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Student Opportunities
Hilger Philanthropist Club
We encourage students to be involved in the community at large. For this reason we have supported the Hilger Philanthropist club. The Philanthropist Club is dedicated to helping the community and encouraging students to get involved in their community. Initially started by James Kwee and now led by Virginia Rickard, this group of students meets once a month to plan a variety of different philanthropy initiatives. A couple of club highlights are their annual Hilger Talent Show fund raiser, Thanksgiving’s Canned Food Drive, their work with the charity organization Cheerful Givers (www.cheerfulgivers.org), and also volunteering at a host of different places. If you are interested in joining the philanthropist club, please contact Virginia Rickard via HHL’s handbook.
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Speaking of volunteering, we have several students, staff and parents who give their time, energy and resources to Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy. Calvin Donaldson is an elementary (K-5th grade) school located in an urban setting in south Chattanooga, right near the foot of Lookout Mountain, in the Alton Park area. The students are largely African-American and from underprivileged families. They are on the failing schools list and receive extra Federal funding to address the academic deficiencies, but this still does not even come close to meeting their needs academically. Volunteers help with basic reading, writing and math skills. Students and adults go once a week or bi-weekly on the same day at the same time. This sort of regularity helps create continuity for the kids, the teacher and the volunteer. The availability for volunteers is anytime between 8:30am and 3:00pm. There are even opportunities for families to participate together. Staff of Hilger and parents of Hilger students are good friends with those who work at and place volunteers at Calvin Donaldson. Lastly, please be reassured that the campus of Calvin Donaldson is a safe place for you and/or your children to participate.
For information on how to participate, please contact Will Honeycutt at kimandwillhoneycutt@yahoo.com or by calling him at 423.821.3344
 Student Activities
All HHL affiliated activities are either free of charge or very minimal cost. We’ve tried to create a host of different opportunities that are excellent in quality, not only for the students who are participating, but also for our family’s involvement. Many of the activities are exceptional avenues for learning, while also being very fun and interactive.
Elementary Drama Productions
Elementary and Middle School Science Fairs
Art Fairs and Shows
Nature Center Field Trip – Elementary students
Rock City Field Trip – Changing of the Colors - Elementary students
PBS Kids Field Trip to Chattanooga’s local PBS station – Elementary students
Shakespeare Competition
Annual Talent Show – Spring Semester
Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive – benefiting the Chattanooga Food Bank
Middle and High School Choir
- Fall Retreat (2 days)
- The Spirit and Cheer of Christmas Production
- Performances at Rock City’s Enchanted Nights and Lights
- Chattanooga Lookouts Game Day - singing the National Anthem
High School Drama Productions – The Hilger Players
- Fall/Winter Production
- Spring Production
Biblical Worldview Conference – High School
Church Clean up Day – First Alliance Church
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Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities*
*While these are not Hilger Higher Learning affiliated sports and activities, these parents/friends have children or have had children involved at Hilger. We’re simply trying to get the word out about extra-curricular activities with people we know, trust and think are doing an excellent job.
Quotes from various students
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“HILGER! Hilger is amazing! Ms. George, the literature teacher, is so sweet and such an amazing teacher! I have learned so much with amazing people to teach me. I have also made amazing friends who I love! Hilger is fun!”
Contact Information
Class Location: First Alliance Church, 1906 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Mailing address: Hilger Higher Learning, 1121 Mtn Terrace, Lookout Mtn, GA 30750
Contact us by calling 706-956-8344 or Email us!
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