Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in public or private kindergarten unless the parent or legal guardian signs a waiver (see Kindergarten Non-Attendance Form at the link below). Any child who will be six years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in first grade.
To enroll a new student in kindergarten or first grade, a parent must present the following at registration:
The GCS Student Enrollment Form and Home Language Survey are provided at the link below if you would like to complete and bring with you to the school when you go to register.
To find out where your child will attend kindergarten or first grade, call the INFOLine at 355-3100 or visit Find Your School.
Senior class make-up graduation orders will be Thursday, January 16th during lunch. Just a $100 down payment is required.
Order your senior's yearbook ad before it's too late! Order through Josten's website.
Please join the GEMS Young Ladies & The Bee Young Ladies in giving to our neighbos, Venice, PRTF for Girls ages 5 to 21.
Items needed:
Items will be collected in the box located in the main office November 8, 2019 - November 21, 2019. Thank you in advance!
Freshman Academy students have the opportunity to travel to the Biltmore Estate on December 13, 2019. The cost of the trip is $50. This is a great opportunity for students near midterm week to take a break and enjoy what the Biltmore has to offer for the holidays. All payments must be made on or before November 22 via cash or check made payable to Hillcrest High School. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Causey at acausey@greenville.k12.sc.us. Students can turn money in to their human geography teacher. All freshman students have the information letter uploaded into Google Classroom.
Students for Animals and the Environment are collecting old towels, blankets, and beds for Greenville Animal Care. If you have any old towels, blankets, and/or beds that you would like to donate, please bring them to room 203 or 324 no later than Dec. 4.
The 1st Semester Exam Schedule is available.
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “Look Within,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Pick up submission guidelines and an entry form from the Main Office and return by Monday, November 25 or Tuesday, November 26 from 8:00-8:40 in the Main Office. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.
A school winner of a gift card will be drawn from participants’ names, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be recognized per category before winners move on to the district level!
For details/rules or to print a student entry form, visit www.scpta.org/reflections under the “Programs” tab.
For questions, contact Mandy Hollingsworth, Hillcrest PTSA Reflections coordinator, at dimemandy@bellsouth.net.
Please follow these steps to support Hillcrest High School:
Thank you!
What is Parent Backpack?
Parent Backpack is an online application that replaces the PowerSchool Parent Portal. With Parent Backpack, you are able to view your child's grades, school attendance, and any discipline incidents when you are logged into the system. Best of all, Parent Backpack works on any device and is mobile friendly.
To access Parent Backpack, go to https://parents.gcsbackpack.com and create an account. Please access directions by clicking on Creating a Parent Backpack Account - English Directions or Direcciones en Español
Here's a video if you would like further instructions.
Here's how to reset your parent password for Parent Backpack.
Directions for Student Notifications and Parent Notifications.
NEW - Invite a Contact Directions
Do you want to recognize a favorite teacher or administrator? Would you like to honor a retiring teacher or graduating senior? Purchasing a brick for the newly named Stephen Chamness Memorial courtyard would be a great gift. The Hillcrest PTSA is sponsoring this wonderful project!! Just click the link below and order your brick now in time for graduation and the end of the school year.
Brick Fundraiser for Stephen Chamness Memorial Courtyard