HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
12/06/2023
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Upcoming Events, The Winter Fundraiser, Theatre Tryouts, Senior Updates, Yearbooks, Seal of Biliteracy, CTEC, Community Schools, PTSA Information, and Flyers*
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Upcoming Events
SCHEDULE & EVENTS | DATES |
Winter Fundraiser | December 4 – 19 |
Winter Formal | December 15 |
Winter Recess (No School) | December 20 – January 1 |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE
We are Hillcrest
Arena Scheduling
Attention, Students and Parents! Arena Scheduling on Skyhward will open for 2nd-semester schedule changes starting December 18th at 8 am. Counselors will not be making schedule changes in January for non-essential classes, so please look at your schedule. You will not be able to change yearlong or core classes. The arena will close on January 2nd, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Winter Formal Dance
The Hillcrest Winter Formal is on December 15th from 7 pm-10 pm in the Hillcrest Aux Gym. Tickets will be sold the week before the dance for $15 per person in the lunchroom. $20 per person at the door. This is a formal dance. However, heels will NOT be allowed in the gym during this dance. Please view the school dance guidelines HERE. All students and guests must have their student ID to enter. If you are bringing a guest, please fill out the form online HERE, or they are available on paper in the front office. Guests must be no older than 18 years of age and no younger than 14 years of age.
Hillcrest SBO Winter Fundraiser
Hillcrest SBO Winter Fundraiser
Help Hillcrest support our Hillcrest Free Market! Our Market serves many students in need of essential items, including food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other items. The market also hosts events such as back-to-school night, our annual health fair, cultural nights, and family engagement events. Last school year, we served over 700 students and families through our market services. Help us help our fellow huskies by making a donation!
Our winter fundraiser will be held December 4 through December 19. Donate money to the online SuccessFund HERE or bring the most needed items to the HHS Main Office. Please see the flyer below for items. The grade who donates the most will receive Spirit Bowl points! We will kick off our fundraiser on December 4th with a school-wide assembly! The SBOs will be hosting events throughout the week. Please follow their Instagram page @hillcrestsbo to see more of the activities.
THANK YOU!
Thank you Cottonwood Creek Stake Youth! Their youth participated in a service project collecting food for our winter fundraiser!
Eat With Us!
Eat at Mod Pizza on Wednesday, December 6th at the 1148 Fort Union Union location, and mention you’re with Hillcrest! You can also eat at Cane’s on Monday, December 11th and 18th for proceeds to go to the Winter Fundraiser!
Classic Fun Skating Night
Save the date! We are having a Classic Skating Night on December 8th (9 pm-12 am) to benefit the winter fundraiser! Skating will be located
Hillcrest Crewnecks
Purchase your Hillcrest crewneck! Pay with Venmo or card in the Hillcrest Main office. All proceeds go to the Hillcrest SBO Winter Fundraiser. This year’s SBO Winter Fundraiser will go towards our Hillcrest Free Market. This market provides food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other resources for Hillcrest students and their families in need.
Grinch Kids Night
On December 8th from 6 pm-8 pm the Hillcrest SBOs will host a Grinch Kids night to benefit the winter fundraiser. Children will enjoy crafts and treats, meet Santa, and watch the Grinch (2008 animated version). Admission for the first child is $15 and $10 per additional child. All proceeds go to the winter fundraiser. To sign up your child for the event, please click HERE. If you have questions, please DM the Instagram page @HillcrestSBO or email shannon.hurst@canyonsdistrict.org
Math Help
Get help with Math 1 during APP! Please visit classrooms 316, 313, 310, 315, 333, and 336. Please see the picture below.
Senior Corner
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is set to open on December 31, 2023! Completing the FAFSA is important because it is required to be filled out for several scholarship opportunities (including student-athletes), and it also determines eligibility for federal financial aid.
Hillcrest will be hosting a FAFSA Completion Night in the Career Center and Presentation Room on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Parents AND students, be sure to create your FSA IDs now (you can do that here: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch) – it takes 1-3 days for your information to be verified in the system, and you will need that FSA ID in order to fill out the FAFSA form. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Hillcrest’s College Access Advisor, Halle Meckl, at halle.meckl@canyonsdistrict.org or (801) 826-6092.
Cap and Gown
Senior and Parents, Please review the online ordering links below and order caps and gowns. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact Jostens directly at Bryan.durfey.office@jostens.com or 801-766-6754.
*NOTE- all tassels, caps, and gowns will be delivered to the school close to graduation in Hillcrest school colors and designs.
- To order just the cap and gown package, please click HERE
- To order graduation packages that include custom graduation announcements, photo cards, senior swag, and the cap and gown, please click HERE
- To order other individual graduation items, please click this HERE
- To order your graduation class ring, you can click this link HERE
- To order your Letter Jacket, you can click this HERE
Yearbooks
2023-2024 Yearbooks are available for purchase in the Hillcrest Main Office. Early bird purchases for $50 are due on December 31, and regular purchases for $60 are due by January 31st.
Theatre Tryouts
Hey Huskies! Tryouts for the production of The James Plays will be December 12-13th. Come Try Out! They are looking for athletes and kinesthetic learners who are good in their bodies or just students who are willing to try difficult things.
- How to try out to be in the ensemble (armies, footballers, guards, nightmare demons, etc):
Show up to the physicality test/try-out on Tuesday, December 12 in the Auditorium from 2:30-5:00. Be ready to work out, learn some combat techniques, and do some physical tests. Come in athletic/workout clothes.
- How to try out for a Lead/Speaking Role:
In addition to the physicality test/try-out on December 12 (see details above), you will also need to sign up for a time to perform a short 60-second monologue from a contemporary play for us on Wednesday, December 13. Sign-ups will be posted online starting December 6.
Call-backs for speaking roles will be held after school on Thursday, December 14.
Chinese Class Fundraiser
The Hillcrest Chinese Class is raising money for their annual Chinese New Year Festival! Money raised will be used to purchase costumes, props, & supplies for the festival. Donations can be made through our online SuccessFund found HERE. For questions, please contact lian.feng@canyonsdistrict.org
Seal of Biliteracy
Juniors and Seniors! Can you speak more than one language? If so, consider applying to have the official Seal of Biliteracy added to your transcripts. Students who are proficient in English and a world language are eligible to apply for the seal starting November 27th. Applications close Friday, January 19, 2024. Applications can be completed online at https://sealofbiliteracy.canyonsdistrict.org/#/home. If you have questions, please reach out to Ms. Hulet in room A320 or email jordan.hulet@canyonsdistrict.org.
CTEC
The Canyons Technical Education Center (CTEC) is hosting an open house on January 4 from 4 pm to 8 pm. CTEC is an opportunity for Hillcrest Juniors and Seniors to learn technical programs during high school.
Visit programs for Business Leadership, Computer Programming, Construction Management, Cosmetology/Barbering, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Digital Media, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Heavy Duty Mechanics/Diesel, Medical Assisting, Medical Forensics, Nurse Assistant (CNA), Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy, and Welding.
We are a Community School!
- Our Hillcrest Free Market provides food, clothing, laundry, and hygiene products for our students and their families. Students who want to visit the market must check in to student support in A171.
- Parents and families wanting to visit the Hillcrest Free Market will need to make an appointment with Liz Demke (elizabeth.demke@canyonsdistrict.org or 801-214-5611) Please be sure to check out our website or on Instagram @hillcrestfreemarket for updates.
- Want to support our Hillcrest Free Market? Please support the SBO Winter Fundraiser!
PTSA Information
Hillcrest Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is here to serve the families of our school.
Hungry for pizza? Spirit Night at Papa Murphy’s on Wed Dec 13th at Cottonwood Heights and Sandy locations. Students – put your name on the flyer!! The student in each grade who brings in the most customers gets a free pizza!
Congratulations, Sophomores, for winning the PTSA Student Club Food Drive for Spirit Bowl points!
HUSKY HERO- Monthly, the PTSA names 2 students per grade as Husky Heroes. They win a prize package, including a Husky Hero throw blanket. The 2 Seniors will win a PARKING PLACE for the month near the main entrance.
December’s Husky Heroes are:
Freshman
- Jose Lozano
- Ella Goodman
Sophomore
- Elijah Bustamante
- Prajeet Verma
Junior
- Jacklyn Wei
- Jose Aguilar Avila
Senior
- Ariel Cuellar
- Thomas Lu
Nominate a Husky Hero today!
Looking for students who help others, are kind, improve school unity, or overcome obstacles. Anyone can nominate at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc54eg7micj4K4LxvIapJp_IKai1_2JLYCovXOKxWFtUR-gqQ/viewform
Congratulations to our Reflections Award Winners! Please come to the office to pick up your prizes!
Reflections Award Winners
Capella Chaudhry
2D – Award of Excellence
Photo – Award of Excellence
Literature – Award of Excellence
Film – Award of Excellence
Madeline Caffee
Photo – Award of Excellence
Aida Simon
2D – Award of Excellence
Catherine Rubsam
Liter – Award of Excellence
Jewel Troyer
Liter – Award of Excellence
Narayani Shankar
2D – Winner
Literature- Award of Merit
Edith Neslen
Literature – Award of Excellence
Susanna Hunter
Literature- Award of Merit
Chloe Babitz
Photo – Award of Excellence
PTA Student Day at the Utah Capitol- February 8th or 13th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Students, do you want to know more about how our state legislature works? Students tour the Capitol, meet local legislators, and learn about the legislative process. Meet Utah PTA Forces for Good Award winners, and learn ways to affect positive change in your community. If you are interested in attending, email hhs.huskies.ptsa@gmail.com
JOIN PTSA- don’t have time to volunteer but still want to support the school? JOIN PTSA!! Only $7
https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store
Or Drop off cash/check to the Main Office in an envelope with your name and contact info and “PTSA”
Holiday SALE – $80 for Husky Blanket AND a water bottle
*supplies limited- while supplies last*
ORDER TODAY at https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store
PTSA Board 2023-24: Pres- Rebecca Martin, Sec- Becca Staker, Treasurer- Chelsea Worth, VP Membership- Kayo Robinson, and VP Advocacy- Stacey Kratz
Flyers and Events
