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08/19/2026

Attention Cougar families! We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night! Come walk your student’s schedule, meet our fantastic teachers, and get a preview of all the incredible learning planned for this school year.

🗓 Dates & Times:

6th Grade: August 19th | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

7th & 8th Grade: August 20th | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Reminder: Be sure to snap a screenshot or bring a printed copy of your student's class schedule!

08/18/2026

🎉 LOOK AT OUR COUGARS GO! 🐾

Hill Country Middle School is celebrating an A Rating!

95/100 + ALL 7 DISTINCTIONS! 🏆

Hard work. Big growth. COUGAR PRIDE!

08/13/2026

🐾 THE COUGAR JOURNEY STARTS NOW! 🐾

The first day of school at HCMS was filled with excitement, smiles, new beginnings, and plenty of Cougar spirit!

From the first bell to the final dismissal, our campus was buzzing with energy as students and staff came together to start a brand new year! We’re looking forward to all the learning, laughter, growth, and memories ahead.

Welcome back, Cougars! This is going to be a GREAT year! 🐾

08/11/2026

📣 Still need to pick up your HCMS badge?

We’ve got you! Our Badge Pickup Makeup will be Wednesday, August 12, from 2:00–4:00 PM in the Big Gym.

📍 Please enter through the Competition Gym entrance.
🚫 Please note: There will be no school tours during this time.

Let’s get ready for an awesome year, Cougars! 🐾

08/06/2026

🐾 Hill Country Hello is Tomorrow! 🐾

Cougars, get ready to kick off the 2026–2027 school year! Join us for Hill Country Hello tomorrow to walk campus and pick up your student ID badge.

📍 When: Friday, August 7 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Hill Country Middle School

💡 Pro Tips Before You Head Over

Badge Pickup Location: Enter through the competition gym entrance if you want to grab your ID badge first!

Schedules: Don't forget to double-check your student schedule in Skyward beforehand!

We can't wait to see our Cougars back on campus!

08/05/2026

📚✨ Our teachers spent part of yesterday learning from one another during our Lead & Learn sessions!

Our incredible teacher leaders shared their expertise, strategies, and best practices from their own classrooms, creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

When educators learn together, our students benefit!

08/04/2026

Yesterday was the best first day back with our incredible Hill Country Middle School staff!

The energy, collaboration, laughter, and excitement for the year ahead filled every room. It was a day of reconnecting, welcoming new faces, and preparing to make this an amazing year for our students!

We can't wait to welcome our Cougars back soon! 🐾✨

07/31/2026

What a great way to end Band Camp! 🎶

Today, the Hill Country and West Ridge bands came together for a concert that celebrated the power of unity, collaboration, and music. We are so proud of our students and thankful for our amazing directors!

A special thank you to the Westlake High School band students for their outstanding leadership and for inspiring our young musicians.

07/30/2026

Great learning. Great collaboration. Great leadership.

Our middle school breakout sessions during Welcome Week were filled with meaningful learning, collaboration, and shared ideas as we prepare for an incredible year! Together, we're growing as leaders so we can make an even greater impact on our students. 🐾

07/29/2026

We kicked off the afternoon celebrating our incredible new hires! Each of these talented individuals brings so much passion, skill, and energy to our school family, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome them to the Cougar team! 🐾

Please join us in wishing them a wonderful school year!

Address

1300 Walsh Tarlton Lane
Austin, TX
78746

Telephone

+15127329220

Website

http://hcms.eanesisd.net/

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