HUSKY STRONG 03/13/2024

March 13, 2024
12:41 pm

HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
03/13/2024

Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah

In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Upcoming Events, ACT Information, Senior Corner, Community School, & PTSA Message

Keep up with all that is happening at Hillcrest High School. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram (@hillcrest.huskies) and our SBO Instagram (@hillcrestsbo)

Upcoming Events

SCHEDULE & EVENTS	DATES
ACT (Juniors/11th grade)	March 20th (No school for 9th, 10th, & 12th)
End of Quarter 3	March 22

To view the school calendar, please click HERE.

We are Hillcrest

We had a great night at our second annual HHS Cultural Night!

Check out these great pictures from Spring Fling.

Husky Robotics competed in the FIRST Robotics Utah Regional Competition Feb 29-March 2. Husky Robotics won the Team Spirit Award. Hillcrest’s Senya Walker was awarded as a FIRST Dean’s List Finalist! The Dean’s Award is the highest honor to an individual student in FRC robotics regionals. The team is competing in the Las Vegas Regional later this month.

HHS Girls Lacrosse had their first-ever Lacrosse Game in the history of HHS! Congrats girls!

Great job, Unified Basketball!

ACT Information

On Wednesday, March 20th (B day), all Juniors will be taking the ACT test. Due to this statewide testing, Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors WILL NOT COME TO SCHOOL on that day. Juniors must bring a fully charged, school-issued Chromebook and a photo ID. They must be in their assigned rooms by 7:20 AM. They may not bring any other electronic devices. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Williams in the Counseling Center at 801-826-6165.

Senior Corner

The Hillcrest Alumni Association is offering three scholarships for our graduating seniors. All of these scholarships are need-based and can be used for vocational/trade school as well as college. Please click HERE to access the scholarship application. If you have any questions, please email Karen Conder, HHAA Secretary at hillcresthighalumni@gmail.com

1. The Hillcrest High Alumni Association 2024 Scholarships

Multiple scholarships will be awarded: exact number to be determined.
Scholarship value: to be determined (over the past 5 years recipients were awarded an average of $2,000 each)
Eligibility: Open to 2024 Hillcrest High graduates

2. Lorene Mark Scholarship 2024 – The Power of Words and Education

Lorene Mark is a former Hillcrest High educator. She taught language arts at Hillcrest from 1962 till 1988. She was passionate about what she did, and she had a great influence on many students over the years.

One Lorene Mark 2024 Scholarship will be awarded.
Value: $3,000
Eligibility: Open to 2024 Hillcrest High School graduates.
- To be awarded to a student majoring in English or Education
- OR a student who has been empowered through writing and language skills.

3. Raymond A. Spilker Scholarship – Education is a Decision

Raymond Spilker is a former educator. He taught at Evergreen Jr. High in SLC for 32 years. He had a special connection to Hillcrest through his children and grandchildren who attended HHS. He felt strongly that education and vocational training are important in giving students a foundation to be successful in life.

One Raymond A. Spilker Scholarship will be awarded.
Value: $2,500
Eligibility: Open to 2024 Hillcrest graduates.
- Must attend a trade school, vocational training program, or college in Utah.

Vision Clinic

Hillcrest is hosting a free mobile vision clinic on March 27th during school for a limited number of students. Students will have their vision screened and be able to pick out glasses if needed. Please see office A171 or email elena.foley@canyonsdistrict.org for a permission form.

CSD Vaccine Clinic

There is a CSD Vaccine Clinic on March 29th at the Canyons District Office (9361 S 300 E) All school-required vaccines will be available.

Formal Dress & Suit Giveaway

The prom is on April 27th! Hillcrest is hosting a formal dress and suit giveaway on April 9th & 10th from 2:30 pm-4 pm in the Hosting Room. Come try on or keep free dress clothes. Free alterations will be available.

Hillcrest is also partnering with the Corner Canyon SBOs to collect dresses for our giveaway. Dresses, suits, dress shirts, and formal wear/accessories can be dropped off at the Corner Canyon or Hillcrest Main Office through March 29. Donations can also be brought to the giveaway on April 9th & 10th.

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.

March 6 (March 20th canceled), 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.

March Husky Heroes – Congratulations to these students for being named Husky Heroes! Pick up your gift bag in the office!

Freshman

Elisa Newberry
Brighton Criddle

Sophomore

Abbi Clark
Hayley London

Junior

Sajjad Alsariffee
Ale’a Baarsma

Senior

Dheeraj Vislawath
Helen Epinosa Sainz

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!

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