Students at Hill Magnet School performed an original, student-written and produced play during the school's monthly Arts in Focus Day, on December 11, 2003. Cinderella's First Kwanza, showcased performances by the orchestra, band and dance classes; it included student-designed sets and costumes.

The story took place six months after the original Cinderella left off. Cinderella and Prince Charming returned to visit her family and to celebrate Kwanza.

"The script did a wonderful job of incorporating character education into the story line," said Laura Hodges, principal. "For example, the mice personified human character traits."