HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
8/31/22
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: Principal’s Message, Dawg Wednesdays, Pick up/Drop Off Information, Hillcrest Free Market, Job Opportunities, Club Rush,1 Week of Events, Community Events, Key Dates, School Flyers*
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Principal’s Message:
H Town, hope all is well!
We feel positive vibes here at HHS and thank each patron and student for their trust and participation. Our goal this year is 95% attendance. We need all students to come to school and be in class each day. There are many positive benefits from attending class regularly including avoiding credit recovery and a feeling of belonging to Hillcrest.
We hope for a united student body who are focused on safety, respect, and responsibility. This year we have asked teachers to choose one of their classes to participate in a small service project around the school. Students who choose to participate will make HHS a cleaner and better place. Students will also enjoy the rewards that come with giving back. Go Huskies!
-Principal Leavitt
Dawg Wednesday
Free Hotdogs for perfect attendance! Students with perfect attendance during each week will receive a FREE hotdog during lunch on Dawg Wednesday. To see if you qualify, log into skyward or ask an HHS staff member to check your attendance, then show your attendance to a staff member, get a ticket from an administrator, and pick up your hotdog in the concession stand near the gym.
Upcoming Key Dates
IMPORTANT DATES | Schedule and Events |
August 31 & September 1, 2022 | Club Rush During Both Lunches |
September 13 & 14, 2022 | School Picture Make-Up Day |
September 24, 2022 | Homecoming Dance |
September 26 & 27, 2022 | Parent Teacher Conferences and Flu Clinic |
Pickup and Drop Off
Bus pickup will be in the east parking lot. Parents who choose to pick up/drop off will do so on the west side of the building. Please refrain from using the east side of the building for pick up, this area is reserved for buses and faculty.
Hillcrest Free Market
We have had a great turnout the last couple of weeks with our Hillcrest Free Market every Tuesday in the commons after school. We have been able to feed over 60 students and families every week with fresh produce. Produce bags with local fruits and vegetables are free on a first come first serve basis. Need a quick snack or produce bag to take home after school? Join us on Tuesdays! Interested in supporting our Hillcrest Free Market? Click HERE to shop our Amazon Wish List or contact Liz Demke: elizabeth.demke@canyonsdistrict.org
Job Openings at Hillcrest
Assistant Debate Coach Needed
Are you looking for a way to get involved in our community and to help mentor a great group of students? If so, Hillcrest High School is looking for an Assistant Debate Coach. The assistant coach mainly helps supervise and chaperone students at weekend tournaments (generally 2 per month). An ideal candidate is someone who is flexible, dependable, and able to give positive constructive feedback. Public speaking and/or debate experience is preferred but not necessary. If you are interested, please contact Emily Kunz at emily.kunz@canyonsdistrict.org.
Assistant Baseball Coach Needed
Your baseball program is looking for Assistant Coaches to help lead and mentor Hillcrest Student-Athletes. If you have baseball knowledge and a passion for learning and teaching others please reach out to join our staff. If you are interested please contact Daryl Hernandez at daryl.hernandez@canyonsdistrict.org
Club Rush
Are you interested in joining a club at Hillcrest? Club Rush is on August 31st and September 1st during both lunches. Tables will be right outside the auditorium toward the B hall. Hope to see you there!
Picture Make-Up Day
Picture Make-Up Day is scheduled for September 13th in the Auditorium from 7 am-2:30 pm. If you did not attend picture day, please attend!
PTSA Information
FIRST GENERAL PTSA MEETING: Wednesday, September 7th 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm in the
Hillcrest Administration Conference Room.
ALL parents/grandparents/guardians are welcome to attend!! (Feel free to bring
your small children. We love kids!) We will be discussing and approving
this year’s budget. We need YOUR VOICE to vote on the budget. Click HERE to join PTSA
Open Positions include:
*President-Elect
*Spirit Night Coordinator
*Student Club Co-Chair
*Blanket Sales Chair
*Battle of the Bands Coordinator
Husky Swag is available! Husky Blankets are $75 for a super plush blanket. Show your Husky Pride! Also for sale – sports water bottles for $10 and decals for $3
Reflections Art Contest! 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). The deadline will be in October, 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
Vision Screening Volunteers Needed Sept 14 and 15th The school nurse needs help during vision screenings to help students get checked in. Need 2 people per shift each day. Shifts are 8am-10am, 10am – 12noon, and 12 noon -1:30pm. Sign up HERE if you can help!
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 City E-Waste Event, Copperview Rec Center Youth Indoor Soccer & Pickleball, and Refugee Soccer. Please click HERE for more info.
HHS School Flyers and Events
