Hillcrest Middle School

Houni's Italian Ice for sale Friday, Sept. 6th during lunch. Cash, card, Venmo, Apple Pay accepted. Student IDs cannot be used.

Way to go Lady Wildcats!!!

🖤🏐💜🔥 let’s Go!! Hillcrest Middle School Hillcrest Middle School Athletics

Congratulations to 8th grader Kaylee Carpin for earning a Positive Referral! Way to go Kaylee!

https://www.facebook.com/share/7r1xBqxUsR2NBRYc/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Come out and support your wildcats!! It’s PJ night! 💜🏐🖤

PARENT VOLUNTEERS WE NEED YOU!!!

We would like to begin our first Lunch Bunch next Friday, 9/13, but we are still in need of parent volunteers to help monitor each lunch shift. As of today, 7th grade needs 3 more volunteers, 6th grade needs all 4 slots still filled, and 8th grade needs 2 slots filled. We would really like to implement this wonderful program for our staff. You can sign up to volunteer at the the link below. Remember to volunteer you must be Level I cleared.

Sign Up Genius to sign up to monitor:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A4AD28AAF58-50507958-lunch #/

Volunteer Application for Level I: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzE6ZW4tVVM=

Lunch Bunch Information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yzgay3kSx-trlRRPWcMRDDBrQUCb_SidoC_6aT2b_nE/edit?usp=sharing

LUNCH BUNCH_2024-2025 HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL’S “LUNCH BUNCH” What is Lunch Bunch: Parent volunteers during lunch When is Lunch Bunch: 1 Friday per month- dates vary 7th :: 10:55-11:35 6th :: 11:55-12:35 8th :: 12:40-1:15 Where is Lunch Bunch: HMS Cafeteria How do I get involved/volunteer: Sign Up Genius...

Congratulations to these 7th graders for earning a Positive Referral! Way to go!

📢🚨Upcoming Sept. 6th 🚨
•Order your student's Homeroom T-shirt 👕
•Attraction Coupon Book 📗Field Trip Fundraiser ends
•Shopfund.com 🛍️Online Field Trip Fundraiser ends

Need more details about how to order? Students can access all the information in their School Counselor's Google Classroom. We will also be sending a Parent/student Backpack message with all the links you may need.

Wildcats of the Month for August!!! What is Wildcat of the Month? It’s being an all around good citizen and student and these Wildcats are already making a positive impression on their teachers. The following groups of students were chosen by their team of teachers to be honored as Wildcats of the Month for August. Each month each team chooses two students to represent their team as Wildcats of the Month. Congratulations to these Wildcats!

Today they will enjoy a Chick-fil-a lunch provided by our local business partner and Wildcat of the Month sponsor, KEMET Electronics.

Way to go WILDCATS!!

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🐯UPDATE! There is still time to enter to win! Attached is the entry form, please feel free to print it out and send it in with your child! 🐯

🚗 🚗 🚗 HMS PTA is raffling off 2 PARKING PASSES to be used during car line for the first semester! The parking spots are in front of the school and will be clearly marked as CAR LINE parking from 3:00-3:30pm every day.
Tickets are $5 each and you can purchase multiple tickets. Random drawing will be on September 4th, with parking beginning September 9th (ending on December 20th). A separate drawing will be held for the second semester.
Students will be bringing order forms home THIS WEEK. CHECK THEIR FOLDERS. We do not have an online purchase option. All orders need to be sent in to homeroom teachers via cash/check made out to HMS PTA.
The last day to purchase is August 30th! Good luck!!

Sky Cream Ice Cream Friday for purchase during lunch! Prices range from $3-$6. Bring cash or card for purchases.

HMS Clubs are here!!! Please see Club Schedule and Club Brochure for more information- links below. Each club's contact rep is listed for more information. Feel free to email or visit them in person. Emails can be found on the HMS website.

Club Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1faUVaS3hCfncjlicaHjq5vYVN4Kx57k4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114088574146018106348&rtpof=true&sd=true

Club Brochure- also below- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gjmYy9PaZx3gGT5VDJZqyYDwAJz--gf3/view?usp=sharing

South Carolina is home to 3 Governor's Schools that offer incredible opportunities for driven students with interests in the arts, agriculture, or STEM!
Sept. 8-19, the Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe, the Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, and the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics are teaming up to offer information sessions across the state for interested families.

Learn more about these tuition-free, residential high schools, and register to attend Endless Opportunities. www.EndlessOpportunitiesSC.com

Say, CHEESE!!! Picture day is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 27th. Come dressed to impress and smile big 😀😀😀!

Upcoming Dates and Special Events

Monday, Aug 26th
Wildcat Market AM
Volleyball Game at Beck Academy, 5:30 pm

Tuesday, Aug 27th
FALL PICTURES!

Wednesday, Aug 28th
Concessions Sold at Lunches
Volleyball Game at Woodmont Middle, 5:30 pm

Thursday, Aug 29th
Wildcat Market AM
6th Grade Chorus Girls Bash, 3:30 pm

Friday, Aug 23rd
Sky Cream Ice Cream sold at Lunches

SIC Elections
We are still` accepting School Improvement Council nominations. Please click on the link below to volunteer or nominate someone. Thank you for your assistance.
2024-2025 SIC Nominations

Update on Book Fairs
Greenville County Schools, including Hillcrest Middle, will not be able to host an in-person book fair this school year like we have in the past. We hope to be able to host them again in the future, and below is an explanation of why book fairs are being paused at this time.

Greenville County Schools and our school recognize the value in school-sponsored book fairs as a way to promote reading with students while also engaging parents and the community in support of literacy. Additionally, book fairs provide a fundraising opportunity for schools that have a positive impact on students and the community.

Effective August 1, 2024, South Carolina’s State Board of Education passed SC Regulation 43-170, which outlines new requirements for how instructional materials provided by schools or made available to students in school are selected. As a result, Greenville County Schools finds it necessary to pause all book fairs for this school year while it works with vendors to find a solution that ensures compliance and avoids a circumstance that may place employees in jeopardy of violating provisions of the regulation. The logistics of book fairs involve large containers of books and other material being delivered to schools, set out, packed up, picked up, restocked, and sent to the next school on a short turnaround time. It is not possible for school personnel to vet all book fair content after it arrives, nor can vendors provide accurate content information far enough in advance for it to be vetted through the District prior to the start of fall book fairs.

The District’s Academics team is actively working with schools and individual book fair vendors to explore ways to continue offering book fairs in the future. During the time needed to ensure full compliance with the new regulation, there are alternatives, such as book clubs and online book fairs, for schools to consider. We will share more information once we have evaluated those other options for this year.
Greenville County Schools and our school understand the importance of book fairs as a way to promote reading while also raising funds for the schools. Please know that the District is committed to finding alternative solutions in the future that comply with Regulation 43-170 and allow us to continue engaging parents and the community in support of literacy within our schools and at home.

Shout out to our girls for going 4-1 yesterday! Great job lady Wildcats!

ATTENTION PARENT VOLUNTEERS!! WE NEED YOU 😄😄😄!!!

Calling parent volunteers to help with our new program, Lunch Bunch! Must be Level I cleared to volunteer.

Volunteer Application for Level I: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzE6ZW4tVVM=

Lunch Bunch Flyer Info- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yzgay3kSx-trlRRPWcMRDDBrQUCb_SidoC_6aT2b_nE/edit?usp=sharing

Signup Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A4AD28AAF58-50507958-lunch #/

CALLING PARENT VOLUNTEERS!!! NEW Parent Volunteer opportunity!

READ, READ, READ ALL ABOUT IT! HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL’S “LUNCH BUNCH”

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yzgay3kSx-trlRRPWcMRDDBrQUCb_SidoC_6aT2b_nE/edit?usp=sharing

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/nmNHbfSeuaA6pjXF/?mibextid=ox5AEW

Sixth grade enjoying Vampire Penguin today during lunch.

This morning our amazing PTA hosted a Volunteer Informational Breakfast for parent volunteer. Our PTA President, Bobby Nusspickel explained all the ins regarding volunteering at HMS! Thank you to all the parents who attended!! We can’t wait to see you!

Sixth graders were able to enjoy a Pops & Pals Popsicle Party this morning during PAWS time. They mixed and mingled with other teams to socialize and meet new friends and visit old friends. They had a blast!!!

Let us introduce our 2024 Wildcat Volleyball Team!! Go WILDCATS!!!! Let do this!!

Your 2024 Wildcats 💜🏐🖤 Hillcrest Middle School Hillcrest Middle School Athletics

Vampire Penguin tomorrow during lunch. Cash or card and prices range from $3-$5.

Upcoming Dates and Special Events

Monday, Aug 19th Wildcat Market AM

Tuesday, Aug 20th 6th Grade Strings Meeting 6:00pm
LAST DAY FOR GRADE 8 PSAT SIGN UP

Wednesday, Aug 21st Concessions Sold at Lunches
Thursday, Aug 22nd Wildcat Market AM
7th and 8th Grade Strings Meeting 6:00 pm
Friday, Aug 23rd Vampire Penguin at Lunches
Fall Play Auditions 3:30 pm

Thank you for your patience in our car lines. Please be reminded of the following:

We have observed students being dropped off in the parking lot AND on the sidewalk on Garrison Road. ALL students must be dropped off in the carlines. Please do not drop students off on the other side of the median, in the parking lot or on the sidewalks.

Use both lanes in the Garrison Road Carline until you reach the dumpster on the right. At this point, please alternately merge into one line nearest the curb.

Please pull up as far as you can in the carline when dropping off and picking up. Stopping short creates traffic jams.

Please do not park your vehicles on the sidewalks on Garrison Road when picking up in the afternoons. You can pull over to get out of traffic, but please stay on the grass. We have walkers that need to access the sidewalk. Thank you!

GRADE 8

PSAT TEST

Any 8th grader is invited to take the PSAT/NMSQT test on Wednesday, October 9th. The last day to sign up is August 20th at 3 pm. Students that qualify to take the test for free have been notified. All other 8th graders may take the test, but will have to pay a fee of $13.10. Hillcrest Middle can take cash or a check. The cash must be exact change and checks can be written out to Hillcrest Middle. The purpose of taking the test in 8th grade is to compete in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Students will take this test again in 10th grade. We cannot accept any other sign-ups after August 20th. See Ms. Skenteris in room 116 for information to sign up.

SIC Elections
We are now accepting School Improvement Council nominations. Please click on the link below to volunteer or nominate someone. Thank you for your assistance.
2024-2025 SIC Nominations

HMS SIC Nominations 2024-2025 Hillcrest Middle School is currently taking nominations for this year’s School Improvement Council (SIC) committee. If you are interested in serving or would like nominate someone for this committee please complete this form. We must elect at minimum two parents and one teacher. The current teache...

ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS!!!

Tonight's volleyball game against Berea has been cancelled. When/if rescheduled, we will send an update.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/uRzVQQ33EAhmXxj6/?mibextid=ox5AEW

Interested in volunteering with our PTA?!

Please join us for coffee ☕️ and muffins on Friday 8/23 from 9-10am in the school library! We will discuss volunteer openings for Hillcrest Middle PTA and hear from some of our wonderful school administrators.

Use the signup genius to RSVP so we can get a proper head count.

Can't wait to see you there! 🎉

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054DADA928A6FE3-50753983-volunteer

Students and chaperones, we’re excited to see you at this year's Grade Level Field Trip! Visit Orangesky Travel to explore the details of each trip and reserve your spot while there’s still availability. Use the unique trip code for your grade level through the booking links provided below.

6th Grade Trip- Dollywood (Mar. 12) https://orangeskytravel.com/100723
7th Grade Trip- Pigeon Forge (Nov. 1) https://orangeskytravel.com/100821
8th Grade Trip- (Nov. 17-19) Washington, DC https://orangeskytravel.com/100686

Attraction Coupon Books are available for purchase now through September 6th! Each grade level has a unique link or QR code for purchasing, so students can earn credit toward their grade-level field trips.

The Attractions Coupon Book offers incredible savings, with over $7,000 in LOCAL discounts at hundreds of restaurants and businesses, plus FREE Mobile Coupons for all of NC, SC, and VA!

Here’s how you can help support our fundraiser:

COST: $25 per book
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: Credit (EZPay)
Online Order Link: https://www.attractionsbook.com/ezpay
6th Grade EZPay Code: Hillcrest6th
7th Grade EZPay Code: Hillcrest7th
8th Grade EZPay Code: Hillcrest8th
Don’t forget to ACTIVATE YOUR FREE FUNDRAISING SELLER PAGE to share with family and friends via email, social media, or text!

Fundraising Programs & Coupon Books: Attractions® Dining & Value Guide Fundraiser coupon books for schools, civic groups, and sports teams. Save money at your favorite restaurants.

Students & Parents
Our fundraiser site is LIVE! Now through Sept. 6th!!!

100% OF THE PROFITS will be credited towards your student's Orangesky Grade Level Field Trip Account or can go towards one of our local trips.
YOU EARN 70% PROFIT FROM ONLINE DONATIONS!
YOU EARN 40% ON FOOD/SPECIALITY ITEMS!
YOU EARN 50% PROFIT ON EVERYTHING ELSE!
Here’s how to support yourself:

1. REGISTER here: https://www.shopfund.com/
2. SHARE custom student support links with family and friends
(goal is to share with 10 family /friends)
3. How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752027)

Students will ALSO earn a FUN PRIZE …just for registering!

You’ll be amazed how JUST SHARING this with your family, friends, and co-workers makes a difference!

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CALLING PARENT VOLUNTEERS!!! NEW Parent Volunteer opportunity!

READ, READ, READ ALL ABOUT IT! HILLCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL’S “LUNCH BUNCH”

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yzgay3kSx-trlRRPWcMRDDBrQUCb_SidoC_6aT2b_nE/edit?usp=sharing

ATTENTION 7TH GRADE PARENTS!!!
Link to order 7th grade Homeroom T-Shirts!

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