HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
8/10/22
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: Key Dates, Husky Shoutouts, New Administration, Student Registration, Schedule Change Information, Freshman Orientation, School Pictures, Updated Attendance Policies, Hillcrest Free Market, Job Opportunities, Back to School Night, STOMP*
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Principals Message: Beginning of Year Events
IMPORTANT DATES | Schedule and Events |
Monday, August 8 -12, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Student Registration |
Thursday, August 9, 10, 11 & 12 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | School Picture Days |
August 10, &12, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Essential Schedule Changes Only (all grades) |
August 11, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Essential Schedule Changes Only (Seniors) |
Friday, August 12, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Freshman Orientation |
August 16, 2022 | |
August 17, 2022 | |
August 18th, 2022 | |
Thursday, August 18, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Back-to-School Night |
August 19th, 2022 | Welcome Back Assembly |
August 19th, 2022 Classes end 12:03pm Lunch 12:03pm-12:43pm | Early Out |
September 13 & 14, 2022 | School Picture Retake Day |
We are Hillcrest!
This past weekend Hillcrest Student Government, Band, Cheer, Drill, and our Football team joined administrators and staff in walking in the annual Midvale Harvest Days Parade. Go Huskies!
In a partnership with Compost UT, our HHS Earth Club was able to compost over 400 pounds of food scraps from local businesses over the last 2 years. Wow!
Our Hillcrest Debate Team competed at nationals this past June. Check out their feature in the Midvale Journal HERE.
Job Openings at Hillcrest
Sweepers Needed
We are looking for sweepers for the upcoming school year. Students need to be 14 years and older. Shifts are Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-4:30pm. Sweepers are able to work more if they would like, but are not able to work past 5 p.m. Sweepers do not work weekends or holidays. The pay rate is $10.73. If you are interested in applying, apply at the main office or call/text 801-541-3272.
Get to Know Our Administration!
Student Registration
*Please refer to Husky Strong Newsletter from July 28th for registration steps.*
Online registration will open for the 2022-23 school year on August 1st on Skyward. The process has been simplified, and many families can register entirely online. However, some families will need to come to the school for assistance. If you need to apply for fee waivers, free or reduced lunch, are a new student or need support using the system, there will be help available on August 8th-12th, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest High School (Located in the CTE Computer Lab next to the Counseling Office) New this year, all students will need to get their school pictures taken before the beginning of the school year. Pictures will be taken in the small Aux gym on August 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ID cards will be given after your picture is taken.
Spanish interpreters will be available at all sessions. If you need support in another language, please call 801-826-6000 to schedule an appointment. For additional information, call Hillcrest High School’s main office at 801-826-6000
Early Out Fridays
Come fall, the end of every school week in Canyons District will be dedicated to building the bright futures of students through high-quality teaching practices. Starting in August, all Canyons elementary, middle, and high schools will release roughly 90 minutes early on Fridays. When the week’s last school bell rings an hour and a half earlier than other days, teachers in all grade levels and content areas will spend the afternoon working in teams to enhance their instruction, strengthen the districtwide core and elective programs, and increase student achievement. Classes end 12:03pm and Lunch is 12:03 p.m.-12:43 p.m.
Schedule Change Information
ESSENTIAL SCHEDULE CHANGES ONLY will be seen by counselors (Below are explanations of what would be considered an essential change)
- A class that is needed for graduation is not on your schedule
- You took a class over the summer, passed it, and now need it removed from your schedule
- IB classes are missing that are needed to fulfill IB Diploma requirements
Wednesday, August 10, 2022—All Grades
Friday, August 12, 2022—All Grades
Thursday, August 11, 2022—SENIORS ONLY
1:00-3:00 p.m. each session.
Freshman Orientation
Hello, Class of 2026!
We are excited that you will be attending Hillcrest High School and look forward to meeting you during Freshman Orientation on August 12th! This day is all about getting to know the school, becoming comfortable with your class schedule, and meeting your teachers, counselors, and administration. Please come prepared to have your school pictures taken.
The activities will begin at 7:45 am and finish at 12 pm. Refer to the schedule below for details. Lunch will be provided.
August 12th: Freshman Orientation Schedule
7:45– 8:30 | Freshmen arrive at HHS and head to the COMMONS to pick up their schedule and get their school pictures taken. |
8:25 | Teachers, admin & counselors head to the BIG GYM to welcome the Freshmen |
8:30– 8:35 | Freshmen head to the BIG GYM to be welcomed by teachers, admin & counselors |
8:35– 9:05 | Welcome by Principal Leavitt, SBO’s and Counselors |
9:15-9:20 | Period 1 |
9:26-9:56 | APP: Tour of the building |
10:02-10:07 | Period 2 |
10:13-10:18 | Period 3 |
10:24-10:29 | Period 4 |
10:35-10:40 | Period 5 |
10:46-10:51 | Period 6 |
10:57-11:02 | Period 7 |
11:08-11:13 | Period 8 |
11:13–12:00 | Pick up a T-shirt and have lunch |
12:00 | Busses Depart and Pickup |
School Pictures
New this year! We encourage all students to get their school picture taken on August 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in the small Aux gym. All students will receive their school identification card after their picture is taken. School identification cards will be needed to access school lunch, school dances, and other school-sponsored activities.
22-23 Updated Attendance Policies
HS supports state and district attendance policies that call for fairness and to provide flexibility and accountability on the part of students, parents, and the school. HHS believes school attendance is a student-parent-school responsibility that involves all three entities in order to resolve attendance concerns prior to referring attendance problems to a school mediation panel. High attendance expectations have proven to improve academic achievement, graduation rates, responsibility, respect, school climate, and school safety. Please click HERE for a copy of the attendance policies.
Updated APP Policies
APP provides students with the time and resources to help improve their grades and make up for missing work all during the school day. Students will receive credit that will help them achieve the necessary credits for graduation. APP can also help your GPA! Students can receive an A in the class which will benefit their overall GPA. However, if a student does not attend APP they will receive an F, which will negatively impact their GPA. Every student needs to sign in every day during APP. If they are having trouble signing in, or their teacher is not allowing them to sign in, please go see Mr. Anderson (A434) or an administrator so that they can resolve the issue. Click HERE to learn more about APP in the school-wide disclosure
School-Wide Disclosure
Please click HERE for an update 2022-2023 School Wide Disclosure. In this document, you will find updated rules and expectations.
Hillcrest Free Market
The Hillcrest Free Market is open for the school year. This market is located on the first floor of Hillcrest in room A178. We provide free food, clothing, laundry, showers, hygiene products, and school supplies for Hillcrest students, families, and surrounding neighborhoods. We are open before and after school for students and families to shop at our Market. We also offer referrals to other community resources including medical and social services.
We are excited to introduce our new market program this school year. Students and families regardless of income may order a bag of fresh produce, a meal bag with ingredients, and/or a ready order of our market products.
Every Tuesday 2 p.m.-5 p.m., families and students are able to pick up their orders in the Hillcrest front lobby (near the front office). To reserve your meal bag please fill out an order form located in the front office or online: https://bit.ly/HHSFoodBags
For additional information, you may contact Liz Demke: at lizdemke@gmail.com or Elena (El) Foley at 385-418-9490.
or visit our website https://hhs.canyonsdistrict.org/family-support/
PTSA Information
Parents- We want YOU! Join HHS PTSA and support our students, staff, and families. Do you care about your child’s education? Want to know what’s happening at school? Want to get to talk to the administration and help make important decisions? Join PTA and Join the conversation. Become a member today for $7. STUDENTS CAN JOIN TOO!!! https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store
Have questions or comments? Email hhs.huskies.ptsa@gmail.com
PTSA Executive Board
Rebecca Martin, Becca Staker, Chelsea Worth, Stacey Kratz, Kayo Robinson
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, that these events are not sponsored by Hillcrest High School. This week: Midvale COVID vaccine clinics. Please click HERE for more info.
HHS School Flyers and Events
