HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
08/23/2023
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
Welcome Back, Huskies! We are excited to start a new school year with you!
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Upcoming events, Community Events*
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)
Beginning of Year Events
SCHEDULE & EVENTS | DATES |
Welcome Back Assembly | August 24 (8 am-9 am) in Gym |
Welcome Back Stomp | August 25 (9 pm-10 pm) on Football Field |
Last Day for Schedule Changes | September 1 |
Homecoming | September 9 in HHS Commons (7 pm-10 pm) |
Picture Retakes | September 12 |
Principal Message:
HHS is about Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships. It is my hope that all interactions with HHS at any level show our desire to build and foster relationships and also create meaningful learning. Both of which will prepare students for college or career readiness.
During our welcome messages and assemblies, Hillcrest Administration will share with students about being SAFE, KIND, & RESPONSIBLE. We will talk with students about emotional support and safety. Every student will be encouraged to download the Safe UT App. A how-to video can be found on our web page. Every parent should ask their student if they have downloaded this app. If students see something, they should say something. The Safe UT App gives them a safe, anonymous platform to use for reporting.
This year, we will continue our positive approach to behavior in the following ways:
- Students with perfect attendance for the week will be rewarded.
- Students who meet the expectations of #WWHD will be awarded Hillcrest spirit gear and swag. WWHD is our “What Would A Husky Do” campaign prompting students to make good choices.
- APP is every day at 9:10 a.m. Students will be receiving weekly grade updates and assigned study halls to help them recover or enhance grades. Study hall will also be provided for excelling students to get extra help or study with friends. We hope students will feel less stress with homework given. They will have 40 minutes per day to do schoolwork with support. If you need to check your student out during APP time, be aware that they may not be in their assigned classroom. Talk with your student prior to checking them out to see their location.
- Husky Grams are notes sent home by teachers to students who deserve positive feedback or encouragement. We hope your students will receive one from a teacher.
Welcome Back!
-Principal Leavitt
We are Hillcrest
Our Huskies have been having a great summer! Check out photos from our athletic camps.
SBO Cereal Drive
The SBOs are hosting a cereal drive for the Hillcrest Free Market! Earn spirit bowl points by dropping off new cereal boxes in your grade’s box in the cafeteria.
We are a Community School!
What is a Community School?
A community school is a school that strives to unite school staff, community members, families, and students to work together to help students and families succeed! We work together to provide resources and events for our families. Some examples of the things we do at Hillcrest include providing food, clothing, showers, and holiday support through our Hillcrest Free Market. We connect families and students to local resources. We also host annual community resource events such as Back to School Night, our Wellness Fair, and our Cultural Night.
- Our pantry hours will be changing. Please be sure to check out our website. We will be continuing our farmers market with fresh fruits and vegetables in September.
- The Free Market is on Instagram! Follow our Hillcrest Free Market Instagram to stay updated on community events and resources over the year. (@hillcrestfreemarket)
- Want to support our Hillcrest Free Market? Many of our most needed items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist found HERE or donate to our success fund found HERE
Interested in joining our Parent Square group? Please email elena.foley@canyonsdistrict.org or text 385-418-9490 your student’s name to be added. We send updates about our food distribution, events, and resources.
PTSA Information
Welcome to Hillcrest!
Hillcrest Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is here to serve the families of our school. We provide opportunities for our students like scholarships, service club, monthly Husky Heroes Awards, and Reflections Art Contest. HHS PTSA supports our teachers through classroom grants, teacher appreciation treats, and meals for Parent-Teacher Conferences. PTSA provides a way for the administration and parents to TALK about what is going on at Hillcrest and offer thoughts and suggestions. GET INVOLVED TODAY!!!!
Our first PTSA meeting will be Wednesday, September 13th, at 1:00 pm in the Conference Room at Hillcrest. Come and find out what great things are planned for this year! We are voting on the budget for this year and renewing our bylaws.
HHS PTSA is looking for willing parents/guardians to fill the following positions:
Teacher Birthday Treats– Each month, put cute treats in the teacher’s mailboxes who are celebrating a birthday that month.
Teacher Dinners- during Parent/Teacher Conferences, organize and serve 150 teachers a meal.
Fundraiser Chair– oversees the selling of the blankets at school functions, like football games.
Grad Night Committees– parents of a SENIOR- we need committee chairs to head the following committees for the all-night party for our graduating seniors at Dimple Dell Rec Center. Super fun!! **Committees are Food, Activities, Publicity, Prizes, Security, Ticketing/Registration**
If you are interested in these or other positions or just want to find out more about what the PTSA does in high school, email Rebecca Martin at hhs.huskies.ptsa@gmail.com
JOIN PTSA- don’t have time to volunteer but still want to support the school? JOIN PTSA!
JOIN Hillcrest High PTSA and support the parents, teachers, and students! 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”
We love serving you and our school, but we need more parents! Join and add your voice to parents who care about our school and your child’s education. You will periodically receive emails from PTSA but there is NO COMMITMENT to volunteer. We just want to keep you informed.
PTSA Board 2023-24: Pres- Rebecca Martin, Sec- Becca Staker, Treasurer- Chelsea Worth, VP Membership- Kayo Robinson, and VP Advocacy- Stacey Kratz
Husky Blankets for sale! $75 for a super plush blanket. Sports water bottles for $10 and decals for $3. Show your Husky Pride! Want to avoid cc fees? You can purchase in the Main Office using cash/check.
HHS School Flyers and Events
Hillcrest 1 Week Calendar of Events:
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