School: Football, Basketball, Track/Field, Golf, Fast-pitch Softball, Cheerleading and Soccer.

Middle School: Football, Basketball, Track, Fast-pitch Softball, Golf, Baseball, and Cheerleading.

Fine Arts – Plays and All-School Musicals, Music Performances (band and vocal), Band, Choir, Jazz Band, Drama/Stage and Art.

Other Activities

More than thirty clubs and organizations are available for participation by both the high school and middle school.  (Ex: Student Council, Computer Club, Foreign Language Clubs, NIKE Club, etc)

Literacy First Reading Program, Literacy Library at Lower Elementary, Gifted/Talented After School Program, J.O.M. Tutoring and After School Culture Lab, Math Hands-On Program, Library Research Projects, Special Education, Character First Character Education Program, Great Expectations Program, Geography and Spelling Bee, Academic Team, Counseling, Music, PE, Art, Computer, and Library Special Classes, Latchkey Program, and After-School Tutorial Programs.

Hilldale Lower and Upper Elementary have Literacy Labs, allowing students to be seen in small groups to focus on reading skills. Students are routinely assessed for areas of weakness and interventions provided through this program.

Hilldale Public Schools is located on twenty-seven square miles at two campuses in south Muskogee County. The Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary are in adjoining facilities on Peak Boulevard. The Middle School and High School are in an adjoining building on Smith Ferry Road. The district is currently in preparation for building new and remodeled facilities due to a $15 million bond issue, approved in October, 2017. Facilities include a secured entrance at the elementary, new classrooms and a gymnasium at the elementary, a new All Sports Facility at the MS-HS, remodeled baseball and softball facilities, and artificial turf on the football field. A $7.4 million bond project for facilities in the district has also been completed in 2014. New classrooms and restrooms were added at the Middle School, a new band room for Middle School-High School that meets FEMA guidelines as a safe room, a new kitchen and dining area for Middle School and High School, with the Middle School dining area serving as a safe room, and a new kitchen and dining facility for the Elementary that also provides an area for performances and serves as a safe room. In addition, nearly $1 million was recently spent to upgrade and repair all roofs in the district. Annually, facilities are prioritized for improvement and remodel.

The Hilldale School District continuously strives to increase technology for all students. Most classrooms are equipped with either a Smart Board or a Smart TV. Computer labs are established throughout the district. The district has begun an initiative to provide Lower Elementary with mini-iPads class sets for student use and class sets of Google Chrome Books at Upper Elementary, Middle School and High School. Bring Your Own Device is a growing trend at the High School. A $480,000 grant from the City of Muskogee Foundation, a $96,000 grant from the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, and federal funds have provided the district with over 1,000 iPads or Chrome Books in recent years. Hilldale has a commitment to students having technology experience throughout their school career!