HMS families:
Publix is changing their school incentive program. There will be no more keychain cards.
If you already have a Publix account, simply log in, Select- the Go to My Account tab- under your name. Select- My Publix partner box and select or type in HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL.
To support our school, sign up for Publix Partners through your www.publix.com account (set up is easy if you don't already have one) and select Hillcrest Middle School.
Then, enter your phone number at checkout each time you make an eligible purchase.
This is an easy way to support HMS.
Parents, Greenville County Schools has a Parent Backpack where you can check your child's grades and other pertinent information.
Click here to access the website and set up an account if you do not have one.
Para Crear una Cuenta de Mochila Para Padres
The SC State Department of Education Report Cards are now available on-line. Click here to read the Hillcrest Middle Report Card.
There is a new program available to parents who would like to learn English and become more involved in their child’s academic achievement. The program is free to parents and is on a first come first serve basis. Rosetta Stone® Community Solution for K-12 is a program available to the parents of our English Language Learners. This program will provide the parents of our English Language Learners with an opportunity to learn and develop their English Language skills. It will also enable parents to increase their engagement in their child’s school and contribute to improving their child’s educational achievement. The online lessons from Rosetta Stone® Community Solution for K-12 allow parents to use this program at home, work, on their phone, or anywhere they have access to the internet.
If you would like to have access to this program, please contact your child’s ESOL teacher. The ESOL teacher will be able to provide you with a code to access the program and share general log-in instructions.
Welcome to the Hillcrest Middle Attendance Information Page. You can find answers to questions you may have regarding your child's attendance. Please feel free to call our school office for any questions at 355-6101
Here are a few reminders to help you and your student have a successful year at HMS:
School starts promptly at 8:25am.
No early dismissals after 2:45pm.
Students are allowed to miss 10 school days each year.
School is dismissed at 3:15 pm.
A parent must send a note for ANY absence or it will remain unexcused.
Students should be picked up from school no later than 3:45 pm.
Submit This Form For Your Child's Absence.
Email a Scanned Doctor's Excuse - aalee@greenville.k12.sc.us
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
To view a video on how to create your Parent Backpack, click on the blue Backpack icon.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qq8f-ngc0tuVz1GH_bs2Itvn21MqCzlm/view
You will need an email address to create an account. You can obtain a free email account at Outlook.com, Google (Gmail), etc.
Para Crear una Cuenta de Mochila Para Padres - Se necesita una dirección de correo electrónico para crear una cuenta. Usted puede obtener una cuenta de correo electrónico gratuita en Outlook.com, Google (Gmail), etc.
Eighth Grade students have the opportunity to visit Williamsburg, VA in April of 2020 for their grade level field trip. For more details click here on the link to details about the itinerary and dates.
The HMS Band and Chorus will take their trip to Florida April 1-5, 2020. The trip includes judged performances at Disney World.
Their Carowinds adjucicated performance date has not been set as of yet.
Get a preview of what your student needs for the next school year.
We have created a trip webpage that has more information regarding the 7th Grade 19-20 Savannah Field Trip- Apr. 23-24, 2020 (including the booking code, booking instructions, package inclusions, etc. Our trip webpage can be found here..
BETA Club Field Trip to the state convention will be January 15-17, 2020. More details to follow.
Tdap Vaccine
In accordance with South Carolina law, all 7th grade students must have the Tdap vaccination. Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against three potentially life-threatening bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphteria and pertussis (whooping cough).
Hillcrest Middle School requires that the vaccination (or exemption) be completed and all immunization certificates turned into the school before the student starts orientation for the 2019-20year. Students will NOT receive their schedule if the school does not have all of their correct documentation on file. We appreciate everyone who has already completed the Tdap requirements If you have not, please be advised of this policy and complete the requirements as soon as possible.
Please do not wait until the start of your child's 7th grade school year. This must be on file with our nurses prior to the start of 7th grade. Please feel free to fax proof of vaccination to 864-355-9923, or email it to our School Nurse, Deane Hines. Thank you four your immediate attention to this matter.
Safety and Respect Rules for School Buses and Drivers.
Link to End of the Day Bus Arrival Document