Cross-Country Running (Fall)
Hilltown’s Cross Country team is open to students in grades 4 to 8 and welcomes runners of all experience levels. The program emphasizes fitness, goal setting, and team spirit in a supportive and inclusive environment. Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and include warm-ups, running games, drills, and trail runs on nearby bike paths and wooded areas. Students may choose to participate in scheduled meets with other area schools, though competition is optional. Whether running for fun, fitness, or personal challenge, all students are encouraged to try their best and support one another.
Ultimate Frisbee (Spring)
Hilltown’s Ultimate Frisbee team is open to students in grades 6 to 8 and welcomes players of all experience levels. Ultimate blends athleticism, strategy, and teamwork in a fast-paced, non-contact sport that emphasizes sportsmanship and fair play. Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Nonotuck Park in Easthampton. Students build throwing and catching skills, learn offensive and defensive strategies, and improve overall fitness. The team competes in friendly games with other local schools, and all players are encouraged to participate. Ultimate fosters communication, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork.
Kaleidoscope Troupe
The Kaleidoscope Troupe is Hilltown’s improv group, open to students in K-8. Through games, scene work, and creative exercises, students learn the fundamentals of improvisation – unplanned, unscripted performance that often leans into humor, quick thinking, and collaboration.
Improv helps students build confidence, communication skills, and trust in a supportive, playful environment. Whether acting out a silly scene or responding to an unexpected prompt, participants learn to think on their feet and work together to create something original and fun. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to take risks, be present, and say “yes, and…”
Spring Musical
The Spring Musical is a beloved Hilltown tradition that brings together students, staff, and families in a full-scale theatrical production each year. Open to students in grades K through 8, the musical offers opportunities to participate as actors, singers, dancers, stage crew, and set designers.
Students work together over several months to rehearse, build sets, design costumes, and bring the show to life. The experience fosters collaboration, creativity, and confidence while building skills in performance, storytelling, and technical theater.
Whether on stage or behind the scenes, everyone plays a role in creating something truly memorable.
Rock Band
Hilltown’s Rock Band is an instrumental music group open to students in grades 6 through 8. All experience levels are welcome, from beginners picking up an instrument for the first time to more advanced musicians looking to play in a group setting.
Students rehearse and perform songs together, building skills in rhythm, collaboration, and musical expression. The group explores a variety of rock and popular music, and sessions often include opportunities to try different instruments, share creative ideas, and grow as performers. Whether you’re a drummer, guitarist, keyboardist, or just curious to give it a try, Rock Band offers a fun and supportive way to make music with others.
Hilltown Harmonies
Harmonies is open to students in grades 6 through 8. This vocal ensemble explores harmony singing, vocal technique, and performance skills through a variety of musical styles. Students work together to build confidence, musicality, and expression while preparing pieces for school and community events.
Chorus is open to students in grades 2 through 4 and provides a joyful introduction to group singing. Young vocalists develop pitch, rhythm, and listening skills through playful warm-ups and engaging songs, all while learning to collaborate as part of an ensemble.
Kids’ Club
Kids Club is Hilltown’s daily after-school childcare program for students in grades K through 8. Running from dismissal until 5:00 PM each school day, the program provides a safe and welcoming environment where students can relax, recharge, and connect with others at the end of the school day.
Kids Club offers a variety of unstructured, child-directed activities that support social development, creativity, and collaboration. Children might spend time outdoors on the playground, work on art projects, build with materials, or play board games with friends. The program also reflects Hilltown’s mission to foster community by encouraging connections across age groups in a playful, low-pressure setting.
For more information, contact kidsclub@hilltowncharter.org.