Husky Strong Newsletter:
October 7, 2026
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Upcoming Events, Thanksgiving Support, Free Sports Physicals, Wellness Fair, PSAT, PTSA Updates, School Info, & Community School Info*
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Upcoming Events
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EVENTS |
DATES |
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Senior Panoramic Picture |
October 8 during APP |
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Fall Break (No School) |
October 15 & 16 |
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End of 1st Quarter |
October 23 |
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No Student Day (Teacher Professional Day) |
October 26 |
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Utah College Application Week (UCAW) for Seniors |
October 27 – 30 |
Thanksgiving Support
Thanksgiving is around the corner! If you need assistance with a Thanksgiving meal this season, please fill out this form HERE. We will submit your information to our partner, Thanksgiving Heroes. They deliver uncooked meals on Saturday, November 21st. If you have any questions, please contact elizabeth.demke@canyonsdistrict.org or elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org.
PSAT
Sophomores and Juniors, the PSAT/NMSQT is upcoming on Wednesday, October 21. This test is the preliminary exam for the SAT & National Merit Scholarship. With the PSAT, you can help prepare for the ACT and help you understand skills to improve your knowledge. This is an optional test for Sophomores and Juniors. If you would like to take the exam, please pay $20 in the main office.
SLCC Field Trip
Student Support Center will be taking a bus to Salt Lake Community College on November 13th. This event is for seniors only! If you would like a permission slip, please see Mrs. Elena in A171.
PTSA Updates
Please JOIN the Hillcrest PTSA! Parents, grandparents, teachers, and students are ALL welcome to join! https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop?category=21700
Our October general meeting is this Friday, October 9, at 10:30 am in the school conference room. Anyone is invited! Come get involved and share your input.
Utah PTA is sponsoring a Veterans Day Essay Contest, open to military-connected students. See flier below. Essays are due by October 23rd.
PTA Reflections art program: the theme this year is “What My Culture Means to Me.” The deadline for entries is November 3rd!! Students may submit entries in the categories of Visual Arts, Photography, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, and Music Composition. For more information go to https://www.utahpta.org/ref
Do you know a student who makes Hillcrest a better place, helps others, or has overcome obstacles? Nominate them as a Husky Hero! Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc54eg7micj4K4LxvIapJp_IKai1_2JLYCovXOKxWFtUR-gqQ/viewform
Contact us any time at hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com
2026-2027 Board: President Becca Staker, Secretary Deborah Neerings, Treasurer Debbie Norr, Advocacy VP Kendra Burgon, Membership VP Andrea Gritton
Free Sports Physicals
Husky Athletes! We have partnered with the University of Utah to offer free sports physicals for our students on October 24th. If you are in need of a physical for an upcoming sport, please register for an appointment HERE. Physicals are valid for the entire school year. Please make sure to complete all paperwork on RegisterMyAthlete before your appointment.
Community Wellness Fair
We are partnering with Midvale Middle School to host a community wellness night on October 8th from 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm at Midvale Middle School (4852 S. Pioneer St., Midvale). We will have community resources, preventive health screenings, free haircuts, and free Chick-fil-A sandwiches!
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.
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