Ram Ready Announcements

Important Spirit Week Information

Spirit week particioation signs ups will begin this week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) during lunch and will continue next week (Tues, Wed, Thurs). All proceeds go to Alzheimer's Association.
Wristbands for Spirit Week that will get you into all IN SCHOOL events will be sold starting Thursday (10/16) after school 4-4:30 in The Commons and Friday morning (10/17) 7:45-8:35 in The Commons.
Our Spirit Week will begin Friday, October 17 and go through Friday, October 24. This year our charity is the Alzheimer's Association. All funds raised will go to this deserving organization. Some events that we would love to get the community involved in is our Family Night at the Mill in Fountain Inn on Friday October 17th 6-8pm, our Pancake Breakfast and The Vendor Market in the cafeteria on Saturday, October 18th 8:30-10:30am, and our Trunk or Treat in the student parking lot on Sunday, October 19th 4-6pm. Please reach out to Mrs. Gar with any questions.

Fine Arts Center Application

The Fine Arts Center application is open until January 15! Please head to: THIS SITE for an overview of the admissions process. The APPLY page also has specific instructions for students.

Please note that the application has moved to a different system, and is no longer through Student Backpack. Everything will be done through the Acceptd program via THIS website.

Fafsa Night

Parents of seniors are invited to join us for a FAFSA night during which you will be able to work with college admissions counselors to complete the FAFSA, which is required by all colleges, universities, and technical colleges. Please RSVP by using the link on the form or click the link below.

Fafsa Night RSVP Form

Beta Club Induction

Image is the black and yellow beta club logo BETA Club is having Induction for new members on Wednesday, 10/8. Students must arrive by 5:40pm, ceremony will begin at 6pm. Friends and family are invited to attend.

National Honor Society Induction

Image is the blue and black National Honor Society logo The National Honor Society 2025 Induction is on October 29th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium.

Senior MAKEUP Portraits

Below is the link to sign up for Senior Portraits if you did not take yours in the Summer. Please note that they are first come, first served. Seniors who have not taken their photos yet will need to take their pictures at Images Studio. Please email wmore@greenville.k12.sc.us with any questions. Make sure you complete your Senior Quote form that is loaded in the Senior Grade Level Google Classroom.

Images Studio Sign ups

2025 HHS Spirit Week Sponsor

Click the link below to have your business logo added to our 2025 Spirit Week T-Shirt! All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Association.

Spirit Week Sponsor Form

Girls Flag Football

Any girl interested in playing Flag Foootball, make sure to fill out the form below.

Flag Football Interest Form

Fine Arts Center Student Visitation Day

Image is purple and white with the words "The Fine Arts Center" and a QR code on it. Are you interested in exploring the programs at the Fine Arts Center and would like to experience firsthand what it is like to be a part of the FAC community? If so, please scan the QR code for a visit on October 28, 2025, from 9:15-11:00 AM. More information to follow for those students who complete the form. The deadline to complete the form is October 14, 2025.

Programs Offered at the FAC

Architecture – no prior experience required
Creative Writing – no prior experience required
Dance (Ballet and Modern) – no prior ballet or modern dance experience required
Digital Filmmaking – no prior experience required
Music – Jazz Studies, Percussion, Recording Arts, Strings Chamber Music, Voice, Winds Chamber MusicNote: Students auditioning for Jazz Studies, Percussion, Strings, and Winds must already play their instrument; we do not accept beginners in these areas.
Theatre Design & Production – no prior experience required; ideal for students who enjoy working with their hands and solving problems
Theatre Performance – no prior experience required (though prior experience is helpful)
Visual Arts – applicants should have solid foundational skills in visual arts

Boys Basketball Golf Tournament

Support your Hillcrest Boys Basketball Team with as round of golf! Click the link below. Email Coach Corliss for more information.

Preorder your Clack Fan from Cheer!

Preorder your Clack Fan from our Cheeleaders now! Click the link below to be the loudest supporters at our games!

Clack Fan Preorder List

Ram Recovery Information

Are you taking an EOC Course? If so, click on the link below for more information about our NEW Ram REcovery program.

Ram Recovery at Hillcrest High School is a structured academic support initiative designed to help students recover missed assignments during their lunch period, ensuring they stay on track academically without losing valuable instructional time.

This program currently focuses on students enrolled in End-of-Course (EOC) classes, including:

English 2 (CP and Honors)

Algebra 1 (CP and Honors)

U.S. History (CP, Honors, and AP)

Biology (CP and Honors)

Ram Recovery Information

Weekly Messages

Every week our Interim Principal will call home with a weekly update. These calls come out on Sunday afternoons. If you miss them, they are also available under the "Resources" dropdown above.

Senior Dues

Attention Class of 2026:
Get a head start on your senior year by paying your Senior Dues using the QR code above or clicking the link below.

Important: Seniors who plan to drive to school must have their Senior Dues paid before receiving a parking pass.

MySchoolBucks payment link

Updated Parking Information!

Parking Permit Information

Students who are planning on driving to school, and who have not applied to the waitlist must do so by July 13th at 7PM. You only need to apply to the waitlist if you did not apply prior to the May 15th deadline. Waitlist applications have already been sent out by Mr. Smith, and the link is also below.

For students who applied in May, notifications will be sent out on July 14th at 11 AM. The pickup dates are now July 21st and 31st at 9 AM - 4 PM, with a break from 12-1:30. Student spots are not pre-assigned, and spot considerations are made for late arrival students, PM release students, Golden Strip, FAC, and Innovation Center students.

Students who cannot make either pickup date need to email Chad Smith ASAP so they can be given an August date for pickup.

Waitlist Form Here

Purchase Graduation Pictures

Please head to the link below to purchase pictures from the 2025 Graduation AFTER May 22, 2025.

Picture Purchase Link

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