Husky Strong Newsletter
Hillcrest High School, Midvale Utah, April 21st, 2021
***In this Husky Strong Newsletter, you will find Principal’s Message: Senior Letter, Hillcrest High Alumni Association Scholarships, PTSA News and Upcoming Events.
Principal’s Message:
Senior Letter:
Dear Graduating Senior and Parents,
Congratulations! Graduation is approaching and Hillcrest is proud of all you have achieved in high school.
Due to COVID restrictions, the Class of 2021 Graduation ceremony will be divided into two parts. Part one is for graduates only from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on May 25 in the HHS auditorium where graduates will listen to student and administrative speeches. Part two is for graduates and families on May 26th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Families will be able to witness their student walk across the HHS auditorium stage, have their name read as an official graduate and take pictures as they receive their diploma. . All events on the 25th and 26th will be livestreamed so all can participate. On May 18th seniors will be able to use Signup Genius to reserve a time that works best for them, friends and family to attend the diploma ceremony. We encourage graduates to sign up for similar times with fellow graduates so you all can be in the auditorium with your families at the same time.
The Class of 2021 has the distinct honor of being the last group of students recognized in this building before we move into our new school!
See reverse side for important Senior dates. Please note information below:
- Only seniors who have completed all minimum graduation requirements may participate in graduation ceremonies. Please remember to pay your office/media fines before leaving Hillcrest. NG’s with credit behind them that are required for graduation must be made up through the NG policy found in attendance office or a $25.00 NG fine may be paid to the main office. If you have any questions, please contact your Assistant Principal.
- Mandatory graduation practices are on Monday, May 24, and Tuesday, May 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in the auditorium. Students are expected to be at rehearsal ON TIME.
- Traditional cap and gown must be worn. Distribution of caps and gowns begin on April 20th during both lunches. (Must be on track to graduate to pick up cap and gown.)
- Graduating seniors are to wear “best dress” attire. Men should wear a collared shirt and tie, slacks, shoes and socks. Women should wear dresses/blouse & skirts and dress shoes. If you have special needs with dress expectations, please see your Hillcrest School Counselor or Administrator. No lei’s may be worn during graduation ceremony. Dress attire will be checked by faculty before graduation ceremony begins.
- Personal photographs with the graduates in caps and gowns should be held before the ceremony or with professional photographers on a date before graduation. Gowns will be returned immediately after the ceremony. Professional photographers will take individual photographs as graduates receive their diplomas and may be purchased independently.
- This day is a very special day for all of the graduating Seniors Therefore, appropriate behavior during rehearsals and graduation is expected.
Hillcrest appreciates parents, family, and friends of the graduates as we have all worked together to get them to this celebration ceremony. Congratulations to all graduating seniors!
Sincerely,
Hillcrest Administration
Important Dates:
April 20: Cap and Gown delivery – during both lunches
(Must be on track to graduate to pick up cap and gown.)
April 26: Scholarship notification to Counseling Office
April 29: Academic Breakfast for all students receiving academic letters, 8:30 a.m., Cafeteria
May 14: Absolute last day for make-up/original credit work through CVHS, or packets completed.
All NG’s must be cleared. Seniors may pay $25.00 per NG in the Main Office or complete requirements on NG card available in the Attendance Office.
May 18: Signup Genius link to be sent out via email and Hillcrest website to sign up for Graduation Ceremony attendance.
May 19: IB Recognition Night 6:30 – 7:30
May 20: Decision Day, 12:00 p.m.
May 20: Senior Awards Night, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium, By invitation only
May 21: Yearbook Pickup, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., West side of Main building
May 24: Mandatory Graduation practice, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., auditorium. Be on time!
May 24: Senior BBQ, East side gym entrance, 10:45 a.m.
May 24: Traditions Assembly, Auditorium, 1:30 – 2:25 p.m.
May 25: Mandatory Graduation practice, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., auditorium. Be on time!
May 25: Panoramic Senior Pictures, 10:00 a.m., Main gym
May 25: Test and Stay for Senior Dinner Dance, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., Main gym
May 25: Graduation program, 6:00 p.m., auditorium, Seniors only! Cap and gown to be worn!
Program will be livestreamed for family viewing.
May 25: Senior Dinner Dance, 7:00 p.m., Auxillary gym. Please wear casual shoes to protect the flooring. Tickets for Senior Dinner Dance go on sale, Monday, May 3rd thru Wednesday, May 19, in the Main Office. Price is $10.00/ticket.
May 26: Graduation Ceremony, Auditorium, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please sign up on SignUp Genius for time to enter the Auditorium! Take pictures prior to Graduation ceremony. Caps and gowns will be turned in immediately following ceremony!
Hillcrest High Alumni Association Scholarships 2021
WHAT IS THIS SCHOLARSHIP? Hillcrest High Alumni Association is awarding scholarships to graduating Hillcrest seniors. These are needs-based scholarships to be used for one term of college or other vocational training.
WHAT IS THE AMOUNT TO BE AWARDED?
Award amount is to be determined by the scholarship committee.
In 2019 three $1500 scholarships were awarded.
In 2020 four $1600 scholarships were awarded.
HOW DO I APPLY? Students must fill out a short application and include a letter of reference, a photo, and a signed permission form.
WHERE DO I GET AN APPLICATION? Scholarship applications may be picked up in the Hillcrest counseling center or can be requested by emailing info@hillcrestalumni.org or John Oliver at john.oliver@canyonsdistrict.org
WHO CAN APPLY: Applicants must be a Hillcrest High School graduate in 2021
WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE? Deadline to submit an application is Friday, Monday, April 26, 2021.
WHERE DO I SEND MY APPLICATION?
Email completed application and required materials to info@hillcrestalumni.org
WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTION? Email info@hillcrestalumni.org
Hillcrest High Alumni Association: Connecting the Past with the Future, established in 2018
PTSA News:
***THANK YOU FOR ALL THE DONATIONS
Thanks to all the many people who donated to our PTSA Teacher Appreciation Fund!! Because of your generosity, we exceeded our goal of $500 and will be able to provide our amazing teachers with a meaningful Teacher Appreciation Week in May. We truly have a wonderful community here at Hillcrest. Thank you so much!
***HUSKY BLANKETS FOR SALE
We have new Husky blankets available this year. Blankets are 60” x 80” and made of feather-soft plush. Deluxe blankets are double-layered with the new Husky logo on the front and a repeating pattern on the back and edged with black binding. Regular blankets are a single layer with the new logo and a hemmed edge.
Deluxe blankets are $65 and Regular blankets are $55.
Blankets can be purchased online at https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.store/ and picked up in the main office or they can be purchased in the Main Office during office hours.
If you have any questions or suggestions for Hillcrest PTSA, please email us at our PTSA email
hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com or contact any of us personally.
2020-2021 Hillcrest Executive Board
President – Karen Conder
President-Elect – Rebecca Martin
Secretary – Tammie Ynda
Treasurer – Geraldine Madariaga
Membership VP – Peiru Chen
Legislative VP – Becca Staker
Upcoming Events:
Please refer to the HHS School Calendar below to see what events are happening this week.
https://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=706hillcrest
You can find the school calendar by going to HHS Website at:
https://hhs.canyonsdistrict.org/
Once there, go to “School Info” drop down menu and select “School Calendar”. It will then open our school calendar.
- Our new school website also provides translation services. When you access the website, at the top right, you will see a translate button. Please click that button and select the language you would like to translate to. This will translate all website information into the language selected.
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