The mission of Hilltop Middle School, a learning community of collaborative teams with a tradition of high expectations, is to ensure an educational environment that maximizes academic achievement of each student through a system of learning distinguished by:

• Programs that encourage the development of the physical, intellectual, and social attributes which are unique to early adolescence
• A comprehensive network of student support that involves staff, students, parents, and caregivers
• Staff collaboration to address the educational needs of every student
• A culture of mutual respect, high expectations, integrity, and trust among all students and staff
• Celebrations of individual and school-wide achievements
• Supportive before-school, after-school, and extracurricular programs
• Strong partnerships with families, caregivers, and the community