HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
02/21/2024
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Upcoming Events, Parent Teacher Conferences, Senior Corner, Cultural Night, Community School, & PTSA Message*
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Upcoming Events
SCHEDULE & EVENTS | DATES |
Parent Teacher Conferences | In Person: February 27 (3:30-7:30 pm) Virtual: February 28 (3:30-7 pm) |
Cultural Night | March 7th (5-7:30 pm) |
Spring Fling | March 9th (7-10 pm) |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are:
- In Person on Tuesday, February 27 (3:30-7:30 pm). Interpreters for Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic will be available in person on the 27th. We will have hot chocolate available in the cafeteria.
- Virtual Conference on Zoom on Wednesday, February 28 (3:30 pm-7 pm). Spanish interpreters and computer assistance will be available in person on the 28th in the cafeteria.
- Please click HERE for teacher Zoom links.
- Click the link next to each teacher to join the Zoom. You will be placed in a virtual waiting room. There may be a wait time until the teacher lets you in. If a password is required, that is also available on the document.
- If you do not have a Google account and cannot open the document, please use your student’s csddocs account to open it.
- If you need an additional interpreter for a language, please email elena.foley@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490
Spring Fling
Spring Fling is on March 9th from 7-10 pm in the HHS Commons. Pre-sale tickets are $15 for couples and $10 for single. At the door: $20 for couple, $15 single. Please view the school dance guidelines HERE. All students and guests must have their student ID to enter. If you are bringing a guest, please fill out the form online HERE, or they are available on paper in the front office. Guests must be no older than 18 years of age and no younger than 14 years of age.
Senior Corner
Graduation
*Important class of 2024 graduation information, please read.
Dear Students and Parents, Graduation is coming up fast. Congratulations on a really amazing time of your life! The deadline to order your graduation items (cap and gown, graduation announcements, senior swag, etc.) is quickly approaching. Please look at the options below and click on the link that works best for you, and place your order online before the deadline of February 28th.
- To order just the cap and gown package, please click the following link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1120792/HILLCREST-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2136416727/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2136416796
- To order graduation packages that include custom graduation announcements, photo cards, senior swag, and the cap and gown please click this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1120792/Hillcrest-High-School/
- To order other individual graduation items, please click this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1120792/HILLCREST-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/2136416727/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/
- To order your graduation class ring, you can click this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1120792/HILLCREST-HIGH-SCHOOL/Class-Jewelry/2002080214030844323/CATALOG_JRD
- To order your Letter Jacket, you can click this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1120792/HILLCREST-HIGH-SCHOOL/Letter-Jackets/2111969725/CATALOG_REPOSITORY
- *NOTE- all tassels and caps and gowns will be delivered in your custom school colors. Cap and Gowns will be delivered to the school in the spring closer to graduation. Other items will be mailed directly to you.
If you have any questions, please contact Jostens directly at durfeyoffice@jostens.com or 801-766-6754
Scholarship Opportunities
The Canyons Education Foundation is offering scholarships to students from Hillcrest. The Bright Star Scholarships (valued at $2,500) reward students who have financial need and have shown improvement or exemplary effort in working toward post-secondary education. The Rising Star Scholarship (valued at $3,500) is given each year to one student who has risen above difficult circumstances.
The Salt Lake Community College Summer Bridge Program will be visiting Hillcrest on March 14th during APP in the Presentation Room. This is a great program for students to learn how to transition to SLCC from High School.
Digital Citizenship
According to 2022 research by the Pew Research Center, Teen girls are more likely than teen boys to say social media has made them feel overwhelmed by drama, excluded by friends or worse about their life. Check out this article from Common Sense Media for strategies to help girls have healthier social media experiences https://cnyns.org/47uRKh3Links to an external site
Career Center
February is Career and Technical Education Month. Taking Career and Technical Education classes in high school is an important key to future success and developing life skills. C.T.E. provides the opportunity to explore a variety of career areas that will equip your student with the academic knowledge and technical skills needed for entry into a global workforce. For a list of C.T.E. classes offered at Hillcrest High School, visit: hhs.canyonsdistrict.org/cte/
On Feb 28th (b day) is the Utah Asphalt Conference. Students are invited.
The conference brings together the asphalt industry’s best and brightest for a trade show and education seminar. UAC will provide students with all of the tools, technologies, and best practices they need to accomplish goals, as well as plenty of networking opportunities.
- There is a bus sponsored by Work-Based Learning to take students to the expo center. They will be school-excused for this event.
- Then, they will return to the school and enjoy some pizza compliments of WBL as they recap the events. To sign up, see Ms Burbank in A139.
Cultural Night
Our second annual Cultural Night is a month away! Join us on March 7th from 5 pm-7:30 pm for free food, performances, crafts, and fun! If you would like to perform it, please contact Elena (385-418-9490 or elena.foley@canyonsdistrict.org).
We are a Community School!
We will have fresh fruits, vegetables, and other pantry items available at the Farmers Market at 2 pm in the cafeteria for students and their families. First come, first serve.
- February 21, March 6 & 20, April 17, May 1 & 15.
Our Hillcrest Free Market provides food, clothing, laundry, and hygiene products for our students and their families. Students who want to visit the market must check in to student support in A171.
Parents and families wanting to visit the Hillcrest Free Market will need to make an appointment with Liz Demke: call/text 385 351-4293. Please be sure to check out our website or on Instagram @hillcrestfreemarket for updates.
For more information about the market, please contact elena.foley@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490
PTSA Information
Hillcrest Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is here to serve the families of our school.
Feeding Teachers during Parent/Teacher Conference Wed Feb 28th. Please sign up if you can help contribute food.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054DAFAD29A20-47804869-teacher
Parents of SENIORS- we need you to help plan GRAD NIGHT!!! The all-night party for our Seniors at Dimple Dell Rec Center on May 29th. Email hhs.huskies.ptsa@gmail.com if you are interested in donating food or prizes or if you can help plan Grad Night. It is an epic way for our seniors to end their high school experience. Let’s make it great!
Committees:
- Food
- Activities
- Publicity
- Security
- Prizes
Next PTSA Meeting – Wed March 6th, 1:00 pm in the Conference Room.
PTSA Board 2023-24: Pres- Rebecca Martin, Sec- Becca Staker, Treasurer- Chelsea Worth, VP Membership- Kayo Robinson, VP Advocacy- Stacey Kratz
Need to stay WARM this winter? Order your super soft plush Husky Blanket! $75
Water bottles are $10. ORDER TODAY at https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store
JOIN PTSA- don’t have time to volunteer but still want to support the school? JOIN PTSA!! Only $7 https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store Or Drop off cash/check to the Main Office in an envelope with your name and contact info and “PTSA”
The nominating committee is now formed to find candidates to serve on the PTSA Board next school year. If you are interested in serving in any capacity, please contact PTSA at hhs.huskies.ptsa@gmail.com
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