The South Carolina Department of Education has awarded Hillcrest Middle School the 2011 Palmetto Silver Award in recognition of academic achievement.
In its 11th year, the Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver awards program was created by the South Carolina General Assembly to recognize schools that attained high levels of absolute performance, high rates of growth, and substantial progress in closing achievement gaps between groups of students.
Battle on the Hill
WHAT: "Ballin" for a Cure
WHERE: Hillcrest Middle School
WHEN: March 22, 2014
TIME: 8 am - 4 pm
Admission: $3.00
Contact Tee Morant @ 803.463.7255 to register your Adult Team. Cost of registration is 175.00.
All proceeds go to Relay for Life.
Box Tops for Education
New Promotion: Big G Bonus Box Tops Promotion!
Way to go, Wildcats! We have earned $1,266.50!
Click the link below to see details:
http://www.boxTops4education.com
Big G Cereal (and other products) Bonus Box Tops Promotion (ends Jan. 26, 2014) Good ONLY at Food Lion Stores.
Buy 3 select Big G products, get 15 Bonus Box Tops
- Buy 4-5 select Big G products, get 20 Bonus Box Tops
- Buy 6+ select Big G products, get 40 Bonus Box Tops
To get coupons for products, go to www.coupons.com.
Congratulations to our 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year!!!
Mrs. Tenika Chambers
School Counselor
We are proud of you!
ELDA Testing
ELDA testing will begin the week of February 17 for students that participate in the ESOL program at Hillcrest Middle School. This test is required of all students statewide that receive ESOL services.
Doctor appointments and other out of school functions should not be scheduled on testing dates. In accordance with Sumter School District Policy and State Testing Regulations, students are not permitted to bring electronic devices into the testing environment. If a cell phone or any electronic device is collected from the student, the device will be held until the testing window has ended. We need your support to ensure that your child is present, on time each day, and alert to do his/her best.
At Hillcrest Middle, we want all students to be successful. We appreciate your cooperation and support.
Hillcrest Hoodies are in!!! Cost is $25.00 each; get yours today!
Hillcrest Middle, in accordance with district, state and federal guidelines, will practice the following emergency drills with our students:
Fire Drill - Monthly
Earthquake Drill - Annually
Tornado Drill - Annually
Intruder/Lockdown Drill - Once per semester
School Bus Evacuation - Once per semester
NEWS FROM GUIDANCE
"Summer at St. Andrews University"
Summer at St. Andrews University is a unique experience for students who are aready to immerse themselves into an academic subject. Students elect one Major and one Elective to study each week. Academics feature hands-on, project-based classes with small class sizes and enthusiastic, talented teachers. Each student chooses a Major and an Elective.
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NEW RULE
FOR SCHOOL
Starting in August 2013, ALL seventh graders will be REQUIRED to get the Tdap vaccine to protect against whooping cough (pertussis).
Students who have not had a Tdap vaccination may not be allowed to attend school.
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Parents are always welcome at Hillcrest Middle School. We invite you to visit your child's class or have lunch with your child. Guests should report to the front office immediately upon arrival and secure a visitor's pass.