QUEST Elementary -

Last week we told you about some of our elementary students heading to Biz Town run by Junior Achievement. Here's a video with a more in-depth look at the experience.
https://youtu.be/sCvyRV3ZYng

The kindergarten students at QUEST spread a whole lot of holiday cheer with their concert this morning. To see more pictures-head here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2025-2026/QUEST/K-Holiday-Concert

QUEST sixth graders are getting ready to being their exhibition projects and this afternoon they received some advice from some students who were in their shoes just a few months ago. Seventh graders who did their projects last spring shared their thoughts on how to make the day a success.

Joy Shop returns once again to QUEST this year. Students can purchase hand-made items as gifts for their families. All the items are less than $5 and the money goes to a local charity. There are also some craft days coming up to help create the items. Volunteers are needed for these and the sale which will take place on December 16th. Can't make it but want to help out? Donations of craft items are also welcome:
1. Paper Flowers
2. Friendship Bracelets
3. DIY Bookmarks
4. Mason Jar Lanterns
5. Spa bags
6. Painted Rocks
7. T-shirt Tote Bags
8. Photo Frames
9. Scented Sachets
10. Customized Coasters
11. String Art
12. Beaded Keychains
13. Origami Animals
14. Tie-Dye anything T-shirts, socks, hair ties
15. Wood game sets
16. Clothespin Magnets
17. Painted Flowerpots
18. Yarn Pom-Poms animals
19. DIY Candles
20. Washi Tape Art

As a reward for hitting the goal in their read-a-thon, the students at QUEST were treated to a magic show this afternoon by Patrick Holman. Thanks to the PTSO for sponsoring the event. After all, who doesn't DOVE a little magic?
https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2025-2026/QUEST/Magic-Show

On Friday QUEST took part in the Big Apple Crunch, a state-wide celebration of New York's apple harvest where all the students take a bite from an apple at the same time. Here's a video from the event: https://youtu.be/fmK-HUgGNoE

Field day at QUEST today meant plenty of laughs, lawn games and of course, the water slide! Pictures can be found here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/QUEST/Field-Day

On Monday the QUEST sixth graders celebrated moving up day. You can see the pictures from the ceremony here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/QUEST/Moving-up-Day

It was a big day for our UPK students at QUEST-Graduation! Congratulations to our youngest Cadets on completing the first step of their education journey! You can see more pictures here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/QUEST/UPK-Graduation

From the opening session with Dr. Gaupp and Mr. Brooke-Gay to the all the amazing presentations throughout the school, Science Day at Quest was a huge hit! A huge thank you to all the volunteers, presenters and staff who helped with the organization! See some of the pictures here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/QUEST/Science-Day

From lessons in Greek Dancing, to goodies from France, Sweeden and Canada, Culture Day at QUEST had something for everyone!

A big day for students at QUEST who presented their IB Exhibition Projects. They covered a wide range of topics including puppy mills, animal research, the cost of youth sports, CTE, women's rights, and vaping. Great work by everyone, your hard work definitely paid off! Pictures from some of the exhibits can be seen here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/QUEST/QUEST-IB-Exhibition

What a great morning for QUEST students to visit one of our areas most amazing places-the Braddock Bay Raptor Research Center. The kids got to see raptors up close and learn about these amazing birds. They definitely had a birds-eye view, along with being able to view a bird's eye! To see more pictures, go to our SmugMug page: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/QUEST/Raptor-Field-Trip

As the rest of us are heading off to spring break Rob Steinorth, who has manned the security desk at QUEST for the past seven years is heading into retirement. Thank you, Rob, for your service and enjoy your retirement!

Congratulations to our elementary students who earned All-County Band honors this year: QUEST: Ben LeBeau-Trumpet, Parker Place-Percussion, Liviarose Childs-Clarinet, Ani Nabewanie-Oboe, Cody Howell-Trombone, Carter Hodges- Bassoon, and Evan Szczepanik-Trombone Northwood: Estelle Greiner-Alto Saxophone, Dominick Merlo-French Horn, William Reed-Violin, and Ben Reed-French Horn Village: Ava Bridenbaugh – Bassoon, Trent Smith – French Horn, Raymond Grolling – Trumpet, Joshua Morriss – Bari Saxophone, and Teddy Holz – Tuba

Want to see some more pictures from Willy Wonka Jr? Check out the gallery here: https://hiltonschools.smugmug.com/2024-2025/QUEST/Willy-Wonka Remember, there are 2 performances, tonight (3/26) and tomorrow at 7 p.m. Tickets are $2 at the door.

Make sure to see QUEST Elementary's production of Willy Wonka Jr. There are two chances to catch the show-tomorrow (3/26) and Thursday (3/27) at 7 p.m. Tickets are $2 at the door.

Talk about taking reading to new heights! QUEST 4th grader Parker Lenz and his class took advantage of today's weather with some outside time-and Parker found a good spot to soak up some sun.

You've probably heard the expression a rose between two thorns-is this the opposite of that? Spikes paid a visit to Hilton today to meet his friend Crimson (and Mr. Warren) to work on promotion for HCSD Night with the Red Wings on May 16th. Stay tuned for more details!