Husky Strong Newsletter:
May 6, 2026
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: *Upcoming Events, Important Update, Important Dates, AP Testing, Prom, Alumni Association Fundraiser, PTSA Updates, Community School, Important Info, Community Flyers*
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Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Prom Royalty Assembly (Juniors) | May 7th during APP |
Prom | May 9th at the Capitol at 7 pm |
Senior Award Night | May 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Please note that senior students will receive an invitation in the mail to attend the event. |
No School | May 25 |
Graduation | May 27th at the Maverik Center at 6:30 pm |
Important Update:
You may notice a sudden change in your student’s grades this week. Previously, future assignments were marked with an asterisk (*) and did not impact overall grades. These placeholders have now been updated to reflect zeros in the gradebook. Please note that some assignments shown in the gradebook may not be due yet and will appear as a zero until they are turned in.
One More Month of School!
Students and parents, as we wrap up the year. Please review the following dates:
- May 19 @ 8 am: Open Arena for the 26/27 school year opens and closes May 25 at 11:59 pm
- May 21 @ 9 am-11 am: Traditions Assembly
- May 21: Last Day of APP
- May 21 @ 6 pm: Athletic Awards Night in the Auditorium
- May 26: Yearbook Distribution
Important Dates for Seniors
- May 15: All credit recovery and/or Canyons Virtual Academy (CVA) done for Graduation
- May 18: Senior Awards Night (By invitation only)
- May 19 & 20: All Textbooks Due
- May 21 & 22: Seniors turn in Chromebooks during ELA
- May 22 at 8 am: Mandatory Graduation Practice in the Main Gym
- May 22: Senior Dinner Dance 7 pm-10 pm at Hillcrest
- May 26 at 8 am: Mandatory Graduation Practice in the Main Gym
- May 26: Yearbook Distribution at 10 am & Senior BBQ (11 am-12 pm)
- May 27 at 6:30 pm: Graduation at the Maverik Center
AP Exams
AP exams have begun!. Here is the schedule for all AP exams. Dates and times are NOT subject to change. If you miss your exam, you will NOT be refunded for the exam. Please contact Ms. Mertz at miri.mertz@canyonsdistrict.org with any questions.
Prom
Hillcrest’s annual prom is on May 9th from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm at the Utah Capitol. Prom is open to all grades. Tickets are $15 for singles and $30 for couples. Click HERE for tickets.
HHS Summer School
Are you missing credit for graduation? Sign up for the Hillcrest Summer School offered on June 1-4, 10, 17, and 24th in the Presentation Room. Choose morning (7:30 am-11:15 am) or afternoon (11:45 am-3:30 pm) session for the first week, then come as needed on the next three Wednesdays (8:00 am – 12:00 pm). Buses are provided at the following elementary schools in the morning at 7:15 am pickup and 11:30 am drop-off, and in the afternoon at 11:30 am pickup and 3:45 pm drop-off: Midvale, Midvalley, and East Sandy Elementary. If you have any questions, please talk to your counselor or Mrs. Jessop. There is a summer school fee of $20.
Alumni Association Fundraiser
Hillcrest alumnus Kent Griffiths will mark his 65th birthday this year by undertaking an ambitious endeavor to support the Hillcrest High Alumni Association (HHAA). Kent will traverse the United States on an electric unicycle to raise funds for the HHAA Scholarship Fund. Having benefited from the generosity of employers and educational institutions during his own academic journey, he is now committed to giving back through his Coast to Coast Challenge: One Wheel One Mission. His journey will commence in California on May 2nd, as he embarks on a cross-country ride to Virginia over a four-week period. Kent has pledged to donate $1 per mile to the HHAA – that’s $3,500 going directly to scholarships for Husky seniors. Each year, the Hillcrest High Alumni Association provides scholarships for Hillcrest Seniors and since 2017, has awarded over $96,000 in scholarships to 45 students.
Progress updates, including blog posts and photographs, will be available on Kent’s dedicated website throughout the expedition at 1wheel1mission.com
The Hillcrest High Alumni Association website can be found at hillcrestalumni.org
PTSA Updates
Join Hillcrest PTSA here: https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop
Congratulations to our May Husky Heroes!
- Seniors Jade Purkiss and Morgan Majors
- Juniors Emilia Hamelin and Ayen Mading
- Sophomores Nithila Antara Karthik and Aubrey Leetham
- Freshmen Andrew Mott and Blake Hull
Great job, Huskies! Please collect your prize in the front office.
We have a Spirit Night next Tuesday, May 12, at MOD Pizza at Fort Union. See flier attached. We’d love to see you there!
Seniors and parents: mark your calendars for the Grad Night Party May 27th following your graduation. It will be a great time, and you won’t want to miss it!! Time to get your tickets! See flier below. We need some parent help to make this a memorable night for our seniors! This parent-run event takes place from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM and relies entirely on volunteers like you to keep things running smoothly. Whether you can commit to one shift or the whole night, every set of hands makes a difference.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA5AB2AA2F85-63542457-2026#/
Feel free to share this link with anyone who may want to help.
Thank you for supporting our graduating class!
Purchase a Husky blanket here: https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop/items/132877 *It’s a great gift for seniors.* This is our fundraiser, so we appreciate all your support! (Donations in any amount can also be made online at our givebacks store.)
If you have any questions, you can reach us at hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com.
Hillcrest PTSA Executive Board: President Becca Staker, Secretary Deborah Neerings, Treasurer Debbie Norr, Membership VP Kayo Robinson, Advocacy VP Derek Hanks
We are a Community School!
Our Hillcrest Free Market provides our students with food, clothing, laundry facilities, showers, and other essential needs. If you are experiencing greater need this season, families can reach out to Elizabeth Demke for food or other assistance at 385-351-4294.
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 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.
Important Information
Main Office-(801) 826-6000
- To make an appointment with the Principal
- Parking permit information
- Fee waivers/payments
- Inquire or pay class fees or fines
- Drop items off for students
Attendance Office-(801) 826-6010
- To make an appointment with your students’ vice principal
- To report a student as absent or tardy
- To arrange to check your student in/out of school
- To contact your student
- Enrolling at HHS or transferring out of HHS
- Pick up vacation leave forms, change address, or medical instructions
Counseling Office-(801) 826-6020
- Speak to a Counselor
- Scheduling questions or changes
- Graduation
- Seal of Biliteracy questions
- Speak to the CTE Coordinator
- Speak to a School Psychologist or Social Worker
- Speak to the Testing Coordinator
Registrar Office-(801) 826-6030
- Transcripts, grades, or report cards
- Immunization questions
- 504 Information
SPED Department-(801) 826- 6033
- IEP inquiries and information
Community Flyers
*Please note that these flyers are not associated with or sponsored by Hillcrest High School or Canyons School District.*
