HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
12/13/2023
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Upcoming Events, The Winter Fundraiser, Theatre Tryouts, Senior Updates, Yearbooks, Seal of Biliteracy, CTEC, Community Schools, PTSA Information, and Flyers*
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Upcoming Events
SCHEDULE & EVENTS | DATES |
Winter Fundraiser | December 4 – 19 |
Winter Formal | December 15 |
Winter Recess (No School) | December 20 – January 1 |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE
We are Hillcrest
Arena Scheduling
Attention, Students and Parents! Arena Scheduling on Skyhward will open for 2nd-semester schedule changes starting December 18th at 8 am. Counselors will not be making schedule changes in January for non-essential classes so please look at your schedule. You will not be able to change yearlong or core classes. The arena will close on January 2nd, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Winter Formal Dance
The Hillcrest Winter Formal is on December 15th from 7 pm-10 pm in the Hillcrest Aux Gym. Tickets will be sold the week before the dance for $15 per person in the lunchroom. $20 per person at the door. This is a formal dance however, heels will NOT be allowed in the gym during this dance. 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.
Hillcrest SBO Winter Fundraiser
Help Hillcrest support our Hillcrest Free Market! Our Market serves many students in need of essential items, including food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other items. The market also hosts events such as back-to-school night, our annual health fair, cultural nights, and family engagement events. Last school year, we served over 700 students and families through our market services. Help us help our fellow huskies by making a donation!
Our winter fundraiser will be held December 4th through December 19th. Donate money to the online SuccessFund HERE or bring the most needed items to the HHS Main Office. Please see the flyer below for items. The grade who donates the most will receive Spirit Bowl points! We will kick off our fundraiser on December 4th with a school-wide assembly! The SBOs will be hosting events throughout the week. Please follow their Instagram page @hillcrestsbo to see more of the activities.
THANK YOU!
Thank you, Stirs, for your donation!
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.
Math Help
Get help with Math 1 during APP! Please visit classrooms 316, 313, 310, 315, 333, and 336. Please see the picture below.
Senior Corner
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is set to open on December 31, 2023! Completing the FAFSA is important because it is required to be filled out for several scholarship opportunities (including student-athletes), and it also determines eligibility for federal financial aid.
Hillcrest will be hosting a FAFSA Completion Night in the Career Center and Presentation Room on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Parents AND students, be sure to create your FSA IDs now (you can do that here: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch) – it takes 1-3 days for your information to be verified in the system, and you will need that FSA ID in order to fill out the FAFSA form. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Hillcrest’s College Access Advisor, Halle Meckl, at halle.meckl@canyonsdistrict.org or (801) 826-6092.
Baby Ads
Parents and seniors, Yearbook recognition ads are a great way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. To purchase your yearbook recognition ad, please click HERE. All orders must be placed by 1/13/24. ¼ page ad is $120 and ⅛ ad is $60.
Cap and Gown
Senior and Parents, Please review the online ordering links below and order caps and gowns. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact Jostens directly at Bryan.durfey.office@jostens.com or 801-766-6754.
*NOTE– all tassels, caps, and gowns will be delivered to the school close to graduation in Hillcrest school colors and designs.
- To order just the cap and gown package, please click HERE
- To order graduation packages that include custom graduation announcements, photo cards, senior swag, and the cap and gown, please click HERE
- To order other individual graduation items, please click this HERE
- To order your graduation class ring, you can click this link HERE
- To order your Letter Jacket, you can click this HERE
Yearbooks
2023-2024 Yearbooks are available for purchase in the Hillcrest Main Office. Early bird purchases for $50 are due on December 31, and regular purchases for $60 are due by January 31st.
Chinese Class Fundraiser
The Hillcrest Chinese Class is raising money for their annual Chinese New Year Festival! Money raised will be used to purchase costumes, props, & supplies for the festival. Donations can be made through our online SuccessFund found HERE. For questions, please contact lian.feng@canyonsdistrict.org
Seal of Biliteracy
Juniors and Seniors! Can you speak more than one language? If so, consider applying to have the official Seal of Biliteracy added to your transcripts. Students who are proficient in English and a world language are eligible to apply for the seal starting November 27th. Applications close Friday, January 19, 2024. Applications can be completed online at https://sealofbiliteracy.canyonsdistrict.org/#/home If you have questions please reach out to Ms. Hulet in room A320 or email jordan.hulet@canyonsdistrict.org.
CTEC
The Canyons Technical Education Center (CTEC) is hosting an open house on January 4 from 4 pm to 8 pm. CTEC is an opportunity for Hillcrest Juniors and Seniors to learn technical programs during high school.
Visit programs for Business Leadership, Computer Programming, Construction Management, Cosmetology/Barbering, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Digital Media, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Heavy Duty Mechanics/Diesel, Medical Assisting, Medical Forensics, Nurse Assistant (CNA), Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy, and Welding.
We are a Community School!
- 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.
- Want to support our Hillcrest Free Market? Please support the SBO Winter Fundraiser!
PTSA Information
Hillcrest Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is here to serve the families of our school.
Hungry for pizza? Spirit Night at Papa Murphy’s TONIGHT!!!!! Wed, Dec 13th at Cottonwood Heights and Sandy locations. Students – put your name on the flyer!! The student in each grade who brings in the most customers gets a free pizza!
TA 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
Need a Gift Idea for your student?
Holiday SALE – $80 for Husky Blanket AND a water bottle
*supplies limited- while supplies last*
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
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc54eg7micj4K4LxvIapJp_IKai1_2JLYCovXOKxWFtUR-gqQ/viewform
PTSA Board 2023-24: Pres- Rebecca Martin, Sec- Becca Staker, Treasurer- Chelsea Worth, VP Membership- Kayo Robinson, VP Advocacy- Stacey Kratz
Flyers and Events
