Upcoming Events
Announcements
Making Caring Connections with HMS
Community/Parent Relations Committee Survey:
We are looking for "connections" in our community through our HMS parents. By filling out this survey, the committee will be able to reach out to various business owners to help HMS support the needs of our amazing student body.
Link to Survey: https://forms.gle/EVJthHmT6au2eXuFA
Shoes For Water
The Beta Club is collecting shoes for Shoes for Water. There are 3 blue collection barrels where you can donate shoes. We will be collecting until winter break. Clean out your closets and donate to a worthy cause!!
Student Council Representatives
2019-2020 Student Council Winners
President: Addison Wilkins
Vice-President: Izzie Wilson
Secretary: Olivia Armstrong
6th Grade Historian: Krish Verma
7th Grade Co-Historians: Molly-Breeze James & Liam Hooks
8th Grade Historian: Gracie James
HMS Field Trips
FIELD TRIP SIGN UPS:
There are still spots available for the 6th-8th grade field trips. Space is limited. Please visit the links below to register and make your deposit for the trip while space is still available.
6th grade- Pigeon Forge, TN
7th grade- Savannah, GA
8th grade- Williamsburg, VA
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.
Individual Graduation Plan Conferences
Mon Nov 11, 2019 – Mon Dec 16, 2019
All 8th graders with a parent/guardian are required to have an IGP conference with a counselor. Topics discussed: Naviance tasks, career interests, test scores, requirements for graduation, scholarship info, GPAs.
Use this link to choose your date and time.
School Report Card
The SC State Department of Education Report Cards are now available on-line. Click here to read the Hillcrest Middle Report Card.
SC Governor's School
SC Governor's School
for the FIne Arts
Application is due by January 8, 2020
Fine Arts Center Application
Fine Arts Center Application
Attention: 8th Grade Students and families only
Application due by December 20, 2019
Can't Get On Chromebook at Home?
Try these instructions if you are having problems accessing the internet at home on your Chromebook.
Publix Partners
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.
GCSD Parent Backpack
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
Attendance Information
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
Bus Arrivals Document
Safety and Respect Rules for School Buses and Drivers.
- RESPECT for drivers and expectations of safety
- Sit properly in seats (backs on the back of the seats, book bags in your laps, mouths closed)
- Aisle has to be clear at all times; no one near/leaning on the emergency exit
- Stay in seats at all times
- Phones/music ONLY with earbuds or headphones – No speakers
Link to End of the Day Bus Arrival Document