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Attention 8th Grade Parents!! Celebrate your students' success in middle school by ordering a congratulatory yard sign! Deadline to order is by April 24th!
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Rising 6th (currently in 5th grade) & 8th Grade (currently in 7th grade) Curriculum Night- January 29th
This is a presentation for parents/families and students who will be in 6th or 8th grade next school year (2026-2027).
We will discuss middle school transition information, courses (including High School credit options in 8th grade), grading policies in 8th grade, related arts options, and a short Q&A with 8th-grade teachers.
Rising 6th: 5:30-6:15 pmRising 8th: 6:30-7:15 pm
5th Annual Wildcat Community Wellness Night- Thurs., Feb. 5th (5:30-7:30)Join us for the 5th annual community night at Hillcrest Middle School. This event is open to students, staff, and community members! We will have vendors and businesses sharing how they contribute to various aspects of wellness (physical, mental, emotional, and/or social). Food trucks and breakout sessions will also be part of the event. If you are interested in having a booth or leading a breakout session, please contact Ms. DeForest.
Rising Freshman attending Mauldin High School next year are invited to a curriculum night on January 22nd! Parents will be able to learn more about academics, guidelines, and graduation requirements for their student(s) while students will get to participate in a school scavenger hunt. Come out and experience what MHS has to offer!
WIDA ACCESS TESTING FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
WIDA ACCESS testing for English Language Learners (ELLs) will begin in February. This test only applies to students identified as ELLs at our school.
Hillcrest Middle School's test dates are below:Listening Test - Tues, Feb 10 @ 8:45, 10:15, and 1:00Reading Test - Wed, Feb 11 @ 8:45, 10:15, and 1:00Writing Test - Tues, Feb 24 @ 8:45, 10:15, and 1:00Speaking Test - Feb 17-Feb 19 at various times of the day.
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