Cougars Across Campus

Junior/Senior Student Council Visits Rotary

September 12, 2018 HCS Cougars Across Campus, Leaders Serve

On Monday, the junior and senior officers of Hillcrest’s Student Council spoke to members of the South Hinds County Rotary club, of which our Head of School, Dr. Buchanan, is a member. After enjoying lunch, each student spoke about her experiences at Hillcrest, how she has grown as a result of attending HCS, and her plans for the future. It was an excellent opportunity for leaders of our school to reach out to service-minded members of our community.

Back Row, L to R: Club President Don Davis, Sarah Grace Brownlee, Mrs. Massey, Aaliyah Newsome, Abigail Browning, Leah Wells, Dr. Buchanan; Front Row: Kaylyn Turner, Trinity Powell

Rotary is “a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves…. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.”

Welcome, New Students!

August 28, 2018 HCS Cougars Across Campus

This morning in the library during both junior-high and high-school break, our Student Council officers hosted a welcome meeting for students who are new to Hillcrest this year. They were introduced to members of the Student Council, allowed to ask about any Hillcrest traditions or procedures which they were unfamiliar with, and best of all, they were fed Chik-Fil-A biscuits. Above all, we want our new faces to know how glad we are that they are here, and that their Cougar family is here to help. Welcome, new students!

Fourth in State!

August 20, 2018 HCS Cougars Across Campus

Senior Emily Lewis competed at the 4H State Shooting Competition hosted by Mississippi State University at the end of July and placed 4^th in the state in the rifle competition. As a result, she is eligible to compete at Nationals in 2019. She will train all year for this event.

Good luck, Emily!

Fabulous First Week of School

August 13, 2018 HCS Cougars Across Campus

What a great start to a new school year! We began the week with our football team and cheerleaders greeting lower-school students, and helping them carry supplies and find their classrooms.

Upper-school students were updated on important school rules and procedures by their Student Council/Class Officers during an assembly which ended with a school-wide prayer led by Dr. Buchanan and a reminder from Coach Warren and the football team that Hillcrest is more than just a school… It’s a FAMILY!