HMS in Uniform

Mandatory Uniform Policy

We have a mandatory uniform policy here at Hillcrest Middle.  Please contact an administrator at 499-3341 if you have any questions.
 

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From the Principal's Desk

                               
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration, welcome to Hillcrest Middle School.  You are about to join an outstanding team of professionals who are committed to providing you with a superior education.

We believe that a positive environment at home and at school contributes to learning.  Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child's education and in the life of the school.  We know that parents play a key role in helping

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Today, 5/22/2013
High: 85 Low: 66
Chance thunderstorms
28% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 5/23/2013
High: 84 Low: 64
Chance thunderstorms
36% chance of precipitation.

Arrival Time

7:30 am is the earliest arrival time for our students. Adequate   supervision   is   not   available before this  time. Please do not drop your students off before 7:30 am.

Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures:  Drop off time for car riders is from 7:30 AM until 8:15 AM.  Car riders should be dropped off and picked up in the back of the school at the parent drop-off/pick-up area.  The entrance to the parent drop-off/pick-up area is on Old 521 and goes around to the back of the school.  Please do not use the teacher parking lot to drop-off/pick-up students.

Daily Announcements


Hillcrest Middle School Mission Statement

Believing, Achieving and Succeeding
through
Academics, Citizenship and Service.


Hillcrest Middle School Vision Statement

We envision a school
where the major emphasis is on
the development of the total child
and students achieve
simultaneous gains
in academics, citizenship
and service.





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Welcome to Hillcrest Middle School, Home of the Wildcats! 
 

Wildcat Announcements


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. 


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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New Start Time for 2012 - 2013
Our district has established common start and end times for all of our schools. Middle schools will begin at 8:15 am each day and dismiss at 3:15.  The new year begins on August 20th.



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.

HMS Teacher of the Year


 
HMS proudly salutes our 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year.....  

Ms. Sarah Bleshenski

 
 













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What Real Wildcats Know

It All Starts With Breakfast!
 
Research has shown the benefits of a healthy breakfast for school children. More students are eating breakfast and South Carolina's school officials have seen how this has had a positive impact on our students.
 
Hillcrest Middle School serves breakfast to our students each morning, at no cost.  Please encourage your child to eat breakfast every day.

Electronic Communication Devices

The board believes that the possession of electronic devices by students during the school day may have an adverse effect on classroom instruction.  Electronic communication devices are defined as  telecommunication devices, to include mobile telephones that emit an audible signal, vibrate, display a message or otherwise summon or deliver a communication to the processor.

Therefore, any student who is in possession of an electronic communication device as outlined in the district's policy and the Guidelines as noted below is subject to discipline as provided under the district's code of student conduct.


Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 22
Cheer Tryouts

3:30 - 5:00 PM

End of Course Testing
Thursday, May 23
4th Quarter Perfect Discipline Incentive Day
Athletic Awards Night

5:30 PM

Friday, May 24
5th Grade Orientation at Hillcrest
Band /Chorus Bash
World's Finest Fundraiser Dance

1:00 - 3:00 PM


Parent Updates

Attention:  Power School Parent Portal is now available!
 
Using this valuable tool parents can check their students' grades, check on homework, email teachers, and much more! 
If you already have a user name & password from a Sumter School District school you may POWER UP with Parent Portal for the 2012 - 2013 school year. 

If you have not yet established an account  for the Power School Parent Portal you must come by Hillcrest Middle School and complete an access request form and obtain a password.  Forms are available in the Media Center.
 
To access the Parent School Portal click on "Power School Parent Portal"  under Wildcat Parent Resources on the  left. 


PowerSchool & Parent Portal FAQs

What is PowerSchool?

PowerSchool is the student information system used by Hillcrest Middle School. PowerSchool is used for scheduling, taking attendance, storing grades and more. PowerSchool Parent Portal provides parents and students with immediate access to grades, assignments and attendance records.

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