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Hilsman Band Achieves Top Honors at State Evaluation
Our Hilsman 7th and 8th-grade band students recently demonstrated why the Panther Band program is one of the best around! Our students traveled to Clarke Central High School to participate in the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Large Group Performance Evaluation.
This evaluation serves as a comprehensive "snapshot" of a band’s progress, grading them on technical skill, musicality, and their ability to learn on the fly. We are incredibly proud to share that our students received Straight Superior ratings—the highest possible score—for both their prepared stage performance and their sight-reading evaluation.
The Sight-Reading Challenge Sight-reading is one of the most rigorous tests for a young musician. Students enter a room with a piece of music they have never seen before. They have exactly six minutes to analyze the score, discuss the rhythms and notes, and ask questions. They are not allowed to play a single note until the timer stops and the performance begins. Our Panthers used their prior knowledge and incredible teamwork to ace this challenge, proving that they aren't just playing notes—they are becoming true masters of their craft.
Please join us in celebrating our talented musicians and their dedication to excellence!
Matthew A. Sines
Band Director
Hilsman Middle School
Panther News – 03/9/26
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Good afternoon Panther Families,
As Parent-Teacher Conferences approach, our teachers and staff will be staying late to meet with families and support our students. To show our appreciation, we are planning a Fiesta Night dinner for them during conference evening.
We are asking for parent support through donations of food items, drinks, or desserts to help make this dinner possible. Contributions such as taco bar items, chips, dips, drinks, and sweet treats would be greatly appreciated.
If you are willing to donate an item or help in any way, please reply to this email or sign up using the link below
Panther News – 03/2/26
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Panther News – 02/23/26
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Our 2nd Annual Panther GALA is happening tonight at 6:00 PM! We are excited to welcome our students and families for an evening of fun, music, and great memories.
Come ready to dance and enjoy a wonderful night together. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Thank you for your continued support of our Panther community.
See you tonight!
Dear Panther Families,
Unfortunately, due to low response in RSVPs for the event, tomorrow’s scheduled event will be cancelled. We always want to make sure our events are meaningful and well-supported for our students and families.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support of our Panther community. Our students will still participate in our school wide event on Friday. We hope to see you at future events!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you,
Ms. Billings
Join us for an evening of food, dancing, and celebration on Thursday, February 19th in the Hilsman Gymnasium from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This special event is a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to come together for a night of fun and fellowship.
🎟 Ticket Information:
• $5 in advance
• $7 at the door
We encourage families to purchase tickets early and come ready to enjoy a memorable evening dressed to impress!
We can’t wait to see you there for another amazing Gala Dance experience!
We are excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual Gala Dance!
Join us for an evening of food, dancing, and celebration on Thursday, February 19th in the Hilsman Gymnasium from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This special event is a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to come together for a night of fun and fellowship.
🎟 Ticket Information:
• $5 in advance
• $7 at the door
We encourage families to purchase tickets early and come ready to enjoy a memorable evening dressed to impress!
We can’t wait to see you there for another amazing Gala Dance experience!
We are excited to invite you to our Black History Month Family Celebration as we come together to honor the past and inspire the future!
As part of this special evening, we would love for families to bring a dish that represents your culture or heritage to share. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate the rich traditions, flavors, and stories that make our school community so unique and special.
Please consider bringing a labeled dish (including ingredients if possible) to help us create a meaningful and inclusive cultural experience for everyone.
We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing in fellowship, food, and family!
Panther News – 02/09/26
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Panther News – 1/12/26
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Good afternoon, Panther Family! 🐾
Just a few reminders for our 7th grade parents: We will be located in the cafeteria, so please plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Parents should enter through the cafeteria doors for check-in, not through the front office.
Good evening, Panther Family! 🐾
Just a few reminders for our 6th grade parents: We will be located in the cafeteria, so please plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Parents should enter through the cafeteria doors for check-in, not through the front office.
Hey! FINAL REMINDER <— Lunch on the Lawn is happening this week!
We’re hoping to see you there! 🤗 The RSVP link will close tonight.
🍽️ Lunch is NOT provided, so please bring your own.
🔥 We will be making s’mores, though!
✨ Please remember you MUST RSVP in order to attend.
Please remember you MAY NOT DROP FOOD OFF FOR YOUR STUDENT.
Lunch On The Lawn RSVP
Hey! Just a friendly reminder — Lunch on the Lawn is happening next week!
We’re hoping to see you there! 🤗
🍽️ Lunch is NOT provided, so please bring your own.
🔥 We will be making s’mores, though!
✨ Please remember you MUST RSVP in order to attend.
Please remember you MAY NOT DROP FOOD OFF FOR YOUR STUDENT.
Lunch On The Lawn RSVP
Panther News – 12/5/25
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PANTHER NEWS 12.5.25
