HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
November 6, 2024
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Watch Dogs, Senior Corner, AP Exams, Credit Recovery, Hillcrest Free Market, & PTSA*
Keep up with all that is happening at Hillcrest High School. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram (@hillcrest.huskies) and our SBO Instagram (@hillcrestsbo)
Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Thanksgiving Break (No School) | November 27 – 29 |
Winter Formal Dance | December 14th (7 pm-10 pm) |
Winter Break (No School) | December 23 – January 3 |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest!
Watch Dogs
Fathers and Father-figures,
TOMORROW! Thursday, Nov 7th, from (6:30 – 7:30 pm), we will be having our 1st annual ‘Dads and Kids’ Pizza Night at our school. Meet in the Hillcrest cafeteria at (6:30 pm) for FREE pizza and drinks. At 7:00 we will have a presentation about our WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) Program. WATCH D.O.G.S.® is an innovative program being used by schools across America which helps them to be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their student’s life. Our goal is to have you spend at least one day this year at the school to be a positive male role model and to provide an extra set of eyes and ears.
Dads, granddads, uncles, step-dads and adult brothers . . . this is your chance to have a night out alone with your student in a fun atmosphere at school.
In order to participate, you need to do two things:
- Fill out the Google form found HERE to let us know you’re coming so we can get an accurate head count for food! Please R.S.V.P. by Nov 5th
- Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you on Nov 7th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Sincerely,
Ashley Backman, Hillcrest High Volunteer
Senior Corner
Graduation Cap and Gown Ordering
The next deadline to order cap and gown packages is November 14. This date is to secure pricing and sizing for caps and gowns, rings, and senior swag. Future ordering dates will also be available.
How to Order
- To shop all products, click HERE
- To shop for graduation packages and individual graduation items, click HERE.
- Husky Pack (Cap/Gown, Mascot Tassel, Announcements, Hoodie/Sweats & More)
- Senior Swag Pack (Cap/Gown, Hoodie/Sweats & More)
- Basic Cap & Gown Pack (Cap/Gown)
- Order Class Rings and Letterman Jackets
NEW THIS YEAR! All students will be able to keep their caps and gowns after graduation. The counselors will still give the caps and gowns to students in May
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Jostens directly at durfeyoffice@jostens.com or 801-766-6754
Thank You, and Congratulations on a big year!
Yearbook Baby Ads
Seniors and Senior Parents! December 6th is the deadline to submit yearbook Baby Ads! Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed below. Jostens is responsible for our school’s yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school’s ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online. To purchase yearbook ads please log on to http://jostensadservice.com/student All orders must be placed by 12/06/2024.
AP Exams
ATTENTION STUDENTS INTERESTED IN AP EXAMS: The deadline to sign up for your AP exams without incurring late fees is Wednesday, November 8th, at 3:00 p.m. Don’t put it off. Sign up for your AP exams now to avoid those late fees. If you need help, see Mrs. Williams in A139 in the counseling center.
Credit Recovery
The first session of after-school credit recovery starts on October 28. Credit recovery is a chance for students to earn the credits they need to earn their diploma. Students must commit to attending all dates in the session for which they are signed up. To sign up for credit recovery, please visit the counseling center.
PTSA
Our next general membership meeting will be after the holiday break on January 8, 2025.
Know someone who should be recognized as a husky hero? Nominate someone to be Husky Hero today!!! Fill out a nomination here. Or scan the QR code below. Winners receive a prize bag.
Support the many programs the PTSA runs at Hillcrest High School. Contribute to our fundraiser by buying a Husky Blanket for $75!
Join the PTSA or donate here: Hillcrest High PTSA
PTSA Board 2024-2025: Pres-Chelsea Worth, Sec-Jen McDonough, Treasurer- Becca Staker, VP Membership- Kayo Robinson, and VP Advocacy-Derek Hanks, and VP Community Engagement-Rebecca Martin
We are a Community School!
Our Hillcrest Free Market provides food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other basic needs for our students. To visit our Market, please text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293.
Farmers Market
Our Farmer’s Markets have started! Students and their families can enjoy free fresh produce and pantry items at the cafeteria on November 20, and December 4 & 18, starting at 2 p.m.
Holiday/Winter Break Assistance
Hillcrest is focusing on meeting the basic needs of our students and families this Holiday Season. We will be offering a winter break meal bag and a hygiene kit. To sign up please click the following link: bit.ly/HHSWinter2024 Pick-up will be on Thursday, December 18th, 2:30 pm-4 pm and Friday, December 20th, 7 am-8 am and 2:15-1 pm. Pick-up will be in the Hosting Room (A176) located inside Hillcrest. An entrance is also available outside on the West Side by the playground. If you have any questions please contact elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or 385-418-9490
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
Do you have questions about our market, community partnerships, or community events? Please email elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490.
