 In 1955 a bond was passed (1,123 to 660) to build the “$625,000 new elementary school on the northwest corner of Revere and Everett Roads.” The new 12-room school was being built to house Revere's sixth, seventh, and eight grade students from the bath and Richfield schools.The building also featured a “large utility room, combining the features of auditorium/stage, gym, and cafeteria.” In January 1957 it was given the name “Hillcrest” by the board of education.The construction of the building was completed in Spring of 1957 and it opened its doors in the Fall of 1957 with 342 students (grades 6–8) under the leadership of Mrs. Esther Burkett who was previously the principal of Richfield School (Mrs. Caroline Clark took her position as principal at Richfield School).