
The Hillside Happenings!
Keeping Hillside Connected And Informed (Summer Edition 1)
Expect the Summer Edition # 2 by July 29th
We look forward to seeing you in August!
First day of school is August 15th.
We look forward to seeing you in August!
We would like to take a moment to wish you all a fantastic summer filled with relaxation, adventure, and quality time with your loved ones. We look forward to welcoming new students and families to Hillside in 2024-25.
We would like to draw your attention to our summer newsletter. We have included valuable information that may be useful for review during the summer break. We highly recommend taking the time to go through each item.
Summer Hours
Hawk Prep Days (material pick up) & Orientations for our new students.
Student Orientation RSVP
7th Grade Vaccination Requirements-Including exemption information
2024-25 Bell Schedule
Drop off & pick up procedures in parking lot
Drop off & pick up in neighborhood
We are eagerly looking forward to seeing all of our students back in the fall, refreshed and ready to embark on a new chapter of learning and growth. Until then, enjoy the warm weather, create wonderful memories, and take advantage of this well-deserved break.
Warm regards,
Jason Quartararo-Principal
Summer Hours/Orientations and Material Prep Days (2024-25)
- Our office is open for the summer until June 17th. 8am-12pm & 1-4pm.
- Office closed from June 18th-July 29th
- Office reopens on July 29th: Hours 7:30am-12pm & 1-4pm
*Schedule below is for Hawk Prep Days (Schedules, Lockers, Textbooks & Supplies)
6th Grade Orientation Sign ups for August 9th from 8:15-10:15 AM
Welcome to Hillside Middle School. Please complete this form to reserve your spot for 6th grade new student orientation. Please only fill out this form if you are an incoming 6th grader for the 2024 school year. Things you will need to know for Orientation:
1. Please arrive by 7:45 AM so we can start on time.
2. This is a student only event. Parents/Guardians may drop off students in the appropriate zone in front of the school.
3. Students should wear closed toed shoes (no sandals).
4. Students will be rotating to 3 different groups. This day is meant as a fun way to get to know some of our staff members, students, and to learn all about our school.
5. Please arrive on time (10:15 AM) to pick up your child in front of the school.
6. This form will close on August 1st. Please reserve your spot before August 1st.
7th and 8th Grade Orientation Sign ups for August 9th from 11:00-1:00 PM
Welcome to Hillside Middle School. Please complete this form to reserve your spot for new incoming 7th and 8th grade student orientation. Please only fill out this form if you are a NEW incoming 7th or 8th grader for the 2024 school year. DO NOT fill out this form if you were a student at HMS for 6th or 7th grade.
Things you will need to know for Orientation:
1. Please arrive by 10:35 AM so we can start on time.
2. This is a student only event. Parents may drop off students in the appropriate zone in front of the school
3. Students should wear closed toed shoes (no sandals).
4. Students will be rotating to 3 different groups. This day is meant as a fun way to get to know some of our staff members, students, and to learn all about our school.
5. Please arrive on time (1:00 PM) to pick up your child in front of the school.
6. This form will close on August 1st. Please reserve your spot before August 1st.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Students entering 7th grade need the following vaccinations:
- 1 dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
- AND have 2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox).
Students not meeting these requirements will not be allowed to begin school until the requirements are met.
If the school does not have up to date immunizations they will not be able to begin classes on the 15th. For any questions email Mrs. Espinoza april.espinoza@simivalleyusd.org.
2024-2025 Bell Schedule & First Day of School
They will essentially follow the Monday/Tuesday schedule on the first day of school!
August 15th-First Day Of School
* 0 & 7th Periods will not start until August 19th.
* Only students will be permitted on campus during the 1st day of school. We encourage new families come to our Hawk Prep Days & Orientations so they can become families with our campus.
How Early Can I arrive on Campus?
- Students who attend 0 period classes can arrive at 6:45am in the morning on Monday-Thursday. ( 0 & 7 Periods do not begin until August 19th)
- At 7:30am we open the cafeteria for early arrival students and for those who want to get breakfast on Monday-Friday.
- At 7:45am (Monday-Thursday) we open the main gate to the campus.
- On Friday we open the gate at 8:40am
* Low traffic times dropping off students: 7:30am-7:50am
What time is supervision available in the afternoon?
- For those requiring additional supervision, our library is open until 3:30pm. (Alternate location for first full week of school, as books and materials are being picked up.)
- Supervision is available outside until 4:00pm.
Bell Schedule for Friday, August 16th
DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURES
We appreciate your patience the first 2 weeks as families get accustomed to coming and going on campus. Please review the graphic below that we hope will assist for drop off & pick up times.
(Front of Campus)
The front parking lot has 4 lanes. Lanes 1 & 3 are devoted towards drop off/pick up and lanes 2 & 4 are devoted for thru traffic. See the map below.
Low traffic times are from 7:30am-7:50am.
Pedestrian crossing on Fitzgerald Rd & Whitcomb Ave
For families electing to drop off students on corner of Fitzgerald Rd & Whitcomb Ave.
Please help ensure the safety of students coming to school by:
- watching vehicle speed
- not stopping in the middle of the street on Whitcomb Ave or Fitzgerald Rd.
- respecting right of way of students crossing in the cross walk
- reminding your student not to jaywalk across Whitcomb Ave.
Hillside Happenings Summer Edition 2 on July 29th
Look out for Summer Edition 2, which will be sent to families and posted on our website by July 29th.
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MEMBERSHIP
Great schools have a connected community. By becoming a member of the PTSA, you are supporting the connectedness that helps make Hillside Middle School a great place to learn and grow. Families can join using this link.Hillside Middle School-Simi Valley
Location: 2222 Fitzgerald Road, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Phone: (805) 520-6810