HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER
Hillcrest High School, Midvale Utah, March 23rd, 2022
***In this Husky Strong Newsletter, you will find, Principals Message: Auto Shop Opening, Aspire Testing, Husky Wellness Night, Alumni Scholarships, Grad Night, PTSA Information, Current Events
Principal Message: Auto Shop Opening
Hillcrest Community:
Do you know someone who has worked in the auto industry that might enjoy teaching? Hillcrest High is looking for a new automotive instructor and, even if they do not have a teaching license or post-secondary education, we will work with them to be certified to teach. Hillcrest has a long history of academic excellence and strong Career and Technical Education support. The auto program is strong and we are excited to keep that going. We have a brand new school and a beautiful and well-equipped auto shop. The certifications listed below can be obtained over 2 years.
Required ASE certifications:
- G1 – MLR
- A4 – Suspension & Steering
- A5 – Brakes
- A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems
- A8 – Engine Performance
Job Link: Apply Here
Please call with any questions:
Kevin Wood
Hillcrest High CTE Coordinator
(801) 826-6041
Kevin.wood@canyonsdistrict.org
Aspire Testing:
Aspire Testing Schedule:
Attention Students and Parents:
All 9th and 10th grade students in Canyons School District will be taking the Utah Aspire Plus Test. The Hillcrest High School test is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13th and Thursday, April 14th 2022.
Aspire testing will begin at 7:45 A.M. Students should bring #2 pencils and an appropriate calculator, and school ID.
IMPORTANT TESTING REMINDERS:
- DO:
- Arrive ON TIME to your assigned room – testing begins no later than 7:45a.m.
- Bring Photo ID (current school ID)
- Bring Number 2 pencils and a permitted calculator
- Students may bring their own headphones (must be hardwired, no Bluetooth)
- DO NOT:
- DO NOT bring a CELL PHONE, SMART WATCH
- DO NOT bring any type of ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- DO NOT eat or drink in the testing room
- DO NOT bring scratch paper, notes, reading material
ASPIRE Testing Schedule:
DAY 1:
- 9TH AND 10TH GRADERS ARRIVE ……………………….…..7:00 – 7:30 AM
- 9TH AND 10TH GRADERS BEGIN CHECK IN FOR TESTING 7:30
- TESTING BEGINS: 7:45 AM
- Test 1………………………………………………..…………….75 Minutes
- Test 2…………………………………………………….…………45 Minutes
DAY 2:
- 9TH AND 10TH GRADERS ARRIVE …………………………..7:00 – 7:30 AM
- 9TH AND 10TH GRADERS BEGIN CHECK IN FOR TESTING 7:30
- TESTING BEGINS: 7:45 AM
- Test 1………………………………………………..………..…….75 Minutes
- Test 2…………………………………………………………..………60 Minutes
**BUSES WILL RUN AT THE REGULAR TIMES JUNIORS AND SENIORS and they will have a place to go during testing time until the regular bell schedule takes place. **
DAY 1:
1ST PERIOD: 10:31-11:16
LUNCH: 11:16-11:52
2ND PERIOD: 11:58 – 12:43
3RD PERIOD 12:49-1:34
4TH PERIOD 1:49-2:20
DAY 2:
5TH PERIOD: 10:48-11:31
LUNCH: 11:31-12:06
6TH PERIOD: 12:12- 12:54
7TH PERIOD: 1:00-1:42
8TH PERIOD: 1:48-2:20
Husky Wellness Night:
Hillcrest will host Husky Wellness Night on April 20th from 5pm-8pm.
There will be free workshops for parents on social media awareness, helping teens with anxiety and drug abuse prevention. There will also be free medical, dental and vision screenings. Community organizations will be present and giving information about their services and giving away goodies! Dinner will be provided! Please see the flyer for more information.
FREE HAIRCUTS for all Hillcrest High School students and their family as part of the Wellness Fair (April 20th).
We will have 2-3 barbers/hairstylists from the Salt Lake area:
Planted Salon, check them out on Instagram @plantedsalon
SAVANT studio barbershop, check them out on Instagram @savant_studio
Friday Virtual Learning Day:
Parents/Guardians and Students,
On March 25th, 2022 (Friday) HHS will have a remote learning day. That Friday is a A day so students will receive instructions from their teachers on work to be done at home for A day classes. This is one of the 6 remote learning days that will be announced. Please see the details below to work with teachers and how the work should be structured.
- We will provide a two-hour window of support for student learning. Our schoolwide time will be from 8:30-10:30am. Teachers will create a zoom link and provide that information to parents and students through Canvas or other skyward emails.
- Teachers will provide work for remote Fridays that can be done at home without much direction from teachers. The goal is to not cause undue stress on families.
- Teachers need to be at school from 7-3.
- A and B days will follow the current Canyons School District Calendar. This means if a remote Friday falls on an A day, students will work through their A day classes only and vice versa for B day remote learning days. This will allow us to stay on normal A/B day scheduling.
Alumni Scholarships:
The Hillcrest High Alumni Association is offering two different scholarships this year. Read below for details. Students may apply for one or both scholarships and could possibly receive one or both scholarships.
Application deadline for both scholarships is Friday, April 15, 2022
Hillcrest High Alumni Association 2022 Scholarships
Scholarship value: to be determined
Over the past three years the Hillcrest High Alumni Association has awarded recipients an average of $2,000 each.
Number of awards available: to be determined
Eligibility: Must be a Hillcrest High School graduate in 2022. These are needs-based scholarships to be used for one term of college or other vocational training. Students must fill out a short application and include a letter of reference, a photo, and a signed permission form.
Lorene Mark Scholarship – The Power of Words and Education
Lorene Mark is a former Hillcrest High educator. She taught language arts at Hillcrest from 1962 till 1987. She was passionate about what she did and she had a great influence on many students over the years.
Scholarship value: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to 2022 Hillcrest High School graduates. To be awarded to a student majoring in English or Education OR a student who has been empowered through writing and language skills. Students must fill out a short application and include a letter of reference, a photo, and a signed permission form. Students must also write an essay about their passion for English or Education. OR explain how they have been empowered through writing and language.
How to get an application for either or both scholarships:
Send an email to hillcresthighalumni@gmail.com to request an application or ask your Hillcrest counselor for an application.
Questions? Email Karen Conder, HHAA Secretary at hillcresthighalumni@gmail.com
Grad Night:
SENIORS- Grad Night is BACK! PTSA will throw a fun, safe, all night party for our graduating Seniors the night of their graduation, May 25th. It will be held at Dimple Dell Rec Center. More info will follow, but save the date!
PTSA Information:
PTSA News
SENIORS- Grad Night is BACK! PTSA will throw a fun, safe, all night party for our graduating Seniors the night of their graduation, May 25th. More info will follow, but save the date!
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP PLAN GRAD NIGHT! Co chairs of the event, Ellen Sperry and Amy Wareham are looking for Parents AND Seniors to help plan activities and food. Please email hhs.huskies.ptsa@gmail.com if you would like to be on the Grad Night committee.
Spirit Night @ Cold Stone Creamery- March 23rd 12pm- 9pm
Fort Union location- tell them you are with Hillcrest and they will donate to our school PTSA!
Husky Heroes
Husky Hero awards are given each month to two students in each grade who: Make a significant effort to help others, promote school unity, or overcome obstacles and improve themselves in some way.
Do you know a Husky who should be a recognized Hero? Anyone can submit a nomination– faculty, staff, parents or other students. Nominations should be submitted by the 23rd of each month. Paper nomination forms are available in the main office.
Online submissions are at: https://forms.gle/uCwUp2A3za9WRfvg7
Parents- We want YOU! Do you care about your child’s education? Want to know what’s happening at school? Want to get to talk to administration and help make important decisions? Join PTA and Join the conversation. Become a member today for $7. STUDENTS CAN JOIN TOO!!! https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store
Husky Blankets available! Order yours today – $75 for super plush two-sided blanket
https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store/items/448532
Have questions or comments? Email hhs.huskies.ptsa@gmail.com
PTSA Executive Board
Rebecca Martin, Becca Staker, Geraldine Madariaga, Stacey Kratz, Kayo Robinson
