HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
September 11, 2024
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Senior Corner, DAWG Wednesdays, Homecoming, Somos Hillcrest, Club Announcements, ASVA Test, Hillcrest Free Market, PTSA and Community Events*
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Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Senior Meeting (Jostens) | September 12th, during APP |
Homecoming Dance | September 28: 7 pm – 10 pm |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest!
ATTENTION: School Fees have been added to Skyward accounts. Please log into your account to pay fees.
Senior Corner
Dear Students and Parents, Jostens will be meeting with seniors (12th graders) on Thursday, September 12th, during APP! They will be given a packet and flier with all the information they need to order for graduation! Please click the following link to view videos on ordering and to order graduation products: CLICK HERE TO ORDER! If you have any questions, please contact Jostens directly at durfeyoffice@jostens.com or 801-766-6754. Thank You, and Congratulations on a big year! -Jostens
PSAT Exam
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: The PSAT exam will take place on Wednesday, October 9th. This is a great practice exam for Sophomores and can help prepare Juniors for the upcoming ACT in the spring. Juniors who score well on this exam may also qualify for National Merit Scholarships. To save your spot, you must pay $18 to the main office and take your receipt to the counseling center. You will then put your name on the list and receive the link to your Study Guide. For any questions, please contact Mrs. Williams in the Counseling Center
DAWG Wednesdays
Hotdog Wednesdays are back! During the first quarter, students with perfect attendance from the past week can receive a free hotdog during lunch in front of the auditorium on Wednesdays. Students, to receive a free hotdog, log into Skyward or ask a staff member to look up your attendance, show your perfect attendance, get a ticket for a free hotdog, and then pick up your free hotdog! We will be giving away free hotdogs for attendance: September 11, 18 & 25, October 2, 9, & 16.
Homecoming
Students, Homecoming is on September 28th in the HHS Commons. Tickets will be sold both lunches the week of the 23rd. Couples are $20, and single tickets are $15. Please view the school dance guidelines HERE. All students and guests must have their student ID to enter. If you bring a guest, please fill out the form available in the front office. Students who are on fee waivers, please talk to your vice principal to talk about reduced-price tickets. Please see below for the dates of all dances:
9/28: Homecoming Dance
10/25: Husky Howl
12/14: Winter Formal
2/8: Sweethearts Dance
3/8: Multicultural Dance
4/26: Junior Prom
5/23: Senior Dinner Dance
Somos Hillcrest
Join Hillcrest in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on September 18th, 5 pm-8 pm. Free food, dancing, and crafts!
Club Announcements
HOSA
We are excited to announce that HOSA’s first meeting of the year will be held on September 12th. HOSA is dedicated to developing leadership and technical skills among students interested in healthcare careers. Through competitive events, community service projects, and professional development opportunities, HOSA prepares students for future careers in the health professions. Join us on the 12th!
Science Club
Meeting on Monday after school in Ms. Cho’s room (A210). We’ll be decorating science-themed cookies and discussing upcoming competitions and events for this year. Come see us!
Key Club
Our first meeting of the year will be held on September 18th, which is the third Wednesday of the month. Key Club is a student-led organization dedicated to community service and leadership development. We have a range of exciting volunteer projects lined up and are eager to get started. Joining Key Club provides students with numerous opportunities to make a positive impact while having fun.
GSA Club
GSA Social will have a meeting on Thursday 9/12 from 2:20-3:30 pm in room 331. Join us for club info, donuts, and friends!
ASVA Test
Dear Parents and Students,
Deciding what to do after high school can be challenging. As counselors, we often find students asking important questions such as: What post-secondary options are available? What services are available to help me make these decisions?
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help students and parents make these decisions. The ASVAB Program (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is one of the most widely used and highly regarded career development programs in the world. The ASVAB Program helps students to:
- Identify, understand, and organize information about their interests, skills and work-related values
- Identify suitable occupations to investigate and pursue based on their own interests, values, skills and competencies
- Use career information resources to explore these occupations
This program is provided Free of charge to schools and students and is available to any Sophomore, Junior or Senior at Hillcrest High School. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a cooperative venture between the nation’s schools and the Department of Defense. Students taking advantage of the program may be contacted by military recruiters if in their junior or senior year. Information from the test can be utilized by Hillcrest counselors to help students identify courses that align with their interests and career goals.
The ASVAB Test will be offered on October 2, 2024, at 8 am in the Career Center. Students who are interested will need to pick up a permission form from the counseling center and return the signed form prior to the test. We hope that you will consider taking the ASVAB and discovering valuable information about your skills and interests!
If you have questions, please contact:
Lisa Gardner
School Counselor
Hillcrest High School
Lisa.gardner@canyonsdistrict.org
PTSA
Join the PTSA or donate here: Hillcrest High PTSA
Join the Student Service Club! The first meeting is on Wednesday, Oct 9, @ 2:30
The student service club will be doing a shampoo & conditioner hygiene Drive for the HHS Pantry – on Oct 15 & 16. More details to come.
Our Reflections contest is beginning! The theme is Accepting Imperfection. Entries are due October 1.
Nominate a student that is doing a tremendous job to be one of our monthly Husky Heroes. Fill out a nomination here. Or scan the QR code below. Winners receive a prize basket!
PTSA Board 2024-2025: Pres-Chelsea Worth, Sec-Jen McDonough, Treasurer- Becca Staker, VP Membership- Kayo Robinson, VP Advocacy-Derek Hanks, and VP Community Engagement-Rebecca Martin
Support the many programs the PTSA runs at Hillcrest High School. Contribute to our fundraiser by buying a Husky Blanket for $75!
This super soft, double-sided Husky Blanket features the Husky logo. It is 60″ x 80″ and features the large Hillcrest logo on one side and pawprints on the reverse side.
We are a Community School!
Our Hillcrest Free Market serves our students with food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other basic needs. If you are interested in visiting our Market, please text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293.
Donations
Our Hillcrest Free Market needs your help! Help us stock with our highest-need items: granola bars, canned tuna, canned chicken, 48oz bottles of cooking oil, and 2 lbs bags of white rice! Donated items can be dropped off in the Hillcrest Main Office or text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293
Farmers Market
Our Farmer’s Markets have started! Free fresh produce and pantry items available for students and their families on: September 18, October 2 & 16, November 6 & 20, December 4 & 18 starting at 2 pm in the cafeteria.
Vision Clinic
We will be hosting a free vision clinic for students on October 8th. There is limited space available. Please visit A171 for a permission form or email elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org
Thanksgiving Assistance
Hello families, the organization “Thanksgiving Heroes” has opened nominations for home-delivered Thanksgiving meals on Saturday, November 23rd. Please fill out the form found HERE to submit your information.
This form is for families of Hillcrest to nominate for a Thanksgiving meal through the organization “Thanksgiving Heroes.” Meals will be delivered to your address on Saturday, November 23. Filling out this form does not guarantee you will receive a meal. We will send you confirmation that we have submitted your name. If you have any questions, please call or text 385-351-4293 or 385-418-9490 for Spanish.
Join Us!
The Free Market is on Instagram! Follow our Hillcrest Free Market Instagram page to stay updated on community events and resources over the year. (@hillcrestfreemarket) We also send weekly messages to parents on our Free Market Parent Square Group about upcoming events, produce reminders, and provide resources. To request to join, please click https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/join/hhsmarket
Have questions about our market, community partnerships, or community events? Please contact elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490.
