HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
February 19, 2024
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Parent Teacher Conferences, WIFI for Hillcrest Families, Big Smiles Dental Clinic, Seal of Biliteracy, ACT Announcements, Digital Citizenship, Cultural Night, Incoming Freshman Football Visit, CTE Corner, NHS Tutoring & Drive, Uplift Midvale Logo Design Contest, PTSA, & Hillcrest Free Market*
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Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Parent Teacher Conferences | February 24-25 |
No School | February 28th |
PTSA Meeting | March 5 at 1 pm |
ACT for Juniors (No school for 9th, 10th, & 12th) | March 12th |
Quarter 1 Ends | March 21 |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences will occur on Monday, February 24th, and Tuesday, February 25th. There will be no school on Friday, February 28th
Monday will be an online Zoom conference day from 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm, where parents can meet with teachers during their scheduled time over Zoom. Teachers will send parent square reminders to sign up for meeting times. If you need an interpreter for your online meeting with a teacher, please email elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org.
Tuesday will be an in-person conference day from 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm, where parents can meet with teachers in their classrooms. Parents can go to the attendance office to print their student’s schedule. The main office will be open during conferences to pay fees. There will be two Spanish int
WIFI for Hillcrest Families
If your family does not have internet or WIFI at home, Hillcrest High School offers codes for discounted prices through Comcast/Xfinity. Parents or Students, please go to the Hillcrest Library on the second floor to request a code and instructions.
Big Smiles Dental Clinic
Hillcrest High School is Partnering with Big Smiles to offer in-school Dental Care to Students on April 2nd during school. There may be no cost to you if your child is insured with Medicaid or CHIP! Private insurance and self-pay options are also available. Big-smile’s in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe and comfortable place for your child to receive gentle dental care from licensed local professionals. 6-month follow-ups as well! Services include a dental exam, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants. If necessary, restorative care such as fillings can be done. To sign up for the clinic, please visit www.myschooldentist.com/ or contact Elena Reyes (285-418-9490 or elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org). Please note that students must have insurance to qualify for this clinic.
Seal of Biliteracy
Students, if you applied for the seal of Bi literacy, the testing will be from March 3rd to 12th in the Careers Center. You will receive a note to excuse you from class so you can take the test on a specific day. For questions, see Jill Paulson in the Counseling office.
ACT Announcements
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS. Wednesday, March 12th, IS THE ACT EXAM FOR ALL JUNIORS! Juniors are automatically signed up and do not need to do anything to register for this exam. They should however, set up their accounts at ACT.org if they want the ability to access their scores and send those scores to Colleges and/or Universities of their choice for free. Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors WILL NOT report to school on exam day. JUNIORS MUST REPORT TO THEIR ASSIGNED ROOMS NO LATER THAN 7:20 AM FOR THE ACT EXAM on Wednesday, March 12th. REMEMBER TO BRING A FULLY CHARGED, SCHOOL ISSUED CHROMEBOOK, A PHOTO ID, A PENCIL AND A CALCULATOR. DO NOT BRING YOUR CELL PHONES. To see which room you are assigned to, please check the room rosters in the counseling center.
Cultural Night
Sign up to perform at the HHS Cultural Night talent show on March 12th at Hillcrest High School. Talents must be under 5 minutes long. Submissions for the talent show are due February 24th. The talent show is open to students, the community, and all talents. To sign up, please fill out the following form: https://bit.ly/CulturalTalent25. If you have any questions about the talent show, please contact Miss Elena at elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490 or come to student support A171A.
Incoming Freshmen Football Visit
On March 8th from 9 am to 11 am at Hillcrest High School, incoming freshmen are invited to learn about Hillcrest High School’s football program. Tour the facility, learn about the program, meet the coaches, and enjoy free food. To RSVP, scan the QR code in the flyer!
February is Career & Technical Education month, and we are celebrating the value of giving students the tools to succeed and be career and college ready. This year’s theme is CTE: Education Elevated.
SheTech
SheTech is a unique experience for hands-on STEM experience for high school girls. Hillcrest will be taking students on Tuesday, February 25th. To register for the event, please click HERE. If you have any questions, please talk to Ms. Burbank in the counseling center.
HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER DAY
MARCH 10th Monday (B-Day)
PROFESSIONALS WILL BE SPEAKING ON DIFFERENT HEALTH REALATED CAREER PATHS
SIGN UPS ARE GOING ON NOW See QR Code on flyer
REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 14 years old
- Willing to complete all assignments missed on this day.
- Able to turn in an authorization form signed by your adult to be excused for this conference.
- Have an interest in the Health industry.
- Have a related class such as but not limited to, Biology, Chemistry, Sports Med, Health Science, Med Anat/Phys.
National Honor Society Tutoring
NHS will be offering tutoring to HHS students during APP for all subject areas. Please scan the QR code below to request a tutor. NHS is also hosting a winter drive to collect new blankets and canned goods from January 27 – February 28. Items can be dropped off in the main office. Please see the flyer below.
Uplift Midvale Logo Design Contest
Midvale City is excited to announce a logo design contest for the Uplift Midvale program! Whether you’re an experienced artist or just love to create, this is your chance to design a logo that represents the spirit of Uplift Midvale and win a $500 Grand Prize. Please submit your designs HERE.
Who Can Participate?
The contest is open to all high school students, regardless of experience or skill level.
- Must be a Midvale resident or attend Hillcrest High School or Jordan High School.
- Homeschool students must reside in Midvale.
- You do not have to attend a workshop to submit a logo design.
Contest Timeline
- Deadline to apply to participate in the Spy Hop Workshops: February 27, 2025
- Spy Hop Workshops (optional): March 13, 20, and 27, 2025
- Final Logo Submission Deadline: April 14, 2025
- Winner Announcement: April 22, 2025
Logo Design Submission Deadline
Please note that all logo designs must be submitted by April 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Any submissions received after this deadline will not be considered. Make sure to get your design in on time for a chance to be part of the Uplift Midvale Logo Competition.
PTSA
Our next general membership meeting will be on February 5th at 1 pm.
Congratulations to the February Husky Heroes!
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Charlotte McCann Connor Henderson Amber Mayne Nathan Liew
Nick Blackbourn Zoey Hendrickson Grant Allen Sarah Baird
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.
Husky blankets make the perfect gift for your student!
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*
