HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
10/12/2022
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Key Dates, Hillcrest Shoutouts, Free Vision Clinic, FAFSA Completion Night, Digital Citizenship Week, PTSA Information, Week of Events, Community Events, School Flyers*
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Upcoming Key Dates
IMPORTANT DATES | SCHEDULE & EVENTS |
October 26, 2022 | Free Vision Clinic |
October 19, 2022 | End of First Quarter |
October 20-21, 2022 | Fall Break (No School) |
October 24-28, 2022 | Utah College Application Week (UCAW) Week |
October 27, 2022 | FAFSA Completion Night |
We are Hillcrest
Check out all the Hillcrest Clubs, there is still time to join! Click HERE for a list, if interested please reach out to the advisor listed.
Hillcrest High School now has a team store for the entire school! This team store is live 24/7 and includes multiple options for anyone looking for Hillcrest gear. It will ship directly to you! Currently, there is a 25% discount for our grand opening. Check out the store HERE
To buy Hillcrest sporting events tickets please click HERE.
To view live Hillcrest sporting events please click HERE
Parent Square
Hillcrest High School is using Parent Square! Parent Square is a free app used for communication between parents, teachers, and staff from Hillcrest. Parent Square uses information from skyward including name, phone number, email address, and home language to register an account for Parents. Parents are able to communicate and see messages from teachers and staff in their home language. Download the app on the Apple or Android store! For an overview of Parent Square click the following video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOaxk_u0mqA
Hillcrest Free Vision Clinic
The Hillcrest Free Vision Clinic has changed the dates to OCTOBER 26th. We are partnering with Utah Partners for Health to offer free vision screenings and glasses to students who cannot afford them on October 26th during school. Please contact Elena Foley in Office A171A, call 801-826-6167, or email elena.foley@canyonsdistrict.org for more information.
FAFSA Completion Night Information
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is used to determine financial aid eligibility and is required to be completed at all colleges for scholarship consideration. It is strongly recommended that Seniors complete the FAFSA. Hillcrest will host its annual FAFSA Completion night on October 27th from 6 pm-8 pm. We will have college financial aid advisors available to assist families with the completion of the FAFSA and to answer any questions that you have. Spanish interpreters will be available. You will need to bring the following to FAFSA completion night: A copy of students’ and parents’ 2021 tax return, Social Security Cards, and your FSA ID if you have completed it. If you have any questions, please reach out to Max Huftalin at max.huftalin@utah.edu or Atiya Nash at atiya.nash@canyonsdistrict.org.
Digital Citizenship Week
Canyons School District will be celebrating Digital Citizenship Week on October 17-19, 2022! During this week, students of all ages will be participating in activities that will empower them to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world. Click the following link for more information High School Family Letter
PTSA Information
PTSA Meeting Oct 12th at 1:00 pm in the Conference Room. Join us to hear what is happening at Hillcrest!
Reflections Art Contest DEADLINE OCT 28th!
The theme is “SHOW YOUR VOICE.” Start working on your entries in the following categories: 2D Visual Art, 3D Art, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Photography, and Music Composition. (There is even a category for special needs artists).
Deadline October 28th so start your entries today!
Check out www.utahpta.org for more information.
Husky Heroes
Husky Hero awards are given each month to two students in each grade who: Make a significant effort to help others, promote school unity, or overcome obstacles and improve themselves in some way.
Do you know a Husky who should be a recognized Hero? Anyone can submit a nomination– faculty, staff, parents, or other students. Nominations should be submitted by the 23rd of each month. Paper nomination forms are available in the main office.
Online submissions are at: https://forms.gle/uCwUp2A3za9WRfvg7
Blankets
Husky Blankets for sale! $75 for a super plush blanket. Show your Husky Pride!
Also for sale- sports water bottles for $10 and decals for $3
https://www.successfund.com/hillcrestptsa/store
JOIN PTSA
JOIN Hillcrest High PTSA and support the parents, teachers, and students! Only $7 WE NEED YOU! https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store
PTSA Board 2022-23: Pres- Rebecca Martin, Sec- Becca Staker, Treasurer- Chelsea Worth, VP Membership- Kayo Robinson, VP Advocacy- Stacey Kratz
Hillcrest 1 Week Calendar of Events:
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Weekly Calendar Community Events:
Each week we will feature community events in Midvale or surrounding areas. Please note, these events are not sponsored by Hillcrest High School. This week: Tyler Library Events & Affordable Connectivity Program. Please click HERE for more info.
HHS School Flyers and Events
