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Principal's Corner

Welcome to Hamilton Heights! 

This is my third year as principal at Hamilton Heights. Prior to working at the elementary level, I was an assistant principal for 6 years at CAMS South and taught for 14 years and worked in administration for 2 years at CASHS.  This is my 25th year in education and Chambersburg Area School District has been my home for my entire career. 

This year, we will work together to provide positive reinforcements and supports for our students, using the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) programs to model school-wide positive behavior. Our theme this year will support our PAWS-itive school environment and culture, in which we strive to have a Positive Attitude, Achieve Goals, Work and Play Responsibly, and Be Safe.  We love to see our students head to the office with their PAWS tickets, with a huge smile on their face 😀

I believe in open communication and your student’s safety, education, and overall well-being is a top priority. Elementary years lay the foundation for the rest of their academic, social, and emotional future, so we must work together to provide our students with the most meaningful education during their time at Hamilton Heights. I am blessed to work with the most amazing group of teachers and staff who truly care for your students. 

Please feel free to reach out to me via email at michelle.holtry@casdonline.org or call the HH main office at 717-261-3448. 

On a personal note, I live in Shippensburg with my husband, two children, and goldendoodle. My son is a senior in high school and my daughter is a 7th grade ELA/LS teacher at CAMS South. We love to be outdoors, football season is our favorite time of the year, and we enjoy spending time with our family and friends. I am a huge Philadelphia sports fan, cheering on both the Eagles and the Phillies.  

Let’s have a PAWS-itive year.  

Go Huskies!!   

Mrs. Holtry 

                                                                   

Here are some fun facts about Hamilton Heights!

  • Our enrollment is the highest in the elementary schools at CASD with about 600 students. 
  • HH has 50 teachers and an additional 35 support staff employees. 
  • We are "4-deep" in each grade level, K-5th grade. For example, we have 4 Kindergarten classes, 4 first grade classes, etc. 
  • We believe in building character and creating a culture of inclusion and acceptance for all students and staff. 
  • Most of our 5th grade students will transition to CAMS North after completing elementary school. 
  • We have a 5 Day Cycle; Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5. This is very helpful for families to know which "specials" class students have that day. Our specials include Art, Library, Music, and Physical Education.