HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
August 6, 2025
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Back to School Registration, Essential Schedule Changes, School Pictures, Back to School Night, and Freshman Orientation*
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Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Back to School Registration (Online) | August 4th – August 15th |
School Pictures (Grades 10th-12th) | Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, August 12-14, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Back to School Night: August 13 (5:00 pm-7:30 pm) |
School Pictures for 9th Grade | August 15th – 7:15 am-1:00 pm during Freshman Orientation |
9th Grade Orientation | August 15th – 7:45 am-12:00 pm |
First Day of School | August 18th at 7:45 am |
We Are Hillcrest!
Back to School Registration
Online Back to School Registration is available starting on August 4th on Skyward. Parents/Guardians will need to complete back-to-school registration online on their family access account through Skyward, found HERE, before students can access their schedule.
- Parking permit click HERE – Open to Juniors & Seniors. Complete the form, gather the required documents, and turn them all in to the HHS main office.
- Nutrition fee waiver click HERE – please print the form, complete it, gather any required documents, and return it to the school. (The form is also available through the back-to-school registration)
- For class fee waiver (English) click HERE – please print the form, complete it, gather any required documents, and turn it in at the HHS main office.
- Lockers are not mandatory. If students would like a locker, they should visit the Attendance Office to obtain a locker number and combination. This can be done at any time during office hours.
In-person registration assistance is available in English and Spanish on August 5 – 15, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm For other languages needing assistance, please contact Student Support Services at 801-826-6167.
Essential Schedule Changes
RETURNING STUDENTS: ESSENTIAL SCHEDULE CHANGES ONLY will be seen by counselors. (Below are examples 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
Returning students may come on the following dates for ESSENTIAL schedule changes only. No appointment is required. Students may walk in during the following dates and times.
- August 8, 2025—All Grades: 8 am – 12 pm
- August 12, 2025—All Grades: 1 pm – 3 pm
- August 13, 2025—All Grades: 1 pm– 3 pm
Non-Essential Schedule Changes: You will need to attend the courses on your current schedule. If you and your teacher agree that the course is not the best fit for you after the first week of class, please have your teacher email your counselor to see if a change is possible.
School Pictures
It is mandatory for all students to get their pictures taken before the beginning of the school year (purchase not necessary). Due to a new check-in process, implemented for the 25/26 school year, all students will need their student ID cards at the front attendance window. After their picture is taken, all students will receive their school identification card. School identification cards will be needed for: late entry into the school, school lunches, school dances, and other school-sponsored events.
School Photos/ID for Grades 10-12
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, August 12-14, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Back to School Night: August 13 (5:00 pm-7:30 pm)
School Photos/ID for 9th Grade
- August 15th – 7:15 am -1:00 pm during Freshman Orientation
Back to School Night
Join Hillcrest on August 13th from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm in the Hillcrest Commons for our Annual Back to School Night! Learn about our clubs, athletic teams, and school programs. Free student haircuts and school supplies will be available. Students, take your school picture in the Auditorium! Free tacos for the first 500 people!
Freshman Orientation
We are excited that you will be attending Hillcrest High School and look forward to meeting you during Freshman Orientation on August 15th! 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. Lunch will be provided. Please click HERE to see the schedule of events.
Student drop-off is on the West side of the school. The East side is for bus drop-off only. Buses will pick up students at their regular bus stops at 7:30 am.
We are a Community School!
Our Hillcrest Free Market provides our students with food, clothing, laundry, showers, and other basic needs. To visit our Market, please text Liz Demke at 385-351-4293.
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.
Important Information
Main Office (801) 826-6000
- To make an appointment with the Principal
- Parking permit information
- Fee waivers/payments
- Inquire or pay class fees or fines
- Drop items off for students
Attendance Office (801) 826-6010
- To make an appointment with your students’ vice principal
- To report a student as absent or tardy
- To arrange to check your student in/out of school
- To contact your student
- Enrolling at HHS or transferring out of HHS
- Pick up vacation leave forms, change address, or medical instructions
Counseling Office (801) 826-6020
- Class changes
- Speak to a Counselor
- Scheduling questions
- Counselor questions
Registrar’s Office (801) 826-6030
- Transcripts, grades, or report cards
- Immunization questions
- 504 Information
SPED Department (801) 826- 6033
- IEP inquiries and information