Listed below is the required summer reading list for students entering Hillcrest Middle School. (Everyone reads) Taking Sides by Gary Soto
(Honors classes only) Years of Dust: the Story of the Dust Bowl by Albert Marrin
(Everyone reads) Taking Sides by Gary Soto
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resources for the summer to help children retain what they have learned at school!
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Along with maintaining our instructional program, student safety remains as our greatest concern. In times of threatening conditions due to severe weather, we have developed a plan throughout the Tuscaloosa County School System to allow for a delayed opening of school. If such action is required, the time for the opening of school will be announced through all normal media outlets, system website, and parent notification system. Bus transportation schedules will be adjusted to allow for the delay and breakfast will be offered upon students' arrival to school. Schools will follow their regular afternoon dismissal plan. If absences are related due to severe weather, please contact your local school administrators.
Severe Weather Hotline:
English : (205) 342-2900
Spanish : 205) 342-2910
