Hilltop Heritage MS Bobcats

01/27/2026

Good evening Hilltop Heritage Families,

End of Semester: The first semester ends this week. Please remind your student to take any final opportunities to improve their grades. There is no school on Jan. 30 (teacher workday).

Beyond the Bell Registration: Club B registration is open Jan. 13–25 for Session 3 (Feb. 9–Apr. 3). Families must clear outstanding invoices in MySchoolBucks before registering. Support is available at [email protected].

Daily Preparedness: Please ensure your student brings their laptop, charger, and AVID binder every day.
Replacement charger option (if lost): https://a.co/d/3iLMA6t
Broken school-issued chargers can be exchanged under warranty.

Feb. 10 Special Election: Voters will consider Propositions 1 & 2, which replace expiring levies.

Prop 1 supports daily operations, staffing, arts, music, and athletics.
Prop 2 supports technology for students and staff.
More info: TacomaSchools.org/Vote

Session 3 Sports: Registration for Girls Basketball and Cross Country is open on FinalForms. More details available on the district Athletics and Activities page.

For more details, please check your email.

February 10, 2026 Election - Tacoma Public Schools serves students in Pierce County, Fircrest, University Place, Ruston, Lakewood, Federal Way, Puyallup and the surrounding area.

01/27/2026

Check out our Glass Shop!!!

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Checkout our former Bobcat!

While our AVID elective classes are all currently working on this year's essay, Azalea Snowmassara was on City Line News this morning talking about her winning National Essay from last years contest! YouTube link here: https://youtu.be/IIZP8qNuEbg?si=Zw6YmIBe2sSRnT4Y

Go BOBCATS!

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11/23/2025

Go Bobcat Music Department!

11/17/2025

Good evening, Hilltop Heritage Families,

Progress Reports: Available early next week in ParentVUE. Regular attendance matters—missing 2 days a month equals a month lost by year’s end.

Fundraiser: Brown Bear Car Wash tickets are $12. Purchase online or in the main office. Tickets delivered after Thanksgiving Break.

Thanksgiving Break: No school Nov. 26–28; district offices closed.

Family Paint Night: Thurs., Dec. 4, 6–8 PM in the cafeteria. Dinner provided! RSVP [here]. Questions? Contact Dawn Baughman at [email protected].

Club B Session II: Dec. 1–Jan. 30. Registration closes today. Clubs: Creative Art, STEA(AI)M Crew, Multi-Sports, Drum Line.

Science Field Trips: Coming in December. Watch for permission slips. Interested in chaperoning? Email your student’s science teacher or note on the slip.

Food Drive: Details [here]. Drop off after 2:30 PM.

Tutoring: Free online help daily 11 AM–midnight via Tacoma Public Library. In-person option: Thursday nights at University of Puget Sound.

Choice Enrollment: Applications open in ParentVUE until Jan. 11, 2026. Separate applications for IDEA, SAMI, SOTA also due Jan. 11.

10/27/2025

Hilltop Heritage Updates:

Picture Day Make-Up: Rescheduled to Tuesday, Nov. 12 for students who missed September photos.

Veteran’s Day Assembly – Nov. 7: Help us honor military service members! Send a photo, brief description (name, branch, student relation) to [email protected] for our slideshow.

Trunk or Treat – Oct. 29, 6–7:30PM: Want to host a trunk or donate treats? Contact Ms. Waller at [email protected].

Spirit Week:

Mon: All Black
Tue: Sports Day
Wed: Pajama Day
Thu: SpongeBob Day (6th–Yellow, 7th–Pink, 8th–Blue)
Fri: Character Day (no masks, makeup, accessories, or violence)

Bus Cards: All First Student riders must use bus cards. Lost cards? Visit the front office for a replacement.

Middle School Sports (Through Metro Parks): Girls Flag Football & Boys Soccer start Nov. 3. Paid coaching/referee roles available! Apply here.

Free Tutoring: Grades 3–12 can access live help daily from 11AM–midnight via Tacoma Public Library. Use student ID to register.

Choice Enrollment: Open now for 2026–27 via ParentVUE. Deadline: Jan. 11. IDEA, SAMI, SOTA applications also due Jan. 11.