HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
February 11, 2026
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about:*, Upcoming Events, Parent Teacher Conferences, Vape Prevention Cafe, Course Requests, CTE Corner, PTSA Updates, Community School, Important Info, Community Flyers*
Keep up with all that is happening at Hillcrest High School. Follow us on Instagram (@hillcrest.huskies), and our SBO Instagram (@hillcrestsbo
Upcoming Events
EVENTS | DATES |
Early Out | February 12 |
No School | February 13 & February 16 |
Parent Teacher Conferences | February 23 (Virtual: 3:30-7:30) & February 24 (In person: 3:30 pm-7:00 pm) |
Early Out | February 26 |
No School | February 27 |
Parent Teacher Conferences
Hillcrest Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, February 23rd, and Tuesday, February 24th. This is a great opportunity to discuss your student’s grades and classroom behavior with their teacher.
Monday will be virtual conferences from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Teachers will send out their appointment sign-up links and conference join links. Spanish interpreters will be available virtually to join appointments. Please notify elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org to join your appointment.
Tuesday will be in-person conferences from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Teachers will be available in their rooms to meet with parents; no appointments are needed. There will be a Spanish interpreter on each floor to assist.
For all other language needs, please contact elena.reyes@canyonsdistrict.org or 385-418-9490.
Vape Prevention Cafe
Husky Parents, we are partnering with our community to host a Vaping Prevention Cafe on February 19th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Tyler Library. There will be a free presentation on the harms of youth vaping, signs of vaping, and tips for starting conversations with your student. Please register by clicking the following link HERE.
Course Request Selection for the 2026-2027 School Year
Attention all parents of students planning to attend Hillcrest High School during the 2026-2027 school year. It is that time of year when students will be choosing classes for the 2026 – 2027 school year. Course request selection will open in Skyward on Monday, February 2nd, at 8:00 am. Please note that counselors will be in all English classrooms to help students select courses for next year and help you maneuver the course selection process. Counselors will be in the 11th-grade English classes on February 2nd and 3rd; in the 10th-grade English classes on February 4th and 5th; and, finally, in the 9th-grade English classes on February 10th and 11th. Additionally, counselors will be in classrooms at Union Middle School and Albion Middle School on Tuesday, February 17th, and Midvale Middle School on Wednesday, February 18th, to help 8th-grade students with their course selection. IMPORTANT: The course selection process will close on Friday, February 20th at 11:59 pm ALL SO COURSES MUST BE SELECTED BY THIS TIME. Please see the Counseling Center if you have any questions. Additional information, PowerPoints, and instructions will be added to our website on January 30th, 2026.
ACT
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS. Wednesday, March 11th, IS THE ACT EXAM FOR ALL JUNIORS!! Juniors are automatically signed up and do not need to do anything to register for this exam. They should, however, set up their accounts at ACT.org if they want the ability to access their scores and send those scores to colleges and/or Universities of their choice for free. Be aware that sending scores to colleges and/or Universities of their choice will only be free from the time they set up their accounts before March 11th to ONLY TWO DAYS after they take the test. That means the deadline to have scores sent for free is March 13th.
Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors WILL NOT REPORT TO SCHOOL on exam day. JUNIORS MUST REPORT TO THEIR ASSIGNED ROOMS NO LATER THAN 7:20 AM FOR THE ACT EXAM on Wednesday, March 11th. REMEMBER TO BRING A FULLY CHARGED, SCHOOL-ISSUED CHROMEBOOK, A PENCIL, AND A CALCULATOR. DO NOT BRING YOUR CELL PHONES. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PHOTO ID!
Digital Citizenship
Most kids will encounter mean behavior at some point in their digital lives. To some kids, this experience is a blip that’s easily forgotten, while for others it can have deep, long-lasting effects. For parents, the key is staying involved in kids’ lives — both online and off — so they can step in and offer help if necessary. With guidance from parents and educators, kids can learn how to dodge the drama and stand up for others. Visit Common Sense Media to learn more about these quick tips.
CTE Corner
Do you know that February is Career and Technical Education month? Well, it is! And we want students to be aware of the tools that can help them succeed and be better prepared for college and/or a career. Use the QR code on the flyer below to link to more information, and talk to your counselor if you still have questions.
Seal of Biliteracy Reminders
If you applied to take the Seal of Bi Literacy test, using the Avant test, here is a link to a study guide.
Avant testing languages 4S and WS
https://www.avantassessment.com/sample-tests#STAMP
The testing will be in the first 2 weeks of March. You will get more information on the exact time and location at a later date. Any questions, please contact Jill Paulson in the Counseling office
Hillcrest Pawprint Student Newsletter
We are excited to announce “The Hillcrest Pawprint!” This is a newsletter written by students! Check out their latest articles on: https://hillcrestpawprint.com/
PTSA Updates
PTSA Updates
Join Hillcrest PTSA here: https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop
Parent-teacher conferences are coming up in 2 weeks, and we could use some parent help to provide a meal for our awesome teachers on Tuesday, Feb 24th. Here’s the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0448A9AE2AA5F94-62206392-parent#/
Nominate a Husky Hero by following this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc54eg7micj4K4LxvIapJp_IKai1_2JLYCovXOKxWFtUR-gqQ/viewform
Purchase a Husky blanket here: https://hillcresthuskies.givebacks.com/shop/items/132877 This is our fundraiser, so we appreciate all your support! (Donations in any amount can also be made online at our givebacks store.)
Utah PTA legislative bill tracking https://www.utahpta.org/bills
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 a higher need this season, families can reach out to Elizabeth Demke for food or other assistance: 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.
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
- Speak to a Counselor
- Scheduling questions or changes
- Graduation
- Seal of Biliteracy questions
- Speak to the CTE Coordinator
- Speak to a School Psychologist or Social Worker
- Speak to the Testing Coordinator
Registrar Office (801) 826-6030
- Transcripts, grades, or report cards
- Immunization questions
- 504 Information
SPED Department (801) 826- 6033
- IEP inquiries and information
Community Flyers
Community Flyers
*Please note that these flyers are not associated with or sponsored by Hillcrest High School or Canyons School District.*
