HUSKY STRONG April 29, 2026

Husky Strong Newsletter:

April 29, 2025

Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah

*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: *Upcoming Events, Important Dates, AP Testing, Prom, Alumni Association Fundraiser, PTSA Updates, Community School, Important Info, Community Flyers*

Stay updated on all the latest news and events at Hillcrest High School. Follow us on Instagram (@hillcrest.huskies), and our SeBO Instagram (@hillcrestsbo)

Upcoming Events

EVENTS	DATES
AP Exams Begin	Monday, May 4
Prom Royalty Assembly (Juniors)	May 7th during APP
Prom	May 9th at the Capitol at 7 pm
No School	May 25
Graduation	May 27th at the Maverik Center at 6:30 pm

One More Month of School!

Students and parents, as we wrap up the year. Please review the following dates:

May 11 @ 8 am: Open Arena for the 26/27 school year opens
May 21 @ 9 am-11 am: Traditions Assembly
May 21: Last Day of APP
May 21 @ 6 pm: Athletic Awards Night in the Auditorium
May 26: Yearbook Distribution

🎓Important Dates for Seniors🎓

May 15: All credit recovery and/or Canyons Virtual Academy (CVA) done for Graduation
May 18: Senior Awards Night (By invitation only)
May 19 & 20: All Textbooks Due
May 21 & 22: Seniors turn in Chromebooks during ELA
May 22 at 8 am: Mandatory Graduation Practice in the Main Gym
May 22: Senior Dinner Dance 7 pm-10 pm at Hillcrest
May 26 at 8 am: Mandatory Graduation Practice in the Main Gym
May 26: Yearbook Distribution at 10 am & Senior BBQ (11 am-12 pm)
May 27 at 6:30 pm: Graduation at the Maverik Center

AP Exams

AP exams are quickly approaching. Here is the schedule for all AP exams. Dates and times are NOT subject to change. If you miss your exam, you will NOT be refunded for the exam. Please contact Ms. Mertz at miri.mertz@canyonsdistrict.org with any questions.

Prom

Hillcrest’s annual prom is on May 9th from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm at the Utah Capitol. Prom is open to all grades. Tickets are $15 for singles and $30 for couples. Click HERE for tickets.

Alumni Association Fundraiser

Hillcrest alumnus Kent Griffiths will mark his 65th birthday this year by undertaking an ambitious endeavor to support the Hillcrest High Alumni Association (HHAA). Kent will traverse the United States on an electric unicycle to raise funds for the HHAA Scholarship Fund. Having benefited from the generosity of employers and educational institutions during his own academic journey, he is now committed to giving back through his Coast to Coast Challenge: One Wheel One Mission. His journey will commence in California on May 2nd, as he embarks on a cross-country ride to Virginia over a four-week period. Kent has pledged to donate $1 per mile to the HHAA – that’s $3,500 going directly to scholarships for Husky seniors. Each year, the Hillcrest High Alumni Association provides scholarships for Hillcrest Seniors and since 2017, has awarded over $96,000 in scholarships to 45 students.

Progress updates, including blog posts and photographs, will be available on Kent’s dedicated website throughout the expedition at 1wheel1mission.com

The Hillcrest High Alumni Association website can be found at hillcrestalumni.org

PTSA Updates

Join Hillcrest PTSA here: https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! If your student or family has had a great experience with a teacher, now is a great time to send them a note. PTSA will be doing a lunch for the Hillcrest teachers on Tuesday, and could use some help providing a couple of items – please click on this link if you can help https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AEAB23A3FEC43-63795728-teacher/24717671#/

We have a Spirit Night coming up on May 12 at MOD Pizza at Fort Union. See flier attached. We’d love to see you there!

Seniors and parents: mark your calendars for the Grad Night Party May 27th following your graduation. It will be a great time, and you won’t want to miss!! Time to get your tickets! See flier below.

Purchase a Husky blanket here: https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop/items/132877 *It’s a great gift for seniors.* This is our fundraiser, so we appreciate all your support! (Donations in any amount can also be made online at our givebacks store.)

If you have any questions, you can reach us at hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com.

Hillcrest PTSA Executive Board: President Becca Staker, Secretary Deborah Neerings, Treasurer Debbie Norr, Membership VP Kayo Robinson, Advocacy VP Derek Hanks

We are a Community School!

Our Hillcrest Free Market provides our students with food, clothing, laundry facilities, showers, and other essential needs. If you are experiencing greater need this season, families can reach out to Elizabeth Demke for food or other assistance at 385-351-4294.

Join Us!

The Free Market is on Instagram! Follow our Hillcrest Free Market Instagram page to stay updated on community events and resources over the year. (@hillcrestfreemarket) We also send messages to parents on our Free Market Parent Square Group about upcoming events, produce reminders, and provide resources. To request to join, please click https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/join/hhsmarket

Do you have questions about our market, community partnerships, or community events? Please email elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or call/text 385-418-9490.