HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
January 15, 2025
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Credit Recovery, FAFSA Night, Seal of Biliteracy, 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 |
Quarter 2 Ends | January 16 |
No School | January 17 & 20 |
- To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest
Technology
Last week, we shared information about filtering on student Chromebooks. Today, we’d like to share additional information on technology, school procedures, and policies.
Supervision
Teachers are asked to monitor students whenever they are online, either electronically and/or by walking around the classroom. Canyons School District teachers have access to LanSchool to electronically monitor the screens of student desktops, laptops, and Chromebook devices owned by CSD. In addition to monitoring, this software also allows teachers to block or allow certain websites or blank out screens to aid in redirecting student attention. Similarly, student iPads can be monitored with Apple Classroom.
Hillcrest High Technology Expectations
Cell Phones
Cell phones must be put away during class time unless instructed by a teacher.
Cell phones may be used before and after school, during passing times, and at lunch.
Students who violate cell phone policy are subject to school discipline.
Procedure
The FIRST time a teacher or staff sees a cell phone, the student will be reminded of the cellphone policy and asked to put the phone away.
The SECOND time the cell phone is seen, the student will be asked to place the cell phone in a school-provided bag. The bag must remain visible on their desk.
The THIRD time the cell phone is seen, a referral will be sent to the office. School administration will meet with the student and contact the parent.
Headphone, air pod, and earbud policy
Students must put away all headphones, air pods, and earbuds during class unless the teacher approves. Students who do not comply with the teacher or staff’s request to put the items away will be asked to place the items in a school-provided bag. Repeated violations will result in school discipline.
Job Shadow Day
Job Shadow Day January 28th from 9-11 AM and luncheon from 12-1 PM
This year, Canyons School District will have Job Shadow Day on January 28th. Some of the sites available are at Lone Peak Hospital, Conyers and Nix Law firm and Avalanche Studios. Please sign up if you are interested by following the link on the poster.
Find out what type of job you want in the future and if you are a good fit. Students are to provide their own transportation and must fill out the proper documents to attend.
It is first come first serve so sign up quick to get a spot, they are limited. This will be the biggest job shadow day in years! Contact, Ms Burbank A139 cher.burbank@canyonsdistrict.org for questions.
Credit Recovery
FAFSA Night
“Are you seeking assistance with filing your FAFSA? We invite you to join us for FAFSA Night on Wednesday, January 15th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. During the event we will have experts who are ready to guide you through the FAFSA application process and answer any questions you may have. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your financial aid paperwork is submitted on time! For more information, please refer to the flyer or reach out to Ms. Munoz or Ms. Holley. Important: Students should bring their Chromebooks!”
Seal of Biliteracy
Can you speak more than one language? If so, apply to have an official Seal of Biliteracy added to your high school transcripts. The seal is a designation by Utah signaling a student has demonstrated proficiency in English and a world language. Students are encouraged to apply in their junior year but all school juniors and seniors who are proficient in English and a world language are eligible to apply for the seal starting Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The application window closes on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The application is
completed online at: https://sealofbiliteracy.canyonsdistrict.org.
PTSA
Our next general membership meeting will be this Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Congratulations to the January Husky Heroes! Please go to the office to collect your prize bag!
Freshman
- Finley Carlson
- Kimbrie Buchanan
Sophomore
- Madeline Caffee
- Randall Ethan Boothe
Junior
- Eleena Fanaeian
- Tristan Esau
Senior
- Manvi Chechi
- Twila Baer
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 prizebag.
Help us fill out PTSA board for the 2025-2026 school year. We need a PTSA President, President-elect, Secretary, Membership VP and a Community Engagement VP to fill our executive board. We also need people to chair and to help on committees. We have committees for teacher appreciation, Parent Teacher conference teacher meals, husky heroes, reflections, grad night party, fundraiser, spirit nights and student club. Please email us at hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com. Without a full executive board, we cannot have a PTSA at Hillcrest. Please volunteer to help!
Join the PTSA, order a blanket 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 our students with food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other basic needs. To visit our Market, please text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293.
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.
Community Flyers
*Please note these flyers are not associated and do not reflect Hillcrest High School*
