Ty Heinrichs

Freshman Academy Counselor

theinrichs@spsmail.org

Phone: 417.523.8043

Dior Toynton

Sophomore & BECS Academy Counselor

dntoynton@spsmail.org

Phone: 417.523.8040

Courtney Miller

Junior & STEM Academy Counselor

cmmiller@spsmail.org

Phone: 417.523.8265

Kara Davis

Senior Counselor

kcdavis@spsmail.org

Phone: 417.523.8042

Keelee Hessee

Administrative Assistant

krhessee@spsmail.org

Phone: 417.523.8260

Fax: 417.523.8096

Cindy Happel

Registrar 

clhappel@spsmail.org

Phone: 417.523.8223

Fax: 417.523.8096

What are academies?

College & Career Academies are a college and career pathway experience for students at Glendale and Hillcrest high schools. The new model is a preview of college and career options to help students plan their futures. The College and Career Academy model is defined as a small, safe and supportive learning environment that is contained within a larger high school setting. Hillcrest offers the following academies and pathways.

• Freshman Academy: Students begin their College & Career Academy experience as ninth-graders in Freshman Academy, a half-credit seminar course. Learn more about Freshman Academy here.
• STEM Academy: Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Pathways are Environmental & Natural Resource Management, Health Sciences, and Engineering/Advanced Manufacturing. Learn more about STEM Academy here.
• BECS Academy: Academy of Business, Education, and Cyber Security. Pathways are Teaching, Business Management, and Cybersecurity. Learn more about BECS Academy here.

Class of 2024 can email Mrs. Happel at clhappel@spsmail.org to request their final transcript. If you are seeking education verification, transcripts, or records prior to the 2024 school year, please contact the Records Office for SPS at 417.523.0210 or spsrecords@spsmail.org. Current students will need to complete this form and return it to Mrs. Happel to request their transcripts.