Husky Strong Newsletter:
October 21, 2026
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Upcoming Events, FAFSA Night, UCAW, SLCC Field Trip, Free Sports Physicals, PTSA Updates, School Info, & Community School Info*
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Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
End of 1st Quarter | October 23 |
No Student Day (Teacher Professional Day) | October 26 |
Utah College Application Week (UCAW) for Seniors | October 27 – 30 |
Husky Howl and Halloween Reminders
Husky Howl
The Husky Howl is on October 23rd from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Hillcrest Commons. You can find a link to Hillcrest’s dance guidelines HERE, and the dance guest form HERE. Purchase Dance tickets HERE (pre-sale is $15 per person, $20 at the door).
Halloween Reminders: Students who would like to dress up for Husky Howl or Halloween are welcome to do so, as long as they follow the guidelines below. Regular school rules regarding the dress code must be followed.
- No more than 50% of your face may be painted. No masks or face coverings, props, canes, sticks, glow sticks, or weapon-like items are allowed. Fake blood or other substances that spill or cause a mess are also prohibited.
- Students may not wear anything suggestive or provocative. Underwear as outerwear is not allowed.
- Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities, derogatory or disrespectful, or portrays violence.
- Students must show respect to other students by not touching, defacing, or insulting other students’ costumes.
- Students must show respect for others by not choosing insensitive and/or offensive costumes to the diverse backgrounds represented by others at our school.
FAFSA Night
Seniors! Join us for FAFSA Night on October 29th from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm! Get expert help completing the FAFSA and have your questions answered. Parents and students are welcome! College representatives will also be available to share information about admissions, housing, scholarships, and more. We hope to see you there!
Utah College Application Week (UCAW)
Upcoming events at HHS for Seniors for College:
College Knowledge 101 Workshop: Thursday, October 22, during APP in the Presentation Room
- This presentation, delivered by the University of Utah, covers the basics of higher education and the college application process.
Utah College Application Week (UCAW): October 27-30
- College Advisors from all Universities and several technical and trade schools will be presenting informational sessions. Seniors will attend two.
- School counselors will be in senior English classes assisting students with the college application process.
- What students need to bring:
- Charged Chromebook
- Personal email
- Driver’s license or state ID
- Social security number (FAFSA ID creation) not required for college applications
- Your name as it appears on your birth certificate (FAFSA ID creation)
- Students applying to SUU BEFORE November 15, 2026 will be entered into a raffle for a full-tuition scholarship. One recipient per high school! Increased participation could lead to additional scholarships being awarded to HHS students!
TRANSCRIPTS
- With the transition to to our new student information system, we recommend students preview their transcript with their school counselor BEFORE requesting it through Parchment to be sent to the colleges of their choice.
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! https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop?category=21700
Utah PTA is sponsoring a Veterans Day Essay Contest, open to military-connected students. See this link: https://www.utahpta.org/files/docs/Veterans%20%20Essay%20All%20in%20One%20-%20Full%20Color.png 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 3!! 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.
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.
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.
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