HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
11/01/2023
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Upcoming Events, Wellness Fair, Theatre Tickets, AP Exams, Community Schools, PTSA Information, and Flyers *
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Upcoming Events
SCHEDULE & EVENTS | DATES |
Thanksgiving Break (No School) | November 22 – 24 |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest
Community Wellness Fair
November 8th, 5 pm-7:30 pm, is our annual community wellness fair! Join us for a fun night of free food, flu shots, childhood immunizations, free student haircuts, and community resources. All are welcome! Free Canes dinner starts at 5 pm.
Hillcrest Crewnecks
Purchase your Hillcrest crewneck! Pay with Venmo or a card in the Hillcrest Main office. All proceeds go to the Hillcrest SBO Winter Fundraiser. This year’s SBO Winter Fundraiser will go towards our Hillcrest Free Market. This market provides food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other resources for Hillcrest students and their families in need.
Winter Sports
Men’s basketball tryouts start next week! 11/6-11/9 Monday & Wednesday: 5-7 pm, Tuesday & Thursday: 2:30-5 pm in the Main Gym.
Women’s Basketball tryouts start next week, 11/6-11/9 as well! They are Monday 3 pm-5 pm and Tuesday 5 pm-7 pm in the Main Gym.
Hillcrest Theater Season Tickets
Hillcrest Theatre Season Tickets go on sale November 1st on www.HillcrestTheatre.com Season ticket holders receive: First choice of preferred seating at all of shows, tickets to 5 shows for the price of 4 (Into the Woods, The James Plays Parts 1, 2 & 3, and Something Rotten!), GUARANTEES a spot at Blackbox shows which usually sell out soon after season tickets go on sale and flexible seating options: Choose your seats now, and then change them later if your plans change. Join us for a great season from our award-winning Hillcrest Theatre Department!
AP Exam
ATTENTION STUDENTS INTERESTED IN AP EXAMS: The deadline to sign up for your AP exams without incurring late fees is Wednesday, November 8th at 3:00 pm. Don’t put it off. Sign up for your AP exams now to avoid those late fees. If you need help, see Mrs. Williams in A139 in the counseling center.
We are a Community School!
- THANK YOU to our Hillcrest Seminary for hosting a winter clothing drive for our families! We will be providing winter clothing to our families on the night of our wellness fair, November 8, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.
- 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 (elizabeth.demke@canyonsdistrict.org or 801-214-5611). Please be sure to check out our website or on Instagram @hillcrestfreemarket for updates.
- We have two more dates for 2023 for our farmers market with fresh fruits and vegetables: November 15 & December 6.
- We are in need of spaghetti sauce, pasta, and toothpaste!
- 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.
PTSA Information
Hillcrest Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is here to serve the families of our school.
PTA Meeting Nov 1st, 1:00 pm in the conference room– all are invited to attend and hear what is happening at Hillcrest and make plans for the future.
PTSA Student Service Club Meeting- Thursday, Nov 9th, 2:30 – 3:30 pm in the conference room (across from the counseling center) to come do service!!
Does your student need service hours or just want to get involved? Students are invited to come to the Student Service Club 2nd Thursdays of the month at 2:30-3:30 in the Conference Room. Click the link below to join and get a reminder about the meeting!
PTA Student Day at the Utah Capitol- February 8th or 13th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Students, do you want to know more about how our state legislature works? Students tour the Capitol, meet local legislators, and learn about the legislative process. Meet Utah PTA Forces for Good Award winners, and learn ways to affect positive change in your community. If you are interested in attending, email hhs.huskies.ptsa@gmail.com
HUSKY HERO– Monthly, the PTSA names 2 students per grade as Husky Heroes. They win a prize package, including a Husky Hero throw blanket. **NEW**The 2 Seniors will win a PARKING PLACE for the month near the main entrance.
Freshman
- Jet Grayson
- Robert Ray
Sophomore
- Lacey Mott
- Nicolo Cabrera
Junior
- Brian Huynh
- Twila Baer
Senior
- Rebeca De Mateus Khalil
- Max Sperry
**Pick up your prize in the Main Office**
Looking for students who help others, are kind, improve school unity, or overcome obstacles. NOMINATE A STUDENT for Husky Hero TODAY!! Anyone can nominate:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc54eg7micj4K4LxvIapJp_IKai1_2JLYCovXOKxWFtUR-gqQ/viewform
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”
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.
https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store
PTSA Board 2023-24: Pres- Rebecca Martin, Sec- Becca Staker, Treasurer- Chelsea Worth, VP Membership- Kayo Robinson, and VP Advocacy- Stacey Kratz
Flyers and Events
