February 1st - February 5th, 2021
General News
COVID Update and the Schedule for Return
CCSD is actively working with community partners to coordinate a staff vaccination effort. Teachers and school staff can begin to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as the state transitions to Phase 1B. The number of COVID cases in Athens-Clarke County (and neighboring counties), along with staff vaccinations, are important variables for determining the schedule and process for returning students to our buildings.
The district is anticipating a return to in-person instruction using a phased-in approach beginning mid-February. Students will return in a hybrid model (1-2 days a week) by group (e.g., SPED adaptive, elementary, middle school, and high school). More details will be provided next week.
Credit Recovery Begins This Monday 2/1
Credit Recovery will begin Monday for students who failed one or more classes in Quarter 1 or Quarter 2. Students participating in Credit Recovery will meet on Zoom with teachers after school to work on assignments and bring up their former grades. If you have any questions or concerns about your child participating in Credit Recovery, please contact your child's teachers.
Important Upcoming Dates
Please be aware of the following upcoming dates and events. Note that this list will continue to be added to each week as more events are planned and scheduled, and also that some of these dates are subject to change:
- 2/1- Credit Recovery begins
- 2/19- Conference Day
- 2/25- CSHS Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
- 3/10- Quarter 3 ends
- 3/11-3/12- Student/Staff Holiday (No School)
- 3/15- Quarter 4 begins
- 4/2-4/9- Spring Break (No School)
- 4/30- PSAT for 8th Graders
- 5/20- Last Day of School
Calling All Artists! Hilsman T-Shirt Design
We are looking for students to submit a new "Hilsman Swag" t-shirt design! Design chosen will be on all of Hilsman's Spring Swag! Please email designs to Mrs. Hensley at hensleyh@clarke.k12.ga.us by February 7th.
How to Check Out Hilsman eBooks
Panther families, we have a great selection of eBooks with many more on the way. Click here for super easy instructions on how to access them quickly from any device!
Technology Repair Request Form
If students are having technology issues, please fill out this form. Mrs. Neace and Mrs. Gonzalez are working around the clock to address each request and help make sure everyone's devices are working properly!
Student Meals
CCSD will continue to provide free student meals during virtual learning (either at curbside locations or via bus routes).
Community Resources
Please click here to view community food resources for families.
The Northeast Health District has a free COVID-19 testing and vaccination drive-through at 355 Oneta Street in Athens. Appointments are required. Click here or call 706-340-0996 to make an appointment.
Technology Repair Request Form
If students are having technology issues, please fill out this form. Mrs. Neace and Mrs. Gonzalez are working around the clock to address each request and help make sure everyone's devices are working properly!
How Can I Stay Updated?
- Check your email. Hilsman will use Campus Messenger to email parents/guardians all school-wide announcements. Follow these directions to sign up:
- Go to bit.ly/ccsdportal1 to learn how to create a parent portal account (Spanish version: bit.ly/ccsdportal1esp)
- Update your Campus Messenger settings with the directions at bit.ly/messengersettings
- Sign up for the Hilsman PTO page for more frequent updates. Search Facebook for "Hilsman Middle School PTO, Athens GA"
- Check Google Classroom for class announcements.
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What's happening this week:
Click the links below to check out the plans for each subject! Each teacher in each subject will be covering the same material.
How can I support my student?
You are the most important person in helping your student succeed, and we want you to partner with us so we can help students be as successful as possible.
Help your student establish a routine that includes a consistent bedtime wake up time.
Help them establish a consistent place to work during class with a table/desk.
Help your student find a consistent place for school materials so they always know where their materials are. Help them organize their materials and/or papers for each class.
Headphones will be very helpful if there is more than one student attending class.
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