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Change in Assignment Renewals:
Students currently attending HMS on special permission will be automatically renewed to return to HMS next year. Renewal letters were sent home with these students in October with their Q1 report cards. If you want/need to deny your spot at HMS for next year, you must notify the planning and demographics department at 864-355-7266.
2026-2027 Change in Assignment Lottery Window:
From November 10-25, 2025, parents/guardians can go to their first-choice school to complete a form (this form is not available online and can only be completed in person). Parents will receive a copy of their choice form with a number they will use to later check the lottery results. Order of receipt of form during lottery window does not affect choice selection. (Note: Parents of 5K students for 2025-26 should submit choice requests during the Choice Lottery Window, and not wait until kindergarten registration. This includes parents who already have a sibling at the first-choice school. Space is the determining factor whether a child is granted a slot.)
Forms will not be distributed or accepted after the lottery window closes on November 25th, 2025.
The regular choice process will open January 6th, 2026.
Lottery Results will be posted no later than Wednesday, February 11, 2026, on the GCSD website.
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We are proud to announce that Hillcrest Middle School has earned an EXCELLENT school report card rating for the 4th consecutive year resulting in the prestigious Palmetto Gold Award!! Our committment to fostering high student performance within a Caring, Committed, and Connected environment is our top priority.
We are so very proud of our students and staff for their hard work and efforts they put in to earn the highest rating!
Reaching New Heights! At Hillcrest Middle School, we are joining the celebration!
For the first time in Greenville County Schools’ history, the graduation rate has surpassed 90 percent—reaching 90.6% for the Class of 2025, an 18-point increase since 2012! Additionally, 85% of the graduating class earned College/Career Ready status, and 97.7% of Greenville County schools rated Excellent, Good, or Average on the State Report Card. This tremendous progress is a win for our entire community, and you’re a part of it! We are proud—but not finished. Together, we’ll keep the momentum going and ensure students continue to graduate with the skills, credentials, and confidence to succeed in college, the military, or the workforce!
Learn More Here! Dr. Royster's Congratulations
📣 Join the Counseling Advisory Committee (CAC)!
Calling all potential new and returning members! We’re looking for members to attend our Nov. 12 meeting! Parents, teachers, staff, and community members are invited to help plan events and make a positive impact for HMS students. The CAC meets once in the fall and once in the spring.
The CAC helps:✅ Review and improve counseling programs✅ Support school-wide events✅ Provide input on student and parent needs✅ Promote programs that support student success
Fall Meeting:Wed., Nov. 12 |3:45–4:45 PM | Room 309
At this meeting, counselors will share student growth goals, and members will learn about and help plan events like:
Best Buddies Club/Program monthly eventsSocial Media Parent Workshop: Dec. 15College Funding Night: Jan. 13Wellness Week: Feb. 2–6Wellness Night: Feb. 5
Interested? Contact your school counselor this week to join the team and attend the meeting. Make an impact at HMS!
Sign up for Lunch Bunch today!
What is Lunch Bunch? Lunch Bunch is a valuable initiative that invites parents, guardians, family members, and community members to volunteer during student lunch shifts. Your support allows our teachers to enjoy a duty-free lunch once a month—a well-deserved break in their busy day. Volunteering with Lunch Bunch is also a wonderful opportunity to connect with our students, support our dedicated staff, and become an active part of the Hillcrest Middle School community.
If you're able to volunteer, please sign up using the link below.
Lunch Bunch Sign Up
Parents, you can now make payments for school related items ONLINE through My School Bucks! Whether you want to load their lunch account, pay a library fine, or purchase a new ID, it now can all be done through this online program. Click the image below to get started or review the parent guide for step-by-step instructions for setting up your account.
Parent Guide
