Panther News
November 17th - November 21st, 2025 • Fall 2025
LEADER IN ME NOVEMBER THEME: PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST
MEDIA UPDATE:
Reminder: Students will have a monetary fine added to their account if their device is broken, whether on purpose or accidental. It is so very important that students take care of the resources that they are using at school. Let us know if you have any questions.
DISMISSAL EXPECTATIONS:
Students will be dismissed from their last class in the afternoon when they are called, i.e, Walkers, Car Riders, or their specific bus number. Students are required to go directly to their designated departure location/bus. Students can not leave their classroom early or walk to the front office area unless they are car riders or walkers. Students who walk to the front of the school may not re-enter the bus loading area. Those students will be redirected to the front office to contact their parent or guardian regarding having a family member pick them up from school. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
HILSMAN PANTHERS RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM
Panther Reminders:
- Uniforms: Uniforms must be worn each school day including Fridays. The only exceptions will be designated dress-down days that will be announced by a school administrator. CLICK HERE to review to Hilsman dress code. Note that students can wear a Hilsman spirit shirt with uniform bottoms on Fridays.
- School doors open at 8:10 AM. UPDATE
- Front Office Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Early Dismissal: Students may be checked out for early dismissal until 3pm. After 3pm, the front office staff is busy making sure all of our Panthers get home safely and efficiently.
- Bus Changes: To ride the bus home with a friend, parents/guardians submit the change to the front office in writing in the morning. Once our office staff verifies the information with a parent or guardian, the student will receive a pass to ride a correct bus.
- Phones: Students are not permitted to use their cell phone OR have their cell phone out for any reason during the school day. The same is true for wireless headphones. Students are expected to use the phone organizer in each classroom or leave their phone in their locker. If a phone or wireless headphones are confiscated, a parent/guardian/adult may pick up the item at the front desk.
Teens: Enter Financial Education Video Contest for the Chance to Win Money!
Teen students and families: CCSD is pleased to partner with First American Bank & Trust on an amazing opportunity for students ages 13-18! Students are encouraged to enter the local portion of the American Bankers Association's national "Lights! Camera! Save!" contest. FABT will sponsor the local winner, give them a $500 checking account in their name, and submit their entry to the national contest for a chance to win $10,000!
To enter the local contest, go to bit.ly/SavingVideoSubmission, complete the entry form, and submit a video (30 seconds or shorter) on a topic related to personal finance! Find all contest details and information at bit.ly/SavingVideo.
The deadline to enter is Nov. 30! Questions? Email communications@clarke.k12.ga.us.
SPORTS CORNER
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please remember that your student will not be able to participate in sports if they do not have:
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A current physical on file
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Rank One fully completed
Thank you for helping us ensure all student-athletes are ready for the season!
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Counselor's Corner:
SCENES AROUND HILSMAN....
Red ribbon week.....
YEARBOOK:
STUDENT COUNCIL: UPDATES....
21st CENTURY.....
21st Century After School Program Registration Open!
Registration for our *FREE* 21st Century after-school program is now open! We are pleased to continue offering 21st Century programming through federal grant money to middle school school students. Transportation is provided.
Programming includes academic enrichment, STEM, arts, and other educational activities. Days and times vary by school site. See each of these school flyers for more information.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
SPONSORSHIP
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🍕 Thank You, Johnny’s Pizza! 🍕
A huge thank you to Johnny’s Pizza for all the support you show to Hilsman Middle School! We appreciate everything you do for our students and staff.
Be sure to stop by Johnny’s and grab a slice—you’ll be glad you did!
Hilsman Middle School
Website: https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/Domain/24
Location: 870 Gaines School Road, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: 706 548-7281
Facebook: facebook.com/ClarkeCoSchools
Clarke County School District
Website: https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Location: 595 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: 706-546-7721
Facebook: facebook.com/ClarkeCoSchools
