Jeremy Ours, Author at Hillcrest Ravens

The Ravens of Summer Head Into the Postseason!

July 5, 2025

Our Ravens Baseball and Softball teams are swinging into the playoffs after stellar regular seasons! Let’s show our support as they travel the road to State! Check back here for […]

Mason Wilson Pedals to Major Win at Unbound Gravel

June 17, 2025

On May 31, Mason Wilson ’27 raced the 50-mile junior event at Unbound Gravel in Emporia, Kansas—one of the biggest and most well-known gravel races in the world. The event brings in […]

Hillcrest Academy Welcomes Alum Stephen Bender as New Head Boys Basketball Coach

June 16, 2025

Hillcrest Academy is thrilled to announce the appointment of alumnus Stephen Bender ’97 as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach. Bender brings an impressive 23 years of coaching experience, returning to lead […]

Giving Day Paints Success

June 13, 2025

We are smiling! What a Giving Day 2025 it was on June 11. After the dust settled and every gift was counted, we are thrilled to report that the Hillcrest Academy community joined forces to raise $134,670 from 133 gifts […]

Nate Miller Named Interim Principal

May 29, 2025

It is with great joy that the Hillcrest Academy Operating Board announces Nate Miller ’96 as the Interim Principal and Head of School for the 2025-2026 school year. Nate has served as a […]

Ravens Golfers Soar At State Meet

May 28, 2025

Our Ravens boys golf team absolutely crushed it at the IHSAA Class 1A state tourney held at South Hills Country Club in Waterloo, seizing an electrifying 4th place finish overall! […]

Next Steps

May 23, 2025

On behalf of the Hillcrest Academy Board, please read the following statement regarding the school’s next steps in navigating our leadership transition. Dear Hillcrest community, It is difficult to imagine […]

Marian Marley Stays On As Chemistry Instructor

May 22, 2025

Principal Dwight Gingerich is pleased to share that Marian Marley will join the Hillcrest team officially in the fall as the permanent high school Chemistry instructor. Marian has been filling in teaching […]

Creative Talents on Display: Hillcrest Excels at SEISC Art Event

May 22, 2025

Each year, the Southeast Iowa Super Conference (SEISC) hosts a dynamic art program, featuring both immersive workshops and a prestigious juried art show. This annual event, displayed at the Southeastern […]

Lauren Heck Rounds Out The Middle School Team

May 21, 2025

Principal Dwight Gingerich is pleased to announce that Lauren Heck will join the Hillcrest Academy team in the fall to fill the Middle School English & Language Arts position. Lauren […]